The Cast of This Christmas: A Look at the Talents Behind the Classic Holiday Film

This Christmas is a family favorite holiday movie about a large African-American family gathering for the first time in years to celebrate the season. It was released in 2007 and was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $50 million dollars in the United States. The film's cast includes some very talented up-and-coming actors who went on to bigger and better things after their roles in this Christmas. Below, we will take a look at the cast of this Christmas and what they've been up to since.

Idris Elba

Idris Elba starred as the eldest son, Malcolm Whitfield, in This Christmas. He had already appeared in other films prior to this one including The Wire and Daddy's Little Girls, but his role in This Christmas was his breakout performance. After This Christmas, Elba went on to be in a variety of films, TV shows, and even video games. He has become known for his iconic roles in Luther and The Avengers. Elba is currently working on a variety of projects, including a reboot of The Office and a Netflix series.

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo was another star of This Christmas, playing the role of the patriarch, Joe Whitfield. Lindo had been in a number of films prior to this one, including Malcolm X and Clockers. After This Christmas, he continued to appear in a number of films, including Inside Man and Get Shorty. Lindo is also a prolific TV actor, appearing in shows such as The Good Fight and The Chicago Code. His most recent role was in the third season of the Apple TV+ drama series, For All Mankind.

Regina King

Regina King played the matriarch of the Whitfield family, Ma'Dere Whitfield. She had already made a name for herself in films such as Jerry Maguire and Ray before her role in This Christmas. After appearing in this film, King went on to star in an array of films, including Boyz n the Hood and If Beale Street Could Talk. She also won an Academy Award for her performance in the 2018 drama film, If Beale Street Could Talk. King is currently starring in the HBO drama series, Watchmen.

Chris Brown

Chris Brown played Michael Whitfield, the youngest son in the Whitfield family. He had only appeared in a few films before This Christmas, but his performance in this film propelled him into stardom. After appearing in this film, Brown went on to be the opening act for Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth tour and has released two studio albums. He also recently starred in the 2020 crime drama film, Waves.

Lauren London

Lauren London starred as Kelli Whitfield, the rebellious daughter of the Whitfield family. She had already made a name for herself in films such as ATL and I Love You, Beth Cooper before appearing in This Christmas. After appearing in this film, London went on to star in various films and TV shows, including The Game and Entourage. She also recently starred in the 2019 comedy-drama film, Little.

Conclusion

The cast of This Christmas is full of talented actors and actresses who have gone on to have successful careers after appearing in this beloved holiday film. Idris Elba, Delroy Lindo, Regina King, Chris Brown, and Lauren London all did an excellent job in their respective roles and are still making waves in Hollywood today.

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