Summary:
- Madea’s Family Tree includes a wide range of family members across generations.
- The Netflix film Madea’s Destination Wedding adds new family dynamics.
- From siblings to great-grandchildren, this guide simplifies the family tree structure.
How Is Madea Related to the Other Characters in the Franchise?
The Madea Family Tree is often confusing due to the number of relatives introduced in different movies and stage plays. Below is a simplified explanation of her immediate and extended family relationships.
Who Are Madea’s Parents and Siblings?
- Parents:
- Frederick Baker Sr. (Father)
- Big Mabel Murphy (Mother)
- Siblings:
- Joe Simmons (Brother)
- Heathrow Simmons (Brother)
- Willie Humphrey (Brother, briefly married to Madea in a chaotic twist)
- Frederick Baker Jr. (Brother)
- Irene Andrews (Sister, deceased)
Who Are Madea’s Husbands and Children?
- First Husband: Johnny Simmons
- Children with Johnny:
- Michelle Simmons (Deceased daughter; mother of Vianne Green and Maylee Green)
- William Simmons (Father of Helen, Gina, and Jackie Simmons)
- Children with Johnny:
- Other Known Daughter:
- Cora Simmons (Daughter from a one-night stand; her children include Lisa, Robin, Tiny, Darlene, and Ellie)
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Who Are Madea’s Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren?
- Children of Michelle Simmons:
- Vianne Green (Mother to Keisha, Kelly, Byron)
- Maylee Green
- Children of William Simmons:
- Helen McCarter (Central to Diary of a Mad Black Woman)
- Gina Simmons
- Jackie Simmons
- Children of Cora Simmons:
- Lisa Simmons (Seen in Madea’s Family Reunion)
- Robin Simmons
- Tiny Simmons
- Darlene Simmons
- Ellie Simmons
- Great-Grandchildren:
- Tim (Laura Simmons’ son; featured in A Madea Homecoming)
- Shemar Simmons (Infant daughter of Tina Simmons)
- Jonathan Breaux (Son of Vanessa Breaux)
- Nima Breaux (Vanessa’s daughter)
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How Are Joe Simmons’ Children Connected?
- Joe Simmons’ Children:
- Brian Simmons (Father of Tiffany and BJ Simmons)
- Donna Simmons
- George Needleman (Son with Barbara Needleman; featured in Madea’s Witness Protection)
- Brian Simmons’ Children:
- Tiffany Simmons (Bride in Madea’s Destination Wedding)
- BJ Simmons
- George Needleman’s Children:
- Howie Needleman (Son with Kate Needleman)
- Cindy Needleman (Daughter)
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Who Are Madea’s Nieces and Nephews Through Her Siblings?
- Children of Heathrow Simmons:
- Vianne Thompson (Married to Anthony Thompson, mother to AJ, Sylvia, Jesse)
- Children of Irene Andrews:
- Victoria Breaux (Mother of Lisa and Vanessa Breaux)
- Sonny Andrews (Father of Sonny Jr.)
- Grandchildren Through Victoria Breaux:
- Lisa Breaux (Abused fiancée in Madea’s Family Reunion)
- Vanessa Breaux (Single mother)
- Children of Vianne Thompson:
- AJ Thompson (Married to Carol, involved in infidelity scandal)
- Sylvia Thompson (Peacemaker of the siblings)
- Jesse Thompson
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Where Do the Needlemans Fit Into the Tree?
- Barbara Needleman (Had a fling with Joe Simmons)
- George Needleman (Their son, now Madea’s nephew)
- Kate Needleman (George’s second wife)
- Howie and Cindy Needleman (George’s children)
Who Are the New Faces Introduced in Madea’s Destination Wedding?
- Tiffany Simmons – Granddaughter of Madea, daughter of Brian and Debrah Simmons.
- Zavier – Tiffany’s fiancé, whose sudden engagement drives the movie’s story.
- Brian Simmons – Tiffany’s father, navigating the chaos.
Madea’s Destination Wedding premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2025, with new and familiar characters uniting in the Bahamas.
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