Being Mary Jane (2013)

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Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.

Released: 2013-07-02
Genres: Drama
Seasons: 4, 51 episodes
Episode length: 1h 0m
Network: BET
Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 6.9/10 from 54 votes

Created by Mara Brock Akil.

Top cast

Gabrielle Union as Mary Jane Paul
Aaron D. Spears as Mark Bradley
Lisa Vidal as Kara Lynch
Stephen Bishop as David Paulk
Margaret Avery as Helen Patterson
B.J. Britt as Paul Patterson, Jr.
Raven Goodwin as Niecy Patterson
Richard Brooks as Patrick Patterson
Richard Roundtree as Paul Patterson, Sr.

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Being Mary Jane

United States: stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel; watch free on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Hoopla; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on Sky Go; watch free on 5, Pluto TV; buy on Amazon Video
India: stream on JioHotstar

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