Question 1

What health scare did Martin Lawrence experience while filming Big Momma's House?

Accepted Answer

Martin Lawrence fell into a three-day coma from jogging in warm costumes during summer filming, requiring his fat suit to have built-in cooling tubes for physically active scenes.

Question 2

How did the filmmakers convince Nia Long to join the cast instead of Charlie's Angels?

Accepted Answer

Nia Long was persuaded to join Big Momma's House upon receiving a bunch of roses with a note saying 'Come to us where you'll be the only angel.'

Question 3

What real-life inspiration led to the name 'Big Momma' in the film?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Darryl Quarles came up with the name 'Big Momma' based on a childhood nickname that neighborhood kids gave his mother.

Question 4

Which Broadway actress showcases her singing voice in the film's final scene?

Accepted Answer

Ella Mitchell, a renowned Broadway actress, belts out 'Oh, Happy Day' in the film's final scene using her noted singing voice.

Question 5

Why did both Martin Lawrence and Ella Mitchell require prosthetics for their roles?

Accepted Answer

While Martin Lawrence spent most of the film encased in latex, Ella Mitchell also required prosthetics to augment her nose and make the similarity between the two characters more believable.

Question 6

What health scare did Martin Lawrence experience while filming in his Big Momma costume?

Accepted Answer

Martin Lawrence fell into a three-day coma from jogging in warm costumes during summer filming, requiring built-in cooling tubes for physically active scenes.

Question 7

How did the filmmakers persuade Nia Long to join the cast instead of Charlie's Angels?

Accepted Answer

Nia Long was persuaded to join Big Momma's House upon receiving roses with a note saying 'Come to us where you'll be the only angel.'

Question 8

What real-life inspiration led to the name 'Big Momma' in the film?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Darryl Quarles based the name 'Big Momma' on a childhood nickname that neighborhood kids gave his mother.

Question 9

Which Broadway actress showcases her singing voice in the film's final scene?

Accepted Answer

Broadway actress Ella Mitchell belts out 'Oh, Happy Day' in the film's final scene, using her renowned singing voice.

Question 10

What prosthetic detail was needed to make Ella Mitchell's Big Momma resemble Martin Lawrence's version?

Accepted Answer

Ella Mitchell required prosthetic augmentation to her nose to make the similarity between her and Martin Lawrence's Big Momma characters more believable.

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