Everyone has a different opinion on the “who” is best, but if there’s one thing we probably all universally agree on, it’s that we love a good romance pairing in a TV movie. I may not have watched as many in 2021, but I still saw a fair share of the titles, and so today, I’m sharing a few of my top favorite pairs who played would-be couples or exes. Because we can still keep a bit of Christmas going, amiright!? Let’s chat about favorite romance couples in Christmas movies 2021, because we want to.
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Let’s meet them, shall we?
FAVORITE ROMANCE COUPLES IN CHRISTMAS MOVIES 2021
From least to most favorite!
7: LARA AND BEN from THE CHRISTMAS CONTEST
Played by CANDACE CAMERON BURE AND JOHN BROTHERTON
Ok, I’ll be honest, my bias is maybe showing a bit here since I don’t think this is my most favorite pair up for Candace. Odd since honestly, I did root for her and the character Brotherton played on their sitcom Fuller House. That said, there’s a certain authenticity to their banter in that it’s a little bit “harsh” at times rather than cute, all of which is spurned on by the hard feelings of their past. Still… I have a soft spot for this couple and film, which I think wasn’t treated fairly.
6: CLARA AND LOGAN from FIVE MORE MINUTES
Played by NIKKI DELOACH AND DAVID HAYDN-JONES
This chemistry or pairing isn’t “all the fireworks” but I like its authenticity. It operates with a former sweetheart premise so that characters do know one another which helps everything seem more genuine. favorite romance couples in christmas movies 2021
5: CHRIS AND VANESSA from MY CHRISTMAS FAMILY TREE
Played by ANDREW WALKER AND AIMEE TEEGARDEN
These two aren’t my most (most) favorite together, but individually I like them and I do like them fine in this one. There’s just no real standout spark between them. That said this story is super unique for its market and I appreciate the scenes they do share. Another pro, the “meet cute” is ordinary and that’s its own kind of special.
4: MADELINE AND RYAN from A CHRISTMAS STAR
Played by SARA CANNING AND DANIEL LISSING
I’ve liked Sara Canning in any TV film she’s been in. Or those I’ve seen. She has a likable quality in her acting that’s just easy and fun to watch. Plus, this romance feels more genuine and realistic. There’s a deeper purpose to their interaction and while the “break up” is a little too cliché (meaning it’s silly), mostly there’s more here and the actors plays it as a kind of I-really-do-like-you scenario and that’s a breath of fresh air.
3: JAKE AND CASSIE from A DICKENS OF A HOLIDAY!
Played by KRISTOFFER POLAHA AND BROOKE D’ORSAY
Love these two separately and they’re pretty dang good together. In fact, outside of her Royal Pains co-star, this may be one of the better actors I’ve seen Brooke play opposite. They have a nice connection and I appreciate the quiet moments the script and film allows then. Plus, the writers get the “leaving” aspect of this story right. It allows love to be the driving force on both sides without showing one leaving for the idea of something “more.” The end does leave some things a little up in the air just because we don’t learn how everything shakes out, but that’s part of the good, too since we can imagine what we want.
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2: LEAH AND DREW from A VERY MERRY BRIDESMAID
Played by EMILY OSMENT AND CASEY DEIDRICK
Love Emily Osment! She’s an actress with a lot of humor in her talent pool, and it usually works. Here it also does as she’s good in the role of a woman about to turn 30 on not only Christmas Eve, but this year her brother’s wedding. I also just really like her with a new-Hallmark-face, Casey; they share a likable and simple connection.
1: EMILY AND BEN from AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS
Played by BETHANY JOY LENZ AND TYLER HYNES
As Tyler and Bethany are separately two of my favorites, and for this, they pair for the first time, I was quite excited to see this one. I saved it as one of the last and ended up LOVING them. Whether it’s a stern wake up call or their banter, they’re good and it helps that the actors themselves also have a good acting repertoire. Oh, yeah, and for those that like it, this is the fake dating trope with the one flaw of being TOO DRAMTIC in its “break up.” Apart from this, they’re golden.
What about you; who did you love in the Hallmark romance couples in Christmas movies? Do any stand out to you? Did you like any more than the usual slate? Did you see a matchup of favorite Hallmark stars that you love? Comment all the comments down below – let’s talk all the romances from this year’s Christmas movies!
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Jake and Cassie from A Dickens of a Holiday were my faves this year. Have you seen her opposite Marc Blucas in Miss Christmas? That’s another favorite I’ve re-watched every year.
I did see “Miss Christmas”! I cannot remember what I thought of her with Marc (who I like!), but I don’t think I loved the plot. Now I should really re-watch that one because I 100% loved Brooke and Kristoffer in this. It’s the same typical Hallmark, but also the film felt REALLY different. Hope Hallmark continues to produce more like this. :)
These look fun! I haven’t watched any Hallmark Christmas movies but I have heard good things about Love Hard, which is on Netflix I think, and we watched Home Alone for the 1000 th time haha over Christmas (not a rom- com I know but such a classic).
Happy Nw Year Rissi!
I didn’t get to “Love Hard.” I thought it sounded super fun when I first read about it, but then I saw some things on social media that just didn’t sound great, and so I never watched it. I probably will sometime. Let me know if you saw and liked it, Greg – and thanks! Happy New Year to you as well. :)