Strength of a Woman ending reveals Kendra and Ben rekindle their romance. The two finally come together in the Strength of a Woman conclusion.
A sequel to Mary J. Blige’s Real Love, Strength of a Woman, also known as Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman, premiered on June 17, 2023.
The film continues the love story of Kendra and Ben 15 years after the events of the original title.
Kendra, now an accomplished photographer, is in a failed marriage, facing the consequences of the decision she made years ago. Soon, she meets her former lover Ben.
Her life takes a drastic turn when Ben comes back into her life out of nowhere.
Backed into a crisis point, she now must find the strength and courage to take control of her life and accept all the love that Ben might be offering her again.
The movie is part of Lifetime’s “Voices of a Lifetime” lineup. It shifts from the setting of a college to the current resident of the protagonists and their workplaces.
So how does the movie end? Will our beloved pair, Kendra and Ben, find peace with each other? Let’s find out.
Strength Of A Woman Ending Explained
Strength of a Woman ending explores Kendra and Ben moving back together. The love birds were separated in Mary J. Blige’s Real Love.
The movie starts with Kendra and Kevin, a doctor, who are married for a long time. Soon, Kendra’s best friend, Terry, makes an entry.
It has been observed that Kevin is often absent for Kendra on her special days, as something consistently comes up for him whenever a significant event occurs in his wife’s life.
During a photography event at Calumet River Hotel, she meets Ben, who says he missed her. Listening to him, Kendra gets furious and warns him not to say that again.
Later, we see Kendra receiving news of her father’s passing through a phone call, and she breaks down. However, her husband decides not to attend her father’s funeral as well.
Ben comes to meet her at her house and reveals he and his partner, Connie, are separated now.
As the plot goes on, Kendra discovers her husband is cheating on her with hospital staff.
Kevin says he was feeling immense pressure with the fertility issue and working non-stop. He admits he had never broken their marriage vows before and promises never to repeat the action.
After a while, happy news knocks on the couple’s door. Yes, Kendra is pregnant.
The happy time didn’t last long for her when she discovered that Tyler, her best friend Terry’s child, was also Kevin’s son.
Heartbroken, she asked him to leave the house, and amid their conversation, she accidentally fell down the stairs and lost her child.
She finally learns that Kevin was never the right person for her and decides to break up with him. Meantime, Ben arrives in town to see her, and the two find their way back to one another.
Despite 15 years apart, the first, honest, true, and real love between Ben and Kendra finally prevailed in Strenght of a Woman.
Is Strength Of A Woman Based On A True Story?
Yes, Strength of a Woman is based on a true story. The events shown in the film are loosely based on the real-life events of Mary J Blige.
The struggles that Kendra faces in her marriage are a reflection of musician Blige’s marital life with her ex-husband, Kendy Isaacs.
The movie’s plot is derived from the eponymous song written by Blige following her separation from Isaacs. The pair separated in 2016, and their divorce was finalized in June 2018.
The time was certainly tumultuous for her, but she opted to focus on developing her strength and continued to empower herself.
Her journey led to creating the popular song “Strength of a Woman,” a part of the eponymous album released in 2017.
Overall the song is a testament to her resilience and serves as an empowering anthem for those facing challenges in life.
The singer revealed when her marriage started to fall apart, she decided to choose herself and prioritize her well-being. The decision made her the person she is today.
Similar to Blige, Kendra is a career-focused woman whose journey in the two films is mostly about her empowerment.
Her character is quite altered in the sequel compared to the original title, given the maturity that she acquired over a decade and a half.
Meet The Cast Of Mary J Blige’s Strength Of A Woman Lifetime Movie
Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Lifetime movie cast includes Ajiona Alexus and Da’Vinchi in lead roles. Hamza Fouad appears as the cheating husband, Kevin, in the film.
Ajiona Alexus as Kendra
Alexus plays the leading role of Kendra, who chooses to empower herself following a failed marriage.
The 27-year-old American actress is best known for her roles in Empire, 13 Reasons Why, Breaking In, The Ricky Smiley Show, Acrimony, Real Love, BMF, and Runaways.
Born and raised in Tuskegee, Alabama, she started her acting career at the age of 12 in 2008.
Ajiona Alexus appeared in the Starz crime drama series BMF in 2021, opposite Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Demetrius Flenory Jr., Eric Kofi-Abrefa, and Michole Briana White.
Other notable acting credits include Grey’s Anatomy (2015), Bad Girl (2016), Family Blood (2018), Runaways (2018), Sons 2 the Grave (2022), and Tales (2022).
Da’Vinchi as Ben
Da’Vinchi plays the role of Ben, who returns to Kendra’s life to reconnect with her. He and Alexus have previously worked together in BMF.
The Haitian-American actor started his career as a spoken word artist and rapper in New York City. He then quickly fell into the acting realm.
He studied the craft under Marc John Jeffries and booked himself a role in Marvel’s Jessica Jones as Eric Ambrose in 2018. Vinchi then earned a recurring role in ABC’s Grown-ish.
The actor has proven to be a future prominent force playing alongside Ben Affleck in The Way Back (2020) and guest starring in the CW’s hit sports drama All American (2019-).
Additional cast members
- Princess Davis as Terry
- Daria Banu as Liberty
- Jericho Cabinas as Waiter
- Hamza Fouad as Kevin
- Shiraine Haas
- Charles Jarman as Pastor
- Felicia Simone as Girl Group Member #1
- Millan Tesfazgi
Where Can I Watch Strength Of A Woman Movie?
Strength of a Woman is available to watch on Lifetime’s website for free. Following the June 17 premiere, the movie re-aired on the network on June 18 at 12 am and 4 pm ET.
The upcoming re-air schedule is:
- Friday, June 23 at 8 pm ET
- Saturday, June 24 at 12 am ET
Moreover, you can watch Lifetime movies and TV shows as they air via live TV streaming services such as Hulu, Sling TV, Philo, and Frndly.
Fans can further stream the movie by using DirectTV Stream, which offers free trial for new users.