B*A*P*S ( Also Known As: B.A.P.S.) is a Comedy film directed by Robert Townsend and written by Troy Byer (as Troy Beyer). It released on 28 March 1997 (USA). The film stars Halle Berry, Natalie Desselle Reid, Martin Landau. Two tacky homegirls move to L.A. to become dancers; instead they scam a dying millionaire but eventually become B*A*P*S (Black American Princesses).