This year’s tentpole film, Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas, takes a nostalgic turn on Lifetime’s annual holiday extravaganza, It’s a Wonderful Lifetime. Renowned actors Travis Burns and Taylor Ann Thompson are thrown in for good measure alongside legendary actresses Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills, and Nicollette Sheridan in the new holiday film.
“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,” said Larry A. Thompson, the executive producer.
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Reunited with her first love for UPtv’s “Yuletide the Knot,” a wedding planner
What is Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas about?
Five gorgeous soap opera actresses reunite in Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas, sharing the spotlight as they film the show’s final Christmas episode.
The director, Nell (Thompson), and producer, Alex (Burns), who also happen to be former college friends, try their best to keep things in check, but as the women draw closer, old grudges resurface and threaten to destroy the entire project. Due to the ladies’ well-known diva behavior, the performance is almost cancelled before it even starts. As a result, they grudgingly decide to put their disagreements and personal history aside in order to “act” as though they are still in love.
The ladies are eager to play cupid and plot to reunite Alex and Nell when their romantic feelings rekindle. The divas learn along the journey that their love for one another is still extremely strong.
Tiffany, a pop phenomenon from the 1980s, performs the theme song “Ladies of the ’80s,” which was penned by Song Writer Hall of Fame members Steve Dorff and Michael Jay.
Meet the cast of Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas
The cast of Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas is not really who you are going to meet. You are familiar and adore these stars from the 1980s. For what may be the first time ever, they’re all happily together in one spot.
Loni Anderson
The most well-known role of Loni Anderson Anderson is that of Jennifer Marlowe, the receptionist on Cincinnati’s WKRP. She has made appearances on So Notorious, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Melrose Place.
Morgan Fairchild
Fairchild began her career as a soap opera actress on CBS, Search for Tomorrow. Before assuming the lead in Flamingo Road, she had an appearance on Dallas. Since then, she has starred in a number of movies and TV series, such as Hot in Cleveland, Law & Order: SVU, and Bones.
Linda Gray
The most well-known performance by Linda Gray Gray was in the television series Dallas, where she portrayed the patient spouse of J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman). Her most recent TV appearances were in Hilton Head Island, Hollyoaks, and Hand of God.
Donna Mills
The most well-known part of Donna Mills Mills is from her time on Knots Landing as Abby Fairgate. She most recently starred in the Hallmark Channel film Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses, VC Andrews’ Dawn, and The Rookie: Feds.
Nicollette Sheridan
Sheridan, who is most recognized for her appearances on Desperate Housewives and Knots Landing, was the lead actress in the 1985 film The Sure Thing, which also starred John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga. Her most recent role was in The CW’s Dynasty revival.
Travis Burns (Alex)
The Australian actor has acted in television shows like Trevor and the Virgin, The Christmas Listing, and Neighbours.
Taylor Ann Thompson (Nell)
Taylor Ann Thompson (Nell) Thompson has been in Black Girl Missing, The Kicks, and Shameless in the past.
When does Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas premiere?
1980s women: A Divas Christmas will make its Lifetime debut on Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. as part of the network’s This year’s programming event is Wonderful Lives.
Is there a trailer for Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas?
Indeed! See the official Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas trailer below.
Check out images from Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas
View some pictures from Donna Mills, Nicolette Sheridan, Linda Gray, Loni Anderson, and Morgan Fairchild’s Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas.