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Are you ready for some nostalgia in Lifetime’s upcoming movie, Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas? This new, original Lifetime movie stars some of the best 1980s actresses as part of the It’s a Wonderful Lifetime event in a movie about divas. Read on to find out what we know so far about this upcoming movie and the lovely ladies who are starring in it.
Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas on Lifetime
As part of Lifetime’s annual holiday event, It’s a Wonderful Lifetime, fans will be treated to a nostalgic movie starring some of the most iconic actresses from the ‘80s. The all-star lineup includes Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Loni Anderson, Nicollette Sheridan and Morgan Fairchild in Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas.
Speaking of the movie and its iconic stars, executive producer Larry A. Thompson said:
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The opportunity to bring together Donna, Morgan, Loni, Linda and Nicollette— five powerhouse women into one holiday movie—has been like finding the perfect gift under the Christmas tree.
About Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas
According to Deadline, Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas sees five glamorous soap opera actresses reuniting. Played by Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Loni Anderson, Nicollette Sheridan and Morgan Fairchild, they are sharing the spotlight while shooting the final Christmas episode of their long-running soap opera.
Meanwhile, the producer, Alex (Travis Burns) and director Nell (Taylor Ann Thompson) happen to be old college friends. They go on to do their best to keep things on track as the ladies reunite and old rivalries resurface that threatens to tear the whole production apart.
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However, with the show almost canceled before it even starts due to the stars’ famous diva behavior, they agree to set aside their differences and past secrets to “act” as though they still all love each other.
Meanwhile, as old sparks reignite between Alex and Nell, the five ladies decide to play Cupid and conspire to bring the couple together. While doing so, the divas discover that the love between them is also still strong.
About the cast
Gray is best known for her role as Sue Ellen Ewing on Dallas, the wife of J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman). She has more recently starred in Hollyoaks, Hand of God and Hilton Head Island.
Meanwhile, Mills is famous for her role as Abby Fairgate on Knots Landing. However, she has recently starred in the Hallmark movie, Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses, The Rookie: Feds and VC Andrews’ Dawn.
Anderson is famous for her role as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati. However, she has also been seen in Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Melrose Place and So Notorious.
Sheridan is best known for her roles in Knots Landing and Desperate Housewives. She has also starred in the 1985 movie, The Sure Thing, with John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. More recently, Nicollette has starred in the reboot of Dynasty on The CW.
As for Fairchild, she started out on the CBS soap opera, Search for Tomorrow. She also starred in Dallas before taking the lead in Flamingo Road. Since then, Morgan has starred in several television shows and movies, including Bones, Law & Order: SVU and Hot in Cleveland.
Burns, who plays Alex, has previously been seen in Neighbours, Trevor and the Virgin and The Christmas Listing. Meanwhile, Thompson, who plays Nell, is known for her appearances in The Kicks, Shameless and Black Girl Missing.
Moreover, ‘80s heartthrob Christopher Atkins also stars along with Alec Mapa, Patrika Darbo and Donna Mills’ real-life daughter, Chloe Mills.
Of interest to note, the movie’s theme song, Ladies of the ‘80s, was written by Steve Dorff of Song Writer Hall of Fame, and is performed by ‘80s pop sensation, Tiffany.
When does Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas premiere on Lifetime?
While no premiere date has yet been confirmed, the movie will premiere during the It’s a Wonderful Lifetime programming event this year.
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