Fans of Hallmark Channel and Great American Family programming flocked to the New Jersey Expo Center for the 5th annual Christmas Con, the ultimate fan event for holiday movie lovers. Since launching in 2019—and resuming after a brief 2020 hiatus due to COVID-19—Christmas Con has evolved into a premier destination celebrating feel-good Christmas movies. The festive weekend featured packed actor panels, fan meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise, vendor booths, and immersive holiday-themed experiences that bring beloved TV movies to life.
Soap Hub went behind the scenes with exclusive backstage access, sitting down for one-on-one interviews with nearly every star in attendance. Keep scrolling for in-depth conversations with fan-favorite Hallmark and Great American Family actors, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, career highlights, and what makes Christmas Con such a special tradition for fans. Keep scrolling for conversations with fan favorites Danica McKellar, Jane Seymour, Heather Hemmens, Jessy Schram, and Brittany Bristow.
Key Takeaways
- Christmas Con returned to New Jersey for its fifth year, bringing Hallmark Channel and Great American Family stars together for a fan-focused holiday weekend.
- Soap Hub secured exclusive backstage access, sitting down for one-on-one interviews with nearly every star in attendance.
- Fan-favorite leading ladies Danica McKellar, Jane Seymour, Heather Hemmens, Jessy Schram, and Brittany Bristow discussed their latest holiday movies and television projects.
- The event featured packed actor panels, fan meet-and-greets, exclusive merchandise vendors, and immersive Christmas-themed experiences.
- Christmas Con continues to grow as a destination event for holiday movie fans, with tickets for 2026 going on sale in January.
Danica McKellar
Danica McKellar is a Great American Family actress and former Hallmark Channel star, known for her recent films, including Have We Met This Christmas and A Cinderella Christmas Ball. She first rose to fame as Winnie Cooper on the ABC series The Wonder Years. McKellar previously headlined Hallmark favorites including Crown for Christmas, Christmas She Wrote, and the Matchmaker Mysteries franchise, where she co-starred with Days of Our Lives alum Victor Webster. She jumped over to Great American Family in 2023.
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour is a veteran actress best known for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning role as Dr. Michaela Quinn on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, co-starring with One Life to Live alum Joe Lando. She reunited with Lando on-screen for the 2022 Lifetime film A Christmas Spark. Seymour joined Hallmark’s lineup of original movies and series in recent years with the limited holiday series Twelve Dates of Christmas. Her film and television career spans multiple decades
Heather Hemmens
Heather Hemmens is a Hallmark Channel actress who has starred in films including The Snow Must Go On and Christmas Under the Lights. She is best known for her role as Maria DeLuca on The CW series Roswell, New Mexico. Hemmens also appeared in The Groomsmen: First Look, The Groomsmen First Chances, and The Groomsmen: Last Dance. Her Hallmark credits include both holiday and romantic originals.
Jessy Schram
Jessy Schram is a Hallmark Channel actress known for films such as Country at Heart and A Suite Holiday Romance. She is also recognized for her television roles on Chicago Med and ABC’s Once Upon a Time. Schram has appeared in both holiday and music-themed Hallmark movies. She continues to work in scripted television and made-for-TV films.
Brittany Bristow
Brittany Bristow is a Hallmark Channel and Great American Family actress known for A Very Curious Christmas, Love, Romance & Chocolate, and Christmas at the Palace. Bristow frequently appears in made-for-TV romantic and holiday films. She is a Canadian actress.
Tickets for Christmas Con 2026 go on sale Saturday, January 17, at noon and can be purchased at That’s 4 Entertainment’s website.
