: Opened at #1 in North America, eventually grossing approximately $81.45 million worldwide on a $16 million budget.
: The novel was a massive hit, selling over 335,000 copies in its first six months. 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) : Opened at #1 in North America, eventually