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Zooey Deschanel Playfully Eyes Mariah Carey's 'Queen of Christmas' Crown

Promoting her new festive film, the actor joked about her holiday résumé before affirming Carey holds the title.

Overview

  • Deschanel told E! News she was "coming for" the seasonal crown, quipping that she has two Christmas movies and two Christmas records.
  • The 45-year-old stars in the new holiday film Merv after becoming a seasonal favorite as Jovie opposite Will Ferrell in Elf.
  • Her duo She & Him released A Very She & Him Christmas in 2011 and Christmas Party in 2016.
  • She quickly clarified the banter by saying she loves Carey and stated, "She is the Queen of Christmas."
  • Carey’s unofficial title stems from her 1994 anthem All I Want for Christmas Is You, and she marks the season with annual "It’s Time" videos and has said on BBC Radio 2 that she values the thought behind gifts.