How Stella Got Her Groove Back

About How Stella Got Her Groove Back

"How Stella Got Her Groove Back" is a romantic comedy-drama movie based on Terry McMillan's best-selling novel of the same name. It was released in 1998 and directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan. The plot revolves around the character Stella Payne, a successful stock broker in San Francisco whose love life takes an unexpected turn when she goes on a vacation to Jamaica.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Twentieth Century Fox and directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan. Terry McMillan co-wrote the screenplay for the movie, infusing her personal experiences and narrations into the characters and storyline.

Actors

• Angela Bassett (Stella Payne): An impressive portrayal of an accomplished woman who explores love and life outside her comfort zone.
• Taye Diggs (Winston Shakespeare): As Stella's much younger love interest, Diggs delivered a charming and alluring performance.
• Whoopi Goldberg (Delilah Abraham): Goldberg adds humor to the film, playing Stella's best friend.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the Terry McMillan novel, and she made a cameo appearance in the film.
• Though set in Jamaica, some scenes were actually filmed in California due to production constraints.

Quotes

• "I'm not looking for a husband, I'm looking for a vacation."
• "Sometimes you have to forget what you want in order to remember what you deserve."

Music and Soundtrack

• The film's soundtrack features popular artists such as Mary J. Blige, Shaggy, and Boyz II Men.
• Angie Stone's "Makings of You" and Maxi Priest's "Days of You" were standout tracks from the film.

Awards

Though the film did not win major film awards, Angela Bassett received an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance.