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Janel Parrish Hallmark Movies Ranked: From ‘Family History Mysteries’ to the Upcoming ‘Haunted Wedding’

Ready for a cozy watch? Check out our ranking of Janel Parrish’s best Hallmark movies to binge now

Hawaii-born actress Janel Parrish is known most for her role of Mona Vanderwaal in famed teen series Pretty Little Liars, but these days, she’s making a name for herself on none other than the Hallmark Channel. The 35-year-old actress, who got her on-screen start back in 1999, has built herself quite the resume over the years, showcasing her range across various genres.

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From guest starring in early 2000s classics like Zoey 101, The O.C. and movies like Bratz (2007) to joining the famed film series To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, to even competing on FOX’s The Masked Singer, Parrish is a force to be reckoned with. 

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Here, take a look at our ranking of the very best Janel Parrish Hallmark movies. Where did your favorite fall on the list? 

5. Family History Mysteries: Buried Past (2023)

Sophie (Parrish) is a genealogist whose specialty is bringing families together. When a close friend of hers is in need of a bone marrow donor, she, alongside his brother and her old flame (Niall Matter) must work to track down their birth father in the hopes of saving a life. As the search progresses, the duo grows closer. 

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4. Right in Front of Me (2021)

Carly gets a second chance at romance with her college crush with a bit of help from a new friend named Nick in exchange for a connection that could help his culinary endeavors. However, as she and Nick spend more time together, they wonder if this college crush is right for her after all. 

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3. Holly & Ivy (2020)

Melody makes a promise to her neighbor, whose lymphoma has returned, that she will keep her two daughters together. However, the only way the state will see her fit as their guardian is if she can provide a proper bedroom in her fixer-upper. While it doesn’t seem doable, the help of her community and contractor named Adam might make it a reality. 

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2. Never Been Chris’d (2023)

Two lifelong best friends who return to their hometown for the holidays are reunited with their mutual teenage crush, Chris (Tyler Hynes), resulting in a complicated love triangle neither of them could have predicted. 

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1. Coyote Creek Christmas (2021)

Paige plans a “Christmas Around the World” party at her parents’ hotel when she meets Dylan (Ryan Paevey) and his son. However, what she doesn’t realize is that he is a real estate developer who her parents are potentially planning on selling the inn to. 

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***BONUS***

Haunted Wedding (2024)

Jane and Brian, two ghost hunters, are set to be married in a haunted inn — but things get complicated when a ghost makes her presence known. Don’t miss this film, out on October 12. 

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