Social Media reacts to Tyler Perry's new movie 'Straw' starring Taraj P Henson

Once more, Tyler Perry is the talk of the town, dominating conversations on X (formerly Twitter) following the release of his latest Netflix film, Straw. Headlined by the powerhouse Taraji P. Henson, the film has quickly risen to the top of trending topics, and for good reason.

Straw tells the harrowing story of a single mother struggling to care for her ailing daughter while barely making ends meet. Faced with an unforgiving reality, she makes a desperate, unexpected decision in an effort to survive. True to his legacy, Perry crafts a narrative that resonates deeply within the Black community, addressing themes that are often left unspoken, particularly the emotional and financial burdens placed on single parents.

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Tyler Perry and Taraj P Henson, Image: Instagram/@tarajp

Taraji P. Henson delivers a gripping performance in the lead role, bringing depth and raw emotion to a character stretched to the brink. She's joined by Teyana Taylor and Sherri Shepherd in strong supporting roles, rounding out a talented and impactful cast.

As expected, the reaction on social media has been swift and passionate. Many viewers praised the film for its emotional weight and real-life relevance, especially in highlighting the silent struggles of single motherhood. Of course, not every review was glowing—after all, you can't please everyone, but the overwhelming consensus is that Straw is another bold and important entry in Perry’s ever-growing body of work.

Here are some of the standout reactions from X...

If Taraji P Henson don’t get a damn Oscar for this I will raise HELL! This girl acted her ass off in this movie.I cried so much watching this. Her ethic,ambition,poise,&resilience shown in this movie she needs the credit she doesn’t get! I’m so proud of her #Straw #TarajiPHenson pic.twitter.com/CjKaCWSTcR
— 💝 . (@teirrdoll) June 6, 2025

Grief drove her to insanity. 💔 All along, she was dealing with the death of her daughter. 😔

Taraji P. Henson embodied this character so well , the emotions felt so real. 🥹 And the ending is probably Tyler Perry’s best work so far!#Straw #StrawNetflix pic.twitter.com/uF9VQPk23v

— Jabulani Macdonald ⚡️ (@Jabu_Macdonald) June 7, 2025

Not me crying! Damn Tyler Perry got me! #StrawNetflix #Straw pic.twitter.com/JFEdaQ39RA
— Anitta Nxusa (@Anitta_Nxusa) June 7, 2025

Taraji P. Henson is one of the greatest actresses of this generation.

Please give her and Tyler Perry all the awards.

Straw on Netflix is absolutely phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/bIaqxhltrr
— Irrelevant (@xALTruEstx) June 7, 2025

I need to regulate myself after watching. Movie was 10/10 but I feel drained from crying so much.
#StrawNetflix #strawonnetflix #STRAW pic.twitter.com/BcDTHL4Ymz

— TheeBull ♉️ (@_TiaWasHere) June 7, 2025

I don’t care what anyone says about Tyler Perry, STRAW was phenomenal!! Sadly, this is so many black women’s reality. We are often not seen and expected to be strong no matter what. An amazing job was done by Taraji and Teyana!! #StrawNetflix #tylerperry pic.twitter.com/MFEgr54KXa
— BryttanyNotSpears💋🩷 (@Beautyfulbee87) June 7, 2025

STRAW is not just a film, it’s a mirror, a conversation, a prayer. Every scene is a reminder that silence can be loud, but truth is louder. Single moms are some of the strongest people #STRAWNetflix
— Naki Nephawe | The Original (@Naki_Nephawe) June 7, 2025

I love how Tyler literally recreated this picture for the promotional poster of Straw and kind of told us his own version of the story behind this famous portrait. #StrawNetflix pic.twitter.com/kpZsbKgwna

— Dreamis 🔮 (@LaBelleMoi1028) June 7, 2025

Currently watching Straw on Netflix, and it's been a long time since a movie touched me this hard. I know it's just a movie, but it hits close to home thinking about people who are actually going through so much in life and are close to hitting their last straw. pic.twitter.com/qUrNplb7Hi
— Kent (@FamozzyyK) June 6, 2025