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[07/23/25 - 12:01 PM]
Brandy Norwood Joins Lifetime Holiday Family with Real Life Daughter Sy'Rai in "Christmas Everyday"
Norwood portrays Francine "Fancy" Ballantine, a devoted fashion designer juggling family obligations and career ambitions.

[via press release from Lifetime]

BRANDY NORWOOD JOINS THE LIFETIME HOLIDAY FAMILY TO STAR IN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE "CHRISTMAS EVERYDAY"

SY'RAI SMITH AND DEBBI MORGAN ALSO STAR IN FILM AS PART OF LIFETIME'S IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFETIME HOLIDAY MOVIE SLATE

Christmas Everyday is Produced by FOX Entertainment Studios and Distributed Internationally by FOX Entertainment Global

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 23, 2025) - Lifetime has greenlit the new movie Christmas Everyday, executive produced by and starring Grammy(R) 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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ABOUT LIFETIME

Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination for women dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series. Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs, bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running Stop Breast Cancer for Life and Stop Violence Against Women. Lifetime Television(R), LMN(R), Lifetime Real Women(R) and Lifetime Digital(TM) are part of A+E Global Media(TM). A+E Global Media(TM) (aegm.com) is a joint venture of The Walt Disney and The Hearst Corporation.





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