Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $5,500,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $50,652,203.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.756 |
Directed By
Darren Grant
Crew
Darren Grant
Suzanne L. Carter
Paul M. Lowe
Tom Allen
Mark S. Temple
Michael Morales
Tara A. Senior
David Albert Pierce
Barbara Harris
Pamela B. Green
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry
Terilyn A. Shropshire
David Claessen
Elvin Ross
Ina Mayhew
Keith G. Lewis
Joseph Litsch
Gail Hunter
Alfeo Dixon
Camara Kambon
Jonathan Wales
Matiki Anoff
Taylor Knight
Cynthia L. Chapman
Gerard 'Gus' Williams
David Andrew Nash
Derrick Simmons
Michele Thompson
Shay Bentley Griffin
Molly M. Mayeux
Roger M. Bobb
Roger Lee
David J. Thompson
David Galbraith
Bruce Robinson
Malcolm A. Purnell
Josh Hancher
Trey Twitty
Barrett Pitner
Jim Hawkins
Douglas L. Hill
Colt Logan
Colt Logan
David McLean
Mike Robertson
Mark Miller
Chad Schroeder
Chris Antignane
Mark McKinney
J. Wayne Parker
Mike Akins
James 'Tripp' Pair III
Jacob Ross
Gary Oldknow
Ted Sapp
Pete Bowman
Mike Simmasouk
Kathleen Kasinger
Andrew Mark Leary
David Beavis
Mack Chapman
Mike Riley
J. Bradley Smith
Ryan Schaetzle
Alba Leone
Dan Mott
Jaye Walker
Robert Tate Nichols
Larry Sauls
Lance Totten
George Spence
Christopher Didiot
Carol Sadler
Layne Brightwell
Meta Moise Issa
Patrice Coleman
Linda Thompson
Monty Schuth
Daisy Curbeon
Bill 'Splat' Johnson
Kelly Marshall
Gary McCoy
Jeremy McGuire
Alisa Lumbreras
Cindy Parker
J.L. Parker
Tyler Perry
Reuben Cannon
Michael Paseornek
Joseph P. Genier
Erika Bryant
Abbey Lessanu
Shandra L. McDonald
Bree Bailey
Katie Willard Troebs
Jalyn Henton
Edwanna Blanding
Angi Bones
Chad Cork
Derrick Doose
Brian 'Bear' Lamar
Ernest Robinson
Ron Timmons
Shayne Allen Duhon
Regina Williams
Sekinah Brown
Chris Rosenwasser
Bonnie Chaney
Jackie Short
Bo Shurling
Cynthia Todd
Lisa Gooding
Rozanne Stark
Ricardo 'Rico' Lozier
Carl Pedregal
Kenneth Marsten
Mark W. McCoy
Jennifer Hwang
Coral D'Alessandro
Ursula Camack
Christi Franck
Jay Nierenberg
Jay Nierenberg
Jonathan Wales
Bernard Weiser
Todd Niesen
Stuart Provine
Spencer Johnson
Jeana Lasser
Andrew Morgado
Cody King
Jeremy Balko
Shelley Roden
Alan Freedman
Mark Dornfeld
Michele Ferrone
Shaina Holmes
David Smithson
Steve Caldwell
R.J. Harbour
Lori C. Miller
Mary C. Snyder
Amani Williams
Ryan Beadle
Joel C. High
Camara Kambon
Rick Aoyama
Brad Haehnel
Brien Andrews
Darrell Freeman
John Baker
Pat Bergeson
Greg Suran
Philip W. Gough
Yvette Devereaux
John Forbes
Elvin Ross
Dale E. Grahn
Martha Savelio
Robbie Bolick
Jarik Van Sluijs
Maxine Waters
Elvin Ross
Yvette Devereaux
Chuck Graydon
Mike Upton
TOP CAST
Kimberly Elise
Helen McCarter
Steve Harris
Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry
Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore
Orlando
Lisa Marcos
Brenda
Tamara Taylor
Debrah
Cicely Tyson
Myrtle
Terrell Carter
Reverend Carter
Carol Mitchell-Leon
Mildred
Avery Knight
BJ
Vickie Eng
Christina
Tiffany Evans
Tiffany
Gary Anthony Sturgis
Jamison
Bart Hansard
Guard
Chandra Currelley-Young
Chandra
Sho Dixon
Child
Tamela Mann
Cora
Ric Reitz
D.A.
Lauren Leah Mitchell
Doctor
Mike Pniewski
Foreman
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Judge
L. Warren Young
Judge
Mablean Ephriam
Judge Mablean Ephriam
Tony Vaughn
Juror
E. Roger Mitchell
Kalvin
Cedric Pendleton
Max
Richard Reed
Bailiff
Joe Washington
Reporter
Kate Donadio
Secretary
Syr Law
Woman
Ryan Gentles
Bartender
Ronnie Garrett
Band Member #1
Marcus Williams
Band Member #2
Earl Fleming
Band Member #3
Christian Keyes
Man Proposing
Michael Beasley
Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Ryan Kilgore
Band Member (uncredited)
Steve Warren
Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
Robert Hatch
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Vic Aviles
Party Guest (uncredited)
John Fitzgerald Page
Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
Nicky Buggs
Nurse (uncredited)
Laurie Gardner
Nurse (uncredited)
Robb G Douglas
Man in Bar (uncredited)
Donnie McClurkin
Pastor (uncredited)
Jamecia Gray
Church Goer (uncredited)
Brandon Thaxton
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Shane Thaxton
Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Craig Thaxton
Church Van Driver (uncredited)
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