Lifetime has released the first official photo of Lex Scott Davis in character as Toni Braxton for the upcoming Lifetime movie “Unbreak My Heart.”
The biopic will premiere Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. An hourlong special, “Beyond the Headlines: Toni Braxton,” featuring interviews with Braxton, her family and others, will air immediately following at 10 p.m.
Newcomer Davis plays the singer in the Lifetime original, and has one television credit to her name, playing a waitress in an episode of the TV Land sitcom “The Exes.” She was also a “featured extra” in “Straight Outta Compton.”
Based on Braxton’s 2014 memoir, “Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart” chronicles her divorce, financial difficulties and struggles with her son’s autism. The chart-topping singer will serve as executive producer and appear in the film.
The Lifetime Original Movie is produced by Link Entertainment. Braxton, Craig Baumgarten, Erik Kritzer and Marcus Grant serve as executive producers. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds also serves as a producer. Vondie Curtis Hall directed from a script by Susan McMartin.
Toni Braxton Lifetime Movie: 11 Actresses Who Could Play the Singer (Photos)
Tamar Braxton-When you want someone to play you, who better than your own sister?
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Anika Noni Rose-This actress has singing credits to her name like "Dreamgirls" and "The Princess and the Frog"
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YaYa DaCosta-The "America's Next Top Model" previously played Whitney Houston in the Lifetime biopic "Whitney"
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Serayah-The "Empire" breakout is taking on the acting world with her powerful voice
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Zendaya-The Disney Channel star released a self-titled album in 2013
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Keke Palmer-The "Keep It Movin'" singer has also appeared in movies like "Akeelah and the Bee" and "Madea's Family Reunion"
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Tessa Thompson-She has appeared in movies like "Dear White People" and "Selma" and has a singer/songwriter for a father
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Naturi Naughton-The "Power" star started out as a member of the R&B group 3LW
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Ciara Renee-This Broadway star will soon hit TV screens with a role on CW's "DC Legends of Tomorrow"
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Fantasia Barrino-The former American Idol previously played herself in a Lifetime movie based on her life
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Brandy Norwood-The 90's star recently had a resurgence on Broadway in the lead role of "Chicago"
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Stars such as Fantasia Barrino, Anika Noni Rose or Zendaya could fill the role of the legendary singer
Tamar Braxton-When you want someone to play you, who better than your own sister?