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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.

2005 |1h 57m |  Drama, Romance, Comedy

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Cast

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Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter

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Steve Harris

Charles McCarter

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Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe

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Shemar Moore

Orlando

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Lisa Marcos

Brenda

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Tamara Taylor

Debrah

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Cicely Tyson

Myrtle

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Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter

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Vickie Eng

Christina

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Tiffany Evans

Tiffany

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Gary Anthony Sturgis

Jamison

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Bart Hansard

Guard

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Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra

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Tamela Mann

Cora

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Ric Reitz

D.A.

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Mike Pniewski

Foreman

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Wilbur Fitzgerald

Judge

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L. Warren Young

Judge

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Mablean Ephriam

Judge Mablean Ephriam

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Tony Vaughn

Juror

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E. Roger Mitchell

Kalvin

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Cedric Pendleton

Max

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Syr Law

Woman

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Christian Keyes

Man Proposing

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Michael Beasley

Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)

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Cheryl Pepsii Riley

Singer at Banquet (uncredited)

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Steve Warren

Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)

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Robert Hatch

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

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Nicky Buggs

Nurse (uncredited)

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Donnie McClurkin

Pastor (uncredited)

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$5,500,000.00

Revenue

$50,652,203.00