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Encyclopedia > Beauty Shop
Beauty Shop
Directed by Bille Woodruff
Produced by Shakim Compere,
David Hoberman,
Queen Latifah,
Robert Teitel,
George Tillman Jr.
Written by Elizabeth Hunter(story),
Kate Lanier,
Norman Vance Jr.(screenplay)
Starring Queen Latifah,
Alicia Silverstone,
Andie McDowell,
Alfre Woodard,
Mena Suvari,
with Kevin Bacon,
and Djimon Hounsou
Music by David Reynolds,
Christopher Young
Distributed by MGM
Release date(s) January 28, 2005
Preceded by BarberShop 2: Back in Business
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IMDb profile
This article is about Beauty Shop, the movie. For the rock band, see The Beauty Shop.

Beauty Shop is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Bille Woodruff. It is a spin-off of the Barbershop franchise; the lead character Gina was also featured in Barbershop 2: Back in Business. It is based on a story by Elizabeth Hunter. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Bille Woodruff is a film and music video director, noted for his films Honey, starring Jessica Alba, and Beauty Shop, starring Queen Latifah. ... Also see the Arab singer Latifa Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a Grammy-winning American rapper/singer, model, and Academy Award-nominated actress. ... Robert Teitel is an American film producer. ... George Tillman, Jr. ... Also see the Arab singer Latifa Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a Grammy-winning American rapper/singer, model, and Academy Award-nominated actress. ... Alicia Silverstone, (born October 4, 1976) is an American actress and former fashion model. ... Andie MacDowell Rosalie Anderson Andie MacDowell (born April 21, 1958 in Gaffney, South Carolina) is an American actress and former model. ... Woodard as Betty Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. ... Mena Adrienne Suvari (born February 9, 1979) is an American actress. ... Kevin Norwood Bacon[1] (born July 8, 1958) is an American film and theater actor who has starred in Footloose, Animal House, Stir of Echoes, Wild Things, JFK, and Apollo 13, among many others. ... Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is an Academy Award-nominated Beninese actor, dancer and fashion model. ... Christopher Young (born April 28, 1957) is an award-winning music composer for film and television. ... MGM logo Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or MGM, is a large media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of cinema and television programs. ... is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Barbershop 2: Back in Business is a 2004 comedy film sequel to 2002s Barbershop, from the writing/producing team Robert Teitel and George Tillman Jr. ... The Beauty Shop circa 2004 The Beauty Shop is an Americana band based out of Champaign, Illinois. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Comedy film is genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humor. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Bille Woodruff is a film and music video director, noted for his films Honey, starring Jessica Alba, and Beauty Shop, starring Queen Latifah. ... A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a new company formed from a university research group. ... Barbershop is a motion picture directed by Tim Story, produced by George Tillman, Jr. ... Barbershop 2: Back in Business is a 2004 comedy film sequel to 2002s Barbershop, from the writing/producing team Robert Teitel and George Tillman Jr. ...

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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 (Kevin Bacon) berates her work, she leaves and sets up her own shop, purchasing a rundown salon. Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Nickname: Location in Fulton and DeKalb counties in the state of Georgia Coordinates: , Country State Counties Fulton, DeKalb Government  - Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Area  - City  132. ... Kevin Norwood Bacon[1] (born July 8, 1958) is an American film and theater actor who has starred in Footloose, Animal House, Stir of Echoes, Wild Things, JFK, and Apollo 13, among many others. ...


She hires a range of stylists, including her rebellious sister-in-law, Darnelle (Keshia Knight-Pulliam). The shop gets a wide range of clientele, including wives of professional athletes, and several wealthy white women. She also hires Joe (Djimon Hounsou), an electrician who's also skilled on the piano. Because her ex-boss's (Kevin Bacon) business is going down, he hires a paid Health Inspector to shut down Gina's (Queen Latifah) business. But tragedy strikes when the shop gets vandalized. With the help of Willie (Lil JJ) he caught the Health Inspector and Gina's old boss on camera "talking" business. Willie shows Gina the tape of the two talking. Later on that night Gina goes to her old salon and tells him that she knows about his "little secret" and has a couple of guys to rough him up. Keshia Knight Pulliam Keshia Knight Pulliam (born April 9, 1979 in Newark, New Jersey, USA) is an American actress. ... Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is an Academy Award-nominated Beninese actor, dancer and fashion model. ... TVA electricians, Tennessee, 1942. ... A short grand piano, with the top up. ...


Cast

Also see the Arab singer Latifa Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a Grammy-winning American rapper/singer, model, and Academy Award-nominated actress. ... Alicia Silverstone, (born October 4, 1976) is an American actress and former fashion model. ... Andie MacDowell (born Rosalie Anderson MacDowell on April 21, 1958 in Gaffney, South Carolina) is an American screen actress. ... Woodard as Betty Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. ... Mena Adrienne Suvari (born February 9, 1979) is an American actress. ... Della Reese (born Delloresse Patricia Early on July 6, 1931), is a famous American Emmy nominated actor and Grammy nominated singer. ... Golden Ameda Brooks (born December 1, 1976 [1] in San Francisco, California) is an American actress. ... Paige Hurd (born July 20, 1992 in Dallas, Texas) is an American actress. ... Lil JJ (born James Charles Lewis on October 31, 1990) is an American stand-up comedian. ... McCoy at the Premiere of Beauty Shop LisaRaye McCoy (born September 23, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American actress. ... Keshia Knight Pulliam (born April 9, 1979 in Newark, New Jersey, USA) is an Emmy Nominated African American actress. ... Sherri Evonne Shepherd (born on April 22, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American comedian and actress. ... Kimora Lee Simmons (born Kimora Perkins on May 3, 1975 in St. ... Sheryl Underwood is an African-American comedienne. ... Bryce Wilson (born in 1972) also formerly known as Bryce Luvah, is a record label executive/producer, actor, musician, and former rapper. ... Kevin Norwood Bacon[1] (born July 8, 1958) is an American film and theater actor who has starred in Footloose, Animal House, Stir of Echoes, Wild Things, JFK, and Apollo 13, among many others. ... Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is an Academy Award-nominated Beninese actor, dancer and fashion model. ...

Trivia

  • The song "Beauty Shop", recorded by Pepper Mashay, was featured on the MGM DVD "Beauty Shop" and was released as a maxi-single in 2005 by Psychedelic Records.
  • The shots of "Hollerin' Helen" with only her lips showing was a concept borrowed from the 1979 cult film The Warriors.
  • Hip Hop ABS creator Shaun T appeared in this film

Also see the Arab singer Latifa Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is a Grammy-winning American rapper/singer, model, and Academy Award-nominated actress. ... Chicago is a 2002 American musical film released by Miramax Films. ... Woodard as Betty Applewhite on Desperate Housewives. ... Promotional movie poster for Cross Creek Cross Creek is a 1983 film starring Mary Steenburgen as The Yearling author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. ... Djimon Gaston Hounsou (born April 24, 1964) is an Academy Award-nominated Beninese actor, dancer and fashion model. ... In America is a 2002 film directed by Jim Sheridan, and co-written by Sheridan and his daughters Naomi and Kirsten. ... Panning for diamonds in Sierra Leone. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Pepper Mashay (real name Jean McClain) is a Urban contemporary/Soul music and House music singer who has had success as a touring and studio performer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Warriors is a 1979 film directed by Walter Hill and based on the 1965 novel by Sol Yurick. ...

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  Results from FactBites:
 
Beauty Shop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (209 words)
Beauty Shop is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Bille Woodruff.
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 (Kevin Bacon) takes credit for her work she leaves and sets up her own shop, purchasing a rundown salon.
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