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12 Hallmark Stars Who Are LGBTQ+ Allies

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The Hallmark Channel is the ultimate hub for sentimental comedies. However, love comes in all shapes and sizes, so shouldn't rom-coms do the same? This was the question on many fans' minds years ago, and it sparked a debate about the inclusivity and diversity on the network. Since then, Hallmark began a serious force to become more inclusive with its storylines, and in , "The Christmas House" premiered, giving the network its first-ever production with a gay couple front-and-center. The movie was a success, but it also sparked a modern competitor network led by the former CEO of Hallmark, Bill Abbott, called Excellent American Family. When beloved Hallmark star, Candace Cameron Bure left to head to the new network, she told the Wall Lane Journal, "I think that Great American Family will keep traditional marriage at the core."

As many actors followed Cameron Bure, departing the Hallmark Channel for the competitor, others possess embraced the more inclusive changes at Hallmark. Hallmark has now incorporated Diverse characters an

Hallmark Stars Who Are Haughty Members Of The LGBTQIA Community

The Hallmark channel boasts of its original, family-oriented movies and shows which celebrate love from all walks of life, including queer people. There are quite a number of Hallmark stars that are proud members of the LGBTQIA community, some of whom you definitely know.

You may know Jonathan Bennett as the man-candy and bone of contention from "Mean Girls," and from various Hallmark movies such as "Wedding Of A Lifetime" and "Christmas House." What you might not know is that Bennett is openly gay and even starred in the first queer-led Hallmark feature, "The Holiday Sitter." However, it wasn't always this easy for him as a gay actor in Hollywood. The "Love at First Glance" star told Out that at the beginning of his career, he'd been told to keep his sexuality a secret.

Now, however, he has the freedom to communicate himself. "Hallmark Channel has created a safe vacuum for me as a queer filmmaker to reveal stories, and there's no better place than that when you are a queer artist in the industry telling stories." Bennett aff

Hallmark Stars Who Hold Been Open About Their Sexuality

From Luke Macfarlane to Ali Leibert, here are some of the Hallmark stars who have distributed details about their sexuality.

Since the prior s, the popular family channel has become a staple with pop culture enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in heartwarming TV shows and films. From "Chesapeake Shores" and "The Nice Witch" to "A Country Wedding" and "Once Upon A Christmas Miracle," viewers have been treated to endless devote stories, holiday adventures, and wholesome magic that never gets old. When discussing the channel's achievement with NBC News, behavioral scientist Pamela Rutledge attributed it to the content's predictability. "The human intellect loves patterns, and the predictability is cognitively rewarding," she explained. "Those predictable story arcs that draw on the standard patterns we recognize from fairytales offer comfort by presenting life as simple and moralistic."

While it continues to rake in success, the Hallmark Channel has also faced criticism for its lack of diversity, specifically regarding LGBTQ+ represen

In the fresh Hallmark+ reality competition Finding Mr. Christmas, host and co-creator Jonathan Bennett leads the charge to uncover Hallmark&#;s next leading man and be crowned &#;Mr. Christmas.&#;

The series debuted on October 31st where we were introduced to the 10 aspiring actors who rival in a variety of entertaining challenges. Bennett, alongside lead determine Melissa Peterman (of Reba fame) and a list of particular guest judgeshelp choose the one with the most talent, heart, authenticity, and charisma to be the next Hallmark superstar. At the finale, the lucky performer will receive a special primary 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 favor all the things we care in life, right? We cherish hunks in a Christmas sweater; we love Christmas; we care for competition shows; we love Chris