There’s nothing like a wedding to bring together loved ones, celebrate new and old bonds, and, more than anything else, stir up family drama. In Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?, the union of Jasmine (Armani Greer) and Wesley (Everett Osbourne) promises to do all of the above and then some, which makes sense given the gorgeous couple’s parents — and their parents’ friends.
Jasmine is Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus’s (Michael Jai White) daughter, and Wesley is the son of Roselyn (Taraji P. Henson), who is new to Perry’s franchise but a long-time friend of the group. Of course, Terry (Tyler Perry), Diane (Sharon Leal), Sheila (Jill Scott), Troy (Lamman Rucker), and Mike (Richard T. Jones) wouldn’t miss the Lake Como, Italy celebration, with their own kids — Marcus Jr. (Da’Vinchi), Kenya (Laya Deleon Hayes), T.J. (Jaden Michael), and Denver (Charles L. Smith) — in tow.
From the second guests arrive at the welcome dinner, however, salacious secrets emerge, and old behaviors — remember what happened in Why Did I Get I Married? and Why Did I Get Married Too? — resurface, threatening to derail the weekend festivities. It quickly becomes clear that this already very entangled group is even more complicated than they first seem. And when a few outsiders — Nick (Derrick A. King) and Regina (Sydney Winbush) — get tossed into the cauldron of drama, the gang’s antics are lit aflame.
Struggling to keep up with who is related to whom, and who is sleeping with whose ex? Keep reading to get acquainted with these wedding guests in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?, now streaming.
The Adults
About the Character
Wife: Dianne
Kids: T.J. and Kenya
Terry is a pediatrician whose medical skills have come in handy more than once during their group trips. Terry often anchors the group with his calm and sense of perspective.
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About the Character
Husband: Terry
Kids: T.J. and Kenya
Diane is an ambitious litigator who has worked hard to find the balance between family and work. She and Terry have faced their fair share of ups and downs, but these days they’re very steady — almost too steady.
Previously In
Dreamgirls, Addicted
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About the Character
Husband: Marcus
Kids: Marcus Jr. and Jasmine
For years, Angela ran a successful haircare line. She and her husband Marcus have always had a fiery relationship — her signature shriek “Marcus!” is a franchise mainstay — but when the movie opens, they claim they haven’t fought in years. After all, they’ve been a little preoccupied as mother and father of the bride-to-be.
Previously In
The Whole Ten Yards, Couples Retreat
Michael Jai White
as Marcus
About the Character
Wife: Angela
Kids: Marcus Jr. and Jasmin
A former football star, Marcus is threatened by his future son-in-law Wesley’s (Everett Osbourne) buzzy athletic future. Marcus will do whatever it takes to prove he’s still got it to the younger generation — including showing off in the weight room.
Previously In
Black Dynamite, The Dark Knight
About the Character
Husband: Troy
Ex-husband: Mike
Kid: Denver
These days, Sheila has her hands full taking care of her mother, who is sick with Alzheimer’s disease. And if that wasn’t enough to worry about, she inadvertantly gets entangled in an argument between bride and groom.
Previously In
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, First Wives Club
Lamman Rucker as Troy (right)
About the Character
Wife: Sheila
Kid: Denver
Troy runs a grass-cutting company alongside his wife Sheila. The couple met in Colorado during Why Did I Get Married? — so natural,y their son’s name is inspired by the snowy state.
Previously In
N-Secure, The Greatest Song
About the Character
Ex-wife: Sheila
Kids: None
Girlfriend: Regina
Because of how he’s treated Sheila over the years, Mike is not beloved by the group, but always begrundingly included. He turns up with a much younger girlfriend, Regina — who happens to have unexpected ties to the celebration. Somehow, Mike’s younger partner has inexplicably helped him regrow his hair.
Previously In
Event Horizon, Phone Booth
Taraji P. Henson
as Roselyn
About the Character
Ex-husband: Harvey
Boyfriend: Nick
Kid: Wesley
Roselyn has made a killing in real estate and runs a multimillion-dollar company. While she hasn’t gone on vacations with the group in the past, she’s a long-time friend with many points of overlap — now including her son Wesley marrying Marcus and Angela’s daughter Jasmine.
Previously In
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hidden Figures
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The Kids
About the Character
Parents: Marcus and Angela
Fiancé: Wesley
Best Friend: Kenya
Jasmine is the blushing bride of Why Did I Get Married Again? She’s spent her life looking up to her parents’ relationship and those of their closest friends. Now that she’s embarking on her own marriage journey, it’s time for her to learn some hard truths.
Everett Osborne
as Wesley
About the Character
Parents: Roselyn and Harvey
Fiancée: Jasmine
Best Friend: Marcus Jr.
Wesley is the other half of the engaged couple that brings everyone together for Why Did I Get Married Again? The football player is quickly approaching the athletic records of his soon-to-be father-in-law, Marcus. But Wesley has bigger issues off the field — namely his estranged relationship with his mom, Roselyn. Can this family come together in time for Wesley and Jasmine’s wedding?
Previously In
Chicago Fire, Sistas
Da’Vinchi
as Marcus Jr.
About the Character
Parents: Marcus and Angela
Ex: Regina
Best Friend: Wesley
Marcus Jr. takes after his father in more ways than his mom, Angela, would like. The problems only multiply when his ex-girlfriend Regina becomes a surprise addition to the wedding guest list.
Previously In
Where There’s Smoke, BMF
Laya Deleon Hayes
as Kenya
About the Character
Parents: Terry and Diane
Best Friend: Jasmine
Jasmine and Kenya grew up together, and Kenya is more than happy to support her day-one BFF on Jasmine’s big day — even if that means protecting a few secrets along the way.
Previously In
The Equalizer, Snoop
About the Character
Parents: Terry and Diane
A truth teller with an eye for extreme camera zooms, T.J. is the youngest of the crew. He may still be learning the ways of the world, but he always gets invited to the club with the rest of his honorary cousins.
Previously In
Colin in Black & White, Harlan Coben’s Shelter
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Charles L. Smith
as Denver
About the Character
Parents: Sheila and Troy
Much like his sweet parents, Denver helps keep the peace as drama stirs throughout the group.
Previously In
All American, 9-1-1
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Somewhere in Between
About the Character
Girlfriend: Roselyn
Upon arriving in Italy, the entire group meets Roselyn’s new boyfriend, Nick. The 27-year-old student also happens to be her son Wesley’s former middle school tutor. Unsurprisingly, Roselyn has kept her relationship hidden from her opinionated friends. But now the secret is out and clearer than ever in the Lake Como sunlight.
Previously In
Run the World, The Game
Sydney Winbush as Regina (left)
About the Character
Boyfriend: Mike
Ex: Marcus Jr.
At the beginning of Why Did I Get Married Again?, Marcus Jr. is in a foul mood over a recent breakup. His attitude only worsens when Regina shows up to the festivities on Mike’s arm. Regina is Marcus’ ex. Despite their split — and Regina’s new relationship with an older man— it’s unclear whether she and Marcus Jr. can keep their hands to themselves.