Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Michael Foust

Jen Lilley Talks Christmas Movies and Faith: 'I Just Really Love Jesus'

December 3, 2024   ●   26 min

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Jen Lilley has appeared in some 18 Christmas movies, including two new ones this year: Great American Family’s A Little Women's Christmas (Nov. 23) and Hulu’s Operation Mistletoe, which is currently streaming. She’s also heading a new innovative crowdfunding company, Raise the Reel, which offers fans the opportunity to be extras in a new rom-com movie, Holiday Hearts, shooting next year. She's also a person of faith. "I read the whole Bible at a young age, and then I just was pretty on fire ever since."

What they discuss:

  • Jen's faith journey started with her Catholic upbringing and transitioned to the Episcopalian Church. As a child, she read the Bible cover to cover and had a deep connection with Jesus.
  • How Christmas movies help Jen get into the holiday spirit and their positive impact on fans.
  • Jen discusses her role as Meg March in "A Little Women's Christmas," based on Louisa May Alcott's novel
  • Jen shares her excitement about "Operation Mistletoe," her first movie on Hulu.
  • Jen introduces her innovative crowdfunding platform, Raise the Real, which connects fans with filmmakers. The first movie project is called "Holiday Hearts."

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