Mary J. Blige Sets ‘Family Affair’ Movie During Her Lifetime

Following up on her 2023 Lifetime films “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman,” Mary J. Blige has signed on as executive producer on several new projects for the cabler, starting with “Family Affair” (working title). Inspired by Blige’s 2001 song of the same name, the film will debut in 2025 as part of the network’s Voices of a Lifetime roster.

“Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair” will star Ajiona Alexus and Da’Vinchi, reprising their roles from “Real Love” (and “Strength of a Woman”). According to the official logline: “Kendra and Ben move into town While hoping to finally build a life together, tensions run high as they struggle with fertility issues and with their entire family around them. Their relationship reaches a boiling point when Ben secretly helps his brother, and Kendra returns to town and an old friend comes back into her life. The family must come together to help Kendra and Ben save their relationship and stay true to their true love.

In addition to Blige, through her Blue Butterfly banner, “Family Affair” is directed by executive producers Jordan Davis and John Davis of Davis Entertainment. The pair also produced “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman,” while Jordan additionally produced “The Wine Down With Mary J. Blige.”

Executive producers also include Bruce Miller and Milana Edwards-Brooks for Blue Butterfly, as well as Alexus and Da’Vinchi. Front Street Pictures produces and Troy Scott directs from a script written by Rachel Ingram. The film goes into production this month.

In addition to “Real Love” and “Strength of a Woman,” Blige’s previous credits at Lifetime include producing the 2020 film “The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel” and starring as Dr. Betty Shabazz in the movie “Betty & Coretta.”