OWN is doubling down on Black female excellence.
The network announced a major 2026 expansion of its hit franchise Belle Collective, confirming the return of the original series Friday, February 13 at 8 PM ET/PT, alongside the debut of its first-ever spinoff, Belle Collective: Birmingham—starring beauty mogul and entrepreneur Stormi Steele.
Since its debut, Belle Collective has become one of OWN’s defining series, spotlighting ambitious Southern women who are redefining entrepreneurship, influence, and sisterhood on their own terms.
“Belle Collective has captivated audiences with authentic storytelling and celebrates the strength, ambition and brilliance of Black women in the South,” said Tina Perry, President of OWN, adding that the expansion introduces “compelling new narratives and dynamic personalities from Birmingham.”
Stormi Steele Takes Center Stage
Best known from Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Stormi Steele returns to television after a two-year hiatus spent scaling her multimillion-dollar brand, Canvas Beauty. In Belle Collective: Birmingham, Stormi steps into Birmingham’s tightly connected social and business circles, joining forces with a group of powerhouse women determined to elevate the city as a hub for beauty, culture, and influence.
Her circle includes CFO Amber Jones, entrepreneur Tiffaney Jones, marketing strategist Funmi Ford, model and marketer Synetta Hawkins, and talent manager K’La Inman—setting the stage for alliances, ambition, and inevitable conflict.
The Original Belles Return
The flagship Belle Collective also returns with Kerri Paul, Lateshia Pearson, Latrice Rogers, Marie Hamilton-Abston, Selena Johnson, and Tambra Cheri navigating life-changing crossroads. From marriage breakdowns and betrayals to health scares and financial strain, the new season builds toward an explosive confrontation that threatens to fracture the group.
The franchise continues its winning streak following a dominant ratings performance last fall, when Belle Collective ranked as Friday night’s top original cable series among African American women 25–54.
Produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment and executive produced by Carlos King, Belle Collective and Belle Collective: Birmingham are poised to make OWN’s Friday nights unmissable in 2026.
