The Cast of 'Poetic Justice': Where Are They Now?

John Singleton's classic film was released 30 years ago this week.

Poetic Justice (1993) - Two years after his phenomenal debut, director John Singleton, once again, scored another 'hood hit with this film about a female poet (Janet Jackson) and a road trip she takes with friends. As the movie turns 19, let's take a look at where some members of its star-studded cast are today.(Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures)
A Thing of Beauty - Janet Jackson looks stunning in white at the 2012 amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Hotel Du Cap in Cap D'Antibes, France. (Photo: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)
Regina King - Similar to her character in Singleton's Boyz n the Hood, King was cast as Justice's BFF. The stoic screen persona has served King well, parlaying memorable roles in hits like Ray and Ms. Congeniality 2. Until recently, she starred as Det. Lydia Adams on the hit cable series Southland. King is said to be working on her directorial debut with an adaptation of the best-selling novel Let the Church Say Amen.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)Dr. Maya Angelou - R Norene Brown: "Dr. Maya Angelou: She's a highly seasoned individual & she's exudes positivity, joy, life and wisdom; elements the generation needs."(Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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"Poetic Justice" (1993) - Two years after his phenomenal debut, director John Singleton, once again, scored another hit with this film about a poet (Janet Jackson) and a road trip she takes with friends. As the movie turns 30, let's take a look at where some members of its star-studded cast are today.(Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Pictures)

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