Tyler Perry Director, Screenwriter, Producer Taraji P. Henson Melinda Actor Lyriq Bent Robert Actor Ajiona Alexus Young Melinda Actor Antonio Madison Young Robert Actor Crystle Stewart Diana Actor Jazmyn Simon June Actor Ptosha Storey Brenda Actor Danielle Nicolet Sarah Actor Nelson Estevez Casey Actor Kendrick Cross Kalvin Actor Jay Hunter Devon Actor Shavon Kirksey Young Diana Actor Bresha Webb Young Brenda Actor Katie Carpenter Carly Actor Racquel Bianca John Young June Actor Jason Vail Franklin Actor Mark E. Swinton Producer Will Areu Producer Richard J. Vialet Cinematographer Larry Sexton Film Editing Christopher Lennertz Original Music Paul Wonsek Production Design Crystal Hayslett Costume Design Kim Coleman Casting Rhavynn Drummer Casting Philip Michael Hogan Jr. Set Decoration