Brandy Norwood is joining Lifetime’s lineup of holiday films this season in a new Christmas movie titled Christmas Everyday. Adding a personal touch to the project, Brandy will star alongside her real-life daughter, Sy'Rai, marking their first on-screen appearance together.
The film is part of Lifetime’s annual holiday slate and will highlight themes of family, connection, and second chances, which are fitting for the season.
Details on the film’s premiere date, storyline, and supporting cast are in Lifetime's press release below...
Lifetime Press Release:
BRANDY NORWOOD JOINS THE
LIFETIME HOLIDAY FAMILY
TO STAR IN
AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE
CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 23, 2025) – Lifetime has greenlit the new movie Christmas Everyday, executive produced by and starring Grammy® Award winning singer and actress Brandy Norwood, as the tentpole to its annual It’s a Wonderful Lifetime slate. Norwood portrays Francine “Fancy” Ballantine, a devoted fashion designer juggling family obligations and career ambitions. Movie to feature Brandy’s 2023 holiday song of the same name for the film that will also star Debbi Morgan and Norwood’s real-life daughter, Sy'Rai Smith, in her acting debut. Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (UnReal) also stars as Fancy's co-worker Germaine. More films for Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime slate will be announced soon.
"The holidays are always about family as part of the festivities, so I’m beyond thrilled to be partnering with Lifetime on this magical holiday project and having my own daughter star with me – even though we are playing sisters!,” said Norwood. “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime has become such a beloved tradition, and I’m honored to star and executive produce.”
Following the death of her father, Fancy (Brandy Norwood) has been more determined than ever to uphold her father’s cherished Christmas traditions as her mother Evelyn (Debbi Morgan) has also begun losing her sight. But things aren’t a smooth ride as Fancy simultaneously is planning her bridezilla baby sister’s, Belle (Sy’rai Smith), wedding. When a water pipe bursts and disrupts the fairytale wedding plans, Fancy finds herself unexpectedly drawn to the rugged, yet charming, contractor Jaylen (Robert C Riley) who is tasked with renovating the house. Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Everyday is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios (FES). Executive producers are Stella Bulochnikov, Dr. Holly Carter, Brandy Norwood, and Ryan Ramsey along with Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi and Adam Shepard for FES. The film will be directed by Roger Bobb and is based on a script written by Meg DeLoatch and Cameron Ross. FOX Entertainment Global will distribute the film internationally.
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A few things stood out to me in this press release...
1.) Love that mother and daughter are working together.
2.) The storyline states... "Through all the chaos, she learns valuable lessons about faith, family, and the true meaning of Christmas." (I sincerely hope they are referring to the real true meaning - Jesus!)
3.) It is stated in the press release - "More films for Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime slate will be announced soon." (Yay! I'm always looking forward to hearing more CHRISTMAS movie news!)
Stay tuned,
Net
Image: Brandy and Sy'Rai (Photo Credit Ronyae Kerns)
This movie sounds really good Net!
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Agreed Net, hope they are referring to the true meaning of Christmas. I’ll put this on my watch list.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful and the casting is fantastic!
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