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 | 12.512 |
Directed By
Darren Grant
Crew
Darren Grant
Mark S. Temple
Tom Allen
David Albert Pierce
Suzanne L. Carter
Paul M. Lowe
Michael Morales
Barbara Harris
Pamela B. Green
Tara A. Senior
Tyler Perry
Elvin Ross
Jonathan Wales
Matiki Anoff
Tyler Perry
Terilyn A. Shropshire
David Claessen
Cynthia L. Chapman
Joseph Litsch
Alfeo Dixon
Taylor Knight
Keith G. Lewis
Camara Kambon
Ina Mayhew
Gail Hunter
Derrick Simmons
Roger Lee
David Andrew Nash
David J. Thompson
Gerard 'Gus' Williams
Molly M. Mayeux
Shay Bentley Griffin
Roger M. Bobb
Michele Thompson
Bruce Robinson
Josh Hancher
Trey Twitty
Malcolm A. Purnell
David Galbraith
David McLean
Barrett Pitner
Colt Logan
Mike Robertson
Jim Hawkins
Douglas L. Hill
Colt Logan
Mike Akins
James 'Tripp' Pair III
Gary Oldknow
Jacob Ross
J. Wayne Parker
Mark Miller
Chad Schroeder
Ted Sapp
Chris Antignane
Mark McKinney
Mike Simmasouk
Pete Bowman
Kathleen Kasinger
Andrew Mark Leary
Mack Chapman
Ryan Schaetzle
David Beavis
Alba Leone
Mike Riley
J. Bradley Smith
Larry Sauls
Jaye Walker
Dan Mott
George Spence
Robert Tate Nichols
Lance Totten
Christopher Didiot
Meta Moise Issa
Layne Brightwell
Patrice Coleman
Carol Sadler
Michael Paseornek
Sekinah Brown
Shandra L. McDonald
Linda Thompson
Kelly Marshall
Jeremy McGuire
Tyler Perry
Abbey Lessanu
Alisa Lumbreras
Erika Bryant
Gary McCoy
Cindy Parker
Joseph P. Genier
Reuben Cannon
Monty Schuth
J.L. Parker
Daisy Curbeon
Bill 'Splat' Johnson
Regina Williams
Rozanne Stark
Lisa Gooding
Ernest Robinson
Derrick Doose
Jackie Short
Angi Bones
Chad Cork
Chris Rosenwasser
Cynthia Todd
Kenneth Marsten
Bonnie Chaney
Carl Pedregal
Ron Timmons
Bo Shurling
Jalyn Henton
Edwanna Blanding
Brian 'Bear' Lamar
Shayne Allen Duhon
Bree Bailey
Katie Willard Troebs
Ricardo 'Rico' Lozier
Coral D'Alessandro
Mark W. McCoy
Jennifer Hwang
Todd Niesen
Christi Franck
Jeana Lasser
Andrew Morgado
Jonathan Wales
Stuart Provine
Spencer Johnson
Jay Nierenberg
Jay Nierenberg
Bernard Weiser
Ursula Camack
Shelley Roden
Cody King
Alan Freedman
Jeremy Balko
Shaina Holmes
Michele Ferrone
Mark Dornfeld
David Smithson
Steve Caldwell
Mary C. Snyder
Lori C. Miller
R.J. Harbour
Camara Kambon
Rick Aoyama
Amani Williams
Ryan Beadle
Brad Haehnel
Joel C. High
John Baker
Brien Andrews
Darrell Freeman
Pat Bergeson
Philip W. Gough
Dale E. Grahn
Maxine Waters
Greg Suran
Elvin Ross
Robbie Bolick
Jarik Van Sluijs
Martha Savelio
Yvette Devereaux
John Forbes
Yvette Devereaux
Elvin Ross
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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