Katelynn Bennett Delivers Two Standout Holiday Breakout Performances

By AO Network Staff | November 2025

This holiday season, actress Katelynn Bennett is gifting audiences not one but two major festive performances, anchoring a pair of heartfelt love stories that spotlight her range, charm, and rising star power. With both films premiering this season, Bennett steps confidently into the spotlight, proving she is one of Hollywood’s most exciting new faces in holiday storytelling.

In A Christmas Surprise, Bennett delivers a standout comedic performance as a daughter whose seemingly joyful engagement news sends her family spiraling into holiday mayhem. Her mother, played by the legendary Wendy Raquel Robinson, reacts with a whirlwind of opinions, emotions, and well-intentioned panic. With a future son-in-law who struggles to impress, an overbearing future mother-in-law, and a wedding deadline closing in fast, the film blends heartfelt laughs with relatable family tension. Directed by Terri J. Vaughn, who also co-stars alongside Keesha Sharp, the film showcases Bennett’s natural magnetism and ability to shine among seasoned talent.

Bennett’s second holiday release, The Love Doctor, shifts into a softer romantic tone. She stars as Emma, a career-driven woman who has unintentionally put love on pause. Opposite creator and producer David “DJ” Rowell, and under the direction of Terrence “T.C.” Carson, Bennett navigates a story rich with emotional warmth, chemistry, and rediscovery. With appearances from Kellie Shanygne Williams, the film embraces the kind of modern holiday romance viewers adore.

Together, both films cement this season as Katelynn Bennett’s breakout moment, highlighting her versatility, emotional depth, and ability to lead stories with confidence and heart.

A Christmas Surprise is streaming now on BET and BET+.

The Love Doctor is available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play.

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