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Is 'Beauty in Black' based on a true story? Tyler Perry's new series on Netflix

The first season of Beauty in Black, the new series by Tyler Perry, has arrived on Netflix's catalog and promises a lot of drama. Here, check if it's based on a true story and the inspiration behind it.

Taylor Polidore Williams in Beauty in Black.
© IMDbTaylor Polidore Williams in Beauty in Black.

Tyler Perry is back on Netflix with a new creation: Beauty in Black. The series promises to be one of the hits of the year and is confirmed to be divided into parts, with the first part already available.

Taylor Polidore Williams (Divorce in the Black and Snowfall) and Crystle Stewart (For Better or Worse and Acrimony) star in the story as Kimmie and Mallory, two women with very different realities whose paths become intertwined.

The first season will consist of a total of 16 episodes, packed with drama, suspense, unexpected twists and a deeply emotional storyline. It will be interesting to explore whether the plot is based on real events…

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Is ‘Beauty in Black’ based on real events?

The seriesBeauty in Black” by Tyler Perry is not based on a true story. It is a work of fiction created by the director, known for his storytelling style that often includes themes of family drama, relationships and personal growth.

The talented writer, actor and filmmaker stated that he was inspired by the “dual strip clubs around” in Atlanta in the 1990s and some real-life hair care dynasty families. Perry further told Tudum:

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The hair care business here is huge [and] Magic City is huge, and I was like, ‘What happened if those worlds collided — the stripper world and this hair care business?’. Never ever underestimate the power of the underdog“.

The first season of the TV show follows two women with opposite lives who come into contact. One struggles to survive after her mother forces her to leave, while the other runs a successful business.

Ariadna, a Journalism graduate from Tea and Deportea in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been a key member of the Spoiler US team since its inception in 2023, where she covers a wide range of topics including entertainment, cinema, interviews, television programs, lifestyle, celebrity news, influencers, streaming platforms, pop culture, and reality shows. Before her role at Spoiler US, Ariadna joined Bolavip US in 2022, contributing to a diverse array of content areas. Her career began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, and she has also written about various cultural events for Spoiler Latinoamerica in 2023. With over three years of experience in journalism across various media outlets, Ariadna continues to broaden her expertise and impact in the field.

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