: Directed by Forest Whitaker in his feature directorial debut, the film was primarily shot in Arizona, featuring landmarks like the Arizona Biltmore Resort .
: Opened at #1 in North America, eventually grossing approximately $81.45 million worldwide on a $16 million budget. Waiting to Exhale
: 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) : Directed by Forest Whitaker in his feature
: Pocket Books purchased the paperback rights for $2.64 million , which at the time was the second-largest paperback deal in publishing history. Waiting to Exhale