Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe are not only married in real life, but also play love interests on Soul Food (2000).
Idris Elba auditioned for the part of Kelby Dawson.
Sanaa Lathan and Boris Kodjoe also star together in Love & Basketball (2000), where Boris plays "Jason", Sanaa's date to the high school dance.
When Syd and Dre are shopping, the blue vase that the shopkeeper refers to as "a compromising piece" that couples love continues to appear throughout the movie, especially at pivotal moments in their relationship.