Months After Those Too Old Allegations Ran Around, Hallmark Exec Spoke About Lacey Chabert’s Role At The Network

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Lacey Chabert has become widely known as the “Queen” of the Hallmark channel due to her numerous appearances in their movies, including one scheduled for Valentine’s Day. However, Chabert found herself involved in a lawsuit where the executive vice president of programming at the time suggested she might need to be replaced because of her age. With the departure of Lisa Hamilton Daly from the network, Hallmark’s chief brand officer now speaks more positively about Chabert.

Hallmark’s Darren Abbott Shares Thoughts On Lacey Chabert’s Role On The Network

2025 saw a significant change in leadership at the Hallmark Channel as Lisa Hamilton Daly, the company’s EVP of programming, was let go. This decision came after a lawsuit filed on October 9, 2024 accused her of favoritism towards Hallmark actresses based on their age. Interestingly, on a recent announcement day for the 2025 holiday product line, it was revealed that actress Danielle Chabert had teamed up with Hallmark to create a collection. During this announcement, the brand’s chief officer, Darren Abbott, made the following statement (as reported by People).

Fans deeply connect with Lacey’s exceptional talent for narrating meaningful stories during holidays and throughout the year. Her genuine charm and sincerity consistently motivate entertainment fans, and we’re thrilled to amplify her positive influence through this unique product partnership across all our retail outlets.

Our product range encompasses a variety of items, such as greeting cards, decorative ornaments, wrapping paper, and glassware. Don’t forget to visit our latest update on Instagram!

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According to Chabert herself, she is “extremely thankful” to have the opportunity to “stay involved” significantly with the Hallmark brand, as both her films and this new business collaboration, featuring a fresh product line, come into play. This exclusive collection will be sold exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown Stores!

What Was The ‘Too Old’ Allegation That Ran Around About Hallmark Stars?

Over the past few years, Hallmark Channel has undergone significant transformations, with many of its well-known actors moving to its rival network GAF (Great American Family), such as Danica McKellar. Earlier in January, Lisa Hamilton Daly’s role was terminated following a lawsuit filed by former casting agent Penny Perry alleging age discrimination and wrongful termination.

According to Hamilton Daly’s statement, Lacey Chabert, who is 42, was considered as “getting older” by him, implying that the network may need to find someone similar to replace her as she ages. Similarly, Holly Robinson Peete, who is 60, was deemed too costly and too old for certain roles. During an interview promoting her Netflix Christmas movie “Hot Frosty“, Chabert spoke about ageism in the industry, expressing her thoughts on this issue.

It’s crucial for us to be able to narrate each chapter of our lives, as there’s a wealth of experiences I long to convey to my listeners.

It appears that Hallmark is fully backing and capitalizing on Lacey Chabert’s popularity on their channel, given Lisa Hamilton Daly’s recent departure. You can catch the actress in her newest release from Hallmark, titled “An Unexpected Valentine“, airing this Saturday, February 1.

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