Directed by Roger M. Bobb, the holiday romance film ‘Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright’ centers on Chicago fashion designer Fancy Ballantine who is preparing for the biggest season of her life as she works to secure the future of her thriving boutique while planning her dream Christmas wedding to her fiancé, Jaylen. With her supportive mother Evelyn and spirited sister Belle by her side, everything seems to be falling into place. But when mounting business pressures and the unexpected return of a reformed ex lead Fancy to shoulder every burden on her own, she unintentionally pushes Jaylen away. As Christmas approaches, Fancy must decide whether she’s willing to let go of the past before it costs her the future she’s always dreamed of.
‘Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright’ stars Brandy Norwood (as Francine ‘Fancy’ Ballantine), Robert C. Riley (as Jaylen), Debbi Morgan (as Evelyn), Sy’rai Smith (as Belle), Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (as Germaine), Ariyah Carter (as Kaiya), Journey Carter (as Tia), Patrick Gathron (as Malik), Kelvin Hair (as Anthony), Melissa Kurland (as Ashley ‘Ash Flash’ Spencer), Kajuana S. Marie (as Deena), Bishop William Murphy (as Pastor), Lamman Rucker (as Richard), Terri J. Vaughn (as Dr. Potter), and Gregory Alan Williams (as Earl).
Written by Meg DeLoatch, ‘Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright’ is produced by Keesha Brickhouse, Angela Shin, Garrett Mock, and Maggie Mock, with executive producers Holly Davis Carter, Ryan Ramsey, Stella Bulochnikov, Fernando Szew, Hannah Pillemer, Larry Grimaldi, Adam Shepard, and Brie Miranda Bryant. Production companies are Fox Entertainment Studios and Mock Yeah Productions.
The film’s cinematography is by Christian Ortega, the editing is by David Impicciatore, with music by Travon Potts.
Watch the trailer below:
*The official trailer has not been released yet, but it will be posted here once available.
Lifetime will release ‘Christmas Everyday: Married and Bright’ on Lifetime on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (television premiere; digital/on demand availability typically follows Lifetime airings).
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Brandy Norwood is most known for Moesha and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Robert C. Riley is most known for Dynasty and The Bourne Legacy. Debbi Morgan is most known for Eve’s Bayou and All My Children. Sy’rai Smith is most known for her music collaborations and this acting role alongside her mother. Roger M. Bobb is most known for directing numerous Lifetime and holiday films including the original Christmas Everyday.
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