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Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Bille Woodruff. It is considered a spin-off of the Barbershop franchise, and the lead character Gina also featured in Barbershop 2: Back in Business. It is based on a story by Elizabeth Hunter .
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 (played by Bacon) takes credit for her work she leaves and sets up her own shop, purchasing a rundown salon.
She hires a range of stylists, including her rebellious niece Darnelle. The shop gets a wide range of clientele, including wives of professional athletes, and several wealthy white women. She also hires Joe (played by Hounsou), an electrician who's also skilled on the piano.
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
- Little JJ — Willie (as L'il JJ)
- LisaRaye — Rochelle (as LisaRaye McCoy)
- Keshia Knight Pulliam — Darnelle
- Sherri Shepherd — Ida
- Kimora Lee — Denise (as Kimora Lee Simmons)
- Sheryl Underwood — Catfish Rita
- Bryce Wilson — James
- Kevin Bacon — Jorge
- Djimon Hounsou — Joe
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