Waiting to exhale made its debut in 1995, grossed 65 million dollars, and was nominated for several grammys. No news on casting yet, but as a refresher, the four women of the 1995 forrest whitakerdirected movie were played by whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, and lela rachon. A racy, zesty, irreverent and absorbing book with broad mainstream appeal, mcmillans third novel after mama and disappearing acts tells the stories of four 30ish black women bound together in. Hollywood execs might have been surprised by the movies runaway success, but we weren. Facebook made it possible for us to satisfy our curiosity about all the reallife pals we havent seen in ages. Waiting to exhale sequel is dead in the water says terry. When the men in their lives prove less than reliable, savannah, bernadine, gloria, and robin find new. Now, when i first read waiting to exhale around 15 years ago i loved it. Getting to happy waiting to exhale book 2 kindle edition by. Chatting with, mcmillan confessed that no progress has been seriously made since the 1995 original. Theres a major update on the waiting to exhale sequel. Bruce bruce granddaddy vs uncle stand up comedy 2 of 2. Find out which you are on the movies 20th anniversary.
In 1995, waiting to exhale was an instant hit, opening at no. With relations between africanamerican men and women in the spotlight as never before, here comes mcmillans report from the front. Liked the women in waiting to exhale, to which this book makes a sequel. Self love and friendship are some pretty big themes throughout the book andmore the book would be completely different if told from the pov of their men. The women, who are all in their 30s, support each other through personal and professional challenges and successes. The novel follows the lives of four africanamerican friends in phoenix, arizona in 2005. Apr 22, 2011 anyway, in this age of tyler perry megahits, even he cant match just how broad of a hit waiting to exhale was back in 1995. Whitney houston returns to acting chops in waiting to. A waiting to exhale party can include favors directly related to the movie, or any trinket you think your single, female friends may enjoy. Getting to happy is the sequel to waiting to exhale by author terry mcmillan. Literally every woman and her mama have become familiar with the lives of savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria, and i did also, but through the movie version which i love. However, i have never read the book the film is based off of.
Sep 06, 2017 waiting to exhale 15 movie clip bernie burns johns clothes 1995 hd duration. According to angela bassett, our favorite female right of passage film waiting to exhale, is getting a sequel. Sep 06, 2010 200 videos play all popular videos waiting to exhale waiting to exhale topic waiting to exhale savannah goes ham on her mother duration. The story takes place fifteen years later and the now middleaged friends. Houstons voice and celebrity made her such a key component of the film. Waiting to exhale is a story about four black women who are good friends. Its been over 15 years since waiting to exhale hit movie theaters and it looks like the return of whitney houston to the big screen will be well worth its wait. A waiting to exhale sequel has been rumored for years, but with whitney houstons passing it seemed like the idea was bound to go with her. It was a huge success, remaining on the new york times best seller list for several months.
Waiting to exhale sequel will carry on without whitney. The four are in their mid to late 30s, middleclass women making. Although there are plenty of four friends books, savannah, bernadine, gloria and robin have a special place in our psyche. Fans have been waiting 20 years to see the women of waiting to exhale reunite on screen, but the death of whitney houston in 2011 put those plans on hold. Before carrie, samantha, miranda, and charlotte, there was savannah, bernadine, gloria, and robin. Savannah has since married but decides to divorce her husband and be single again at the age of fiftyone. Waiting to exhale was such a smash that fox brought rights to the sequel. She achieved much national attention with her third book, waiting to exhale. An exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of waiting to exhalethe novel that changed african american fiction forever. Love will be waiting at home waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. Waiting to exhale sequel is dead in the water says. Exhale was on track to begin production on a sequel by 2012 when the fellow actresses got. Lela rochon, loretta devine, dennis haysbert, michael beach, gregory hines, donald faison, and mykelti williamson rounded out.
Jun 19, 20 explore mmmorris3s board waiting to exhale. Feb 14, 2012 the waiting to exhale sequel is going forward, despite whitney houstons sudden death. While angela reveals that producer are still working on a script, she is in good faith. A cute movie i saw when i was a bit too young and just rewatched. In 1992, when terry mcmillan published her witty novel about a quartet of ladies looking for love often in all the wrong places, it was groundbreaking because savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria were careerminded thirty. A racy, zesty, irreverent and absorbing book with broad mainstream appeal, mcmillans third novel after mama and disappearing acts tells the stories of four 30ish black women bound together in warm. Mar 24, 2016 fans have been waiting 20 years to see the women of waiting to exhale reunite on screen, but the death of whitney houston in 2011 put those plans on hold. I liked the characters but there was a bit sloppy stories that were a little. Based on terry mcmillans novel, this film follows four very different africanamerican women and their relationships with the male gender. Bernadine is on much better terms with her first exhusband john than with her second exhusband james who turned out to be a con artist.
Mar 25, 2016 when it comes to the long discussed sequel to waiting to exhale, there is an obvious issue. I liked the characters but there was a bit sloppy stories that were a. Waiting to exhale is a 1995 american romance film directed by forest whitaker in his feature film directorial debut and starring whitney houston and angela bassett. Mar 27, 20 according to angela bassett, our favorite female right of passage film waiting to exhale, is getting a sequel. Sonja marie and i gave my love to you waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds.
All hopes for a big screen sequel to terry mcmillans waiting to exhale have been squashed by the author herself. Waiting to exhale by terry mcmillan, paperback barnes. Based on a 1992 terry mcmillan novel, the movie follows four friends, played by lela. What happened to the waiting to exhale film sequel. Waiting to exhale sequel in the works, loretta devine says. With whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, lela rochon. The film was adapted from the 1992 novel of the same name by terry mcmillan. While angela reveals that producer are still working on a. Waiting to exhale is the story of four black women savannah jackson, bernadine harris, robin stokes, and gloria matthews residing in phoenix, arizona, in 1991. The waiting to exhale sequel is going forward, despite whitney houstons sudden death. Among the reasons cited was whitney houstons unexpected death in 2012. I want to read the book because im curious to see how different it is from the film. Setting up a plan for a waiting to exhale party our. Waiting to exhale moves ahead sans whitney houston.
Waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago. In this case, however, staying tuned into the characters and plot became a real challenge. The novel picks up fifteen years after waiting to exhale ends. The numbers are a testimony that this movie caused a stir among african american women. Golden globe winner angela bassett talked to huffpost black voices about her most recent hit movie olympus has fallen and also revealed the status of the waiting to exhale sequel and her thoughts on the continuation of whitney houstons savannah character.
Waiting to exhale 15 movie clip bernie burns johns clothes 1995 hd duration. But after whitney houstons death, the sequel stalled and there have been no real updates since. Is this waiting to exhale sequel ever coming out or what. An anthology of contemporary africanamerican fiction. Getting to happy centers on the four women of waiting to exhale 15 years later. In 1992, when terry mcmillan published her witty novel about a quartet of ladies looking for. They are all now in their 50s at their own midlife crossroads. Getting to happy waiting to exhale book 2 and millions of other books are. Starring whitney houston, angela bassett, loretta devine, lela. Fox executives are moving forward with plans to make a sequel to the 1995 movie waiting to exhale despite the death of the films star, whitney houston. He stays away from the indian casinos and usually dreads these conventions when theyre in vegas. Tiera denise the book would be completely different if told from the pov of their men.
In 1992, when terry mcmillan published her witty novel about a quartet of ladies looking for love often in all the wrong places, it was groundbreaking because savannah, bernadine, robin and gloria were careerminded thirtysomething black. In 1992, when mcmillan introduced us to them, wed rarely seen the experiences of successful, thirtysomething black women reflected in the popular culture. Shanna how could you call her baby by molly2002red. That we arent aware of how much we take it for grantedas if itll always be hereand. For real love will be waiting at home waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. Waiting to exhale sequel will carry on without whitney houston. I dont think she would want it to perish, said fox 2000 president elizabeth gabler who. Terry mcmillans waiting to exhale was more than just a bestselling novelits publication was a. Savannah has since married but decides to divorce her husband and be single again at the age of 51. When it comes to the long discussed sequel to waiting to exhale, there is an obvious issue. Why lela rochon would never do a waiting to exhale sequel. The four women get together frequently to provide support, and to listen to each other vent about life and love. When costar whitney houston died, everything changed. Stay up to date with the latest trends that matter to you most.
Waiting to exhale author terry mcmillan speaks to cnns fredricka whitfield about her new book, getting to happy. A copy of the book or movie is a nice memento of the evening or give your guests things that will help her pamper herself such as nail polish, bath oils or salts or a scented candle. See more ideas about whitney houston, loretta devine, celebrities. Aug 6, 20 explore berthalunds board waiting to exhale. The novel follows the lives of four africanamerican friends in phoenix, arizona in. The novel picks up 15 years after waiting to exhale ends. Reggie griffin all night long waiting to exhale soundtrack by certified sounds. This was evidenced by the movie, waiting to exhale an adaptation from terry mcmillans best selling book in 1992 randolph, 1993. I recommend you read it first or you might get lost in this one.
May 28, 1992 waiting to exhale is one of those books i should have read years ago. Anyway, in this age of tyler perry megahits, even he cant match just how broad of a hit waiting to exhale was back in 1995. Well accept a waiting to exhale sequel under one condition. But for those who have already read the previous book, enjoy. Savannah, gloria, bernadine and robin are still looking for lasting love, peace of mind and happiness. So when i found a week ago there was a sequel, i was ecstatic. See more ideas about terry mcmillan, loretta devine and whitney houston pictures. The women in waiting to exhale were thots lipstick alley.
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