Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Release: 2005 | Community Score: 65%

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.

Cast

Kimberly Elise

Kimberly Elise

Helen McCarter
Steve Harris

Steve Harris

Charles McCarter
Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry

Madea / Brian / Joe
Shemar Moore

Shemar Moore

Orlando
Lisa Marcos

Lisa Marcos

Brenda
Tamara Taylor

Tamara Taylor

Debrah
Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Myrtle
Terrell Carter

Terrell Carter

Reverend Carter
Carol Mitchell-Leon

Carol Mitchell-Leon

Mildred
Avery Knight

Avery Knight

BJ
Vickie Eng

Vickie Eng

Christina
Tiffany Evans

Tiffany Evans

Tiffany
Gary Anthony Sturgis

Gary Anthony Sturgis

Jamison
Bart Hansard

Bart Hansard

Guard
Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra Currelley-Young

Chandra
Sho Dixon

Sho Dixon

Child
Tamela Mann

Tamela Mann

Cora
Ric Reitz

Ric Reitz

D.A.
Lauren Leah Mitchell

Lauren Leah Mitchell

Doctor
Mike Pniewski

Mike Pniewski

Foreman
Wilbur Fitzgerald

Wilbur Fitzgerald

Judge
L. Warren Young

L. Warren Young

Judge
Mablean Ephriam

Mablean Ephriam

Judge Mablean Ephriam
Tony Vaughn

Tony Vaughn

Juror
E. Roger Mitchell

E. Roger Mitchell

Kalvin
Cedric Pendleton

Cedric Pendleton

Max
Richard Reed

Richard Reed

Bailiff
Joe Washington

Joe Washington

Reporter
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)