Tyler Perry was a not so secret Santa.
Actor and filmmaker, Tyler Perry shared a video on Twitter announcing that he paid off all the layaways at two Walmart stores on Thursday.
I was trying to do this anonymously but oh well!!! pic.twitter.com/T0dhRHyU66
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) December 6, 2018
In the video, Perry said, “I know it’s a hard time, a lot of people are struggling and I’m just really, really grateful to be able to be in a position to do this.” Perry also added that his intention had originally been for his contribution to remain anonymous.
LeMia Jenkins, a Walmart spokeswoman confirmed to CNN that Perry paid off $432,635 worth of layaway items. 1,500 people ordered these items ahead of the holiday season.
In a statement Jenkins said:
Tyler Perry’s generous donation is making an unbelievable difference for so many families, and we can’t thank him enough for his kindness. The heartfelt excitement and joy we’re seeing from our customers as a result of his holiday gift has been touching.”
The company took to Twitter to thank Perry for his generous actions.
Anonymous or not, we hope you know that you just made Christmas for so many families. You went above and beyond. Thank you 💙 #SparkKindness
— Walmart (@Walmart) December 6, 2018
Shout out to Perry for bringing joy to so many families this Christmas.
