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Mary J. Blige Extends Partnership With Lifetime for Three New Films, Including ‘Be Happy’ Starring Tisha Campbell and Mekhi Phifer

January 6, 2026

Mary J. Blige has renewed her collaboration with Lifetime for a new three-film deal, which will include the original film 'Be Happy', inspired by her 1994 song. Directed by Gabourey Sidibe, the film stars Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, and Russell Hornsby, and explores themes of marriage and self-discovery as a mother faces an empty nest.

Mary J. Blige

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Mary J. Blige has extended her partnership with Lifetime for three new films.
'Be Happy' will be the first film, inspired by her 1994 song.
The film is directed by Gabourey Sidibe in her directorial debut.
Stars include Tisha Campbell, Mekhi Phifer, and Russell Hornsby.
The story revolves around a mother dealing with empty-nest syndrome.

News Casting Lifetime Mary J. Blige Gabourey Sidibe Russell Hornsby

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Mary J. Blige Extends Partnership With Lifetime for Three New Films, Including ‘Be Happy’ Starring Tisha Campbell and Mekhi Phifer

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