It takes some courage for networks to make and buy these movies and air them and promote them."
In the movie, Everett shares that he struggled to come out to his parents.
Even still today, we’re constantly faced with backlash just being who [we] are."
This backlash has unfortunately affected the couple in real life via social media.
“It is what it is.
I learned in sixth grade not to take anything to heart.”
He also addressed the general lack of opportunity for LGBTQ actors.
Taylor Frey was ultimately proud of Everett and Austin’s love story and its potential impact.
“A Christmas to Treasure” premieres on Lifetime on December 16 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.
