Waiting To Exhale [ GENUINE ]

: 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)

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

: The novel was a massive hit, selling over 335,000 copies in its first six months. : It is credited with introducing the interior

: Starred Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon. selling over 335

: Directed by Forest Whitaker in his feature directorial debut, the film was primarily shot in Arizona, featuring landmarks like the Arizona Biltmore Resort .