Here's how Queen Latifah's 2005 film set a blueprint for stories of female friendship.
Fifteen years ago, on March 30, 2005, Beauty Shop was released in theaters. Slated as a spinoff of the Barbershop franchise, it stars Queen Latifah as Gina, a hairdresser who moves to Atlanta, Georgia to start her own shop.
In an interview with Film Monthly back in 2005, Queen Latifah, who also served as one of the film's producers, spoke about the intention behind the movie."We kind of just wanted to create something new," she said."Gina was introduced in 'Barbershop 2,' but she wasn't really established. We didn't really know who she was.
The beauty shop also serves as a refuge for women to talk about their problems. Finally in a space without the presence of their children or spouses, they feel free to be vulnerable and honest. Self-care of both the mind and body is possible. The women in the beauty shop listen to a local radio show that sparks conversations from everything from cheating husbands to bikini waxes. The community that the beauty shop fosters is one of the most important elements of the movie.
In addition to representation, Beauty Shop also depicts Black love. When she gets her new shop, Gina meets Joe, played by Djimon Hounsou. Joe is a handyman who also happens to live above the shop and plays piano. Their love is sweet and uncomplicated, a refreshing take on Black relationships. After this film was released, Queen Latifah made great contributions to romantic comedies such as Last Holiday with LL Cool J and Just Wright with Common.
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