Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 American romantic-dramedy film written by Tyler Perry, which was inspired by the play of the same name. The movie stars Perry. Directed by Darren Grant, the film was released in the US on February 25, 2005. The sequel, Madea's Family Reunion was released on February 24, 2006, almost exactly one year after the first film. Helen McCarter (Kimberly Elise) and Charles McCarter (Steve Harris) had it all: money, suc... more

Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 American romantic-dramedy film written by Tyler Perry, which was inspired by the play of the same name. The movie stars Perry. Directed by Darren Grant, the film was released in the US on February 25, 2005. The sequel, Madea's Family Reunion was released on February 24, 2006, almost exactly one year after the first film. Helen McCarter (Kimberly Elise) and Charles McCarter (Steve Harris) had it all: money, success and a fine home. In public they seemed to think their lives were perfect, but it was all far from perfect behind closed doors. Helen is unemployed and her husband strays, having multiple affairs. On their 18th wedding anniversary, Helen wakes up to find all of her belongings packed in a U-Haul truck with Charles kicking her out of the house in the presence of his young mistress - and mother of his two children - Brenda (Lisa Marcos). An emotionally destroyed and penniless Helen turns to her sassy and loud grandmother Madea (Tyler Perry),... less