Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind the Making of “Waiting to Exhale”

July 16th, 2012 - By Veronica Wells

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When Terry McMillan’s novel Waiting to Exhale sat on the New York Times’ bestseller list for 38 straight weeks in 1992, it was only natural that the studios would want to capitalize on some of those potential earnings. So, just three years later, in 1995, Fox Studios brought us Waiting to Exhale a star-studded, female-led film. As expected, the film was a huge box office success, eventually raking in $67.5 million. Though some critics claimed these women’s problems weren’t that drastic, it was an instant hit and an eventual classic among the black community.

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  • BP

    I absolutely love Waiting to Exhale. When the movie first came out I was only 10, and by the time it came out for home viewing, I had to sneak and watch it late one night lol. Fast forward to the present, my friends and I recently watched this for girls night in and the movie now has newer meaning. Before it was simply entertainment, but now it’s like “I been there!” While I’d hate to see a sequel ruined, I’d also hate to see it abandoned. I saw someone suggested actress Kelita Smith (Bernie Mac Show), and I honestly think she could pull it off. Other actresses that come to mind include Taraji Henson and Sanaa Lathan. Also I hope they consider seeking out a new face.