Houston Celebrities & Influencers Celebrate Record-Breaking Launch of Tyler Perry’s New BET+ Series “Divorced Sistas”
L to R (LeToya Luckett, Briana Price, Porscha Coleman, Khadeen Indréa, and Jennifer Sears) Photo: Getty Images
BET+ is celebrating a major milestone with the premiere of its newest original series, Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, which has become the most-watched series premiere in the platform’s history. Just three weeks into its debut season, the gripping drama has already driven 415,000 new subscription starts—an incredible 178% more than any other Season 1 original across third-party platforms and BET+.
When asked about what women can gain from the show, Destiny’s Child alum Letoya Luckett said,
“I hope they see themselves and feel like they are not alone…”
Since its premiere, Divorced Sistas has not only earned critical acclaim but has also taken over the digital space, racking up 46.8 million video views and 23.4 million minutes watched across BET’s social media channels. The series has officially ranked as the third most successful launch in BET+ history.
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To celebrate the historic launch, BET+ hosted an exclusive VIP cocktail mixer and reception in Houston at Bungalow Downtown Dining. The glamorous affair brought out Houston’s elite, including Devale Ellis, Muneera Paige, Karen Johnson, DJ Supastar, Xandi, Sunni The Rapper, and many others. The celebration was hosted by Houston native rapper and actress Jazz Anderson, adding extra sparkle to the star-studded night.
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Created, written, directed, and executive produced by Tyler Perry, the eight-episode drama follows five close friends—Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany, and Bridgette—as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of divorce, love, and healing. With friendship at the core, the series explores how these women lean on one another through personal challenges, heartbreak, and secrets that may threaten their sisterhood.
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The ensemble cast features powerful performances from LeToya Luckett, Khadeen Indréa, Porscha Coleman, Briana Price, Jennifer Sears, RonReaco Lee, DeVon Franklin, Donovan Christie Jr., and Robert Christopher Riley.
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Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas is now streaming on BET+, with new episodes premiering weekly every Thursday. The first half of Season 1 will conclude on Thursday, July 24th—so tune in and witness the series that’s redefining Black female friendship on screen.