Actress Lacey Chabert, known for her roles in Party of Five and Mean Girls, is no longer as young as she once was.
At the height of her Mean Girls fame, she seemed to be destined for stardom, but co-star Rachel McAdams went on to become the movie’s Hollywood favorite, starring in movies including The Notebook, Spotlight, and Wedding Crashers.
Even Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried, who costarred in Mean Girls, were able to hold onto their fame; Lohan was merely Lindsay Lohan, while Seyfried was given well-regarded parts.
But what has Lacey Chabert been doing with her time since then? Actually, she’s found her true calling somewhere else.
Lacey Chabert has achieved success over the years in this way.
A shift in emphasis
Julia Mimi Bella, a daughter, was born to Lacey Chabert as her first child in September 2016.
According to E! News, the actress went into full nesting mode in preparation for her daughter’s arrival. She set up the nursery and even spoke with her pet friend, a chihuahua named Kitty, during a pre-interview.
Chabert was obviously happy to welcome her daughter Julia, but it’s possible that motherhood changed her priorities.
This was evident when Chabert discussed the challenges of balancing her new career path with her life as a working mother in the entertainment world in the fall and winter of 2018. Yes, this was during the press tour for her 16th Hallmark movie.
“If you had told me two years ago that this is what my career would look like today, I think I would have been surprised, but it’s such a great fit for who I am and where I am in my life right now,” Chabert said in an interview with the Clarion Ledger in November 2018.
She’ll never be separated from Gretchen Wieners.
The iconic Gretchen Wieners from Mean Girls, portrayed by Chabert, is credited with coining the catchphrase “that’s so fetch.” Perhaps she is still thought of by Hollywood as the dimwitted teenager whose father invented the Toaster Strudel?
It’s easy to get typecast in Hollywood, after all—just look at the lovable romantic actress Jennifer Aniston or the eternally quirky Helena Bonham Carter.
When it comes to her more popular work, Chabert’s career identity is still entirely contained in a single film. Ten years after the Mean Girls film’s debut, Chabert told Entertainment Weekly in 2014, “People tweet me hundreds of times, if not thousands of times [with] lines from the movie.”
To be fair, though, she finds the association unsettling. In fact, if a sequel were ever created, Chabert told Star in December 2018 that she “would love to be a part of it.” Give Tina Fey a call now!
The Hallmark movies with Lacey Chabert in them
Lacey Chabert had starred in more than 20 Hallmark Channel shows as of the time of writing.
That’s a lot of productions for any channel, much less one that specializes in the campy, saccharine sweet fare that any mother on earth could not resist. However, Hallmark isn’t exactly the place to go if you’re searching for an Oscar nomination or the next big blockbuster sensation.
Other well-known actors who have appeared in Hallmark movies include Dean Cain, Danica McKellar, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
When was the last time you saw them in an A-list film? Nevertheless, Chabert is obviously happy with her new network and the endearing series it airs—which, in an Entertainment Weekly interview, she described as “like comfort food.”
Her prolific output of holiday-themed content for Hallmark is also no coincidence.”Christmas is my favorite holiday. I’m obsessed with it, as everyone who knows me will attest,” Chabert told the Clarion Ledger.”I wish it lasted for more than just one month each year. It follows that my enjoyment of creating Christmas movies is only natural.
Maybe Lacey Chabert’s convictions prevented her from seeing more
In Tinseltown circles, there’s a notion that success doesn’t always follow from a strong Christian faith (Mel Gibson and Candace Cameron Bure are two examples).
The Hercules TV series actor Kevin Sorbo stated to CNS News in 2014, “I think you get attacked in Hollywood if you’re a conservative and a Christian.”That same year, Chabert starred in the film Christian Mingle, which got just three “rotten” reviews overall from reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.
Is it possible that Chabert’s lack of success in Hollywood is a result of her public confession of her religious beliefs?
Chabert said, “You know, my faith has always been the center of my life, and I have no shame about saying that,” in an exclusive interview with Christian Mingle.
She also added, “I think it’s beautiful that she comes to a point where her faith is something that’s very personal and alive for her, and I think it’s a nice message,” as an explanation for her interest to the movie character.
Chabert added that she wouldn’t consider some movie roles due to the way a character’s faith is shown in the piece.
The money from Lacey Chabert’s flicks hasn’t been great.
According to Forbes, A-list stars Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett Johansson earned $46 million and $25 million, respectively, in 2016. Their films’ success has made them profitable.
Sadly, Chabert’s movies don’t live up to the hype, with the exception of Mean Girls and a few minor hits. It is possible that casting directors are reluctant to offer a big-budget film role to an actor who hasn’t been in one for more than ten years.
For the ordinary person, Chabert’s estimated net worth of $4 million is nothing to laugh at, but in comparison to some of her friends, it is noticeably less impressive.
Chabert’s biggest project was really the 2003 slapstick comedy about parenthood, Daddy Day Care, starring Eddie Murphy. The movie was not well received.
The Numbers claims that the film brought in over $104 million domestically, but is there any evidence linking Chabert to it? Probably not.
Chabert’s success has waned after Mean Girls gained popularity a year later and earned over $86 million domestically in 2004. Lawrence, on the other hand, made nearly $281 million at the box office with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2.
How is Lacey Chabert doing at Family Guy?
For an actress, working with Chabert might not be the easiest. Due to contractual issues, Mila Kunis replaced her as the original pick to play Meg Gryphon in the wildly successful Family Guy television series, as reported by The Huffington Post.
Despite the fact that Seth MacFarlane, the show’s creator, and the actress have both responded with greater tact, there are rumors that Chabert and the show had a falling out.
According to Chabert, “I actually left the show of my own accord,” as reported by GameSpy (via The Huffington Post). and only because Party of Five was what I was doing at the time while I was in school. However, I find the show entertaining and have no animosity toward [Kunis]. I believe she is an excellent actress.According to MacFarlane, no one could “even remember” why Chabert left, as he told IGN.”It was nothing at all; there was no tension at all.””[Kunis] was in many ways, I thought, almost more right for the character,” he continued.
Everything looks okay, so why is there an overt Family Guy episode clip? We’ll let you to decide.
At heart, Lacey Chabert is a girl from a little town.
The pastor of Purvis, Mississippi, and uncle of Lacey Chabert, despite her success with Party of Five and Mean Girls, told the Clarion Ledger that “none of this movie stuff has gone to her head.”Chabert told the newspaper that she feels the same way and tries to see her “extended family” who is still in Purvis, where she grew up till she was seven years old.
“I am incredibly happy to come from Purvis. I’m grateful for the morals that were taught to me there,” she continued.”I adore the people and am grateful for all of their help over the years.”
It makes natural to think that Chabert would decline travel-intensive professions so she could be close to her family. In reference to those principles from her little village that she mentioned? That could have also affected her choice of employment.
She desires to explore new business ventures.
While it’s clear that Lacey Chabert feels at ease in front of the camera, she has established professional objectives that will require her to spend more time out of the spotlight as she pursues them.
Chabert disclosed that she works behind the scenes at the Hallmark Channel in addition to acting as the network’s unofficial face in an interview with the Clarion Ledger.
“I’m more motivated than ever,” Chabert said to the newspaper in reference to her new role as executive producer. “I want to share so many experiences, and I want to learn more about many facets of the industry. My weakness is that I adore narrating stories. And I recall observing and taking in all that goes into producing a show while working on the Party of Five set. And at some point, I’d like to concentrate on that professionally.
Based on her IMDb biography, Chabert seemed to have succeeded at this, as seen by her seven producer credits on Hallmark movies from 2016 to 2020.
In addition, she not only starred in all seven of those Hallmark movies that she isn’t producing, but also in every one of those shows. Was she bundled up by Hollywood and sent to Hallmark?
Lacey Chabert is making things work on her terms.
Even though Chabert operated for years without drawing much attention from the public, it seems like she carved up a pretty successful career for herself.
She has been chosen for a number of voice roles, such as those in The Wild Thornberrys! Menace of Mecha Mutt and Scooby Doo. Just going down that route may get her back on the A-List like Anna Kendrick did in Trolls or Reese Witherspoon did in Sing, or it could just keep her relevant by bringing in some younger fans.
However, Chabert may be beginning to adopt a mompreneurship style similar to that of Jessica Alba. During her late-2018 press trip, Chabert incessantly advertised Tyson Meal Kits, which she personally supports.
These can be seen here and here as examples. She also told Good Housekeeping that the company’s current photographic style—hint: quick—goes well with Hallmark’s.
Regarding Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe, which debuted in 2018, Chabert told Good Housekeeping, “This movie was shot in 15 days, as were most Hallmark movies.”
She went on, “Being a hands-on mom and working is challenging, but I’m grateful to work at a place that makes it easier for me,” before once more endorsing Tyson Meal Kits, which she characterized as “quicker and stress free.”
These days, someone knows where her bread is buttered, and it’s not the massive Hollywood studio system.
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Man Gives Salary to Woman with Child Asking for Money for a Ticket — Next Day, a Large White Limousine Pulls up to His House
When an average hard-working man came across a woman begging with her child, he didn’t imagine their paths crossing for a reason. After she asked him for money, he gave everything he had, ensuring her safe return home. But what happened afterward left him shocked!
On a chilly November evening, Greg, a rugged construction worker with flecks of gray in his beard, left his site and headed toward the train station. Little did he know that one interaction at the station was about to change his life forever.
Greg at the train station | Source: Midjourney
At 40, the exhausted man had weathered enough in life to recognize hardship when he saw it, yet he rarely extended himself beyond polite sympathy. He had a wife, Diana, a 15-year-old daughter, Jamie, and a 12-year-old son, Alex, waiting for him at home, and each day he worked hard to save for their future.
That day, however, something unusual caught his eye.
As he moved through the station’s bustling crowd, a woman holding a baby stood by the exit, her figure partially shadowed in the cold evening light. She looked out of place, well-dressed yet worn and out of season, as if she hadn’t planned to spend her day there.
Lilly and Matthew standing at the train station | Source: Midjourney
Her hands trembled as she clutched the baby close. Greg paused and observed her, debating whether he should stop. When the weary-looking woman finally met his gaze, her face lit up with a brief glimmer of hope.
“Excuse me, sir?” Her voice was shaky, carrying a kind of desperation that was hard to ignore. “Could you PLEASE lend me some money for a ticket? I have money at home; I just need to get there.”
Lilly begging while standing with Matthew at the train station | Source: Midjourney
Greg didn’t respond immediately. The weight of his paycheck, freshly cashed and tucked safely in his coat pocket, felt heavier than usual. He’d seen people down on their luck in the city before, and too often he’d steeled himself against their requests.
Yet there was something genuine and different in her tone and in the way she held the neatly bundled child, who looked no older than three. With a sigh, Greg decided to do something he rarely did: he stepped forward.
Greg talking to someone | Source: Midjourney
“Alright. Let’s start by getting you two something to eat,” he said, surprised at his own words. Her face flooded with relief, and she nodded. Against his better judgment, Greg decided to help.
They made their way to a small café nearby.
“Order whatever you’d like,” Greg offered. “Don’t worry about it.”
The woman gave him a grateful look. “Thank you, really. My name’s Lily, and this is my son, Matthew.”
Greg smiled. “Nice to meet you both. I’m Greg.” He signaled to the waiter, placing orders for himself, Lily, and her son, even though he wasn’t particularly hungry.
A waitress standing to the side after taking Greg’s food order | Source: Midjourney
Lily and Matthew dug into their meals with a hunger that belied their outward appearance. But Lily wasn’t stuffing her mouth; she ate in an elegant, yet hungry, manner, revealing how she hadn’t had anything to eat for a while.
While they ate, Greg tried to strike up a conversation. “So, where are you headed?”
Lily hesitated, glancing at her son, who was happily finishing the whipped cream and fruit from a bowl.
“Home, hopefully. It’s been…a difficult time.” She struggled with her words, her gaze dropping to her hands.
Lily and Greg talking | Source: Midjourney
“I don’t have my phone or wallet. I didn’t mean to end up here, stranded. My plan fell apart, and suddenly, I had nothing.”
Greg nodded. “Sounds rough. Are you sure you’ll be alright once you get home?”
She looked up, her eyes wet with gratitude. “Yes. Thank you. You don’t know how much this means to me.”
Without thinking twice, in a moment of generosity, Greg pulled out the envelope containing his paycheck. Something told him this woman needed it more than he did at that moment.
Greg holding out an envelope | Source: Midjourney
“Here,” he said, pressing the envelope that had his home address and his entire check into her hands. “Take this; it’s part of the money I’ve been saving up for my children’s education, but I can see that you and Matthew need it more right now. Get home safely, and don’t worry about paying it back.”
Lily’s eyes widened as she realized the magnitude of his gift. “I…I can’t accept this. You don’t even know me.”
As if he was having an out-of-body experience, Greg watched as he waved off her concerns.
“Just get home safe. It’s the right thing to do.”
Greg talking to someone | Source: Midjourney
Before he could change his mind, Lily hugged him and whispered a heartfelt “Thank you,” with tears brimming in her eyes. She got up and hurried off with her son, disappearing into the city night crowd before he could even respond.
Greg returned home to Diana’s raised eyebrows and Jamie’s curiosity as she and Alex gathered around the dinner table. As he explained what happened, his wife’s face shifted from confusion to shock to worry.
Diana looking shocked while sitting at the dinner table | Source: Midjourney
“You gave away our savings? Greg, we needed that money for the kids,” she said, her voice tight with anxiety.
He rubbed his temples. “I know it sounds crazy, but it just felt right. She seemed…genuine.”
Diana sighed, clearly not convinced, but she let it go, the tension lingering between them through dinner. That night, he lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering if he’d made a terrible mistake as he pondered his children’s futures.
But he wasn’t aware that his connection to Lily wasn’t over yet.
Greg worried and lying awake | Source: Midjourney
The next day, life resumed its regular rhythm. Greg went to work, keeping his head down as he poured all his energy into the job. By the time he arrived home, exhaustion weighed on him. Just as he and Diana sat down to a quiet lunch, a commotion outside drew their attention.
His wife peeked through the window, her mouth dropping open.
“Greg, you might want to see this.”
He joined her at the window, his jaw dropping as he took in the sight of a gleaming, huge white limousine parked in front of their modest house.
A white limousine parked outside Greg’s house | Source: Midjourney
The door opened, and a man in a sharp black suit stepped out, his demeanor calm but professional. They watched as he walked to their door and knocked. Greg opened the door cautiously, uncertain of what to expect.
“Uh, can I help you?”
The man offered a polite smile. “Hello, sir. Are you Greg?”
Greg nodded, still confused.
“I’m here on behalf of Ms. Lily. I believe you helped her yesterday at the train station.”
A man in a suit holding a briefcase | Source: Midjourney
A mixture of relief and confusion washed over Greg’s face.
“Lily? She’s…she’s okay?”
The man nodded.
“Yes, she’s more than alright, thanks to your kindness. She is actually a notable figure in this town, a celebrity of sorts, though she’s recently fallen on hard times.”
“Wait,” Diana interrupted, joining Greg at the door. “She’s a celebrity? But why was she stranded? And you know she took our money right?”
Diana upset | Source: Midjourney
The man paused, choosing his words carefully.
“Lily was once a successful businesswoman, and she built her career from the ground up. But, a series of unfortunate events, legal issues, a lost inheritance, and a string of failed investments, left her nearly penniless.”
He continued, “She was traveling incognito, hoping to find a fresh start by signing a new business deal with an associate, but things went wrong during their meeting.”
A man explaining Lily’s circumstances | Source: Midjourney
“The unscrupulous business associate tried to twist her arm in the deal, and they ended up having a fallout. Ms. Lily left abruptly in anger, leaving behind her handbag with all her important cards, phone, and possessions,” the man from the limousine explained.
“She hasn’t been herself for the past few years and must’ve walked for a while with Matthew before realizing that she didn’t know where she was. By that point, it was already too late; she found herself stranded without a cent. She wandered the streets for days looking for help.”
Lily stranded with Matthew | Source: Midjourney
Greg exchanged a stunned look with Diana, not sure whether to believe what they’d heard or not.
“I had no idea. She looked…just like anyone else down on their luck.”
“That’s precisely it,” the man continued. “She didn’t want to be recognized or treated differently. But your generosity struck a chord with her.”
The man reached into his briefcase and pulled out an envelope, handing it to Greg.
A man holding an envelope | Source: Midjourney
“Ms. Lily has set up a scholarship fund for your children. Your children’s education is fully funded, and there’s a little extra to help you in other ways as well.”
Greg’s hands trembled as he took the envelope, peering at the contents inside. Diana let out a gasp, covering her mouth, as she looked over his shoulder. Their years of worry and careful budgeting seemed to evaporate in an instant, replaced by a quiet sense of relief.
“Why…why would she do this?” Greg asked, still trying to wrap his head around the surreal turn of events.
Greg shocked while holding an envelope | Source: Midjourney
The man smiled, his voice gentle.
“Because sometimes, a small act of kindness is worth more than all the wealth in the world. She wanted you to know that your compassion saved her life, and now she hopes to change yours.”
Greg’s throat felt tight as he struggled to respond. “I just…I didn’t expect anything in return. I just wanted to help.”
The man extended his hand in a parting gesture.
“That’s exactly why she wanted to give back. Sometimes the universe has a way of rewarding those who give selflessly.”
A man smiling while walking out | Source: Midjourney
As the limousine pulled away, Diana wrapped her arms around Greg, their hearts full of gratitude and amazement. His act of kindness had blossomed into a future brighter than they’d ever imagined.
Greg turned to his wife, his voice barely above a whisper.
“I guess you really never know how much good a little kindness can do.”
Diana nodded, tears glistening in her eyes.
“And sometimes, it finds its way back to you tenfold.”
Greg and Diana looking happy | Source: Midjourney
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