Diary of a Mad Black Woman

The story

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.

In the same saga

Madea Collection

In release order

This film

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

2005

Madea's Family Reunion

2006

Meet the Browns

2008

Madea Goes to Jail

2009

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I Can Do Bad All By Myself

2009

Madea's Big Happy Family

2011

Madea's Witness Protection

2012

A Madea Christmas

2013

Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love

2015

Boo! A Madea Halloween

2016

Boo 2! A Madea Halloween

2017

A Madea Family Funeral

2019

Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming

2022

Madea's Destination Wedding

2025

Joe's College Road Trip

2026

Cast

K Kimberly EliseHelen McCarter S Steve HarrisCharles McCarter T Tyler PerryMadea / Brian / Joe S Shemar MooreOrlando L Lisa MarcosBrenda T Tamara TaylorDebrah C Cicely TysonMyrtle T Terrell CarterReverend Carter C Carol Mitchell-LeonMildred A Avery KnightBJ V Vickie EngChristina T Tiffany EvansTiffany

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G Gary Anthony SturgisJamison B Bart HansardGuard C Chandra Currelley-YoungChandra S Sho DixonChild T Tamela MannCora R Ric ReitzD.A. L Lauren Leah MitchellDoctor M Mike PniewskiForeman W Wilbur FitzgeraldJudge L L. Warren YoungJudge M Mablean EphriamJudge Mablean Ephriam T Tony VaughnJuror E E. Roger MitchellKalvin C Cedric PendletonMax R Richard ReedBailiff J Joe WashingtonReporter K Kate DonadioSecretary S Syr LawWoman R Ryan GentlesBartender R Ronnie GarrettBand Member #1 M Marcus WilliamsBand Member #2 E Earl FlemingBand Member #3 C Christian KeyesMan Proposing M Michael BeasleyMadea Photo-Double (uncredited) C Cheryl Pepsii RileySinger at Banquet (uncredited) R Ryan KilgoreBand Member (uncredited) S Steve WarrenLawyer at Banquet (uncredited) R Robert HatchBallroom Dancer (uncredited) V Vic AvilesParty Guest (uncredited) J John Fitzgerald PageDr. Frank Doyle (uncredited) N Nicky BuggsNurse (uncredited) L Laurie GardnerNurse (uncredited) R Robb G DouglasMan in Bar (uncredited) D Donnie McClurkinPastor (uncredited) J Jamecia GrayChurch Goer (uncredited) B Brandon ThaxtonChurch Parishioner (uncredited) S Shane ThaxtonChurch Parishioner (uncredited) C Craig ThaxtonChurch Van Driver (uncredited) J Joe WalshSteel Worker (uncredited) T Tony J. ScottBallroom Dancer (uncredited) C Constantine VarazoLawyer / Ball Room Dancer (uncredited)