Tyler Perry was accused of sexual harassment and assault in 2025 by Derek Dixon, who stars in his BET drama ‘The Oval.’ Here’s everything to know about Derek Dixon.

The Oval actor, Derek Dixon, has filed a $260,000,000 lawsuit against media mogul Tyler Perry, accusing the acclaimed filmmaker of sexual harassment, assault, and coercion. Per PEOPLE, the suit was filed on Friday (June 13) in Los Angeles and details Dixon’s time starring as Dale on Perry’s BET+ series Ruthless and The Oval.

Derek Dixon has filed a $260M lawsuit against Tyler Perry for allegations of harassment, misconduct and coercion during their professional relationship