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Vanessa Hudgens on Romantic Comedies, The Knight Before Christmas, and The Princess Switch Sequel


By the pop-culture powers vested in us, we’re crowning Vanessa Hudgens the new queen of the rom-com. You probably first got to know her as Gabriella in the High School Musical trilogy, but Hudgens has since transformed her career with a wild turn in Spring Breakers, an action-packed, blood-soaked role in Machete Kills, and the star of non-high-school musicals Grease and RENT. But it’s her recent turns in rom-coms that seem to have connected the most with fans, and for good reason. She held her own against Jennifer Lopez in last year’s Second Act. And her memorable turns in Netflix original movies The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christmas, which premieres today, stand out from the usual dime-a-dozen holiday movies that flood the market this time of year.

Both movies have also allowed Hudgens to show a balance humor, heart, empathy, and chemistry with her co-stars that keeps even the most far-fetched plot-lines and twists captivating. The Princess Switch proved to be so popular, in fact, that a sequel is in the works, with Hudgens on board as a producer. Movies like these are often written off as fluff, but Hudgens is here to change that. She says she’s not looking to reinvent the wheel—just elevate it, and have fun in the process.

Below, we talk with Hudgens about that, how she feels about her legacy being split between her High School Musical past and Netflix rom-com present, and more. Read on.

Glamour: We’ve crowned you the new queen of the Christmas romantic comedy, and—

Vanessa Hudgens: [Cheers] I love that! Thank you. What an honor.

Is there anyone you’d like to thank?

I would like to thank Netflix for making us all believe in the magic of the Christmas spirit and J.Lo for being such a staple in my romantic comedy viewing experience.

Did you get any advice from her during Second Act that you applied to your rom-coms?

She’s just her. She lives behind the camera and in front of it honestly and truthfully. I think that’s what so captivating about her. Just spending time with her as an individual and seeing the way that she lives her life was really wonderful and educational.

What’s your favorite J.Lo rom-com and your favorite scene?

The Wedding Planner. My mind instantly goes to her and Matthew McConaughey sitting on a log and then they danced because there’s music and it’s sad music and it’s really beautiful.



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A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby Trailer: Watch and See All the Meghan and Harry Vibes


The trailer for A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby, the third movie in Netflix’s Christmas Prince franchise, is here, and it’s serving major Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and baby Archie vibes. So, in other words, the internet is going to completely freak out over it.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Christmas Prince series, let me give you some context: In 2017 Netflix released the first film, which centered on Amber (Rose McIver), a New York City journalist who travels to the fictional country of Aldovia to learn more about its party-boy prince, Richard (Ben Lamb). The two fall for each other and get married in the second film, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding, officially making them king and queen of Aldovia.

And now comes baby. In this new film, Queen Amber is pregnant with the heir to the Aldovian throne, but she’s determined to make his or her life as normal as possible. She wants her child to grow up without feeling the burden or responsibility of being a royal—much like what Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly want for Archie.

And the drama doesn’t end there. A sacred document that will grant a truce between Aldovia and another fictional country, Panglia, goes missing, and if it’s not retrieved by midnight Christmas Eve, a “curse” is placed on Amber’s baby. Didn’t see that coming, did you?

Watch the trailer for yourself, below, and prepare to be charmed.

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When asked about the popularity of the Christmas Prince franchise, McIver told Glamour last year, “I think right now in the world there’s plenty of access to terrible news. It’s not just that bad things are happening; it’s the fact they’re reported on in the way in which they are. I think sometimes we feel pretty depleted by the state of things as we see them, and this is a chance to escape and believe in a fairy tale again and be children. It’s great. I’m glad it’s found an audience.”

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby starts streaming on Netflix on December 5.



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Kacey Musgraves Is Hosting A Christmas Special—And the Trailer is So Good


The competition for epically good holiday content is fierce (a Kate Middleton x Mary Berry holiday cooking show, anyone?), but the first official trailer for Kacey Musgraves upcoming Amazon special, The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, will have you feeling all kinds of festive.

The trailer is basically a preview for one of the most star-studded Christmas parties ever. The event, which is narrated by Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy, will feature celebrity guests including Camila Cabello, James Corden, Leon Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Lana Del Rey, Kendall Jenner, Fred Armisen, Troye Sivan, the Radio City Rockettes, and the biggest star on the entire show: “Kacey’s Actual Nana.”

“I had this idea about bringing this Christmas album to life in a TV special,” the country star says in the clip, referring to her 2016 album, A Very Kacey Christmas. “The idea behind this was to have people that I’m big fans of come and be special guests.”

In the trailer, fans are are given a sneak peek at performances like “Let It Snow” featuring Corden, “Present Without A Bow” featuring Bridges, as well as “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” with Cabello and “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” with Del Rey.

Grab a cup of cocoa and check out the trailer for The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show and a few of the tracks you have to look forward to:

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  1. “Let It Snow,” Featuring James Corden
  2. “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
  3. “Present Without A Bow,” Featuring Leon Bridges
  4. “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” Featuring Camila Cabello
  5. “(Not So) Silent Night,” Featuring Fred Armisen
  6. “Christmas Makes Me Cry”
  7. “Mele Kalikimaka,” Featuring Zooey Deschanel
  8. “Glittery,” Featuring Troye Sivan
  9. “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” Featuring Lana Del Rey
  10. “Ribbons And Bows,” Featuring The Radio City Rockettes

The “Golden Hour” singer first announced her variety show-style Christmas special on November 4 via Instagram, sharing a video that teased appearance by “many of the incredible talents you know and love.”

The holiday show “invites fans in as Musgraves prepares for a most joyful Christmas gathering with a whimsical set and dazzling wardrobe influenced by the artist’s fresh aesthetic,” according to a press release. “Equal parts heart-warming and cleverly absurd, Musgraves pays tribute to holiday specials of the past whilst also reinventing just what a Christmas special can be, with a magically modern twist.”

The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show arrives November 29 on Amazon Prime Video. Make sure to stay on the Nice List until then.



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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Aren't Spending Christmas With the Queen This Year


After Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opened up about the hardships of public life in a recent documentary, sources speculated that the couple was considering taking an extended family break. Now, it looks like that quality time is coinciding with the holidays: On Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that Markle and Prince Harry won’t spend Christmas with Queen Elizabeth II this year; instead, they’ll be hanging out with their baby and Markle’s mother Doria Ragland.

Royal reporters tweeted a statement issued by the spokesperson that read, “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking forward to extended family time towards the end of this month. Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, [the couple] will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria.” While people may try to spin this into drama about the rumored riff between Prince Harry and Prince William, or the media scrutiny Meghan Markle discussed, the spokesperson made sure to emphasize that this is totally within protocol and it’s been approved by the queen herself. “This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family, and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen,” she added.

It’s also worth remembering that it’s normal for the royals to spend Christmas away from Buckingham Palace. Prince William and Kate Middleton spent the holidays with Middleton’s parents in Bucklebury in 2012 and 2016, and as the statement reminds everyone, Markle and Prince Harry were at Sandringham the last couple of years. The message doesn’t specify where exactly the Sussexes will be, so it’s unclear if Ragland will come to the U.K. But we’re crossing our fingers that maybe this extended family time means Markle, Harry, and Archie will come stateside.



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Vanessa Hudgens's New Netflix Movie The Knight Before Christmas Looks So Good


Vanessa Hudgens stole Christmas last year when she appeared in the now-iconic Netflix holiday flick The Princess Switch. That project was her first foray into the Christmas movie genre, but it’s not her last. In addition to a second installment of The Princess Switch, she’s starring in the upcoming Netflix original The Knight Before Christmas, and the trailer, which dropped today, is perfect.

In the movie, Hudgens plays Brooke, a small-town science teacher who almost hits a time-traveling knight with her car (in a snowstorm, of course, because it’s Christmas). Josh Whitehouse stars as the knight, who wins her heart with all his talk of “value and virtue.” (He also, like, chops down a tree at one point.) No one believes the knight when he says he’s from a different time period, but Brooke is determined to help him. Obviously, romance ensues.

Watch the trailer for yourself, below:

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Vanessa Hudgens told Refinery29 recently that she’s very into the idea of becoming a holiday queen between The Knight Before Christmas and The Princess Switch movies. “I was really excited by the idea of being a staple in people’s homes for the holidays,” she said. “I knew if I was doing another Christmas movie, I needed to make sure that it was completely different.”

“It’s a crazy time in the world and everyone could use a bit of light-hearted love,” she continued. “If I can be a part of bringing families together at a time that can be difficult and allowing a little escapism or inspiration, I think that’s wonderful and beautiful.”

The Knight Before Christmas is just one of the many holiday television shows and movies Netflix is serving up this season. Movies like Let It Snow and Holiday in the Wild already have people buzzing, and there’s still more on the horizon. We can’t wait to tune in.



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The Trailer for Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding's Last Christmas Is So Charming


It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And by that we mean, studios are releasing trailers for all the movies that will be coming out later this fall and holiday season.

Yesterday, it was Little Women, and today brings us the extremely charming first trailer for Last Christmas, the rom-com starring Game of Thrones‘ Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, he of Crazy Rich Asians fame. Oh, and the movie was written by (and co-stars) the great Emma Thompson and is directed by Paul Feig, who did Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters, and A Simple Favor, which also featured Golding.

In the trailer, we meet Clarke’s Kate, who works in a year-round Christmas-themed store as an elf, where her boss, played by Michelle Yeoh, has nicknamed her “Lazy the Elf.” She bumps into Tom (Golding) outside of the store one day—right before a bird literally poops in her eye—and they strike up an adorable conversation. Of course, this being a rom-com, the two keep randomly meeting and growing closer.

Later in the trailer, Tom takes Kate to a homeless shelter where he volunteers, and she opens up to him about a near-death experience that’s eerily similar to Clarke’s own real-life situation. (Earlier this year, the actor opened up about suffering through brain aneurysms that almost killed her.) “”I was really sick and I nearly died. I don’t tell people because they get weird, but I don’t think you’ll get weird,” her character says. “I’m just scared all the time.” But there appears to be something mysterious (or perhaps magical) about Tom, who disappears for periods of time, according to Kate.

We also meet her family, including an overbearing mother, played by Thompson, and a nagging sister. The movie features the music of the late George Michael, including the song the film is named for, which is basically a cherry on top of this whole situation.

Watch the trailer, below:

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Last Christmas opens in theaters on November 8.



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