David Mann, 54, promises fans can expect to see a ‘different’ Cora when they tune into Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living, thanks to Tamela Mann‘s recent weight loss journey. The stars of Meet The Browns and House Of Payne reprise their beloved characters, Cora and Mr. Brown, on the latest family friendly comedy from Tyler Perry. But, now that Tamela, 54, has dropped 50 pounds on the WW [Weight Watchers] program, her hourglass curves will be stealing scenes.