Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005·1h 57m
6.5/ 10 (235 votes)

Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

DramaRomanceComedy

Overview

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.

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Director

Darren Grant

Writers

Tyler Perry

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Cast

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter

Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Charles McCarter

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe

Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore

Orlando

Lisa Marcos

Lisa Marcos

Brenda

Tamara Taylor

Tamara Taylor

Debrah

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Myrtle

Terrell Carter

Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter

?

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Mildred

?

Avery Knight

BJ

Details

Language

en

Status

Released

Budget

$6M

Box Office

$51M