Beauty Shop
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| Directed by | Bille Woodruff |
| Produced by | Shakim Compere, David Hoberman, Queen Latifah, Robert Teitel, George Tillman Jr. |
| Written by | Elizabeth Hunter(story), Kate Lanier, Norman Vance Jr.(screenplay) |
| Starring | Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie McDowell, Alfre Woodard, Mena Suvari, with Kevin Bacon, and Djimon Hounsou |
| Music by | David Reynolds, Christopher Young |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | January 28, 2005 |
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- This article is about Beauty Shop, the movie. For the rock band, see The Beauty Shop.
Beauty Shop is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Bille Woodruff. It is a spin-off of the Barbershop franchise; the lead character Gina was also featured in Barbershop 2: Back in Business. It is based on a story by Elizabeth Hunter.
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[edit] Plot
Gina Norris (played by Queen Latifah) is a hairstylist that has moved from Chicago to Atlanta so her daughter can attend a decent music school. She's made a name for herself as a stylist, but after her boss (Kevin Bacon) berates her work, she leaves and sets up her own shop, purchasing a rundown salon.
She hires a range of stylists, including her rebellious sister-in-law, Darnelle (Keshia Knight-Pulliam). The shop gets a wide range of clientele, including wives of professional athletes, and several wealthy white women. She also hires Joe (Djimon Hounsou), an electrician who's also skilled on the piano.
[edit] Cast
- Queen Latifah — Gina Norris
- Alicia Silverstone — Lynn
- Andie MacDowell — Terri
- Alfre Woodard — Ms. Josephine
- Mena Suvari — Joanne
- Della Reese — Mrs. Towner
- Golden Brooks — Chanel
- Laura Hayes — Paulette (as Miss Laura Hayes)
- Paige Hurd — Vanessa
- Lil' JJ — Willie (as L'il JJ)
- LisaRaye — Rochelle (as LisaRaye McCoy)
- Keshia Knight Pulliam — Darnelle
- Sherri Shepherd — Ida
- Kimora Lee Simmons — Denise
- Sheryl Underwood — Catfish Rita
- Adele Givens — DJ Helen
- Bryce Wilson — James
- Kevin Bacon — Jorge
- Djimon Hounsou — Joe
[edit] Trivia
- Queen Latifah (Chicago), Alfre Woodard (Cross Creek), and Djimon Hounsou (In America) are all Academy Award-nominated actors.
- The song "Beauty Shop", recorded by Pepper Mashay, was featured on the MGM DVD "Beauty Shop" and was released as a maxi-single in 2005 by Psychedelic Records.
- The shots of "Hollerin' Helen" with only her lips showing was a concept borrowed from the 1979 cult film The Warriors.
