Brandy Norwood is returning to television this holiday season — and she’s keeping it all in the family. The Grammy-winning singer and actress stars alongside her real-life daughter, Sy’Rai Smith, in Lifetime’s upcoming holiday film Christmas Everyday, premiering November 29 at 8 p.m.
Joining the mother-daughter duo are Lamman Rucker, Robert C. Riley, Debbi Morgan, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, and Journey Carter.
Directed by Roger Bobb and written by Meg DeLoatch and Cameron Ross, Christmas Everyday follows Francine “Fancy” Ballantine (Brandy Norwood), a talented fashion designer determined to keep her late father’s cherished Christmas traditions alive. But between her mother Evelyn’s (Debbi Morgan) deteriorating eyesight and her younger sister Belle’s (Sy’Rai Smith) over-the-top wedding plans, Fancy’s holiday spirit is put to the test.
When a burst water pipe threatens to derail the wedding, a handsome and charming contractor, Jaylen (Robert C. Riley), enters the picture to help save the day — and possibly Fancy’s heart. Through the holiday chaos, Fancy discovers the true meaning of faith, family, and love.
Brandy, who also serves as an executive producer on the project, expressed her excitement about working with her daughter for the first time on screen. “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!” she said.
The movie will also feature Brandy’s 2023 holiday song “Christmas Everyday,” perfectly tying her musical and acting talents together.
Christmas Everyday is produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and Motion Entertainment, with executive producers including Stella Bulochnikov, Dr. Holly Carter, Brandy Norwood, Ryan Ramsey, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, Adam Shepard, Michael Buttiglieri, and Chet Fenster.
This latest addition to Lifetime’s It’s a Wonderful Lifetime holiday slate brings Brandy back to the small screen — and marks Sy’Rai Smith’s acting debut — in a festive story about sisterhood, second chances, and the joy of keeping traditions alive.
🎄 Christmas Everyday premieres November 29 at 8 p.m. on Lifetime.