“Sistas” & “Zatima” Creator Tyler Perry Wishes Crystal A Happy Birthday

BET’s “Sistas” & “Zatima” Creator Tyler Perry do not play about his staff and friends and we love to see it!

Tyler shared a post wishing Crystal a very Happy Birthday showcasing the hard work she put in to get where she is now!

He shared:

“I want you to look at the dedication on her face @luvcrystalrenee . This woman was so committed to doing a great job as a stylist that she never mentioned to me that she had bigger dreams. She had auditioned for things many times and I never saw it, so she thought I didn’t like her acting.

After years of running behind me with my shoes and clothes she reluctantly asked if she could audition for a role and I told her yes.
Well, I’ll never forget the first day she was on the set of Sistas as Fatima – she KILLED IT! When I yelled cut the entire crew was cheering for her.
I remember that like it was yesterday.
And now she is killing the game. I am so very proud of you Crystal.

Why am I telling you all this today? Besides the fact that I want to publicly say happy belated birthday I also want to share with you what I told her when I first saw that photo.

I sent her a text saying that GREATNESS SHINES THROUGH THE PERSEVERANCE OF THE MUNDANE!! She honored one thing and God opened so many more doors for her.

If you’re on a regular job like I was years ago and you have a bigger dream don’t let your job kill your dream, just keep persevering. Your greatness will shine through and the people who are suppose to see you will. Happy birthday Crystal I wish you every one of Gods choice blessings as you remember that the blessings of the lord maketh rich and addeth no sorrow (Proverbs 10:22)”

Absolutely love this!

“Sistas” follows a group of single Black females navigating their “complicated love life,” careers, and friendship through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals. Tyler Perry takes viewers on an exhilarating ride of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’ long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30s. “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” airs Wednesdays at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

Tyler Perry Studios continue to reign across platforms, with “Sistas” claiming the top spot as the #1 series with Black viewers L+3 currently airing on cable.* BET grew its “Sistas” audience versus L+SD double-digits +26%. The network also scored viewership lifts with the cable airing of BET+ original series “Tyler Perry’s Zatima” and “First Wives Club” +8% and +13%, respectively. Executive produced, directed, and written by Tyler Perry, the beloved series features the talented ensemble cast, KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown, Crystal Renee’ Hayslett, Devale Ellis, Chido Nwokocha, Anthony Dalton II, Brian Jordan Jr., Kevin A. Walton, and Trinity Whiteside.Online TV streaming services

The BET Media Group, a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARAA; PARA; PARAP), is the world’s largest media company dedicated to entertaining, engaging, and empowering the Black community and championing Black culture. Connecting Black audiences through a portfolio of brands including BET, BET+, BET Gospel, BET HER, BET International, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET Studios, and VH1, the BET Media Group is a thriving media ecosystem of leading interconnected platforms across cable  TV, streaming, digital, studios, live events and international.

Tyler Perry Studios is a state-of-the-art film and  televisionproduction facility founded in 2006 by actor, producer, filmmaker, playwright, and philanthropist Tyler Perry. Located in Atlanta, Georgia on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base, the new 330-acre campus is one of the largest production studios in the country. It boasts a variety of shooting locations including 40 buildings on the national register of historic places, 12 purpose-built sound stages, 200 acres of green space and an expansive backlot.