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Hallmark Movie Mirrors Actress's Real Life in Surprising Ways
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tamera Mowry-Housley's onscreen love interest shares her real-life husband's name
- Her character is a single mom, like the actress in real life
- Child actor Elijah-Justus Lewis impresses Tamera with his performance
In Hallmark's new Christmas movie Tidings for the Season, airing on November 16, 2025, actress Tamera Mowry-Housley plays a single parent whose 10-year-old son is a fan of the local news anchor, portrayed by B.J. Britt. Interestingly, Britt's character shares the same first name as Mowry-Housley's real-life husband, Adam Housley, who is also a former news correspondent.
Mowry-Housley, who is a mother to two children in real life, was amused by the "coincidences" in the script and felt compelled to take on the role. She praised her young co-star, Elijah-Justus Lewis, calling him a "phenomenal actor" who initially intimidated her with his talent. However, after Mowry-Housley's twin sister Tia helped the child actor watch their '90s sitcom Sister, Sister, the two bonded on set.
The actress described the film as a "sweet, beautiful story about motherhood" and the importance of embracing life's unexpected turns. Tidings for the Season follows Mowry-Housley's character, Lucy, as she navigates a budding romance with the news anchor while also caring for her son Robbie.
