Diary of a Mad Black Woman poster
Writer Tyler Perry
Director Darren Grant

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Tagline: Time heals the heart. Faith heals the rest.

Release Date: 2005-02-25

Duration: 117 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Tyler Perry
    Madea / Brian / Joe
  • Shemar Moore
    Orlando
  • Terrell Carter
    Reverend Carter
  • Steve Harris
    Charles McCarter
  • Tamara Taylor
    Debrah
  • Cicely Tyson
    Myrtle
  • Wilbur Fitzgerald
    Judge
  • Kimberly Elise
    Helen McCarter
  • Lisa Marcos
    Brenda
  • Christian Keyes
    Man Proposing