Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Diary of a Mad Black Woman is a 2005 romantic comedydrama film written by and starring Tyler Perry, which was inspired by the play of the same name. It is Perrys debut feature film, and the first entry in the Madea franchise. Directed by Darren Grant, the film was released in the US on February 25, 2005. It is the only Tyler Perry scripted film not directed by Perry himself.

Helen McCarter Kimberly Elise and her husband Charles Steve Harris, an attorney, had it all money, success, and a fine home. Their lives were perfectbut they only looked perfect to the public. Helen is unemployed and Charles has been having multiple affairs. On their 18th anniversary, Helen awakens to find all of her belongings packed in a UHaul truck with Charles kicking her out of the house in favor of Brenda Lisa Marcos, his young mistress, the mother of his two children.Helen kicks the driver, Orlando Shemar Moore, out of his truck and heads off to see her thuggishly tough and intimidating grandmother Madea Tyler Perry, who takes her in and helps her get back on her feet, much to the dismay of Madeas brother Joe Perry. Joes son and Madeas nephew Brian Perry acts as Madea and Helens attorney at trial when Charles and Brenda catch the two breaking into and vandalizing the mansion Madea rammed her car into the security gate, took a chainsaw to some of the furniture, and helped Helen tear up Brendas clothes. ........

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