Waiting to Exhale Cast
The cast of Waiting to Exhale.
Whitney Houston
as Savannah

Whitney Houston plays the role of Savannah, a successful television producer navigating the challenges of love and relationships.

Angela Bassett
as Bernadine

Angela Bassett portrays Bernadine, a woman who discovers her husband's infidelity and struggles to move on while balancing her career and motherhood.

Loretta Devine
as Gloria

Loretta Devine plays Gloria, a loyal and supportive friend facing challenges in her own marriage and personal life.

Lela Rochon
as Robin

Lela Rochon portrays Robin, a free-spirited woman looking for love and fulfillment in her career.

Gregory Hines
as Marvin

Gregory Hines plays Marvin, a charming and successful businessman who becomes romantically involved with one of the main characters.

Dennis Haysbert
as Kenneth

Dennis Haysbert portrays Kenneth, a love interest who brings new experiences and challenges to one of the women.

Mykelti Williamson
as Troy

Mykelti Williamson plays Troy, a man struggling with commitment and emotional intimacy in his relationships.

Michael Beach
as John, Sr.

Michael Beach portrays John, Sr., a character dealing with the complexities of co-parenting and past relationships.

Leon
as Russell

Leon plays the role of Russell, a charming and charismatic man who catches the eye of one of the main characters.

Wendell Pierce
as Michael

Wendell Pierce portrays Michael, a character navigating the ups and downs of his career and personal life.

Donald Faison
as Tarik

Donald Faison plays Tarik, a young and ambitious individual trying to find his path in life and love.

Jeffrey D. Sams
as Lionel

Jeffrey D. Sams portrays Lionel, a character grappling with the challenges of relationships and personal growth.

Jazz Raycole
as Onika
Brandon Hammond
as John, Jr.
Kenya Moore
as Denise
Lamont Johnson
as Joseph
Wren T. Brown
as Minister
Theo
as On Air D.J.
Ken Love
as DJ at the Hermosa
Graham Galloway
as Fireman
Starletta DuPois
as Savannah's Mother
Shari L. Carpenter
as Savannah's Assistant
Thomas R. Leander
as Interviewer
Cordell Conway
as Group at Hermosa Table
Lee Wells Jr.
as Group at Hermosa Table
Hope Brown
as Group at Hermosa Table
Delaina Mitchell
as Tarik's Girl Friend
Luis Sharpe
as Herbert
Joseph S. Myers
as Security Guard at John's Office
Ezra Swerdlow
as Wild Bill
Ellin La Var
as Hairdresser
Patricia Anne Fox
as Customer at Hair Salon
Wally Bujack
as Judge
Brenda Baldwin-Davis
as Shopping Mall Extra (uncredited)
William Bolander
as Open Air Market Shopper / New Year's Eve Partier (uncredited)
L. Scott Caldwell
as Bernadine's Lawyer (uncredited)
Kacee DeMasi
as Musician (uncredited)
Giancarlo Esposito
as David Matthews (uncredited)
Wanda-Lee Evans
as Jane Millhouse (uncredited)
Tom Hedrick
as Neighbor (uncredited)
Donyell Hinton
as Church Patron (uncredited)
Bob Huff
as Open Air Market Shopper (uncredited)
Angela Kenzslowe
as Salon Client (uncredited)
Kelly Preston
as Kathleen (uncredited)
Jose Rosete
as New Year's Eve Partier (uncredited)
Juliet Rose Serrato
as Hospital Visitor (uncredited)
Wesley Snipes
as James Wheeler (uncredited)
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