Tyler Perry has officially started production on the highly anticipated third installment of his hit franchise, Why Did I Get Married? But while familiar faces are returning — and one major new star has joined — fans are buzzing about one glaring absence: Janet Jackson.
Production Kicks Off in Italy
Filming is underway in Italy, with Perry bringing back franchise favorites including Jill Scott, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker, and Sharon Leal. Newcomer Taraji P. Henson, a frequent Perry collaborator, is also joining the cast, adding excitement to the project.
But when first-look photos surfaced online, one question immediately trended on social media:
“Where is Janet Jackson?”
Janet’s Absence Sparks Fan Speculation
Jackson played a pivotal role in the first two films, portraying Patricia “Perfect Patty” Agnew. Her character’s journey, particularly in Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010), left viewers eager for more after she was seen single and sharing a memorable scene with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Fans expected her story arc to continue, especially after Perry teased the sequel earlier this year by posting a script cover and tagging Jackson. But her name is missing from the latest cast announcements, fueling speculation.
Social media reactions included:
“Is Taraji replacing Janet’s character?”
“We need closure! What happened to Patricia and The Rock?”
Official Storyline
According to Variety, Why Did I Get Married Again? will follow the couples as they reunite for the wedding of Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela’s (Tasha Smith) daughter. Old habits resurface as they reflect on their choices, their children’s futures, and the age-old question: why did they get married… again?
Will Perry Address Janet’s Character?
For many fans, the heart of the conversation isn’t just about the new plot — it’s about whether Perry will explain Patricia’s absence. With 15 years of fan curiosity around her character’s fate, leaving her out without acknowledgement would be a major shift in the franchise’s legacy.
Until Perry or Jackson confirm otherwise, fans will keep asking the question this sequel itself poses: why?
