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Jonathan Bennett to Star in Hallmark&#;s First Gay-Themed Movie
Jonathan Bennett, adj 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 have 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 love, but&#;telling a story about a wedding,&#; he said in an interview at San Diego Comic-Con on July
&#;This is the first moment we&#;ve had a gay wedding on Hallmark as the lead storyline,&#; Bennett said. &#;And that&#;s a huge move for the gay community so they can see themselves represented in these stories.&#;
According to Hallmark, the movie follows &#;the lives and quixotic relationships of three leading friends of different backgrounds, cultures and sexual orient
&#;The Holiday Sitter&#; Review: Hallmark&#;s Gay Rom-Com is Just Okay
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Where to stream it? Services that include Hallmark Channel such as Peacock (check out all your options here)
Starring: Jonathan Bennett, George Krissa, Chelsea Hobbs
Directed by: Ali Liebert
Intro: The Holiday Sitter Review
After two years of releasing movies with gay supporting characters (’s The Christmas House and it’s sequel), Hallmark Channel has finally released its first holiday rom-com with a leading same-sex couple. Mean Girls’ Jonathan Bennett, who also starred in The Christmas House films, cements his status as the Gay King of Christmas in this year’s The Holiday Sitter.
It’s a bold move for Hallmark, considering Hallmark Media’s tepid relationship with the LGBTQ community. In , Hallmark refused to air an ad with a lesbian couple from wedding company Zola after pressure from anti-LGBTQ groups, a decision they later reversed.
Controversies aside, The Holiday Sitter is a quaint holiday film that’s just as charming, if not also as corny, as any other made-f
The Hallmark Channel has transformed significantly over the past few years, evolving from its traditional romance formula to embrace more diverse and inclusive storytelling. LGBTQ+ representation has become an increasingly important part of Hallmark&#;s programming, offering viewers heartwarming stories that verb 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 adore and acceptance that everyone can enjoy.
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A Turning Point for Inclusion
When our podcast &#;Girls Gone Hallmark&#; began reviewing 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
One of the best parts of the holidays is snuggling up with some popcorn and a tasty beverage and watching a cheesy movie …or five. We’ve compiled a list of the best LGBTQ Christmas movies on TV this year for you to binge.
Until recently, the majority of holiday rom-com relationships on TV were hetero &#; big capital girl falls for small-town guy, or big metropolis guy falls for small-town girl &#; but more and more, a wider variety of relationships are being represented during the holiday movie season. With network and streaming options available, there are more platforms than ever producing more diverse content. Here are a few of our fave LGBTQ Christmas movies to check out between your yearly viewing of Elf and Christmas Vacation.
The Holiday Sitter
Home of the “you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all” Christmas movies, Hallmark has finally put a same-sex couple front and center. In its first LGBTQ Christmas movie, The Holiday Sitter features Jonathan Bennet (hunky Aaron Samuels from Mean Girls) as Sam, a big city Manhattanite who has to use Christmas in the burbs to babysit h