Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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.

2005

Drama·Romance·Comedy

1h 56min

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Top Billed 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

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