Watch Lifetime’s ‘Steel Magnolias’– In Pictures

Posted on 31 August 2012 TV

We’ve gathered newly released movie stills from Lifetime’s Steel Magnolias remake and recreated the film based on the original. While it’s doesn’t necessarily detail the film– it does paint an overall picture of life, loss and friendship.

The movie stars Academy Award nominee, Queen Latifah as ‘M’Lynn’, Golden Globe and multiple Emmy-winner Alfre Woodard as ‘Ouiser,’ Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad as ‘Clairee,’ Grammy winner Jill Scott as ‘Truvy,’ Adepero Oduye as ‘Annelle’ and Tony nominee Condola Rashad as ‘Shelby.’ The cast also includes Tory Kittles, Lance Gross, Michael Beasley and others.

An adaptation of the esteemed play and 1989 film, this modern-day version chronicles the lives and friendship of six women in Louisiana. Supporting each other through their triumphs and tragedies, they congregate at Truvy’s beauty shop to ponder the mysteries of life and death, husbands and children – and hair and nails — all the important topics that bring women together.

The shop welcomes a new girl named Annelle (Adepero Oduye) but Ouiser (Alfre Woodrd) isn’t too impressed!

M’Lynn’s (Queen Latifah) daughter, Shelby (Condola Rashad), is getting married and has wedding day jitters. Her mom and family friend Truvy (Jill Scott) are right by her side for support.

Here comes the bride.

Shelby (Condola Rashad) and Jackson (Tory Kittles) tie the knot.

Clairee (Phylicia Rashad) and Ouiser (Alfre Woodard) gossip at the reception.

Honeymoon time!

How will proud momma M’Lynn (Queen Latifah) deal with an empty nest?

New life brings joy to new parents Shelby (Condola Rashad) and Jackson (Tory Kittles)– and concern to grandma M’Lynn (Queen Latifah) over the health risks involved.

Dealing with increasing illness, Shelby (Condola Rashad) decides to chop off her hair.

Times get more trying as Shelby (Condola Rashad) needs medical intervention to keep her going.

Life goes on. The ladies encourage Ouiser (Alfre Woodard) to hook up with a white member of the congregation.

Unexpected tragedy strikes.

The news is devastating.

A close-knit community is in mourning.

Rest in peace.

M’Lynn (Queen Latifah) has trouble dealing with her unbearable loss.