Many people might know Lacey Chabert from her iconic role as Gretchen Wieners in the teen comedy classic Mean Girls, but nowadays, she's best known for her roles in lighthearted holiday romance films, especially on networks like Hallmark Channel.
Her most recent role was playing Kathy in the Netflix holiday rom-com Hot Frosty. Kathy lost her husband two years ago from cancer. Since then, she hasn't been the same. That's until she accidentally brings a snowman (Jack) to life with a magical scarf. As they get to know each other, Jack helps Kathy heal and rediscover romance. Schitt's Creek's Dustin Milligan stars as Jack. Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly, and Chrishell Stause also star in the film.
After you finish watching Hot Frosty on Netflix, we recommend checking out these four other heartwarming holiday romance movies starring the queen of Christmas cheer herself, Lacey Chabert.
A Wish for Christmas (2016)
A Wish for Christmas follows Sara Shaw, a hardworking yet timid employee who often finds herself overshadowed and unable to stand up for herself. But after her boss takes credit for her idea, that's when Sara decides enough is enough. After making a wish to Santa for the courage to assert herself, Santa grants her wish, giving her 48 hours of newfound confidence.
During this period, she starts making significant changes in her life and even catches the eye of her company's CEO, Peter Williams. What initially begins as a professional relationship between the two soon blossoms into a romantic connection.
Where to watch: Hallmark+, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
Christmas Waltz (2020)
After her wedding is called off just weeks before Christmas, Avery is left heartbroken and lost. However, she doesn't let her emotions get in the way of still taking the waltz lessons that she had signed herself and her ex-fiancé up for. Roman, her dance instructor, not only ends up teaching her the dance but also helps her rediscover her confidence and joy, and along the way, they fall in love. But things get complicated when Avery's ex-fiancé enters back into the picture.
Where to watch: Hallmark+, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
A Royal Christmas (2014)
Emily Taylor is just a humble and devoted seamstress from Philadelphia, while her boyfriend Leo is the heir to the throne of Cordinia. Leo wishes to marry Emily, so he takes her back to his country for Christmas. However, shortly after their arrival, Emily finds herself struggling to navigate the challenges of fitting into a royal family when her scheming future mother-in-law makes it incredibly hard for her to feel welcome.
Where to watch: Hallmark+, available to rent or buy on digital platforms
Christmas in Rome (2019)
Christmas in Rome centers around Angela, an American tour guide in Rome who is fired from her job just before Christmas. She bumps into wealthy businessman Oliver, who is in Rome to buy a high-end Italian ceramics company, and he hires her to be his tour guide around the city. As Angela takes him on a tour of Rome’s beautiful landmarks, she helps him rediscover the magic of Christmas, and along the way, the two begin to form a romantic connection.
Where to watch: Hallmark+, Peacock, available to rent or buy on Fandango at Home