Kristin Chenoweth’s appearance in Netflix’s Our Little Secret was perfectly timed to coincide with her special cameo performance in the musical movie Wicked. The movie depicts two exes who inadvertently discover they are dating siblings and are forced to spend the Christmas holidays together. The cast includes Lindsay Lohan and Chenoweth, who steal the show with their comedic performances.
Our Little Secret is the latest movie released as part of Lohan’s long-term movie agreement with Netflix, and it is also one of the latest titles to join Netflix’s growing catalog of Christmas movies. However, the performance by Chenoweth is arguably what has made Our Little Secret a success, arriving at the perfect time when she is celebrating Wicked alongside its cast and crew.
Chenoweth’s role in Our Little Secret sees her playing Erica, the mother of the two siblings, who disapproves of Avery (Lohan) and believes she isn’t good enough for her son. Throughout the movie, Avery’s growing discomfort around Erica manifests in humorous and subtle ways. Chenoweth’s comedic scenes with Lohan steal the spotlight, making the movie an enjoyable watch for viewers.
Upon release, the movie was met with a mixed reception from critics, with some describing it as a “generic, churned out” movie that follows the same clichés as other Christmas titles on Netflix. However, Chenoweth’s performance as Erica has been highly praised, with her comedic scenes with Lohan stealing the show.
Chenoweth’s role in Our Little Secret cleverly represents her masterful comedy skills that have solidified her as a legendary actress. Her role in Our Little Secret also happened in the same month as her special cameo appearance in Wicked, the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical. Chenoweth appears in Wicked as part of the Emerald City Players, performing “One Short Day” alongside her fellow Broadway co-star, Idina Menzel.
This is how Chenoweth’s role in Our Little Secret solidifies her overall incredible career, coming at a time when she is being celebrated again for originating the role of Glinda in the Wicked Broadway musical, after the critical success of the movie adaptation.
