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Jonathan Bennett to Celebrity 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 traits 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 affectionate , 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 large move for the gay community so they can view themselves represented in these stories.&#;
According to Hallmark, the film follows &#;the lives and romantic relationships of three leading friends of other backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientati
The Hallmark Channel has transformed significantly over the past few years, evolving from its traditional romance formula to embrace more diverse and inclusive storytelling. Gay representation has become an increasingly important part of Hallmark&#;s programming, offering viewers heartwarming stories that show 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 value 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 overdue , 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
In the new Hallmark+ actual world competition Finding Mr. Christmas, host and co-creator Jonathan Bennett leads the charge to find Hallmark&#;s next foremost man and be crowned &#;Mr. Christmas.&#;
The series debuted on October 31st where we were introduced to the 10 aspiring actors who compete in a variety of entertaining challenges. Bennett, alongside lead decide Melissa Peterman (of Reba fame) and a list of special guest judgeshelp choose the one with the most talent, heart, authenticity, and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar. At the finale, the lucky actor will receive a special principal role in one of this year’s Countdown to Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel.
As the &#;King of Christmas&#; and a Hallmark movie trailblazer, Bennett is more than excited about Finding Mr. Christmas. &#;It&#;s it&#;s an embarrassment of riches, really,&#; Bennett told GLAAD&#;s Anthony Allen Ramos in a recent interview. &#;It&#;s like all the things we love in life, right? We adore hunks in a Christmas sweater; we love Christmas; we love competition shows; we love Chris
In a year of anti-LGBTQ backlash, Hallmark’s Christmas movies are a welcome sign of progress
A charming suburban couple welcomes a 6-year-old foster daughter on a joyous Christmas Eve. A successful Fresh York lawyer and an ambitious Brooklyn photographer are set up on a blind date by their parents and fall in love, just in time to celebrate Christmas together. One might think that these movies — “Christmas on Cherry Lane” and “Friends and Family Christmas” — are exactly the sort of heartwarming, family-friendly holiday romances that conservative culture warriors would cheer.
But this year on the Hallmark Channel, there’s a plot twist: The main characters are same-sex attracted. Christmas movies have dominated the family-friendly channel’s winter programming for nearly two decades, with millions of loyal viewers. Last year, Hallmark aired its first Christmas movie with gay central characters. This year, two new movies feature gay and lesbian primary characters. Other movies have supporting LGBTQ characters as well.
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