Why Alicia Witt Is No Longer Starring In Hallmark Christmas Movies

Alicia Witt used to be a regular fixture in Hallmark's Christmas movie lineup, but she hasn't starred in a new holiday film for the network since 2020. In a lengthy Instagram Story, Witt disputed rumors that she had abandoned Hallmark to focus on feature films like 2024's "Longlegs" or stopped working because of health issues. She said she reached out to the network in 2021 and 2022, making it clear she still wanted to film her "yearly Christmas movie," but received no offers.

Witt said she even wrote to Hallmark's then-CEO, Wonya Lucas, seeking an explanation. She shared, "I was told (though not through a personal reply) that there was no personal reason for this – along with a vague statement that there had been 'nothing right for me' since my last offer, which was in 2020." Witt also recalled an executive saying Hallmark hadn't offered her projects in 2021 or 2022 because the network believed she was prioritizing her health. She questioned this explanation, having only publicly disclosed her health issues three months earlier.

Witt emphasized that she continued working despite her diagnosis. "I absolutely had to keep working (for financial and health insurance reasons)," she wrote. "Right after I publicly shared the experience, I took another job. I had 3 acting jobs that year alone." Still eager to return to Hallmark, the "Christmas Tree Lane" star encouraged fans to start an online campaign. "I'd truly love to make another (8 or 9)," she added.

In July 2026, Alicia Witt celebrated the broadcast of her 2013 Hallmark Christmas movie, "A Very Merry Mix-Up." Alongside an Instagram clip from the film, she wrote, "Christmas in July is here! If you're in the mood for some cozy holiday magic, tune in to 'A Very Merry Mix-Up' tonight on the @hallmarkchannel at 8/7c!" She continued, "It's always a joy to revisit this special film, and I hope it brings a little Christmas cheer to your summer."

After a fan asked when she'd star in another Christmas movie, Witt expressed her enthusiasm for returning to Hallmark's holiday lineup. When another asked whom fans should contact to help make that happen, she suggested reaching out to the network's CEO.

In the meantime, fans can revisit Witt's previous Hallmark Christmas films, including "Our Christmas Love Song," "Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane," "The Mistletoe Inn," "Christmas List," "I'm Not Ready for Christmas," and "Christmas at Cartwright's."