Danica McKellar on love, unity during holidays: In a divided world, ‘Christmas brings us together’
'The Wonder Years' actress stars in Great American Family's 'Christmas at the Drive-In' with Neal Bledsoe
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Danica McKellar is spreading Christmas cheer during the holiday season.
"The Wonder Years" star spoke out about the importance of the Christmas holiday in a divided world.
"Christmas and togetherness is so important," she told Fox News Digital at ChristmasCon Saturday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"There's a lot of division in this world. … I feel like Christmas brings us together … remember what's really important, which is love and unity."
McKellar has starred in several holiday movies after famously portraying Winnie Cooper in the hit show "The Wonder Years."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Her most recent work is on a Great American Family network film, "Christmas at the Drive-In."
The 47-year-old actress added she had "so much fun" starring in this holiday movie and continued to describe her character.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"The Wonder Years" star Danica McKellar spoke out about the importance of the Christmas holiday in a divided world. (Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images)
McKellar’s role in the film is determined to save the town’s drive-in that’s scheduled to be torn down and turned into a distribution center.
"My character is very passionate about keeping it alive, and then the developer is played by my costar. … Of course, there's friction, but then we get along and fall in love because that's what happens in these movies," she told Fox News Digital.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}She made these comments at That’s4Entertainment’s third annual ChristmasCon in New Jersey.
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The female-led company prides itself on hosting a holiday-packed weekend filled with special activities, including a tree lighting, wreath-making classes and celebrity panels.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Danica McKellar starred in several holiday movies after famously portraying Winnie Cooper in the hit show "The Wonder Years." (Getty Images)
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"Mean Girls" alum Lacey Chabert was the official headliner for the three-day event, while other stars, including Melissa Joan Hart, Chad Michael Murray and more were in attendance.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}McKellar shared an important holiday message.
"I like to think that the best place for division is in math class … let's keep it where it belongs … focus on the happy togetherness and unity," she said.