Jennifer Love Hewitt & Husband Star In Lifetime’s ‘The Holiday Junkie’ Preview Video

The Holiday Junkie, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brian Hallisay - used with Lifetime's permission

It’s A Wonderful Lifetime’s The Holiday Junkie is one of the most highly anticipated movies this season. This Christmas movie stars Jennifer Love Hewitt and her real-life husband, Brian Halliday. Moreover, Jennifer also directs this movie!

This is the story of a woman who loves Christmas and who has to battle with a guy who hates it. Hewitt plays Andie, who declares, “It’s my dream to make magic again.” From enemies to lovers is a favorite holiday trope. However, viewers will want some tissues nearby. There is a tender story that will touch everyone.

Here are all the details Christmas movie fans need to know including the preview video.

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brian Halliday, Lifetime - YouTube
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brian Halliday, Lifetime – YouTube

What Is Lifetime’s The Holiday Junkie About?

The Holiday Junkie is part of the It’s A Wonderful Lifetime Christmas programming. What is this movie about? According to People, “Andie and her mother, Mimi, ran a decorating and planning service together until Mimi died. Now, Andie will have to go it alone – and she faces a bit of resistance when she meets her client’s Scrooge-y house manager, Mason. Still, ‘My mom believed Christmas lights lifted people, and she would’ve loved decorating this house,’ Andie tells the client.”

After some time antagonizing each other, Mason finally warms up to Andie. He finally admits, “You made me feel things that I didn’t think I could feel anymore.”

However, there are things that make Andie feel again. Remembering her mom and finding a way to move forward and still honor her memory is the hardest thing that Andie has to do. Now, she doesn’t have to do this alone.

When Is The Premiere Of The Holiday Junkie?

The premiere of The Holiday Junkie is on Saturday, December 14, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on Lifetime. On the very next day, Jennifer Love Hewitt’s movie will be available on the Lifetime App.

Jennifer Love Hewitt On New Lifetime Movie

Jennifer Love Hewitt revealed that The Holiday Junkie is based on her story. Her friend, the talented screenwriter Anna White wrote the screenplay. Unlike her fellow Party Of Five costar Lacey Chabert, who is the Queen Of Christmas, this is Jennifer’s first Christmas movie.

This movie is for her mother. The Holiday Junkie honors her mom. She came up with the story, starred in it with her husband, and directed it. This is a passion project.

In addition to the Holiday Junkie, Hewitt has a book coming out on December 10. It is called, Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, and Making Every Day Magical.

used with Lifetime's permission
used with Lifetime’s permission

Christmas movie fans, are you looking forward to The Holiday Junkie starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brian Halliday, her husband in real life?

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