Jennifer Love Hewitt Unveils *The Holiday Junkie* Amidst Family Magic
Jennifer Love Hewitt shares behind-the-scenes excitement for her upcoming Christmas movie, *The Holiday Junkie*, releasing December 14 on Lifetime. Playing Andie and directing, she emphasises the dedication poured into the film, which reflects her own life. The cast includes her family, and Kristen Chenoweth voices her mother. Jennifer is also writing a memoir inspired by her late mum, set for December 2024.
Jennifer Love Hewitt is all about the festive vibes, counting down to her Christmas movie, The Holiday Junkie. She recently shared a behind-the-scenes photo that has stirred up excitement – because who doesn’t love a sneak peek? “It’s one month till The Holiday Junkie airs!” she joyfully announced, looking every bit the part with her script in hand and headphones around her neck. The movie drops on December 14 on Lifetime, and Jenny emphasised that it was crafted with “love and magic”.
Being the multi-talented queen that she is, Jennifer took both the director’s chair and a starring role, playing Andie next to her real-life husband, Brian Hallisay, who she cheekily dubbed “the best leading man ever”. The cast is a family affair, with their three kids, Autumn, Atticus, and Aidan, featuring alongside Jennifer’s 9-1-1 co-stars Greg Grunberg and Debra Christofferson!
In a fabulous twist, Kristen Chenoweth, known for her role in Wicked, lends her voice to Andie’s mother. The plot mirrors Jennifer’s life journey as it follows Andie running a holiday service with her mum – until tragedy strikes and she must navigate Christmas solo. But who knows? Love could be waiting around the corner!
Oh, and did we mention “The Holiday Junkie” is also the title of Jennifer’s marketing brand? It’s a holiday wonderland she launched in 2021 for festive cards and goodies! Since her mum’s passing in 2022, Jennifer found the inspiration to write her memoir, Inheriting Magic, set for release in December 2024. “I felt healed enough from losing my mom to finally be able to write about it,” she shared.
Keeping her children’s lives under wraps has been a major priority for Jennifer and Brian, but for her book cover, they took the plunge – illustrated versions of their kiddos hold festive trinkets, adding a sprinkle of joy to the reveal. “It was the most stressful decision to show our kids or not show them,” said Jennifer candidly. But hey, who can resist a little family magic?
Amidst the festive cheer, Jennifer Love Hewitt readies for the premiere of her Christmas film, *The Holiday Junkie*, which she not only stars in but also directs. With her husband Brian Hallisay at her side and support from her kids, this heartfelt story captures the essence of family and holiday spirit, intertwined with her personal experiences, including shaping her first memoir after her mother’s passing.
Jennifer Love Hewitt is on a creative roll, weaving tales of love and magic in her upcoming holiday film while also preparing her memoir as a tribute to her mother. As she balances acting, directing, and family, her holiday spirit shines brighter than Christmas lights, promising an emotional yet magical journey for all her fans.
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