Who is Madea / Joe / Self in Madea's Big Happy Family?

Meta-portrayal of Madea and Joe, often breaking fourth wall.

Who plays Madea / Joe / Self in Madea's Big Happy Family?

Madea / Joe / Self is played by Tyler Perry.

Madea / Joe / Self's abilities include street smarts, legal knowledge, family mediation, comedy timing, resilience.

Madea / Joe / Self has 6 mapped relationships in Madea's Big Happy Family. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Street smarts, Legal knowledge, Family mediation, Comedy timing, Resilience

Madea / Joe / Self — family — Shirley (Loretta Devine)
Madea / Joe / Self — Family Aunt — Shirley (Loretta Devine)
Madea is Shirley's aunt, positioning her as the matriarchal figure who orchestrates the dinner.
Madea / Joe / Self — Family Aunt — Byron (Shad Moss)
Madea acts as Byron's aunt, intervening to correct his troubled path.
Madea / Joe / Self — Family Aunt — Kimberly (Shannon Kane)
Madea serves as Kimberly's aunt, attempting to bridge their emotional distance.
Madea / Joe / Self — Family Aunt — Tammy (Natalie Desselle-Reid)
Madea is Tammy's aunt, leveraging family ties to ensure attendance.
Madea / Joe / Self — Alliance Ally — Madea / Joe / Self (Tyler Perry)
Joe acts as Madea's loyal ally and confidant throughout the family crisis.