‘Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’ on Lifetime Channel – Cast, Photos, and Plot

Photo Courtesy of Matt Andrews

‘Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’ is an original Lifetime Channel movie in the 2021 fall lineup! This movie will star Heather Locklear and newcomer, Natasha Bure. It will premiere on the Lifetime Channel on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

What is this Movie About?

Starring Heather Locklear and Jason MacDonald, as Kristine Carlson and Dr. Richard Carlson, co-authors of the New York Times bestselling book, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.”

The couple had an amazing life with their two daughters but everything changed when Richard suddenly passes away. Kristine is now forced to navigate life as a single mom and becoming the only face and voice of their popular book series. In this new role, Kristine has to take a long and hard look at the true essence of emotional authenticity and truly not sweating the small stuff.

The book inspirational in nature, teaches how to put challenges into perspective while reducing stress and anxiety to attain peace of mind and achieve your goals.

The Cast

Heather Locklear as Kristine Carlson

Heather Locklear is a 60 year old American actress who is well known for her standout role on Melrose Place. She received four Golden Globe nominations for her role in the popular 90’s drama. She was also in Hot in Cleveland, Money Talks, and The Perfect Man.

Heather was married to Tommy Lee for 7 years before the couple divorced in 1993. She was married a second time to musician, Richie Sambora until 2007. Heather and Richie share a daughter, Ava Elizabeth born in 1997. Most recently, she began a relationship with her Melrose Place co-star, Jack Wagner and they became engaged but broke it off in November 2011.

Heather posed for a picture behind the scenes while getting ready to film a segment for Good Morning America alongside the real Kristine Carlson who she portrays in the Lifetime original movie.

Natasha Bure in ‘Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff’ on Lifetime } Photo Courtesy of Matt Andrews

Natasha Bure as Jazzy

Natasha Bure is a 23-year old actress from Los Angeles, California. Natasha has acting in her blood, as the only daughter of Fuller House actress, Candace Cameron Bure. You may have seen her alongside her mom in ‘Switched for Christmas’ on the Hallmark Channel playing her on-screen daughter. Now she is starring as Heather Locklear’s on-screen daughter as Jazzy Carlson in the Lifetime original movie.

With over 550,000 followers on Instagram, she certainly made a name for herself in the social media influencer world. She gave her followers a glimpse into what filming a movie is like with these behind the scenes photos with the cast.

The ‘Fuller House’ star and mom of 3 was so proud of her daughter. Candace shared this lovely family photo as they celebrated the upcoming release of Natasha’s new movie. “Family time! We got to celebrate @natashabure and the new movie she’s in called Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: the Kristine Carlson story. The movie premiers on @lifetimetv tomorrow night, Oct. 16th starring @heatherlocklear who did a beautiful job sharing Kristine’s heartbreaking and encouraging story. And of course I’m so proud of my baby girl Natasha, who’s a spitfire in the movie! Well done everyone!”

Candace’s fellow Hallmark Channel co-star, Danica McKellar was quick to offer her congratulations. “Congrats, Natasha! And what a gorgeous family!! 😍😍😍,” she wrote.

Full Cast List

Heather Locklear as Kristine Carlson
Emily Rose as Brianna
Rob Moran as Zach Avery
Natasha Bure as Jazzy
Jason MacDonald as Richard Carlson
James Healy Jr. as Bookstore customer
Tyler Merritt as Tim
Teck as Elyse
Phuong Kubacki as Delivery Doctor
Ella Dorsch as Kenna
Aerial Nicole as Jane
Russell Thomas as Bentley Renwick

Photo Courtesy of Matt Andrews