Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

117 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Feb. 25, 2005

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life and religion in her pursuit for happiness.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

117 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | Feb. 25, 2005

Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip from anyone. Madea helps Helen through these tough times by showing her what is really important in life. Helen is forced to rediscover love, life and religion in her pursuit for happiness.
IMDb rating 5.7
Producers Lionsgate, Tyler Perry Studios, BET Films, Diary of a Woman Inc., Reuben Cannon Productions
Original title Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Directors Angi Bones, Roger M. Bobb, Roger Lee, Gail Hunter, Darren Grant
Writers Tyler Perry

Cast

Kimberly Elise

as Helen McCarter

Steve Harris

as Charles McCarter

Tyler Perry

as Madea / Brian / Joe

Shemar Moore

as Orlando

Lisa Marcos

as Brenda

Tamara Taylor

as Debrah

Cicely Tyson

as Myrtle

Terrell Carter

as Reverend Carter

Carol Mitchell-Leon

as Mildred

Avery Knight

as BJ

Vickie Eng

as Christina

Tiffany Evans

as Tiffany

Bart Hansard

as Guard

Sho Dixon

as Child

Tamela Mann

as Cora

Ric Reitz

as D.A.

Mike Pniewski

as Foreman

L. Warren Young

as Judge

Mablean Ephriam

as Judge Mablean Ephriam

Tony Vaughn

as Juror

E. Roger Mitchell

as Kalvin

Richard Reed

as Bailiff

Joe Washington

as Reporter

Kate Donadio

as Secretary

Syr Law

as Woman

Ryan Gentles

as Bartender

Ronnie Garrett

as Band Member #1

Marcus Williams

as Band Member #2

Earl Fleming

as Band Member #3

Christian Keyes

as Man Proposing

Michael Beasley

as Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)

Cheryl Pepsii Riley

as Singer at Banquet (uncredited)

Ryan Kilgore

as Band Member (uncredited)

Steve Warren

as Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)

Robert Hatch

as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Vic Aviles

as Party Guest (uncredited)

John Fitzgerald Page

as Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)

Nicky Buggs

as Nurse (uncredited)

Laurie Gardner

as Nurse (uncredited)

Robb G Douglas

as Man in Bar (uncredited)

Donnie McClurkin

as Pastor (uncredited)

Jamecia Gray

as Church Goer (uncredited)

Brandon Thaxton

as Church Parishioner (uncredited)

Shane Thaxton

as Church Parishioner (uncredited)

Craig Thaxton

as Church Van Driver (uncredited)

Joe Walsh

as Steel Worker (uncredited)