Ann Nesby Stars as Sarah in Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas
Singer, songwriter, and actress Ann Nesby plays Sarah in Tyler Perry’s The Gospel of Christmas, which premiered November 11, 2026, on Netflix.
The film marks a reunion for Nesby and Perry, who first worked together on his stage production I Know I’ve Been Changed.
Written and directed by Perry, the film follows Isaac, a struggling pastor who travels to New York City with his wife, Rebecca, to rebuild a failing church.
The assignment tests their faith and family as they work to find hope in difficult circumstances.
Nesby joins an ensemble that includes Fantasia Barrino, Durrell “Tank” Babbs, Chanté Moore, Fred Hammond, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans, The Clark Sisters, Hezekiah Walker, Le’Andria Johnson, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Smokie Norful, and Jekalyn Carr.
“Portraying Sarah in The Gospel of Christmas is meaningful to me because this story speaks to the power of faith and family and the strength we find when life challenges us,” says Nesby. “I'm grateful to be part of a film that reminds us that even in difficult moments, God can make a way. I pray audiences leave encouraged, uplifted, and reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.”
The Gospel of Christmas is now streaming on Netflix.
Cast details and film photos are available on Netflix Tudum
About Ann Nesby
Ann Nesby rose to international prominence as a lead vocalist of Sounds of Blackness, which earned two GRAMMY Awards during her tenure and recorded the enduring anthem “Optimistic.”
She went on to earn six GRAMMY nominations as a solo artist across a career spanning gospel, R&B, and soul.
Her acting credits include The Fighting Temptations, Queen Sugar, and Atlanta. Her current gospel single is “Amen.”