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Diary of a Mad Black Woman 2005 Directed by Darren Grant

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $5,500,000
Revenue $50,652,203
Release Date 25 February 2005
116 mins
Cast
Kimberly Elise Helen McCarter
Steve Harris Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore Orlando
Lisa Marcos Brenda
Terrell Carter Reverend Carter
Vickie Eng Christina
Sho Dixon Child
Mablean Ephriam Judge Mablean Ephriam
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)
Joe Walsh Steel Worker (uncredited)