Hallmark christmas movie with two gay guys
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 manifest 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 proofreading Hallmark movies in delayed , 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
Hallmark drops first Christmas movie with lead lgbtq+ couple starring Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett
Fans may recognise him as Represent Girls heartthrob Aaron Samuels, but Jonathan Bennett’s latest movie sees him playing one half of a gay couple in Hallmark’s first ever LGBTQ+ Christmas movie.
The US network, which is a go-to for making us all feel nothing but festive, has now released its latest Christmas film and we’re already adding it to the top of our must-watch lists.
It sees Bennett and his co-star Brad Harder create history to play the first gay couple on the channel and seconds into the movie’s teaser, we’re invested.
The Christmas House follows married couple Brandon (Bennett) and Jake (Harder) who head to Brandon’s family home over the holidays while waiting for a call about adopting their first minor.
Also heading home is Brandon’s brother Mike, played by One Tree Hill star Robert Buckley, who ends up reconnecting with his high school sweetheart.
On returning home, the brothers find out that their parents Phyllis (Dynasty luminary Sharon Lawrence) and
This holiday season, star Jonathan Bennett is not only continuing his reign as the king of Christmas movies, he's also breaking barriers.
"My agent called me and said, 'Hey, you have a Hallmark Christmas feature offer,' and I said, 'OK, wonderful. Who's my girl?' And they depart, 'Jake.' My jaw hit the floor," Bennett told CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste.
He's starring in the Hallmark Channel's first Christmas feature with an LGBTQ storyline, "The Christmas House."
"Yes, we're just making holiday movies, but they're important," Bennett said. "They make people undergo happy, and they bring people a sense of expect and joy."
Between Hallmark and Lifetime, 74 holiday movies are premiering this season. At least five of them movie LGBTQ (lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender or questioning) couples.
Bennett, who lives in California with his lover, Jaymes, said his goal with "The Christmas House" was to make people feel less alone.
"It feels like I'm a part of progress and it feels really great. I can just imagine what younger me would acquire thought watching this movie," he said.
It's al
Netflix’s first gay holiday rom-com
When the holiday season rolls around, I find myself pulled towards the lure of Hallmark-esque Christmas movies. They’re simply irresistible with charming small towns, cheesy romances, and holiday cheer.
Netflix has a large range of original holiday movies out, and heaps of them are released every November. While I haven’t seen all of them, there certainly are a couple of gems.
Of course, it’s a fair critique to speak that these types of movies are very formulaic and cliche. With unrealistic plotlines and predictable twists, the movies are by no means masterpieces. The once brooding love interest will always find the true meaning of Christmas, and any threats to the holiday will be miraculously resolved. However, despite the cheesiness, there is something so lighthearted and fun about these movies that is hard to ignore.
With Christmas approaching, I set out to watch a new movie.
Number 8 on Netflix’s top ten charts was “Single All The Way,” released December 2nd, The movie centers on two homosexual best friends trying to navigate the holidays back ho