Lacey Nicole Chabert

Lacey Chabert is an American actress, voice actress, producer, and television host who has built one of the most enduring careers in family entertainment. Widely known as the “Queen of Hallmark Christmas Movies,” she has starred in over 40 Hallmark Channel films and hosts the network’s unscripted series Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, now in its second season. She’s also famous for her iconic role as Gretchen Wieners in the 2004 film Mean Girls.

Overview

Lacey Nicole Chabert's Profile

Lacey Chabert was born in Purvis, Mississippi, and developed a passion for performing at a very young age. At just nine years old, she auditioned for and won the role of young Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Misérables. Her first major TV break was on Fox’s Party of Five (1994–2000). Other acting highlights include her 2004 film role as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls, which made her a pop culture icon. 

In 2010, Chabert made her Hallmark Channel debut in Elevator Girl, beginning a partnership that has since grown into one of the most prolific in cable television history. She has starred in more than 40 Hallmark films, covering romantic comedies, mysteries, and holiday features. In 2022, she signed an exclusive multi-film deal with Crown Media Family Networks — Hallmark’s parent company. The deal was expanded in 2025 to include film, series, and a product collection sold in Hallmark Gold Crown stores and on Hallmark.com.

Beyond acting, Chabert also hosts and executive produces Celebrations with Lacey Chabert on Hallmark Channel. She also has over 20 producing credits for several Hallmark titles, including all six Wedding Veil films and Sweet Carolina.

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage David Nehdar from 2013 to (A Businessman; the couple kept their relationship private before announcing their marriage.)
  • Julia Mimi Bella Nehdar, a biological child with David Nehdar, born in 2016

Education

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  • Did not attend college; her professional career as a child and teen actress began at age 9, and she continued working full-time in entertainment.

Net Worth & Income

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  • Primary income from exclusive multi-picture and series deal with Hallmark/Crown Media covering acting, executive producing, hosting, and product licensing.
  • Hosting and production income from Celebrations with Lacey Chabert (Hallmark, Seasons 1–2, 2024–2025).
  • Revenue from the Lacey Chabert Collection — a Hallmark-exclusive product line including holiday and lifestyle items, launched 2025.
  • Income earned from her prolific acting career, spanning over 170 acting credits spanning film, television, and voice acting.
  • Revenue from the "Lacey Chabert Collection" apparel line in collaboration with HSN, launched in 2022.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • YoungStar Award — Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Television Series for Party of Five (1997, 1998)
  • Young Artist Award — Best Performance in a TV Drama Series — Leading Young Actress for Party of Five (1999)
  • MTV Movie + TV award — Best On-Screen Team for Mean Girls, shared with cast (2005)
  • IFS Film Festival award — Best Supporting Actress for The Lost Tree (2017)