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Diary of a Mad Black Woman
Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Budget: $5,500,000 | Revenue : $50,652,203
Runtime: 117 minutes
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Meet the Browns
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Madea's Family Reunion
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Madea's Big Happy Family
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Night of the Twisters
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Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play
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Why Did I Get Married Too?
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Madea's Witness Protection
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Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
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The Diary of Anne Frank
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Babyteeth
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Kimberly Elise
Played Helen McCarter
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Steve Harris
Played Charles McCarter
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Tyler Perry
Played Madea / Brian / Joe
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Shemar Moore
Played Orlando
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Lisa Marcos
Played Brenda
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Tamara Taylor
Played Debrah
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Cicely Tyson
Played Myrtle
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Terrell Carter
Played Reverend Carter
Carol Mitchell-Leon
Played Mildred
Avery Knight
Played BJ
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Vickie Eng
Played Christina
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Tiffany Evans
Played Tiffany
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Gary Anthony Sturgis
Played Jamison
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Bart Hansard
Played Guard
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Chandra Currelley-Young
Played Chandra
Sho Dixon
Played Child
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Tamela Mann
Played Cora
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Ric Reitz
Played D.A.
Lauren Leah Mitchell
Played Doctor
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Mike Pniewski
Played Foreman
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Wilbur Fitzgerald
Played Judge
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L. Warren Young
Played Judge
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Mablean Ephriam
Played Judge Mablean Ephriam
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Tony Vaughn
Played Juror
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E. Roger Mitchell
Played Kalvin
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Cedric Pendleton
Played Max
Richard Reed
Played Bailiff
Joe Washington
Played Reporter
Kate Donadio
Played Secretary
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Syr Law
Played Woman
Ryan Gentles
Played Bartender
Ronnie Garrett
Played Band Member #1
Marcus Williams
Played Band Member #2
Earl Fleming
Played Band Member #3
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Christian Keyes
Played Man Proposing
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Michael Beasley
Played Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
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Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Played Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Ryan Kilgore
Played Band Member (uncredited)
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Steve Warren
Played Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
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Robert Hatch
Played Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Vic Aviles
Played Party Guest (uncredited)
John Fitzgerald Page
Played Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
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Nicky Buggs
Played Nurse (uncredited)
Laurie Gardner
Played Nurse (uncredited)
Robb G Douglas
Played Man in Bar (uncredited)
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Donnie McClurkin
Played Pastor (uncredited)
Jamecia Gray
Played Church Goer (uncredited)
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Brandon Thaxton
Played Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Shane Thaxton
Played Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Craig Thaxton
Played Church Van Driver (uncredited)
Joe Walsh
Played Steel Worker (uncredited)
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