: Pocket Books purchased the paperback rights for $2.64 million , which at the time was the second-largest paperback deal in publishing history.
: 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)
: The novel was a massive hit, selling over 335,000 copies in its first six months.
: Opened at #1 in North America, eventually grossing approximately $81.45 million worldwide on a $16 million budget.
: Starred Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon.
