Diary of a Mad Black Woman

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.

Kimberly Elise

(Helen McCarter)

Steve Harris

(Charles McCarter)

Tyler Perry

(Madea / Brian / Joe)

Shemar Moore

(Orlando)

Lisa Marcos

(Brenda)

Tamara Taylor

(Debrah)

Cicely Tyson

(Myrtle)

Terrell Carter

(Reverend Carter)

Carol Mitchell-Leon

(Mildred)

Avery Knight

(BJ)

Vickie Eng

(Christina)

Tiffany Evans

(Tiffany)

Gary Anthony Sturgis

(Jamison)

Bart Hansard

(Guard)

Chandra Currelley-Young

(Chandra)

Sho Dixon

(Child)

Tamela Mann

(Cora)

Ric Reitz

(D.A.)

Lauren Leah Mitchell

(Doctor)

Mike Pniewski

(Foreman)

Wilbur Fitzgerald

(Judge)

L. Warren Young

(Judge)

Mablean Ephriam

(Judge Mablean Ephriam)

Tony Vaughn

(Juror)

E. Roger Mitchell

(Kalvin)

Cedric Pendleton

(Max)

Richard Reed

(Bailiff)

Joe Washington

(Reporter)

Kate Donadio

(Secretary)

Syr Law

(Woman)

Ryan Gentles

(Bartender)

Ronnie Garrett

(Band Member #1)

Marcus Williams

(Band Member #2)

Earl Fleming

(Band Member #3)

Christian Keyes

(Man Proposing)

Michael Beasley

(Madea Photo-Double (uncredited))

Cheryl Pepsii Riley

(Singer at Banquet (uncredited))

Ryan Kilgore

(Band Member (uncredited))

Steve Warren

(Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited))

Robert Hatch

(Ballroom Dancer (uncredited))

Vic Aviles

(Party Guest (uncredited))

John Fitzgerald Page

(Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited))

Nicky Buggs

(Nurse (uncredited))

Laurie Gardner

(Nurse (uncredited))

Robb G Douglas

(Man in Bar (uncredited))

Donnie McClurkin

(Pastor (uncredited))

Jamecia Gray

(Church Goer (uncredited))

Brandon Thaxton

(Church Parishioner (uncredited))

Shane Thaxton

(Church Parishioner (uncredited))

Craig Thaxton

(Church Van Driver (uncredited))

Joe Walsh

(Steel Worker (uncredited))