
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.

as Helen McCarter

as Charles McCarter

as Madea / Brian / Joe

as Orlando

as Brenda

as Debrah

as Myrtle

as Reverend Carter

as Mildred

as BJ

as Christina

as Tiffany

as Jamison

as Guard

as Chandra

as Child

as Cora

as D.A.

as Doctor

as Foreman

as Judge

as Judge

as Judge Mablean Ephriam

as Juror

as Kalvin

as Max

as Bailiff

as Reporter

as Secretary

as Woman

as Bartender

as Band Member #1

as Band Member #2

as Band Member #3

as Man Proposing

as Madea Photo-Double (uncredited)

as Singer at Banquet (uncredited)

as Band Member (uncredited)

as Lawyer at Banquet (uncredited)

as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

as Party Guest (uncredited)

as Dr. Frank Doyle (uncredited)

as Nurse (uncredited)

as Nurse (uncredited)

as Man in Bar (uncredited)

as Pastor (uncredited)

as Church Goer (uncredited)

as Church Parishioner (uncredited)

as Church Parishioner (uncredited)

as Church Van Driver (uncredited)

as Steel Worker (uncredited)

as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

as Lawyer / Ball Room Dancer (uncredited)