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By Sophie Hessekiel
Contributing Entertainment Writer
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Is there anything better than cozying up with your loved ones to watch a Christmas movie as the holiday season approaches? Your favorite stars feel the same way. Many entertainment icons have shared their favorite Christmas films over the years.
Here are some of Christmas classics most adored by the stars.
Elf
Billy Eichner, Paris Hilton, and Austin Butler all told Variety that their favorite Christmas movie is Elf in 2022. Eichner even told the outlet, "Will Ferrell should have gotten an Oscar for Elf. I truly feel that way." Kerry Washington tweeted her love of the Will Ferrell comedy in 2022, and Jack Black declared the movie his favorite at the premiere of Jumanji 2 back in 2019.
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The Holiday
Jack Black may have forgotten he was in a Christmas movie in the above clip, but plenty of other celebrities remember it well. Idina Menzel told Variety it was her favorite because "Jude Law's so hot in it," and Kim Kardashian mentioned it as one of her faves on her blog way back in 2009.
It's A Wonderful Life
Both Kathy Bates and Dolly Parton cited the classic holiday film as their favorite, and Bates even said she wanted to play the angel, Clarence. How The Grinch Stole Christmas director Ron Howard even said, "I don't know how many times I've seen It's A Wonderful Life." Steven Spielberg put it best, saying, "I think it's a wonderful life, and we should all feel that way."
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Tom Hanks told CNN that "It just hits that Christmas is drawing near when you see Snoopy and Charlie Brown." Parks and Recreation's Nick Offerman said he and his wife Megan Mullally, of Will & Grace fame, are also big fans of the music from the animated TV special.
Love, Actually
Lindsay Lohan, who has become a holiday movie star in her own right due to her recent Netflix deal, cited the film as her favorite in a conversation with The New York Times."Liam Neeson's story line with his son, where he runs through the airport as his crush is leaving on a plane, always gets me crying," she told the outlet. Taylor Swift has also mentioned the movie as a favorite during an interview with Teen Vogue, though her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, doesn't feel the same way. He referred to the film as "torture" on an episode of his podcast New Heights on December 5.
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