
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.
$5,500,000
$50,652,203
February 25, 2005
Diary of a Woman Inc., BET Films
53 people

Kimberly Elise
Helen McCarter
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Steve Harris
Charles McCarter
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Tyler Perry
Madea / Brian / Joe
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Shemar Moore
Orlando
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Lisa Marcos
Brenda
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Tamara Taylor
Debrah
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Cicely Tyson
Myrtle
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Terrell Carter
Reverend Carter
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Carol Mitchell-Leon
Mildred
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Avery Knight
BJ
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Vickie Eng
Christina
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Tiffany Evans
Tiffany
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