All we know About Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair film

A Lifetime story of love, marriage, and betrayal is all set to hit your screens this January 2025! Mary J. Blige's Family Affair film starring Ajiona Alexus as Kendra ad Da’Vinchi as Ben is based on the singer’s best-selling song of the same name. 

A trailer has also been released, and it showcases the slowly escalating tension between a couple who left town to start over. However, instead of getting a picture-perfect happily ever after, what they get are new secrets and possible infidelities, especially with a third person suddenly coming into the picture. 

That’s not all because a medical issue with Kendra complicates matters more between the couple. So, will the two make it through or will exes and family tear them apart? To know more, read on. We will discuss everything from the plot and cast to the trailer and release details here. 

Also, stay tuned as we will keep updating this article with new information as and when they are available. 

Release date and Where to Watch 

The Mary J. Blige's Family Affair film will premiere on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at 8/7c on Lifetime. 

What is the plot of the Mary J. Blige's Family Affair film?

In Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair, Kendra and Ben decide to leave the city to focus on their relationship and build a family. However, what they expected to be a fresh start, soon turns sour when they face fertility issues. Making things worse, she also struggles to find common ground with Ben’s son, Miles. 

Their relationship reaches a boiling point when Kendra finds out that Ben has been secretly helping his brother with something. If that wasn’t enough, the entry of an old friend back into their lives complicates an already frayed relationship even more. 

Now, everyone will have to come together to help Kendra and Ben rediscover their love and stay together. But will a family intervention be enough for a couple on the brink of failure?

Who is in the cast of Mary J. Blige's Family Affair film?

• Ajiona Alexus as Kendra 
• Da’Vinchi as Ben

Trailer of the Mary J. Blige's Family Affair film

The trailer of the film begins with Kendra and Ben’s engagement. However, problems come knocking at their doorstep when his ex-wife says to Kendra that the ring he has proposed to her with seems to be a replica of the one he got her. This is just the beginning as Kendra discovers that Ben is hiding something from her. 

Their marriage seems to be on the rocks as Kendra says “Marriage means sacrifice.” Check out the trailer below:

Is Family Affair Based on Mary J. Blige’s Real Life?

No, it isn’t. The name of the film is inspired by Blige’s 2001 song of the same name. It was written by Blige, Camara Kambon, her brother Bruce Miller, Michael Elizondo, as well as producer Dr. Dre for her fifth studio album called, No More Drama. The music video was directed by Dave Meyers. Check it out below:

Behind the Scenes

Mary J. Blige's Family Affair film is produced by Front Street Pictures. Mary J. Blige, Bruce Miller, Milana Edwards-Brooks, Jordan and John Davis, Ajiona Alexus, and Da’Vinchi are the executive producers. Troy Scott has directed the film with a script from Rachel Ingram. 

Mary J. Blige has also produced Real Love and Strength of a Woman along with the 2020 Lifetime film, The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel. She also starred in the 2013 film Betty & Coretta.