: Starred Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon.

The report for covers its origins as a groundbreaking novel, its adaptation into a cult-classic film, and its lasting cultural legacy. Overview

: Opened at #1 in North America, eventually grossing approximately $81.45 million worldwide on a $16 million budget.

: It is credited with introducing the interior worlds of professional, 30-something Black women to a mainstream audience, paving the way for future series like Sex in the City and Insecure . The Film Adaptation (1995)