Early in the film, Naomi (played by Phylicia Rashad) says, “Finding love, true love is one of God’s greatest wonders.” That line lingered with me. The story wastes no time showing us why love — in all its forms — matters. Ruth (Serayah) isn’t just wrestling with romance; she’s figuring out who she really is versus who everyone expects her to be. She even walks away from her singing career with no money to fall back on, a decision that felt brave and painfully relatable.

Naomi’s heartbreak hit me the hardest. She loses her husband, her son, her home, and the security she built her life around. Watching her throw away her cross was one of those moments that said so much without words, how grief can shake your faith in ways you never thought possible.

But what I loved most was Ruth’s determination. Instead of folding, she takes up work in the vineyards, and that choice leads her straight into destiny. And then there’s her connection with Boaz (Tyler Lepley). The chemistry was sweet and believable, enough to make me smile more than once. When Ruth admits she hadn’t been fully honest, and Boaz replies that he should have listened to what she wasn’t saying… whew. That kind of grace in love feels rare on screen.

The film also reminded me of what community should look like. When the church rallied to rebuild Naomi and Ruth’s home, it felt like a picture of faith in action, not just prayer, but presence. And when Ruth sang “All My Life You Have Been Faithful” — goosebumps. By the time Naomi confessed that anger had blinded her to God’s goodness, I felt like the story had come full circle. Her putting the cross back at the end was a quiet but powerful finish.

Even little details stood out: the wine store that burned down but left the wine perfectly intact, like a symbol that sometimes what matters most is preserved. It’s those touches that make the story more than just a retelling; it’s personal, emotional, and full of hope.

If you haven’t watched Ruth & Boaz yet, you’re honestly missing one of Netflix’s most moving stories this season. It’s faith, it’s romance, it’s redemption, and it’s worth every minute.

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Tyler Perry brought the audience to it’s feet last night as he rendered one of the most impactful speeches ever, at the 2019 BET Awards.

The writer, producer, and  director was honored with BET’s Ultimate Icon Award. Taraji P. Henson, who has appeared in some of Perry’s films including The Family That Preys (2008), I Can Do Bad All By Myself (2009) and Acrimony (2018), presented him with the award.

In his powerful speech, Perry talked about how he grew up in an abusive household and that often, to make his mother laugh, he would imitate the women she played cards with. He also stated that those experiences allowed him to create his first 10 movies.

“That moment reminded me of my mother, bringing out of her pain with laughter, helping her cross,” he said. He added that he created those films in hopes of letting his mother know “she’s worthy, to let black women know you are worthy, you are special, you are powerful, you are amazing. All of that that was about helping her cross.”

He also spoke about building his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta and giving many African-American actors like Taraji P. Henson, Idris Elba and Viola Davies their big break, at a time when they couldn’t get acting gigs in mainstream Hollywood.

One major highlight from his speech was when he said:

“It’s all about trying to help somebody cross. While everybody else is fighting for a seat at the table, talking about ‘#OscarsSoWhite, #OscarsSoWhite,’ I said, ‘Y’all go ahead and do that. While you’re fighting for a seat at the table, I’ll be down in Atlanta building my own.’ Because what I know for sure is that if I could just build this table, God will prepare it for me in the presence of my enemies.”

Tyler Perry’s speech was met with a standing ovation. Watch his powerful speech in the video below:

Hard work really does pay off. We are so pumped right now by this speech! Our major takeway is this: If they don’t open the door for you then build a freaging door of your own Queens! Yassss

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And as usual, some of our favourite African-American celebrities came through with some fierce fashion statements on the red carpet.

See below some of our favourite looks from the event:

Who was your best dressed celeb at 2019 BET Awards?

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