Hallmark is the final word in cosy viewing, from Hall of Fame classics to their constant series of Christmas tree farms, niche bakeries and an endless supply of eligible bachelors. But some of their youngest stars have found success beyond the world of easy-viewing mysteries and heartwarming rom-coms.
Read on to see what the child stars of Hallmark have been up to, with some leaving the small town leagues for a shot at the big screen in the big city (sound familiar?)...
© WireImage via Getty Images,Getty ImagesJodelle Ferland starred in 'Pictures of Hollis Woods'
Jodelle Ferland
Jodelle Ferland joined the Hallmark family in 2007 with Hall of Fame feature, Pictures of Hollis Woods. She starred as the creatively talented foster child Hollis Woods, working with the likes of Sissy Spacek and Alfre Woodard.
Now, she's still working on screen starring in action-comedy Office Games (2022) and mystery series Murder in a Small Town (2025).
© WireImage via Getty Images,Getty ImagesBailee Madison starred in Hallmark's most magical show
Bailee Madison
Bailee Madison starred in magical Catherine Bell series Good Witch between 2015 and 2021. She appeared as Grace Russell, Cassandra Nightingale's daughter who inherits her talent for witchcraft.
The Bridge to Terabithia actress is still busy on screen today. She's recently worked on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Roommates and 40 Dates and 40 Nights.
© FilmMagic via Getty ImagesShailene Woodley had an early role in a Hallmark feature, before mega-fame in 'Divergent'
Shailene Woodley
Shailene Woodley starred as California "Cali" Ford in 2004's A Place Called Home, the daughter of a drifter who arrives at a widow's house in Lake Tahoe.
Now, she's beloved as the star of Divergent, The Fall In Our Stars and Big Little Lies. She most recently starred in thriller series Paradise and has plenty of upcoming projects in the works, including Russell Crowe drama Unabomber.
© Getty ImagesCameron has kept his movie star momentum going since his early Hallmark role
Cameron Monaghan
Cameron Monaghan's role in 2009 feature Safe Harbor cast the young actor as Larry, one of the troubled young boys the movie's central couple take in.
Since then, his star power has only grown with credits on Shameless, Gotham and Shattered, as well as appearances in Tron: Ares and Vampire Academy.
© Getty ImagesQuinn Lord is 10 years on from his Hallmark debut
Quinn Lord
Quinn Lord joined the Hallmark crew in 2016's Date with Love, as the shy high-school student David Rogers who goes viral, thanks to his celebrity prom-posal.
As of 2026, he's become known for roles like Thomas Smith in The Man in the High Castle and Katherine Heigl romance Firefly Lane.
© WireImage via Getty Images,Getty ImagesKiernan has since starred in 'Mad Men' and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch'
Kiernan Shipka
Kiernan Shipka stars in 2011 Hallmark Channel original Smooch as fairytale-obsessed Zoe Cole. When she runs into an amnesiac she persuades her mother to hire him as their live-in nanny, convinced he's a prince.
Following her Hallmark hit, Kiernan Shipka starred on Mad Men, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and comedy-horror Totally Killer.
© Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesCourtney Jines starred in 'Silver Bells' as Bridget Byrne
Courtney Jines
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over actress Courtney Jines starred as Bridget Byrne in Hallmark Hall of Fame feature Silver Bells (2005). She also worked as a child actress in Gaudi Afternoon and Because of Winn-Dixie.
Her more recent credit was a role in short film The Apocalypse Will Blossom, which she also worked on as a producer and writer.
