Kristin Chenoweth’s appearance in Netflix’sOur Little Secretwas perfectly timed to coincide with her special cameo performance in the musical movie Wicked. Netflix’s latest Christmas movie depicts two exes who inadvertently discover they are dating siblings and are forced to spend the Christmas holidays together. The movie offers a lighthearted and enjoyable story about second chances and how the holidays can inspire happy endings.Our Little Secret’s castincludes Lindsay Lohan as well as Chenoweth, who steal the show with their comedic performances.
Our Little Secretis the latest movie released as part of Lohan’s long-term movie agreement with Netflix, for which she also serves as an executive producer; it is her third movie released with Netflix afterFalling For Christmas(2022) andIrish Wish(2024). It is also just one of the latest titles to joinNetflix’s growing catalog of Christmas movies, alongsideHot FrostyandThat Christmas.However, the performance by Chenoweth is arguably what has madeOur Little Secreta success, arriving at the perfect time when she is celebratingWickedalongside its cast and crew.
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Chenoweth’s Comedic Acting Draws The Spotlight Throughout The Movie
Our Little Secretsees Avery (Lohan) arriving at her boyfriend Cameron’s (Jon Rudnitsky) house for Christmas, where she discovers that her ex, Logan (Ian Harding), is dating Cameron’s sister, Cassie (Katie Baker).Chenoweth appears in the movie as Erica, Cameron and Cassie’s mother, who disapproves of Avery,believing she isn’t good enough for her son. Throughout the movie, Avery’s growing discomfort around Erica manifests in humorous and subtle ways, including her discovery of the family’s portraits, where Erica is depicted exactly the same in each one.
Upon release, the movie was met with a mixed reception from critics.Reviews ofOur Little Secrethave described it as a “generic, churned out” movie that follows the same clichés as other Christmas titles on Netflix. However, Chenoweth’s performance as the judgmental and snide Erica has been highly praised, her comedic scenes with Lohan stealing overshadowing other characters.Chenoweth’s performance has been seen as the best part ofOur Little Secret,her amusing persona making the movie an enjoyable watch for viewers.
Kristin Chenoweth’s Role Is Even Better In The Same Month As Wicked
Chenoweth Has A Special Cameo Appearance In Wicked As Part Of The Emerald City Players
Chenoweth’s role inOur Little Secretcleverly represents her masterful comedy skills that have solidified her as a legendary actress. Her role inOur Little Secretalso happened in the same month as herspecial cameo appearance inWicked, the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical.Chenoweth appears inWickedas part of the Emerald City Players, performing “One Short Day.“She guest stars alongside her fellow Broadway co-star, Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical, opposite Chenoweth as Glinda.
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This is how Chenoweth’s role inOur Little Secretsolidifies her overall incredible career, coming at a time when she is being celebrated again for originating the role of Glinda in theWickedBroadway musical,after the critical success of the movie adaptation. Chenoweth’s cameo is also complimentary as it shows her playing a “good” attention-seeking singer, as opposed to the snarky and cold Erica inOur Little Secret.Whether intentional or not, the Netflix movie was timed perfectly to arrive afterWicked,which pays a loving tribute to Chenoweth’s iconic Broadway role.
Our Little Secret
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Our Little Secret is a holiday drama in which two resentful exes find themselves spending Christmas together after discovering that their current partners are siblings. The film explores themes of reconciliation and the complexities of family dynamics during the festive season.
