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Etienne Maurice is all about Christmas gift-giving – both literally and figuratively… because whether it's presents under the tree or spreading holiday wisdom, he's serving up the goods!
We caught up with the actor who filled us in on buying Christmas presents for his family, including mom Sheryl Lee Ralph …to tell us that it's a real challenge because their birthdays also fall right on the holidays.
You definitely need to watch the full clip because we also ask Etienne – who is currently starring in his new OWN film Mistletoe & Matrimony – which Christmas present really shocked his mother.
He also talks in particular about one role that he filmed in complete secret and didn't tell his Emmy-winning mother until everything was finished – all because he values his own independence and his own path in the acting world goes.
Still, Etienne can't help but shower his mother Sheryl with love! Listen as he gushes about how she's nurtured him over the years—and stick around to learn what the best Christmas present she's ever given him is.