Prior to the highly anticipated premiere of FAME: A Temptations Story on Lifetime, Grammy-nominated singer and actress Keri Hilson sat down with The Buzz for a heartfelt and revealing conversation about her lead role as Cherish Jordan. The film is part of Lifetime’s brand-new Temptations franchise from executive producers Derrick and Adriane Hopper Williams (DNA Media Group).
Hilson stars alongside Juno Award winner Keshia Chanté, portraying superstar sisters at the height of their careers — but with fame comes rivalry, rumors, and betrayal. After a terrifying jewel heist rocks their world, the bond between the sisters is put to the ultimate test.
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Inside the Interview: Keri Gets Candid
At 00:28, Keri opens up about portraying a famous character for the first time and how the intensity of sisterhood on-screen mirrored her real-life bond with her three sisters. She talks about channeling those personal connections to capture the complexity of her character’s relationship with her sister Roxy.
“It was really exciting — and tough — to play someone so public and layered. But the sister dynamic? That came from home.”
At 02:24, the emotional fallout from the film’s high-stakes robbery scene comes into focus. Keri discusses how that moment becomes a catalyst for growth in her character, helping Cherish move from suspicion to a place of deeper trust and emotional healing.
“Pressure forces people to confront their feelings. And that scene really allowed us to explore that transformation.”
And by 04:18, the conversation turns deeply personal as Keri reflects on how certain scenes triggered memories of real-life loss and emotional vulnerability, further strengthening her connection to the role.
“Some scenes felt like they were speaking to my own story. It wasn’t just acting — it was healing.”
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About FAME: A Temptations Story
Premiered April 26 at 8/7c on Lifetime, FAME tells the story of Cherish and Roxy Jordan — sisters and chart-topping superstars — who face a crossroads after a robbery shakes their relationship. As investigators question whether the heist was staged, fame, ambition, and past tensions threaten to destroy what family they have left.
The film also features Romeo Miller, Ecstasia Sanders, Nathan Witte, and is directed by Robert Adetuyi. The script was penned by Andrea Shawcross, Annmarie Morais, and Jane Espenson.
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Don’t Miss It
From the screen to the studio, Keri Hilson continues to prove her versatility as a storyteller. Whether through her powerful performance in FAME or her newest album We Need To Talk: Love, she brings emotional truth to everything she touches.
👉 Watch the full interview now on YouTube:
📅 Missed the premiere? Catch the re-airing of FAME: A Temptations Story on Lifetime or stream it via your favorite provider.
