Followed by
Madea's Family Reunion (2006)
Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009)
Remake of
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2002) (V)
References
"Roots" (1977)
- Mentioned in dialogue
The Color Purple (1985)
- Dialogue Reference
Misery (1990)
- Character Joe references plot from the movie Misery
Thelma & Louise (1991)
- Joe calls Madea and Helen "Thelma and Louise" after Brian gets them out of jail.
Referenced in
Why Did I Get Married? (2006) (V)
- Poppy catches Terry describing an incident from "Diary" as if it had happened to him.
Featured in
The Making of 'Diary' (2005) (V)
- This featurette includes clips from the film
Spoofs
Mommie Dearest (1981)
- Wire Hangers routine
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