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Being Mary Jane

Being Mary Jane

20137.14 Seasons51 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

NetworksBET

Top Cast

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

Mary Jane Paul

Aaron D. Spears

Aaron D. Spears

Mark Bradley

Lisa Vidal

Lisa Vidal

Kara Lynch

Stephen Bishop

Stephen Bishop

David Paulk

Margaret Avery

Margaret Avery

Helen Patterson

B.J. Britt

B.J. Britt

Paul Patterson, Jr.

Raven Goodwin

Raven Goodwin

Niecy Patterson

Richard Brooks

Richard Brooks

Patrick Patterson

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Paul Patterson, Sr.

Themes & Keywords

tv news anchor

About Being Mary Jane

Being Mary Jane is a drama series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of tv news anchor. it stars Gabrielle Union, Aaron D. Spears, Lisa Vidal. 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.

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