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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.
Theatrical
Feb 25, 2005
Box Office
$50.7M
Budget
$5.5M
Return
9.2x
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 20, 2004
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Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films, Tyler Perry Studios, Lionsgate, Reuben Cannon Productions
Keywords
new love
forgiveness
faith
crooked lawyer
revenge
dysfunctional marriage
domestic abuse
mistress
church
humiliation
extramarital affair
heartbreak
wedding anniversary
defense attorney
marital separation
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crisis of faith
angry
aggressive
calm
verbal abuse
destitution
black cinema
loving
love vs fear
emotional healing
grandmother granddaughter relationship
new relationship
hilarious
bold
compassionate
childless woman
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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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Carol Mitchell-Leon
Mildred
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Vickie Eng
Christina
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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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Sho Dixon
Child
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Tamela Mann
Cora
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Ric Reitz
D.A.
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Lauren Leah Mitchell
Doctor
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Mike Pniewski
Foreman
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Wilbur Fitzgerald
Judge
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L. Warren Young
Judge
Madea Collection
Mabel "Madea" Simmons is a character created and portrayed by Tyler Perry. The character is a tough elderly black woman. Madea has appeared in several plays directed by, written by, and starring Tyler...
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