Inside Tyler Perry's $57m mansion where Meghan, Harry stayed after US move

Tyler Perry has put his sprawling Beverly Hills estate on the market for $57 million, bringing a potential end to the property's chapter as a private retreat for some of Hollywood's biggest names — including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.The 22.5-acre estate, located inside the gated Beverly Ridge Estates community, was once the temporary US home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they moved to California in 2020. The couple stayed at the property during the early months of their new life in the US, after stepping back from royal duties.According to a report by the New York Post, Perry is now selling the sprawling property as he prepares to relocate to Puerto Rico. The estate centres on a roughly 24,500-square-foot Mediterranean-style mansion with eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, along with extensive grounds and separate accommodation.The property has a notable history of celebrity connections, but its association with Harry and Meghan made it particularly prominent after the couple's move to California. Tyler Perry: From Madea to Hollywood billionairePerry, born Emmitt Perry Jr., is an American filmmaker, actor, writer and producer best known for creating and portraying the character Madea. His career began with stage productions before he broke through in Hollywood with the 2005 film Diary of a Mad Black Woman, which he wrote and produced.He went on to create television shows including Tyler Perry's House of Payne and The Haves and the Have Nots, while also appearing in films such as Star Trek, Gone Girl, Vice and Don't Look Up.His career has made him one of the most commercially successful figures in entertainment. Forbes named him the highest-paid man in entertainment in 2011 after he earned $130 million between May 2010 and May 2011. Perry bought the land for $4.3 millionPerry purchased the Beverly Hills property for about $4.3 million in 2004. He subsequently built the large Tuscan-style residence, with construction completed in 2012.The mansion covers approximately 24,500 square feet and includes eight bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a library and expansive spaces designed for entertaining.The main residence opens towards a rectangular swimming pool and landscaped grounds. A grand double staircase forms a prominent feature of the foyer.The estate also includes a separate one-bedroom guesthouse and staff quarters, providing additional accommodation beyond the main mansion.A secluded 22.5-acre compoundPrivacy is one of the property's biggest features. The estate sits within Beverly Ridge Estates, a heavily secured gated community in the Beverly Hills Post Office area.The enclave has historically been considerably smaller and more private than some of Beverly Hills' better-known celebrity neighbourhoods. The property itself also has extensive security measures, including gates, cameras and an alarm system.The scale of the estate means the mansion is surrounded by substantial private grounds, giving residents considerable separation from the outside world despite being in the heart of Los Angeles.Why Harry and Meghan stayed thereHarry and Meghan moved to the US in 2020 after stepping down as working members of the British royal family. They initially stayed at Perry's Beverly Hills property, which offered the couple both privacy and security.The couple had reportedly met Perry through their mutual connection with Oprah Winfrey.During their 2021 interview with Winfrey, Meghan spoke about Perry's role in helping the couple after their move to the US.“We needed a house and he offered security as well,” Meghan said, referring to Perry and the accommodation he provided.The property therefore became an important part of the couple's transition to life in California, before they established their own home in Montecito.The estate has hosted other famous guestsHarry and Meghan were not the only high-profile figures associated with the estate. According to Architectural Digest, Perry's property has also hosted celebrities including Oprah Winfrey and former US president Barack Obama.Before the current residence was completed, rapper Kanye West also reportedly toured the property and expressed interest in buying the hillside estate, although no deal materialised.What the $57 million sale includesThe asking price covers a sprawling private compound featuring:A roughly 24,500-square-foot main mansionEight bedrooms and 12 bathroomsA library and large entertaining areasA swimming pool and landscaped groundsA separate one-bedroom guesthouseStaff accommodationExtensive private acreage within a gated communityPerry is now seeking $57 million for the estate — a significant increase from the $4.3 million he paid for the land in 2004, before developing the property into the mansion that would later become a temporary home for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Ready to Make a Smarter Property Decision? Build Your Legacy with TOI Homes.