The red carpet premiere of Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love lit up Atlanta with all smiles as local cast, crew, and supporters gathered for a special screening ahead of the film’s TV debut on August 17th. The event showcased a star-studded cast, including Garcelle Beauvais, Vaughn Hebron, and Donna Biscoe, with appearances by Waiting to Exhale alums Lela Rochon-Fuqua and Loretta Devine, who delighted fans with their first on-screen reunion since the 1995 classic.

Tempted By Love weaves together a steamy May-December romance, centering on Ava (Beauvais), an esteemed chef based in Europe, who is grappling with the future of her career and her battle with arthritis. While visiting her aunt (Biscoe) after an accident, Ava finds herself drawn to her younger and irresistibly charming driver, Luke (Hebron). As their connection deepens, Ava becomes conflicted about her newfound romance and faces the challenging decision of what her future with Luke will hold. With themes of love and self-discovery, the film captivated the audience, balancing heartfelt moments with lighthearted humor.

The film features guest appearances by Waiting to Exhale stars Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine, who portray family friends in the film. Their reunion on screen adds a nostalgic touch, as fans are treated to seeing them together again nearly three decades after their iconic performances.

Executive produced by Beauvais, McMillan, D’Angela Proctor, Richard Foster, and Chet Fenster, and directed by Taliah Breon, “Tempted By Love” also marks Proctor’s debut in theatrical film production.

Proctor previously expressed her excitement, stating, “I am elated to make my theatrical debut with Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love.” This film represents everything Undaunted Content stands for—fearlessly telling the beautiful love story of a seasoned Black woman dealing with relatable real-life issues.”

The evening ended with a standing ovation, as attendees celebrated the hard work of the cast and crew, who reflected on seeing their project come to life on the big screen.

“Tempted By Love” continues its theatrical run from August 9 to August 16, before premiering on Lifetime on August 17th at 8/7c.