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Diary of a Mad Black Woman

"Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest."

2005-02-25 Drama 1hr 57m

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.

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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.

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Cast

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter
Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe
Terrell Carter

Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter
Vickie Eng

Vickie Eng

Christina
Mablean Ephriam

Mablean Ephriam

Judge Mablean Ephriam
Kate Donadio

Kate Donadio

Secretary
Syr Law

Syr Law

Woman
Ryan Gentles

Ryan Gentles

Bartender
Ronnie Garrett

Ronnie Garrett

Band Member #1
Marcus Williams

Marcus Williams

Band Member #2
Earl Fleming

Earl Fleming

Band Member #3
Christian Keyes

Christian Keyes

Man Proposing
Michael Beasley

Michael Beasley

Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)
Cheryl Pepsii Riley

Cheryl Pepsii Riley

Singer at Banquet (uncredited)
Ryan Kilgore

Ryan Kilgore

Band Member (uncredited)
Steve Warren

Steve Warren

Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)
Robert Hatch

Robert Hatch

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Vic Aviles

Vic Aviles

Party Guest (uncredited)
John Fitzgerald Page

John Fitzgerald Page

Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)
Nicky Buggs

Nicky Buggs

Nurse (uncredited)
Laurie Gardner

Laurie Gardner

Nurse (uncredited)
Robb G Douglas

Robb G Douglas

Man in Bar (uncredited)
Donnie McClurkin

Donnie McClurkin

Pastor (uncredited)
Jamecia Gray

Jamecia Gray

Church Goer (uncredited)
Brandon Thaxton

Brandon Thaxton

Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Shane Thaxton

Shane Thaxton

Church Parishioner (uncredited)
Craig Thaxton

Craig Thaxton

Church Van Driver (uncredited)
Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh

Steel Worker (uncredited)

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 8

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-05-13

This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up... read more

This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will make you pay.

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A Review by Andre Gonzales

This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will make you pay....

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A Review by SoSmooth1982 8

Written by SoSmooth1982 on 2023-05-13

This was the first Tyler Perry movie I ever seen. Madea cracked me up so much that I had to watch all of his movies. This a pretty messed up movie. I guess don't piss off a black woman or she will mak...

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