The A Merry Little Ex-Mas cast features Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson and Jameela Jamil. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Steve Carr’s 2025 Netflix movie. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas explores the failing marriage between a former architect and a physician. When Kate Holden agrees to divorce her husband, they plan a final Christmas gathering with their two children. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they experience mutual epiphanies about the past, present and future. Here’s every actor and character in A Merry Little Ex-Mas.

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Cast: Alicia Silverstone as Kate Holden

Character Profile: A “handywoman” and environmentalist. She is the mother of two children and a former architect. Kate struggles with mental health issues during the holiday season upon learning about her soon-to-be ex’s new relationship.

Silverstone’s Resume: Cher in Clueless (1995), Batgirl/Barbara Wilson in Batman & Robin (1997), Emily in Excess Baggage (1997), Eve in Blast from the Past (1999), Judy Nichols in Reptile (2023)

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Cast: Oliver Hudson as Everett Holden

Character Profile: Kate’s husband. He is a physician and a workaholic who was raised by gay fathers. Oliver brings his new girlfriend to a family Christmas gathering.

Hudson’s Resume: Kyle Autry in Black Christmas (2006), Adam Rhodes in Rules of Engagement (2007-13), Jeff Fordham in Nashville (2013-15), Wes Gardner in Scream Queens (2015-16), Garrett in The Cleaning Lady (2022)

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Cast: Jameela Jamil as Tess

Character Profile: Everett’s girlfriend. She is a wealthy woman who runs a global non-profit organization for female entrepreneurs. Tess experiences a “mutual manic episode” with Everett during a Christmas gathering.

Jamil’s Resume: Tahani Al-Jamil in The Good Place (2016-20), Roxie in Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020-22), Danielle/Sloane in Crossing Swords (2020-21), Wonder Woman in DC League of Super-Pets (2022), Anikah in Marry Me (2022)

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Cast: Pierson Fodé as Chet Moore

Character Profile: Kate’s love interest. He is an exotic dancer who figuratively wears many hats. Chet unnerves Everett with his carefree demeanor.

Fodé’s Resume: Thomas Forrester in The Bold and the Beautiful (2015-18), The Man from Miami in The Man from Toronto (2022), Jamie in Based on a True Story (2023), Trey McAllen in The Wrong Paris (2025), Michael in Swiped (2025)

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Cast: Wilder Hudson as Gabriel Holden

Character Profile: Kate and Everett’s teenage son. He is a jokester who wants to be a firefighter. Wilder reluctantly works on a college application essay for his mother.

Hudson’s Resume: Movie Debut in A Merry Little Ex-Mas

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A Merry Little Ex-Mas Cast: Emily Hall as Sienna Holden

Character Profile: Kate and Everett’s daughter. She studies economics and management at the University of Oxford. Sienna realizes that she enjoys coming from a “weird family.”

Hall’s Resume: Emily in Malibu Surf (2019-20), Cindy in Animal Kingdom (2022), Tina in Loot (2024), Emma in Wrong Numbers (2024), Josie in Cutman (2025)

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The A Merry Little Ex-Mas cast also includes:

• Timothy Innes as Nigel
• Geoffrey Owens as Daryl
• Derek McGrath as Mike
• Melissa Joan Hart as April
• Linda Kash as Doris
• Jack Foley as Buck
• Tymika Tafari as Christina
• Bert Cardozo as August
• Samantha Duarte as Cute Girl
• Bear Blu Silverstone as Sledder #1
• Liam Sacrey as Sledder #2

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.