Have Faith! We Found 20 Great Christian Movies on Netflix About Love, Hope and Perseverance

Have Faith! We Found 20 Great Christian Movies on Netflix About Love, Hope and Perseverance Stephanie OsmanskiDecember 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM 0 The beauty of Netflix is that no matter what kind of film you're looking for, the streaming service has a massive variety in each different genre to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for something uplifting, a comedy that will leave you in stitches or a kidfriendly movie the whole family can enjoy together, Netflix has it.

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The beauty of Netflix is that no matter what kind of film you're looking for, the streaming service has a massive variety in each different genre to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for something uplifting, a comedy that will leave you in stitches or a kid-friendly movie the whole family can enjoy together, Netflix has it. But sometimes, the best family-friendly movies are ones with larger meanings and themes about life and faith that we can all learn from. And there are plenty of Christian movies on Netflix to choose from if that's what you're looking for.

How do we keep going when times are difficult? We could all use a reminder that there is a plan for us, and movies are one of the most meaningful ways to take in lessons on life, love, faith and strength of character.

Here are the 20 best Christian movies on Netflix to watch—at all times of the year, but most especially as we start thinking about the approaching holiday season.

The Best Christian Movies on Netflix

"A Week Away"Netflix1. A Week Away (2021)

A Week Away is a musical that follows troubled teenager Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn), who has two choices after he has a run-in with the law: go to juvie or choose Christian summer camp. The latter option being more appealing, Will begrudgingly attends camp where he finds a surprising connection in the last place he expected to open his heart to love. The movie also stars Bailee Madison.

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"Blue Miracle"Netflix2. Blue Miracle (2021)

Starring Jimmy Gonzales, Dennis Quaid and Anthony Gonzalez, Blue Miracle is the true story about a guardian and his kids finding an unlikely partnership with a boat captain in order to win a fishing competition and save their boys-only orphanage in Mexico. Perhaps you can find faith even out on the water.

"Come Sunday"Netflix3. Come Sunday (2018)

Based on real life, Come Sunday tells the story of Carlton Pearson, an internationally renowned pastor who makes headlines when he begins to question church doctrine and, ultimately, his faith.

"The Hill"Briarcliff Entertainment4. The Hill (2023)

Based on a true story, The Hill stars Colin Ford as baseball player Rickey Hill, who chases his dreams of playing in the major leagues while overcoming a degenerative spinal disease. This heartwarming faith-based film can inspire us to stay the course when others are telling us to quit. Angelo Pizzo, who wrote Hoosiers and Rudy, penned the script with Scott Marshall Smith. Dennis Quaid co-stars as Hill's father.

"Notes for My Son"Netflix5. Notes for My Son (2020)

In this heartwarming but also darkly funny movie Notes for My Son, a woman dying of cancer decides to leave behind a journal of different musings about life (and death) for her toddler-aged son to read after she's gone.

"The Forge"Sony Pictures Releasing6. The Forge (2024)

Brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick's ninth movie is a spinoff to their 2015 drama film War Room. The Forge follows Isaiah Wright (Aspen Kennedy), a high school graduate who is unemployed and spends most of his time playing video games. His single mother Cynthia (Priscilla Shirer) threatens to kick him out of the house if he doesn't try to find a job. When Isaiah reluctantly applies for a job at Moore Fitness, he discovers an unexpected mentor in the president of the company (Cameron Arnett). The Forge is an inspiring story about a boy's journey to becoming a man, with faith-based teachings at its core.

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"The Star"Sony Pictures Releasing7. The Star (2017)

The Star is an animated comedy film that retells the Nativity story from the perspective of the animals. With a powerhouse voice cast including Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant, Tyler Perry, Ving Rhames, Tracy Morgan and Oprah Winfrey, this one is fun for the whole family and is a great pick for the Christmas season.

"Penguin Bloom"Netflix8. Penguin Bloom (2020)

Based on a true story, a mother finds an unlikely way to cope with the aftermath of a life-changing incident when an injured magpie needs her to nurse it back to health. It ends up changing not only her life, but the lives of her family as well.

"Walk. Ride. Rodeo."Netflix9. Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019)

Based on a true story, a teenage rodeo star becomes paraplegic after a devastating fall, but despite her spinal cord injury, still vows to get back on her horse and compete again.

"Miracles from Heaven"Sony Pictures Releasing10. Miracles from Heaven (2016)

This Christian drama stars Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam, a mother whose young daughter, Anna (Kylie Rogers), is diagnosed with an incurable stomach disorder. The situation causes Christy to question her faith. But when Anna has a near-death experience that unexpectedly cures her condition, Christy is forced to reexamine her relationship with God and the possibility of miracles. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Christy Beam, who recounts the actual events in her book. Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah co-star.

"Good Sam"Netflix11. Good Sam (2019)

An unexpected news story catches the attention of Kate Bradley (Tiya Sircar), a Channel 12 news reporter who decides to investigate a mysterious good samaritan who's been leaving $100,000 cash on the doorsteps of homes throughout Manhattan. Uncovering the secret identity of the good samaritan, a.k.a. Good Sam, might just challenge what Kate thought she knew.

"Voices of Fire"Netflix12. Voices of Fire (2020)

Voices of Fire is a faith-based docuseries in which Bishop Ezekiel Williams teams up with singer/producer (and Williams' nephew!) Pharrell in order to create a gorgeous gospel choir that might just be a tad unconventional.

Related: Quiz Your Family's Knowledge With These 300 Bible Trivia Questions (With Answers!)

"Rock My Heart"Netflix13. Rock My Heart (2017)

A teenage girl born with a heart defect finds purpose in training and riding an unruly Stallion. With strong-willed faith and a belief in a higher purpose, this inexplicable bond between horse and girl may just be a miracle.

"Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles"Chisco Films14. Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles (2020)

In Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles, the Virgin Mary works a miracle on a girl in 1623 Mexico, later colliding with a family four centuries afterward who make a pilgrimage to Mexico for their child.

"The Two Popes"Netflix15. The Two Popes (2019)

In a shocking and unprecedented move, in 2013 Pope Benedict XVI stepped down from the papacy and was replaced by Pope Francis, meaning that for the first time in centuries there were two living popes. In this Oscar-nominated fictionalization of an encounter between the two, Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins play the papal pair as they discuss the job, faith and, of course, pizza.

"Stories of a Generation – with Pope Francis"Netflix16. Stories of a Generation – with Pope Francis (2021)

If you'd rather have the real Pope Francis than a fictional one, you can check out this four-part docuseries that features the current leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The series, which features Pope Francis, shares the stories of men and women over 70 as they impart advice to future generations. Other voices involved are director Martin Scorsese and anthropologist Jane Goodall.

"Redeeming Love"Universal Pictures17. Redeeming Love (2022)

Set during the California Gold Rush of 1850, Redeeming Love follows Angel (Abigail Cowen), a beautiful woman who was forced into prostitution as a child. When she meets a farmer named Michael Hosea (Tom Lewis) who falls for her, Angel struggles to accept his love as she confronts her traumatic past and doubts whether she deserves a better life. Redeeming Love is based on Francine Rivers' 1991 novel of the same name. The film is rated PG-13 and contains mature content.

"The Wait"Filmone distribution18. The Wait (2021)

For many people, conceiving and giving birth is a difficult, often depressing saga that can last years. In The Wait, based on the novel God's Waiting Room, one doctor helps couples with fertility issues create families of their own.

"Overcomer"	Sony Pictures Releasing19. Overcomer (2019)

In between War Room and The Forge, Alex Kendrick directed and starred in Overcomer, which he also co-wrote with his brother Stephen. Here, Alex plays former basketball coach John Harrison, who reluctantly takes the position of cross-country coach and forms a unique bond with the sole member of his team, an orphan named Hannah Scott (Aryn Wright-Thompson).

"Mysteries of the Faith"Netflix20. Mysteries of the Faith (2023)

While relics may not be front-and-center in Christianity anymore, they remain an integral part of Christian history, especially in the Roman Catholic Church. In this four-part docuseries, researchers dive deep into the history of relics with access to some of the most mysterious and lauded pieces of Christian memorabilia in the world. A fascinating watch.

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Anne Hathaway's bold Instagram gesture sparked fans' excitement as the actress gave her followers a tantalizing glimpse of what's ahead.

Eagle-eyed followers spotted the Oscar-winning actress' update that offered a sneak peek at her upcoming 2026 projects.

The 43-year-old has been active on social media, showing fans a peek of her life. From her fangirling moments over the New York Knicks to back-to-back red carpet events and fashion shows, she's offering a vibrant snapshot of her life both on and off the spotlight.

However, with only a few weeks left before the year ends, the Alice in Wonderland star is ready to kick-start 2026 with her return to the big screen.

Anne Hathaway attends God's Love We Deliver 2025 Golden Heart Awards in New York City. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images

After headlining Mothers' Instinct and The Idea of You in 2024, Hathaway is gearing up for a busy year ahead with a slew of high-profile movies on the horizon.

In a striking Instagram update, the actress listed her four upcoming films, sharing both the titles and the expected release dates.

Starting off with the psychological drama-thriller film Mother Mary set to hit theaters in April, followed by the highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, coming on May 1.

Adding to the list is Christopher Nolan's movie The Odyssey on July 17 and the adaptation of the psychological thriller novel Verity, which will be released on Oct. 2.

Despite keeping her Instagram update low-key, fans immediately took notice of this and even shared screenshots on social media, showing how thrilled they are for her movie comeback.

"She said Booked and Busy," one wrote.

Anne Hathaway updates her Instagram bio, showcasing her 2026 film lineup. pic.twitter.com/xT6wLQsomC

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"She really booked the whole year like it's Coachella lineup," another echoed.

"She wanted to make sure everybody knew that 2026 will be her year," an X user playfully commented.

Others were even declaring that 2026 will be Hathaway's year, filled with recognitions and awards.

"It's safe to say she's already got the awards season buzz locked in. Should we start calling her the Queen of 2026 now, or wait until she sweeps the Oscars?" a fan commented.

As early as now, fans were congratulating the actress for a promising year ahead.

"Wow! That's impressive. Getting one movie out per year is already remarkable. Good for her! Still looking stunning," an X user noted.

With her Instagram hinting at what's to come, Hathaway is set to make 2026 a defining year in her already illustrious career – from her four upcoming movies to awards buzz and high-profile red carpet moments.

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*Fast & Furious* director Justin Lin will direct a film adaptation of the popular video game franchise *Helldivers*, * *has learned.

Released in 2015, the first *Helldivers *spawned a sequel released last year. The game is about the Helldivers — an elite unit of soldiers — forced to defeat aliens as they attempt to conquer what's known as Super Earth.

The script for the film is set to be written by Gary Dauberman, who wrote horror films *It* and *Annabelle*.

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Producers will include Hutch Parker, PlayStation Productions' Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan, as well as Lin, via his Perfect Storm Entertainment.

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*EW* has reached out to reps for Lin.

Lin is "not a gamer" and "leaned into that as a strength when pitching his take on the material," insiders told *The Hollywood Reporter*, which was the first to report the news.

"He aims to find the humanity in the characters and weave timely themes into the story, while building out a world and mythology," the outlet said.

Lin's previous directing credits include entries into the blockbuster car-racing franchise, including 2006's *The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift*; 2009's *Fast & Furious*; 2011's *Fast Five*; 2013's *Fast & Furious 6*; and 2021's *F9: The Fast Saga*.

He was also behind the camera on the films *Star Trek Beyond* (2016) and *Annapolis* (2006), as well as TV episodes of *True Detective*, *Community*, and the *Magnum P.I. *reboot.

Justin Lin and the 'F9' cast attend the film's Hollywood premiere in 2021.

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Lin famously stepped away from his position helming the 2023 movie *Fast X*, days into production.

"With the support of Universal, I have made the difficult decision to step back as director of *Fast X*, while remaining with the project as a producer," Lin said at the time. "Over 10 years and five films, we have been able to shoot the best actors, the best stunts, and the best damn car chases. On a personal note, as the child of Asian immigrants, I am proud of helping to build the most diverse franchise in movie history. I will forever be grateful to the amazing cast, crew, and studio for their support, and for welcoming me into the *Fast* family."

Deadline reported that Lin's departure was due to creative differences.**

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- The talk show icon revealed the "weird flex" he attempted to pull on her on the flight.

- Mark Consuelos additionally called out an airline's "annoying" bag policy.**

The war for overhead bin space continues to cause turbulence for Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos in the skies above.

Ripa and Consuelos aired their grievances with major airlines on Tuesday's *Live With Kelly & Mark*, which kicked off with Consuelos — who once famously "shamed" another plane passenger for taking up unnecessary overhead room — advising viewers to "always try to board your flight first" for key reasons.

"This is what he doesn't need, more encouragement," Ripa joked, noting Consuelos' well-known penchant for getting to his seat first.**

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on 'Live With Kelly and Mark'.

"The sooner you get on the likelier you are to have space in the overhead bin directly above your seat," Consuelos said on the air, before he called out an unspecified airline's boarding policies.

"Every airline, it's people that need extra time to get on the plane, the wheelchairs and military, obviously they go first," Consuelos said. "There's one airline that goes, and then the executive blah blah blah blah, and then the gold executive blah blah blah blah, and then the pink executive blah blah blah blah, and then the whatever color executive blah blah blah blah. By the time you get on the plane, all the stuff's gone, all the overhead. I was very annoyed. It was very annoying."

Ripa chimed in to reflect on her own harrowing experience with air travel — only her issue was with another passenger, not the airline itself.

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The talk show icon remembered the incident, which occurred "not too long ago" on a flight. She said the overhead was surprisingly empty near the couple's seats, so she put her carry-on bag in the compartment instead of under the seat in front of her.

"I put my backpack in the overhead, and the man that was sitting in front of me came on board... and he put his suitcase on top of my backpack, which I felt was aggressive," Ripa recounted. "So, I got up and I moved his bag off of my backpack. I was like, ha! Then, I sat back down. And then I sent you a text, I was like, 'Did you see that man put his bag on top of my bag?' I thought it was a weird flex."

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Ripa previously discussed in October 2024 her husband closing in on another man's baggage, as this time "every overhead compartment was occupied."

She then turned to Consuelos to remember, "You took out a man's man purse," she said. "Mark took it out, put it between his legs, put my suitcase up there, and he goes, 'Is this somebody's bag?'"

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"I didn't even ask him," Consuelos confirmed. "I shamed him into doing that, like, put it under the seat."

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Check out the official cast portraits, plus exclusive quotes from EW's upcoming oneonone chats with the cast, including queens related to Plane Jane, Morphine Love Dion, Bosco, and Irene the Alien. RuPaul's Drag Race season 18 cast revealed: From The Voice contestant to The View cohost fave, they're 'out for blood' (exclusive) Check out the official cast portraits, plus exclusive quotes from EW's upcoming oneonone chats with the cast, including queens related to Plane Jane, Morphine Love Dion, Bosco, and Irene the Alien.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast of queens announced. Credit:

- *RuPaul's Drag Race* season 18 announced a new cast of 14 queens entering the Werk Room.

- Queens include a contestant from *The Voice*, a past guest on *The View*, a *So You Think You Can Dance* competitor, and more.

- EW exclusively spoke with the queens for a preview of the season ahead.

Given the diversity of talent (and temperament) among the ladies this year, there's no *one* word or phrase that best describes the *RuPaul's Drag Race *season 18 cast. But, new queen Briar Blush — who hails from the drag mecca of Boston which previously birthed Jujubee, Katya, Plane Jane, and Kori King — is going to try: Essentially, as she tells EW with a devilish laugh, it's "13 other girls I don't give a f--- about."

And if *that's* an indication of the drama that lies ahead, we'll certainly take it.

While they defy something as *expected* as classification, together the 14 queens make up the* Drag Race* season 18 cast, the first all-new batch of contestants to hit the Main Stage in nearly a year when new 90-minute episodes debut Friday, Jan. 2. And they're "out for blood" this time, as Indianapolis-based activist and special effects artist (she's worked with Marvel!) Ciara Myst explains to* *in an exclusive round of video interviews dropping Friday** **on EW.com and EW's YouTube channel.**

It's fitting, as others on the cast tell EW, because season 18 harkens back to the DNA that RuPaul and World of Wonder built *Drag Race* on back in 2009.

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"I love this season, I think it's kind of back to basics. It feels like a traditional season. You'll see what happens," explains Myki Meeks. The Orlando-based entertainer's words hold weight, as she's closely related to classic *Drag Race *excellence through her drag aunt, Roxxxy Andrews. "It's a season full of queens who've been doing this. We all wanted this, we've been working, and we all hold our own. We're not all figuring ourselves out on the show. Which is fun to watch, but it feels like, oh, this is for real. This is a pageant," she says.

Queens this year came to the show with stacked resumes longer than Luxx Noir London's 40-inch hair. Mia Starr not only danced on Rihanna's *Loud* tour, for Britney Spears in Las Vegas, Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl, and in Camila Cabello's "Havana" music video, she also competed on* The Voice *and* America's Best Dance Crew. *

Juicy Love Dion,** **drag granddaughter** **of fellow season 18 competitor Athena Dion (both are also related to RuGirls Morphine Love Dion and Plane Jane), grooved on national TV among the *So You Think You Can Dance *cast, while Athena regularly parties with *The View* cohosts Ana Navarro and Sunny Hostin at Miami's R House — which even led to a guest appearance on the talk show in 2024.**

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Outside of other talents (Kenya Pleaser is an impersonator who aims to be "like the Derrick Barry of Lizzo-isms") and drag family relations (Seattle's Jane Don't calls *All Stars 10* queens Bosco and Irene the Alien her "hot, mean older sisters"), there's one great unifier among this eclectic group of gals.

"There are so many people who need this vaccine," Philadelphia queen and registered nurse Mandy Mango says when EW asks who, among the season 18 cast, she could (legally) administer the Drag Delusion Vaccine to. "Luckily, it is free, and I *do* know how to give it."

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Well, in the words of Mama Ru, we can't wait to see how this turns out.

*RuPaul's Drag Race *season 18 premieres Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. on MTV, with the queens participating in a "Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!" fashion challenge using leftover treasures from RuGirls of seasons' past. Read on for the full new cast of queens, and check back Friday on EW.com and EW's YouTube channel for our exclusive individual video interviews with the new queens.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast of queens:

Athena Dion 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Miami, Fla.****Official bio:** "Named after the Greek goddess, Athena Dion brings legendary energy wherever she goes. A talented hostess and prolific drag mother, she has built a dynasty spanning Miami and Mykonos, Greece, counting Morphine Love Dion and Plane Jane among her drag daughters. This season, Athena makes *Drag Race* her-story alongside Juicy Love Dion, marking the first-ever mother/daughter duo to compete together."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "This show does expose you for who you are, whether you like it or not. You see a lot of my personality. There are some spirals, there's some *rawr*, there's some mothering, there's me."

Briar Blush for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Boston, Mass.****Official bio:** "Boston's pin-up princess, Briar Blush is a walking contradiction: retro yet edgy, goth yet glamorous, sweet but with a sting. With her signature jet black hair and killer beat, she commands attention wherever she goes. Named after the thorns on a rose, Briar's sharp wit and prickly personality prove she's not here to be liked — she's here to be remembered."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "We're all just big haters [in Boston]. Huge haters. None of us really want to be happy for each other. It's also, culturally... the food is awful, the weather is terrible, and we're all just deeply, mentally unwell."**

Ciara Myst for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Indianapolis, Ind.****Official bio:** "Indy's shapeshifting superstar, Ciara Myst blends sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and magic into her drag. A prosthetic makeup artist with credits ranging from *Dynasty* to Marvel Studios productions, Ciara Myst crafts her own costumes and promises to bring creature transformations to life on the main stage. A little ooky-spooky, a little ethereal, Ciara Myst is ready to haunt, mesmerize, and transform the competition one look at a time."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "You can expect some gag-worthy moments on the runway, especially from Ciara Myst. I'm not afraid to challenge the concepts that were presented and take it into my own weird wacky world and say what if we take that theme, flip it on its head, put it through a comic book filter, and *myst*-ify it."

Darlene Mitchell

Darlene Mitchell for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Los Angeles, Calif.****Official bio:** "A country, camp queen, Darlene Mitchell blends soap opera glamour with midwestern trailer trash panache. Known for her signature Peg Bundy-style hair, she originally hails from Greentown, Ind., and once performed under the name Trash. After 10 years in drag — but a five-year hiatus from the performance circuit — Darlene comes to the competition to see if RuPaul and the Main Stage can coax her back out of her bedroom once more."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "Me and Michelle [Visage] had a very special relationship. We are sisters at this point. To get the full package and opinion, you'll have to tune in and find out. We had quite a journey."

DD Fuego for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** New York, N.Y.****Official bio:** "Fiery and feisty, DD Fuego is a full-on production, serving runway-ready looks with a wink and a nod. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, she brings the heat without the cha-cha-cha Latina clichés. A former production designer for TV and off-Broadway theater, she created behind the scenes before stepping into the spotlight. High heat and maximum impact, DD Fuego leaves nothing on the stage but smoke."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "The top note [of the season] is talent. The level of talent and professionalism... what that smells like is citrus. The bottom notes are delusion, and that smells like patchouli. The rest? You fill in with filler queens, and it's like a potpourri of flavors."

Discord Addams

Discord Addams for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** St. Petersburg, Fla.****Official bio:** "Who's ready for a little chaos? Discord Addams is a high-fashion punk rock maximalist, serving looks packed with safety pins, studs, and unapologetic attitude. Known for playing guitar in a punk rock band, Discord brings a dark, raw energy to the stage. Her ultimate goal: to trade the mosh pit for the runway and become a bona fide drag rock star."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "I'm the blueprint of punk drag. I've been doing this for 14 years."

Jane Don't for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Seattle, Wash.****Official bio:** "Inspired by old-school funny ladies like Bette Midler and Joan Rivers, Jane is a comedy queen serving up sharp jokes and even sharper shoulder pads. Counting as her drag sisters both Bosco (*Drag Race* season 14 and *All Stars 10*) and Irene the Alien (*Drag Race* season 15 and *All Stars 10*), Jane Don't walks into the competition ready to make her own mark — and make the other queens sweat."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "Bosco always says, the thing to remember when you go on *Drag Race* is, you're probably going to lose."

Juicy Love Dion

Juicy Love Dion for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Miami, Fla.****Official bio:** "Small in size, colossal in talent, Juicy Love Dion turns every performance into a masterclass in dance. Self-described as 'Miami's Afro-Cuban dancing doll,' Juicy brings energy, precision, and flair to every stage she steps on. A proud member of the Dion Dynasty, she's the drag daughter of Morphine Love Dion, and technically the drag granddaughter of fellow competitor Athena Dion, proving that in the Dion Dynasty, the juice flows through every generation."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "To have [drag grandmother Athena Love Dion] there in the competition with you is bittersweet, because as much as I want to demolish everybody and tear down the competition, I have this person I love so much. I can't beat granny, kick her down, and take her walker away!"

Kenya Pleaser

Kenya Pleaser for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Sumter, S.C.****Official bio:** "This southern showstopper is already serving you the answer to the question in her name: Can you please her? Only if you can handle all this auntie energy and attitude! A celebrated Lizzo impersonator, Kenya mixes heart, humor, and high-energy performances that get the crowd on their feet. Kenya is here to show the world that southern charm, curves, and confidence are a winning combination."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "Out of drag, the world can't take a big boy. Bitch, wait until I get in drag! You can't take a big diva."

Mandy Mango for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Philadelphia, Pa.****Official bio:** "A mango a day keeps the doctor away! Mandy Mango is Philly's favorite fruit, serving kooky, conceptual looks with playful flair. By day, she's a nurse specializing in HIV and sexual health, caring for the LGBT community. By night, she's giving the stage a healthy dose of fruity energy. With a cheeky bedside manner, Mandy Mango prescribes high doses of charisma, charm, and contagious energy with every performance."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "There's something so entertaining about [drag delusion] though. You love a drag queen with delusion, it keeps things interesting in the room."

Mia Starr for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** West Palm Beach, Fla.****Official bio:** "Mia Starr is a '90s/early-2000s hip-hop dancing diva bringing urban style, sharp choreography, and powerhouse personality to the Main Stage. A talented backup dancer with world tour credits for Rihanna and Britney Spears, and a Super Bowl performance with Jennifer Lopez, she started drag 17 years ago, took a 14-year break to chase her dance career, and now she's back — ready to shine front and center."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "We were sequestered at a hotel [during *The Voice* auditions] and they told me not to leave the hotel, but Britney Spears was having auditions right next door and I snuck out of the hotel and I ended up booking it, so I had to pull out of the blind audition rounds!"

Myki Meeks for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Orlando, Fla.****Official bio:** "Gorgeously stupid, and stupidly gorgeous, Myki Meeks is Orlando's dynamic theatrical powerhouse. A self-described 'recovering theater kid,' Myki blends glamour with camp, lights up the room as a host, and is known back home for her quick wit and ease with a microphone. A talented actress and consummate performer, Myki brings a stage presence that will keep the competition on its toes."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "I love this season, I think it's kind of back to basics. It feels like a traditional season. You'll see what happens. It's a season full of queens who've *been* doing this. We all wanted this, we've been working, and we all hold our own. We're not all figuring ourselves out on the show. Which is fun to watch, but it feels like, oh, this is for real. This is a pageant."

Nini Coco for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Denver, Colo.****Official bio:** "A high-energy, high-fashion diva from the Mile High City, Nini Coco is equal parts theatrical and fierce. A skilled costume designer, she blends conceptual looks with show-stopping performances. Having quit her day job as a mechanical engineer, she's here to prove that trading blueprints for sequins is a risk worth taking, because in her world, it's all or nothing."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "My vision before coming to the show was if I land in the bottom for a design challenge, I will quit drag. It has yet to be seen if I will quit or not. So, tune in to find out if I will never do this again!"

Vita VonTesse Starr

Vita VonTesse Starr for 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 18 cast reveal.

**City:** Montgomery, Ala.****Official bio:** "Calling herself 'Queen V,' Vita VonTesse Starr is a pageant powerhouse and an icon of opulence. Hailing from the famed Starr drag family, she's a multi-titleholder who brings elegance, precision, and a flair for the dramatic to every performance. Vita handcrafts show-stopping looks that match her stage presence, making her a formidable competitor in any sewing challenges."****Quote from EW's upcoming video interview:** "This cast is such an amazing group of entertainers. So polished, seasoned, and professional. That's another part of being back to basics."

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&34;We are ready,&34; Wood added. The Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham announces she's expecting first child with husband Bryant Wood &34;We are ready,&34; Wood added. By Mekishana Pierre :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/MekishanaPierreauthorphotoed08906b8105488ca1e991de8ac00dec.jpg) Mekishana Pierre Mekishana Pierre is a news writer at . She has been working at EW since 2025. Her work has previously appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Popsugar. EW's editorial guidelines December 2, 2025 11:42 a.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/katgraham12022511fee141038674519a553e1f1e82e560e.

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Kat Graham is embracing a whole new role — motherhood!

*The Vampire Diaries* alum and her husband, Bryant Wood, are expecting their first child together. The happy couple shared the news in a sweet Instagram post shared to Graham's page on Monday. "We're having a baby!!! ✨" Graham captioned a post featuring several photos showing off her baby bump with Wood.

The gallery of photos included a collage of black-and-white Polaroid pics of Graham and Wood in various poses emphasizing her growing bump. In one picture, Wood cuddles up against Graham's belly as she leans off-camera, with only her wide grin in view.

Another photo features the couple showing off Graham's tattoo of Wood's name, with the post's final photo showing Graham lifting her sweater to reveal her bare baby bump as Wood leans against her, resting his head against her bump.

"We are ready!" Wood wrote in the comment section, to the approval of Graham's 10 million followers.

Graham's friends and former costars shared their happy wishes for the couple in the comment section, including her former *Vampire Diaries* castmates.**

"Ahhhh congratulations!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️," Candice King commented. "What a lucky soul to have you as her mommy 😍😍😍," Nathalie Kelley, who also starred on the show, added.

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*Twilight* alum Nikki Reed, who is married to* Vampire Diaries*' Ian Somerhalder, wrote: "Ahhhhhhh!!!! Congratulations!! Now I'm thinking about all of our special conversations from this summer and my heart is 😍🥹😍."

"Congrats ❤️," Natalie Kuckenburg, the fiancée of Paul Wesley, wrote.

Meagan Tandy, who starred alongside Graham in *Tyler Perry's Duplicity*, commented, "KAAAAAATTTTTTTT!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!! CALLINNNNNNGGGGGGGGGG YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU."

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Graham and Wood's baby news comes several months after the couple celebrated their second wedding ceremony. The pair tied the knot in October 2023 with an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles after being best friends for several years.**

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Donyelle Jones, pictured in October, has died. Credit:

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*So You Think You Can Dance* contestant Donyelle Jones died Tuesday, her family announced on her official social media. She was 46.

"Today at 8:34am, Donyelle Denise Wilson, transitioned," they wrote, using her real name. "A wife. A daughter. A sister. A friend. And a warrior who kicked cancer's ass every single day she was here."

The message continued, "Her spirit never dimmed. Her heart never hardened. And even in the storm, she never lost her smile. #GIWMA."

Jones' death came nearly a decade after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The nonprofit organization Dancers Against Cancer, which profiled her, specified that her stage 3C cancer had included "formidable challenges, including a double mastectomy, relentless rounds of chemotherapy, and the harsh reality of metastatic breast cancer."

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Jones memorably competed on the second season of the reality show *So You Think You Can Dance, *which aired in 2006. She finished in third place, behind runner-up Travis Wall and winner Benji Schwimmer.

Later, the professional dancer appeared in *Spirited*, the 2022 holiday movie starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, according to her IMDb page. Her credits also include the 2005 movie *Be Cool*, which starred John Travolta and Uma Thurman.

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Just a week ago, the dancer shared an emotional video on social media, in which she said, "It has come to the point where I have started to get my affairs in order. Most of you guys know, at this point, I am in hospice. I have done everything possible to extend my time here in this dimension and, at this point, I have surrendered to whatever God's will is. And if God's will is that he heals my liver, which is not functioning and not making me able to eat, and I get that miraculous healing, and I'm audacious enough to believe that he can do it — but I'm also cognizant enough to know that I've received 10 years of miracles."

Jones continued, "What else can I possibly ask for, but for his discernment on when it's his time for me to have my time on this side come to an end?"

Donyelle Jones performs on 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

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She thanked the thousands of people whom she said had prayed and shown up for her by sending prayers, money, thoughts, love, and light.

Jones' last thought that she wanted to leave, she said, was that people should "get back to community" and "family."

"Nobody does anything alone," she said, adding that she felt the pandemic has shifted the way the world works.

Following Jones' death, actress Actress Yvette Nicole Brown wrote about her on social media.

"My dear friend has gone on to be with the Lord." Brown said, referring to Jones as "the best of us."

Brown added, "Thank you for showing us how to live and fight and love and DANCE!"**

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