Hallmark Channel to Feature First Transgender Crew Member

Studio City, CA - Less than a month after the announcement of a more inclusive programming lineup in 2026, Hallmark Channel has revealed that they will soon feature their first ever transgender crew member.

Hallmark's first transgender crew member, shown here working on a scene from Ghostly Grandma Mysteries: The Case of the Grindr Gunman

"This is a pretty big deal," Hallmark Media president John Matts explained. "When I heard that one of our best boys used to be a best girl, I knew we were making history. Some kind of history. It's pretty neat at least. Right?"

Hallmark Channel, which is owned by Hallmark Cards subsidiary Hallmark Media, launched in 2001 with a focus on family-oriented general entertainment programming, including television series and made-for-TV movies. According to Matts, Hallmark Channel programming has a heavy focus on finding love and humor with stories grounded in true-to-life experiences that viewers can relate to. "Whether it's when two hardcore far-right conservative Trump supporters find love in front of Nancy Pelosi's office on January 6th or when Lacey Chabert played a Christmas elf who solves crimes, wait, maybe she falls in love with Santa's brother in that one. Regardless, we meet people where they are. And now we have a transgender...boom operator, I think."