Why Hallmark’s A Zest For Death Was A True Family Affair For Alison Sweeney

When the camera stopped rolling during the production of “A Zest for Death,” Ben Sanov divulged that Alison Sweeney asked him to hold onto props on a few occasions. While he initially assumed his mom was just asking him a favor, he confessed to People, “My mom gave me some insight into the level of detail that I need to pay attention to.” He said he now knows “the importance of holding actors’ props for them so they keep a critical prop from getting lost.” Sweeney agreed that she tries to impart some wisdom whenever possible, but she also wanted the experience to be “interesting and fun” while giving him a confidence boost.

The “Days of Our Lives” star gushed that she adores having her kids nearby while working. It isn’t a surprise, considering she previously divulged how hard it is to be a working mom. When she wrote a piece for SheKnows called, “I refuse to let my film schedule keep me from connecting with my kids,” Sweeney detailed how she does everything in her power to keep in contact with her children when she is on location for weeks at a time. The mother of two explained that she relies on many methods of communication to help maintain the connection, including texting, calling, and chatting with her family over FaceTime.

Still, she wasn’t afraid to admit that she’d fly home occasionally just to be present with her loved ones, even if she had only a 24-hour window.