Tyler Perry shares a longstanding history with actor Will Smith, dating back to 2008 when the Men in Black star took Perry along on his global press tour for Seven Pounds.

This collaboration aimed to impart the skills of promoting a film on an international scale. A decade later, when Tyler Perry inaugurated Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, one of the soundstages within the expansive 330-acre studio was officially christened in honor of Will Smith.

As we delve deeper, take a scroll down to catch a glimpse inside the shared moments and achievements of Smith and Perry.