Trivia / Diary of a Mad Black Woman

• Acting for Two: Tyler Perry portrays Madea, Joe, and Brian, Helen's attorney cousin.
• The Danza: Tiffany is portrayed by Tiffany Evans.
• Enforced Method Acting: When Helen throws a drink on Orlando, Shemar Moore's reaction was legit. According to Perry, the cup contained more and liquid during each take, with the last one legitimately flustering Moore.
• Separated-at-Birth Casting: Cicely Tyson and Kimberly Elyse have more than just a casual resemblance to each other.