10 best Lacey Chabert movies and TV shows, ranked

Lacey Chabert is a well known actor from both TV and film industry. The very familiar face of romantic films—she started off early as a child actor. But fans recall her for her iconic appearance in many Channel Hallmark films.

On the surface, she is the actress to be featured in many holiday romances but her career is versatile. She has been a part of a wide range of projects, starting from heartfelt dramas to cult teen comedies. Not just her acting but also her voice has brought characters to life. Thus, her name has earned a unique place in the pop cultural scene.

Here are 10 of her best movies and TV shows, ranked for both impact and fan love.

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10 best Lacey Chabert movies and TV shows, ranked

1. Mean Girls (2004)

Who does not remember Mean Girls? It is the iconic film that made teenage rivalry cool and engaging on screen. It is a fun-filled rendition of school politics, sassy dialogues and fashion statements that outran its own appeal, living on for days after it was aired. In the film, Lacey Chabert plays Gretchen Wieners, a sweet and often calm member of the ‘Plastics’ (the wealthy trio) who look down upon those outside of their group.

Her line ‘fetch’ became a pop cultural staple. The role of Gretchen made her popular. Though she is not the main character in the film, Chabert’s role was important in establishing the ‘plastics-trio’ and eventually the ‘mean girls’ arc. The film's continued popularity vouches for her memorable performance.

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2. Party of Five (1994–2000)

Another important role by Lacey Chabert was as Claudia Salinger, a young violin prodigy. The story of this show is emotionally moving. Chabert brings magnetic energy in the story of five siblings navigating life after their parents’ death.

Chabert’s Party of Five was her breakout role, and she left an impact with her acting performance. Chabert brought a subtle nuance to Claudia’s character as the character struggled with the heartbreak of growing up so quickly.

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3. The Color of Rain (2014)

This Hallmark movie is often regarded as an impactful and critically acclaimed movies of Lacey Chabert. It is one of those roles where we see her in a different type of role, other than the usual feel good, romantic comedies. The performance in The Color of Rain as a widow testifies her dramatic range, similar to Sweet Carolina.

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4. The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004)

Lacey Chabert has surprised her fans with her strong voice acting as well. One of the most notable voice acting projects was the Nickelodeon series where Chabert voiced Eliza Thornberry. Eliza’s character demanded an animated and lively voice acting being a spirited girl who can talk to animals.

This performance made Lacey Chabert a favorite among kids in the late ‘90s and a very familiar voice echoing in TV’s in the early 2000s. With her voice acting and the show’s expert handling, Eliza remains one of Nickelodeon’s most iconic characters.

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5. Sweet Carolina (2021)

In Sweet Carolina, Chabert appears as Rosie, an executive who experiences a sudden turn of fate after she comes back home to a terrible tragedy and unexpectedly becomes guardian to her niece and nephew. Like Party of Five, this film explored the deeper, nuanced emotions of the human heart and Chabert masterfully carried herself in the role. Needless to mention, Chabert produced this movie that focused on grief and the transformational effects of second chances.

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6. A Royal Christmas (2014)

In this film, we see her as Emily, a seamstress who is kindhearted and well behaved. She is a dedicated seamstress in Philadelphia. Soon, it is revealed that the boy she is dating (Leo James) is actually Prince and heir to the throne of Cordonia. She must win over his mother, the queen, and adjust to royal life. This film presented a classic fairy tale, with a modern premise and Lacy Chabert’s relatable performance. This movie remains as a much favored choice amidst feel-good movie fans.

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7. Winter in Vail (2020)

Winter in Vail captures the story of Chelsea who is a dedicated career woman but after quitting her job decides to move to a house in snowy Vail, Colorado. When she gets to the house, she starts living a slower life that is wrapped in calmness. Winter in Vail is another ‘Hallmark’ film that delivers an impeccable chemistry between the co-starts Chabert and Tyler Hynes and a mature plot. The winter scenery adds charm to the nuanced performance of Chabert.

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8. All of My Heart (2015)

This film has a bakery at the center of its story. Lacey plays the character of Jenny Fintley, a woman who wants to start her own bed and breakfast. But soon, she learns that she is not the exclusive owner of her country home and has to share it with a businessman. The two strangers start off their partnership with difficulty but they eventually learn to co-exist. This film marked Hallmark's first multi-movie love stories. The electric chemistry between the couple made the films extremely popular.

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9. Matchmaker Santa (2012)

Lacey Chaubert featured in 2012’s romance-comedy Matchmaker Santa. In this film she plays the character of Melanie who is a baker and wants to find true love. As her CEO boyfriend gets entangled with work, Melanie develops a special bond with Dean, the secretary of her CEO boyfriend. This role was praised as perfectly fitting into the genre of holiday-feel-good movie.

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10. A Christmas Melody (2015)

Directed by Mariah Carey, A Christmas Melody follows Kristin (Lacey Chabert) as a single mom in a heartwarming story. Kristin moves back to her hometown and helps her daughter prepare for a holiday concert. The musical touch lends it a festive mood and thus, the film makes for a perfect holiday watch. The film was crucial for Lacey Chabert’s career because it was her major collaboration with Hallmark.

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Lacey Chabert has featured in many iconic roles and become an often mentioned names in the romantic-comedy genre among others. From Mean Girls to A Christmas Melody, these movies continue to live on in the pop cultural scene.

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