Imagine a season in which ex-spouses navigate yuletide traditions one last time. It sounds far from amicable, but somehow, Netflix has turned a pending divorce into romantic embers for Christmas. With past love pulled under twinkling decor, the streamer has wished the spectators a Merry Ex-mas this year.​

Divorce dangles like a mistletoe, and Christmas magic holds the quill to rewriting these exes merry script for Netflix.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Netflix's one-of-the-season's blessings, premiered on November 12, 2025, priming audiences for holiday cheer. The romantic comedy follows Kate Holden, who sacrificed career dreams for love in the quaint town of Winterlight.

But now, years later, her resentment of Everett Holden's workaholic ways while he questions her environmental zeal seems to have wilted those dreams. With older children, Sienna and Gabriel, they plan a divorce but commit to one final Christmas at home to seal the deal, and of course, a Netflix-esque romantic comedy ensues.

Steve Carr has directed this Holly Hester screenplay, capturing festive chaos with warmth. Alicia Silverstone portrays eco-conscious Kate, while Oliver Hudson embodies the dedicated Everett Holden. Jameela Jamil flaunts a polished Tess, and Pierson Fodé whisks Kate away for Christmas as Chet. ​

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Shedding her clueless coat, Alicia Silverstone dedicated quite a bit to this evergreen romance, even some of her nineties go-greens.

While Alicia Silverstone finessed her Clueless vibrancy into Kate, she did more than sashay in a perfect plaid two-piece. She, in fact, infused the real-life eco-friendly flair that she has been championing since 1999 into the mother of two for A Merry Little Ex-mas. 

Her character prioritizes her values of sustainability even amid the divorce drama, just like she does against the 90s cautionary tales, turning green living into an almost romantic appeal. This role revives her iconic energy while advocating planetary care during holiday excess.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas transforms divorce into delightful romantic-comedy magic, proving holiday spirit mends fractured bonds just like sustainability does the fractured environment. With themes of family, forgiveness, and festive surprises that linger beyond credits, Netflix scores another holiday hit with Alicia Silverstone leading the way. ​

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