For years, Hallmark holiday movies were all snow-covered streets, small-town romances, and perfectly tied bows on straight love stories. But in the last few seasons, the network has started to embrace sapphic representation, giving queer women their place in the cozy, candlelit magic of the holidays. While lesbian-centered titles remain fewer than their gay counterparts, the ones that exist have made a big impact.
The Christmas Baby (2025)
Premieres Sunday, December 21
Stars: Ali Liebert, Katherine Barrell, Barbara Niven
Hallmark’s latest queer holiday movie follows Erin (Ali Liebert) and Kelly (Katherine Barrell), a couple balancing new love and busy careers when an infant is left on their doorstep just days before Christmas. With the help of Barbara Niven’s matriarchal presence, the two must navigate sleepless nights, bottles, and the possibility of building a family they never expected. It’s tender, festive, and a major moment for lesbian representation in Hallmark’s growing library.
Other Queer Stories
Friends & Family Christmas (2023)
A fake relationship during the holidays turns into something real when Daniella (Humberly Gonzalez) and Amelia (Ali Liebert) realize their spark can’t be staged. A warm, funny, and classic Hallmark romance.
Synopsis: Overwhelmed by Christmas events and a surprise visit from her parents, photographer Dani asks lawyer Amelia for help. Pretending to date is the perfect solution until real feelings develop.
Love, Classified (2022)
This family drama wrapped a queer romance inside a multigenerational storyline, featuring Arienne Mandi and Katherine McNamara as a same-sex couple. The film proved Hallmark could balance heartfelt family dynamics with genuine LGBTQ+ love stories.
Synopsis: Emilia, a romance novelist, returns home after a long absence to reconnect with her children who are also finding their own paths to love.
The Way Home (2024–2025)
While not a holiday movie, this ongoing Hallmark series added to queer visibility by introducing K.C., a non-binary character who uses they/them pronouns, marking an important step in Hallmark’s inclusive storytelling.
Synopsis: Three generations of strong, independent women living together in the small farm town of Port Haven, embark on an enlightening journey none of them could have imagined, as they learn how to find their way back to each other.
Other Queer Holiday Highlights
The Holiday Sitter (2022)
A milestone for Hallmark: its first movie with a gay couple at the center. Starring Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa, the film gave audiences a classic holiday rom-com built around two men falling in love.
Synopsis: Sam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.
Christmas on Cherry Lane (2023)
Bennett and Vincent Rodriguez III reprised their roles as a married couple navigating big family changes on Christmas Eve.
Synopsis: Over the holidays, three couples at different stages of their lives traverse significant life turning moments at 7 Cherry Lane.
Deck the Walls (2024)
Co-written and co-starring Danny Pellegrino, this festive film included a sweet romance between Sal and Jake that quickly became a standout for fans.
Synopsis: Rose is a Chicago-based designer, whose brother Sal is responsible for a Charity House Flip back in their Ohio hometown. When a budget crisis puts this project in danger, Rose reluctantly returns during the holidays to try to save the day.
