Waiting to Exhale was adapted into a romance feature in 1995, directed by Forest Whitaker — his directorial debut — and starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon, and Loretta Devine.

It’s been 30 years since the cast of “Waiting To Exhale” stole the hearts of Black women everywhere. Based on Terry McMillan’s bestselling novel, the 1995 classic portrayed the heartbreaks ...

Waiting to Exhale, released in December 1995, is based on the Terry McMillan book of the same name and directed by Forest Whitaker. I think we can all agree that the movie and the soundtrack are ...

But when “Waiting to Exhale” opened two decades ago (Dec. 22, 1995), the movie not only became a breakout success but also touched a cultural nerve with an underserved audience.

As a late addition to the ESSENCE Fest 2025 lineup, it was announced on Tuesday (July 1) that Adam Blackstone was curating a special tribute for the 30th anniversary of Waiting To Exhale.

The 1995 Waiting to Exhale feature, directed by Forest Whitaker in his directorial debut, starred Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon, and Loretta Devine.

He wrote and produced the 16 songs on “Waiting to Exhale,” a rare Hollywood movie about middle-class black women, and he explores the love roller coaster from a similarly empathetic perspective.

Waiting to Exhale hit theaters in 1995 amid fan frenzy and anticipation, and the film did not disappoint. With boosted star power, the actors continued to score high-profile on-screen gigs.

Based on the Terry McMillian novel of the same title, Waiting to Exhale was released in 1995 by FOX. The film was a hit with both critics and viewers, earning over $80 million at the box office.

The 1995 premiere of Waiting to Exhale, directed by Forest Whitaker and starring Lela Rochon, Loretta Devine, Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett as four best friends searching for Mr.

`Waiting to Exhale” director Forest Whitaker says he was initially reluctant to take the helm of the film. “When I read the book originally, I thought it was from a woman’s point of view, it ...