Gay christmas movie hallmark
The Hallmark Channel has transformed significantly over the past few years, evolving from its traditional romance formula to embrace more diverse and inclusive storytelling. Homosexual representation has become an increasingly important part of Hallmark&#;s programming, offering viewers heartwarming stories that express a wider range of experiences and relationships.
In this comprehensive guide (updated for ), we highlight the best LGBTQ+ Hallmark movies, from groundbreaking early representations to the latest releases. Whether you&#;re looking for holiday cheer, romantic comedies, or heartfelt dramas, these inclusive Hallmark films provide authentic stories of treasure and acceptance that everyone can enjoy.
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A Turning Point for Inclusion
When our podcast &#;Girls Gone Hallmark&#; began examining Hallmark movies in slow , we quickly noticed a significant lack of diversity. We even implemented a &#;diversity check&#; segment in our earlier episodes to highlight this issue.
The catalyst for change came after a controversy in , when Hallmark aired and subsequentl
‘The Holiday Sitter’: Hallmark&#;s First Christmas Production Featuring Same-Sex Couple Is For &#;Other People In The World Who Wish To Be Acknowledged&#;
Starring in a Hallmark Christmas show today isn&#;t much different than appearing in Mean Girls 18 years ago, says star Jonathan Bennett: just enjoy he did with Lindsay Lohan in , he &#;meet cutes&#; an attractive single in a rom-com type setting in The Holiday Sitter.
This time, however, Bennett is making a little history: the movie debuting Dec. 11 at 8. p.m. marks the first time a Hallmark holiday flick revolves around a same-sex couple. In this case, Bennett plays a confirmed bachelor named Sam who agrees to watch his teen nephew and new niece while their parents are away. He ends up falling for Jason (George Krissa), an easy-on-the-eyes neighbor who&#;s far more adept at caring for kids.
&#;We&#;re doing all the classic things that we love in Hallmark movies,&#; Bennett tells Deadline. &#;We&#;re doing the tropes that we&#;ve approach to love and expect from watching Hallmark movies. We&#;re just turning up the com
Jonathan Bennett to Star in Hallmark&#;s First Gay-Themed Movie
Jonathan Bennett, best known for his role as Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls, says his upcoming trilogy of films,The Groomsmen, will feature the first gay-centric main storyline in a Hallmark Channel movie.
Bennett, 43, told People that he will play the character of Danny in the films, starring alongside Tyler Hynes and B.J. Britt, who own previously starred in other Hallmark Channel films.
&#;Playing the character of Danny in The Groomsmen &#; not only are we telling a story of friendship and treasure, but&#;telling a story about a wedding,&#; he said in an interview at San Diego Comic-Con on July
&#;This is the first time we&#;ve had a gay wedding on Hallmark as the lead storyline,&#; Bennett said. &#;And that&#;s a huge step for the gay community so they can see themselves represented in these stories.&#;
According to Hallmark, the movie follows &#;the lives and romantic relationships of three best friends of different backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientati
As a longtime romance girlie, I love love affection a cheesy Hallmark Channel romance, and their Christmas ones are the best: they inject holiday soul into my veins and require absolutely no critical thinking whatsoever. That’s what I want to be doing all holiday season. No thinking, just vibes.
Unfortunately, us sapphics have largely been missing from the Hallmark holiday romance conversation. Every year, straight people get dozens of movies in which generic looking women in fabulous coats head to small towns to fall in passion with grumpy lumberjacks. And while I love it, every year I can&#;t help but think “when&#;s it going to be our turn?” This year, Hallmark finally gave us their first lesbian Christmas romance movie, Friends & Family Christmas. It’s everything I love about the genre, and there were no bearded men in flannel trying to touch anyone under the mistletoe.
When Happiest Season was announced, I was so fucking excited that we were finally getting a sapphic holiday romance. And I love that movie. But it’s not really the &#;light Christmas romcom&#; that I was hop