Aaron O’Connell
Aaron O’Connell, an American actor and model, best known as a star of the Hallmark Channel. He signed with Ford Models in 2006 while still attending Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. His modeling career saw him featured in prestigious publications like GQ, Vanity Fair, and Vogue, among others, and he worked for top-tier brands such as Ralph Lauren and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Aaron’s acting career took off after being discovered by Tyler Perry in a commercial. This led to his breakthrough role as Wyatt Cryer in Perry’s drama series The Haves and the Have Nots on the Oprah Winfrey Network, which ran from 2013 to 2021. In addition to his television work, Aaron has become a familiar face on the Hallmark Channel, starring in several romantic and holiday-themed movies. Notable among these are 12 Gifts of Christmas and A Prince for Christmas, both of which showcase his charm and versatility as an actor. His role in With Love, Christmas further cemented his status as a Hallmark favorite.