Monday, March 18, 2024

‘Have and Have Nots’ Tyler Lepley Talks Growth, Humility & More

*Recently, the Electronic Urban Report/EUR visited the OWN network studios to interview Tyler Lepley, one of the stars of the highly rated show “Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots.

A definite fan favorite, Lepley plays “Benny Young,” a hardworking tow truck company owner who is seemingly the glue that keeps his family together. It’s no secret that his charming character and well-kept physique keep fans coming back season after season. Now part of the highest rated show on OWN, Tyler has answered the knock on his door for other acting opportunities.

Although he just finished shooting Russ Parr’s “Ringside,” premiering September 4, 2016 on TVOne, Lepley is still continuing to train as an actor.

When speaking about the skills is he trying to achieve, Tyler says:

“When I watch Meryl Streep, when I watch Denzel, when I watch Daniel Day-Lewis, when I watch Oprah…these people can really access that stuff. As much success as I’ve had so far, I want to get to the point where my art speaks volumes.”

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Lepley attributes some of his humility to his bosses, media moguls Oprah and Tyler Perry.

“It’s great because I’ve got these two trailblazers that I get to sit and watch in intimate settings and watch how they lead the ship and watch how they stay humble.”

Clearly on the upward trajectory of his career, Tyler Lepley is staying busy with his acting career but still finds time to stay fit. When EUR Associate Robin Ayers asked for a few tips on staying in shape while on the go, the actor says the key is starting in the kitchen.

“It’s about eating clean, even if you’re trying to put weight on, you can put clean weight on. Not just eating because you’re hungry but eating for fuel.”

Watch “Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots” on OWN, Tuesday nights at 9/8c.

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