As the second season of the Hallmark Channel’s Celebrations With Lacey Chabert premieres, Lacey Chabert has revealed her ideal guest for the show, expressing a heartfelt wish to reunite with a former co-star. The actress shared her hope to bring longtime friends together by inviting Jennifer Love Hewitt, recalling their bond from the hit series Party of Five.
Lacey Chabert’s Wish to Bring Jennifer Love Hewitt on the Show
Chabert expressed admiration for Jennifer Love Hewitt, highlighting their close connection from their years on Party of Five. She told Good Housekeeping,
“Someone that pops into my head right away is Jennifer Love Hewitt.”
Reflecting on their friendship, she added,
“I love her so much, and I know she loves throwing parties and celebrating as well,”
further praising Hewitt’s kindness:
“She has a heart of gold, so, she’s someone who, if we ever had the chance, would be great.”
Originally debuting in 1994, Party of Five featured Chabert as Claudia Salinger when she was just 11 years old. Hewitt joined the show in its second season in 1995, and the pair quickly developed a strong bond throughout the six-season run.
Desire to Reunite with Other Party of Five Cast Members
Beyond Hewitt, Chabert shared a deep affection for her other Party of Five co-stars and dreams of a mini-reunion on her current show. She remarked,
“I mean, anyone from ‘Party of Five’—Neve (Campbell) and Scott (Wolf)—they’re all just so dear to my heart.”
This sentimental connection extends especially to Scott Wolf, who portrayed her older brother Bailey on the series.
The two actors reunited in 2023 for the Hallmark movie A Merry Scottish Christmas, where Chabert found delight in revisiting their sibling relationship. She noted,
“I love that at Hallmark, Scott and I had the chance to make ‘A Merry Scottish Christmas’ a couple of years ago,”
adding,
“That was really fun, because the center of that movie was about a brother-sister relationship.”
Emphasizing the importance of reconnecting, Chabert said,
“I also love a reunion! So, whenever I have the chance to reunite with people, it’s just so meaningful.”
Staying Connected Through Celebration and Laughter
The new season of Celebrations With Lacey Chabert premiered on September 15 and promises a blend of heartfelt moments and joyous fun. Chabert admitted to Soaps that the episodes moved her deeply, stating she “cried at every single episode.” Yet the tone remains bright, as she also revealed,
“There’s also a lot of laughs in this season, [and] the party planning, we kicked it up a notch.”
Chabert emphasized that any guest appearance must align with the show’s spirit of closeness and connection. She explained to Good Housekeeping,
“[Having any guest star] has to tie it back to that same feeling of just wanting to feel connected to one another,”
and praised Hallmark’s consistent ability to inspire that sentiment:
“That’s at the core what Hallmark does so well.”
This hopeful approach underscores why Chabert’s dream guest list reflects not only her cherished past on Party of Five but also the joyful, communal essence of her current work, which aims to bring warmth and togetherness to audiences.
