March 13, 2008
The Secret Life of Bees - The Movie!



Here's a little something for our more edu-ma-cated readers (lol). One of my favorite books of all time, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, is now being made into a movie! The cast will include familiar faces such as Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo and Dakota Fanning. For those of you who aren't familiar with the story line, here's a brief synopsis:

Set in South Carolina in 1964, the tale of Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds the secret to her mother''s past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey and the Black Madonna.


So naturally Fanning plays Lily, Hudson plays Rosaleen, while Latifah, Keys and Okonedo play the Boatwright sisters. I'm telling you - If the movie is nearly as good as the written story, you will love it! The release date has not yet been determined but we'll keep you posted... I can hardly wait!

via hollywood.com