Joshua Hardaway — Madea Goes to Jail Character Profile

About Joshua Hardaway

Assistant district attorney who secretly helps former childhood friend Candace, causing friction with his fiancée Linda. He harbors deep guilt over her past trauma and ultimately exposes Linda's corrupt prosecution scheme at his own wedding to clear her name and reunite with her.

Character Facts

Played by

Derek Luke

Appears in

Madea Goes to Jail (2009)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Joshua Hardaway — Romantic Fiancés — Linda Davis (Ion Overman)

  Engaged couple working together at the DA's office.

• Joshua Hardaway — Romantic Childhood Friends Turned Lovers — Candace "Candy" Washington (Keshia Knight Pulliam)

  Deep historical bond evolving into romantic commitment.

• Joshua Hardaway — Alliance Collaborators In Redemption Efforts — Ellen (Viola Davis)

  Partners working together to support Candace's rehabilitation.

• Joshua Hardaway — Professional Best Friends And Colleagues — Chuck (RonReaco Lee)

  Close personal and professional allies within the DA's office.

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• Madea / Joe / Brian (Tyler Perry)
• Candace "Candy" Washington (Keshia Knight Pulliam)
• Donna (Vanessa Ferlito)
• T.T. (Sofía Vergara)
• Linda Davis (Ion Overman)
• Ellen (Viola Davis)
• Fran (Aisha Hinds)
• Chuck (RonReaco Lee)
• Mr. Brown (David Mann)
• Cora Simmons (Tamela Mann)
• Guard Watson (Karan Kendrick)
• Self (Al Sharpton)