Etienne Maurice Talks New Holiday Movie & Family Inspiration
Etienne Maurice Talks New Holiday Movie, Family Inspiration, and Wellness Work
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Etienne Maurice, actor and wellness advocate—and son of the iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph—joined Get Up Mornings to chat about his latest project, Mistletoe and Matrimony, premiering December 14 on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) and streaming on HBO Max the following day. The festive film follows Olivia, a wedding planner tasked with organizing her sister’s Christmas Eve wedding, only to discover her ex-boyfriend, Isaiah (played by Maurice), is the photographer. “You see how their relationship unfolds,” Maurice shared, hinting at a mix of holiday romance and drama.
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Maurice revealed that the role came at just the right time, reigniting his passion for acting when he was considering stepping away. “I was gonna give up acting,” he admitted. “But when I read the script, I was like, wow. It’s like one of those things where you think this role is made for me.” The character’s journey struck a personal chord. In the movie, Isaiah finds purpose as an artist while dealing with the loss of his grandmother, a storyline that mirrors Maurice’s own experience. “I lost my grandmother four years ago,” he said. “In the movie, her memory inspires Isaiah’s art, and in real life, her passing pushed me to become the wellness philanthropist I am today.”
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Maurice’s organization, Walk Good LA, is a heartfelt tribute to his Jamaican heritage and his grandmother’s wisdom. “‘Walk good’ means to take care of yourself and be good to others,” he explained. His nonprofit focuses on creating safe and healing spaces for underserved communities, tying together his passions for wellness and giving back.
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Recently married, Maurice also shared a bit about his personal life. “It’s been three months,” he said, laughing as he recounted how he flew straight to Jamaica after wrapping the movie to tie the knot—right in the middle of a hurricane. “It was a wild experience, but it was amazing.”
Maurice closed by thanking fans and encouraging everyone to tune in to Mistletoe and Matrimony on December 14 on OWN, with streaming available on HBO Max the following day. “It’s a special project,” he said. “I’m excited for everyone to see it.”
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