Alison Victoria is juggling joy and heartbreak in the most intense chapter of her life. The HGTV star celebrated boyfriend Brandt Andersen’s big filmmaking milestone. At the same time, she mourned her beloved grandmother and faced harsh online attacks.
The Sin City Rehab host shone on Instagram, praising Andersen for his directorial debut. This comes just weeks after she shared her deep loss that left her heartbroken.
Fans are calling it one of the rawest and most emotional glimpses she has ever shared.
Alison Praises Brandt’s Film: ‘Feels Less Like A Movie And More Like A Heartbeat’
Alison Victoria couldn’t hide her pride as she honored Andersen’s work on I Was a Stranger, the director’s first feature film.
She wrote, “My partner, my love, Brandt Andersen wrote, produced, and directed a film that feels less like a movie and more like a heartbeat.”
The movie premieres January 9 after debuting at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Alison said she watched him pour his entire soul into the project while fighting for unheard stories.
She added, “He fights for justice, carries the weight of stories too often ignored, and pours his soul into telling the truth with courage and compassion.”
Her emotion jumped off the screen. It wasn’t just support. It was pride that felt almost spiritual.
‘You’re About To Show The World What Happens When Purpose Meets Artistry’
Alison didn’t hold back when describing just how deeply she believes in Andersen.
She wrote, “You’re unlike anyone I have ever known. Your devotion to lifting others, your refusal to look away, your belief that storytelling can heal… it’s beautiful.”
Her words made it clear she sees his film not as a project, but as a mission.
Fans flooded the comments with love.
One wrote, “You two are pure love.”
Another added, “So fun to see you and your love grow together.”
Their support for each other has become one of the most talked-about parts of her recent posts.
Inside Their Relationship: ‘Brandt Is The Love Of My Life’
In a recent Sin City Rehab episode, Alison shared their connection more openly than before.
She said, “Brandt is the love of my life. I’ve never used that word before in my life but he’s truly my partner.”
They met at a mental health retreat. They became friends first. And she believes that foundation changed everything.
“A friendship first is the foundation to a long-lasting partnership,” she told viewers.
After a difficult divorce, their love story has become a bright spot in her otherwise heavy year.
Alison Reveals Heartbreaking Family Loss
In the middle of celebrating Brandt’s success, Alison revealed something deeply painful. Her grandmother, the woman she called her first best friend, died recently.
She wrote, “My sweet Yiayiamoo. You were my first best friend and my safest place in this world.”
The photos she shared showed decades of memories: holidays, family meals, warm hugs.
She continued, “Up until your very last breath you were the strongest woman I’ve ever known.”
The pain was clear. She lost one of the most important people in her life.
Stars rallied around her.
Jenny Marrs wrote, “I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.”
Jasmine Roth added, “Sending lots of love.”
Alison Confronts Hateful Comments: ‘These Are Humans You Hurt’
Alison faced grief, but that wasn’t all. She also had to handle cruel online criticism after a newspaper found old insults on Reddit.
The comments labeled her “obnoxious” and “consistently angry.”
She admitted she was crushed.
She told Brandt, “People write bad s. I see it all the time.”*
Then she added something brutally honest.
“These people don’t know me yet they’re writing something that could seriously affect my career.”
Brandt comforted her, telling her, “I know how hard it is to get to where you’re at. This writer doesn’t see any of that.”
Her pain was obvious. She works in an industry where a single headline can shift everything.
Sin City Rehab: Alison’s Biggest Gamble Yet
Sin City Rehab follows Alison as she returns to Las Vegas to rebuild her business and her confidence.
The show shows her tackling multi-million-dollar projects and risky flips. She’s also trying to reset her life.
It’s a high-pressure comeback during an already emotionally overwhelming year.
Yet she keeps going. And she keeps showing up for the people she loves.
