TV series
Being Mary Jane
Overview
Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.
Details
- First air date
- 2013-07-02
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 seasons
- Episodes
- 51 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- BET
- Production
- Breakdown Productions, Akil Productions
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Gabrielle Union as Mary Jane Paul
- Aaron D. Spears as Mark Bradley
- Lisa Vidal as Kara Lynch
- Stephen Bishop as David Paulk
- Margaret Avery as Helen Patterson
- B.J. Britt as Paul Patterson, Jr.
- Raven Goodwin as Niecy Patterson
- Richard Brooks as Patrick Patterson
- Richard Roundtree as Paul Patterson, Sr.
- Chris Spencer as Chris Warren
- Gary Dourdan as Sheldon
- Chiké Okonkwo as Lee Truitt
Creators and crew
- Mara Brock Akil - Creator
- Oz Scott - Director
- Erika Johnson - Writer
- Debra J. Fisher - Writer
Seasons
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