Virgin River favorite Alexandra Breckenridge is lighting up Netflix with her newest festive romp, My Secret Santa, which has quickly climbed to the #1 spot on the UK Top Ten Films chart.
The 43-year-old actress stars as Taylor, a single mom determined to send her daughter to a prestigious snowboarding camp. Her solution? Disguising herself as an older man to land a seasonal Santa gig at a luxury ski resort. But things get complicated—and undeniably charming—when she starts falling for her boss, played by New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold.
Directed by The Princess Switch’s Mike Rohl, the film leans into cozy holiday vibes and a dash of 90s nostalgia, drawing clear parallels to Mrs. Doubtfire. Early reactions from fans call it “cute,” “easy to watch,” and a sweet dose of Breckenridge charm while waiting for Virgin River Season 7.
Though critics are mixed—some calling it a lighter, less believable spin on the classic disguise comedy—viewers agree it delivers festive fun, warm laughs, and a heartwarming mother-daughter story.
My Secret Santa is streaming now on Netflix.
