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Madea next appeared in the 2001 play Diary of a Mad Black Woman. Perry continued featuring the character, who had developed quite a following, in his subsequent shows.

Keyes, who was in Perry's 2005 film 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman,' became a trending topic once again this week. By. Shanelle Genai. Published. June 18, 2025. Entertainment, Music, Social Media.