The Hallmark Channelreleases a near-constant stream of new content each year.
In fact, 40 new holiday movies will air in 2022 alone (viaVariety).
This is in part made possible byHallmark’s quick filming schedule.

As she toldInsider, cast members “eat, breath, and sleep the movie.”
Though “it’s intense,” Hallmark has everything down to a science.
Believe it or not, Elliot spent her childhood in France before moving to Los Angeles.

“I used to love Cinderella as a kid,” Ella explainsin the film.
“But, you know, she never looked like me.
I want to change that.”

Actress Jaicy Elliot, just like her Hallmark character, is an advocate for body positivity.
According toTV Fanatic, the actress felt as if she and Ella were “kindred spirits.”
Over recent years, the actress has seen TV and film gradually shift to more accurately reflect American audiences.
“We’re seeing it change with movies like ‘Romance in Style,'” Elliot told TV Fanatic.
But there’s still a long way to go.
The “Station 19” star liked the outfits so much that she kept some of them.
As reported byBustle, Crown Media is looking to introduce more LGBTQ characters after facing public backlash.