With over 30 Hallmark movies under his belt, Brennan Elliott is hopeful there are plenty more in his future. The beloved actor has begun to step back into the spotlight after caregiving for his wife, Camilla Rowe, and adjusting to life as a single dad since her March 2025 passing, following an eight-year battle with gastric cancer.
After receiving a heartwarming reception from fans when he appeared at the Hallmark Christmas Experience in early December, Elliott met even more fans at Christmas Con, held in New Jersey from December 12 – 14, 2025. While there, he told EntertainmentNow he understands more than ever how powerful and comforting Hallmark movies can be for those going through hard times, and he’s now inspired to do more.
Brennan Elliott Says Making Hallmark Movies is an ‘Honor’
Elliott, whose last Hallmark movie was 2024’s “His & Hers” co-starring his dear friend Lacey Chabert, told EntertainmentNow on the Christmas Con red carpet that he made the trip from California to New Jersey to meet his fans, acknowledging that “they come from all over the world to meet us and talk about the films they like.”
Given that almost every Hallmark movie is shot in just three weeks, Elliott said the fast-paced cycle is always a whirlwind, so the actors don’t always know how well they’ve done portraying the characters and their stories in ways that will be meaningful for viewers.
“We do these in 15 days,” he explained. “We get, like, two takes (per scene). They’re really fast. So you don’t really understand the impact that some of these movies have.”
HallmarkThat’s why hearing directly from the fans about the movies that meant the most to them is important to the stars. Elliott explained, “You might have a lady that’s going through an illness or a gentleman that’s lost his job or there’s something wrong — they’re always going through something, and these movies always really help them get through whatever trial they’re going through.”
“It’s an honor to be able to do something, a character from a movie, that makes somebody feel good,” Elliott continued. “As I always say, you never feel bad after watching a Hallmark movie. It’s an honor. It’s an honor to make them. I’ve done 30 or 31 — I would rather do these the rest of my career ’cause they’re great, you know?”
Brennan Elliott Says He’s Learned That ‘There is Hope’ Amid Grief
HallmarkElliott, who’s raising the two kids he shared with his wife — 13-year-old Liam and 11-year-old Luna — also gave a bit of insight into his journey through grief during a panel discussion with Nikki DeLoach, his co-star in 2022’s The Gift of Peace.”
The movie is about strangers who meet in a grief group, and filming it was a powerful experience for DeLoach, who had recently lost her dad, and Elliott, who was dealing with his wife’s stage four cancer diagnosis.
Now nearly nine months after his wife’s passing, Elliott told the crowd of losing a loved one, “We’re all gonna go through it at some point. If you haven’t, you’re gonna go through it. You have to accept it, and you have to find your peace and your space, and just muddle through it.”
He said everyone who worked on “The Gift of Peace” was intent on showing viewers that “through grief, you can have hope — it takes time, but it does happen.”
He also sweetly turned to DeLoach and said, “this one carried me through the whole thing” and they embraced as the crowd applauded.
I really feel for Brennan as he lived with his wife’s diagnosis for eight years. I actually think Brennan is handling everything great but like he said it takes time. I know I learned to lean on friends which was hard for me because as my Dad said I was the strong daughter.
Brennan has been so good with his children posting that they took a holiday which I think was good for all of them.
Yes, to more Hallmark movies with Brennan Elliott.
I loved that movie they were both excellent in it after losing my mom I always get comfort from a hallmark movie
I think Brennan is doing a great job of working through his grief. Believe me, I know grief! I’ve lost so many loved ones. And it never gets easier!
Never let anyone tell you that you need to “get over it”! You do what you have to do! Take care of you and those precious children.
God bless you all! 🙏
This too was one of my favorite Brennan movies. He seems to be handling life ok. Like he said to me at Christmas Con, N.J., it’s one day at a time and one step at a time. It will never go away but you learn to deal with it. Unfortunately I have dealt with many losses. And it’s true, one day at a time.
My mom passed unexpectedly 4 yrs ago, it was hard but we had been estranged for almost 10 years . My husband passed from cancer almost 15 yrs ago. He only lived 6 mos. after he was diagnosed. I had no one to turn to as all my friends had moved away but I had to pull myself together as we have an adult son who has Asperger’s Syndrome ( it’s a form of autism, thankfully he’s very high functioning) and I need to take care of him. I’m thankful for him every day 🥰.
Where can I begin? I watched as the cancer stole my husband from me. When friends & family asked if he was okay he stoically replied “I’m fine”. By the time he finally admitted he was not fine it was too late! The cancer had metastasized. Christmas isn’t the same; for you see, he died on Christmas Day.
I’ve learned to take one moment, one step, one day, one year at a time. There are unexpected triggers as we remember our loved ones.
In the movie “The Gift of Peace” Brennan portrayed a way to deal with the feelings of grief. I am grateful for his role as the counselor for others. No one can fully comprehend grief without experiencing it.
The Gift of Peace was a Beautiful Movie. I just recently lost a Dear Friend, so I understood what Brennan said. Welcome Back Brennan we missed you.
The Gift of Peace was a really beautiful movie. I really feel it for Brennan, Liam and Luna but time will heal, and they will move on. Brennan, this will be an extremely hard Christmas for you and the kids but do the best you can. Stay busy and remember your beautiful wife is in heaven where one day you will meet again. God bless you all. I will always pray for you.
Brennan, Sending You & Yours Much Peace, Love, Light, Healing & Protection!!!
Love Always!!!
It does take time to go through the grief process, one day at a time is how I can cope with it. It does get better, that much I can say. Just know people do care and love watching all your movies and take time to enjoy the holidays with your family.