Kimberly Williams-Paisley
ActressBorn 1971Active 2001–2021
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9Hallmark films
4 at Christmas
Audience rating6.6 / 10
across 9 rated films
Weirdness3.9 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Kimberly Williams-Paisley does not do small-town fluff so much as cases, courtrooms, and a city that needs solving. Across nine films since 2001 she has led six, most of them set in a big city rather than under a dusting of fake snow, and the weirdness runs a touch above the Hallmark norm, so she leans toward the cleverer end. Her sweet spot is the Darrow lawyer-detective world, where she has built a real bench of regulars: Tom Cavanagh, Wendie Malick, Antonio Cayonne and Vincent Dangerfield have each turned up in four of her films, a rare case of a settled Hallmark ensemble. "Witness to Murder: A Darrow Mystery" and "Darrow & Darrow: Body of Evidence" both land at 7.1, just ahead of her 2001 debut "Follow the Stars Home." If you like your comfort viewing with a mystery to chew on, she has quietly run that lane for years.
Follow & about Kimberly
- From
- Rye
- Married to
- Brad Paisley
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress known for her starring role in The 10th Kingdom, and roles on According to Jim and Nashville, as well as her breakthrough in Father of the Bride (1991), for which she was nominated for several teen awards, and its sequel, Father of the Bride Part II (1995). Throughout her career, she has guest starred on shows including Tales from the Crypt, George Lopez and Less than Perfect. She is also known for her roles in made-for-TV movies, including Safe House, The Christmas Shoes, and Lucky 7, and also her role as Laura Parker in Shade, a short film that she also wrote and directed. Williams is married to country musician Brad Paisley, with whom she has two sons; actress Ashley Williams is her sister.
Kimberly’s signature
Across 9 films, Kimberly often leans into Christmas, often plays a lawyer and is usually set in the big city.
6 hours
6 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 4 festive titles.
Known for
The Christmas Train6.4
as Eleanor Carter · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday6.2
as Jennifer Swift · 2021
Weirdness 4/10
Certified weird
A Nashville Christmas Carol6.3
as Spirit of Christmas Present · 2020
Weirdness 9/10
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City5.9
as Jennifer Swift · 2021
Weirdness 3/10
Follow the Stars Home7.1
as Dianne Parker-McCune · 2001
Weirdness 2/10
Darrow & Darrow6.8
as Claire Darrow · 2017
Weirdness 3/10
On-screen partners
On-screen couple
Kimberly’s most frequent on-screen partner is Tom Cavanagh, with 4 films together — top-billed alongside each other in 3 of them.
Recurring roles
Kimberly is a recurring face in Darrow & Darrow.
Where Kimberly fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Kimberly keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 9 movies
Newest first2020s
3 films2010s
5 films- 2019
Witness to Murder: A Darrow mysteryActress as Claire Darrow · Small Town7.1Weird 3/10 - 2018
Darrow & Darrow: Body of EvidenceActress as Claire Darrow · Small Town7.1Weird 4/10 - 2018
Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of MurderActress as Claire Darrow · Big City6.8Weird 4/10 - 2017Darrow & DarrowActress as Claire Darrow · Big City6.8Weird 3/10
- 2017The Christmas TrainActress as Eleanor Carter · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10
Kimberly’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Kimberly’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Kimberly’s creative circle
Most directed by
- Mel Damski2 films
- Sean McNamara2 films
Most written by
- Phoef Sutton4 films
- Claire Boyles2 films
- Erik Patterson2 films
- Jessica Scott2 films
- Zac Hug2 films
Who Kimberly works with
The cast and crew Kimberly keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.6 across 9 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Kimberly Williams-Paisley been in?
- We have 9 Hallmark movies on file for Kimberly Williams-Paisley, spanning 2001–2021.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Kimberly Williams-Paisley known for?
- Kimberly is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in the big city, often with second-chance romance.
- What is Kimberly Williams-Paisley's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Witness to Murder: A Darrow mystery (2019) is Kimberly's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.1/10 audience rating.
- What is Kimberly Williams-Paisley's most popular Hallmark movie?
- The Christmas Train (2017) has more audience votes than any other Kimberly Williams-Paisley Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Kimberly Williams-Paisley usually star with?
- Kimberly's most frequent on-screen partner is Tom Cavanagh — the two have led 4 films together as a Hallmark romantic pairing.
- Is Kimberly Williams-Paisley still making Hallmark movies?
- The newest Kimberly Hallmark credit we have is from 2021; nothing later has turned up yet.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Kimberly Williams-Paisley made?
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley turns up in 4 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Kimberly Williams-Paisley's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Kimberly Hallmark title we have is Follow the Stars Home (2001).
- Where is Kimberly Williams-Paisley from?
- Kimberly is from Rye.
- Is Kimberly Williams-Paisley married?
- Yes — Kimberly is married to Brad Paisley.
- What does Kimberly Williams-Paisley do in Hallmark movies?
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley works on Hallmark films as actress.
Data & sources
Kimberly’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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