Santa Suit Agony: Actress's Miserable Holiday Role

Alexandra Breckenridge recently shared the challenging realities of her role as Santa Claus in the new film, 'My Secret Santa.' The actress described the experience as physically uncomfortable due to heavy prosthetics, a fake belly, and a beard glued to her face, which made eating difficult. Wearing the 15-pound costume for up to 12 hours daily, especially in extreme weather, led to overheating, requiring ice packs and fans to cope.

Despite the 'miserable' physical toll, Breckenridge expressed that taking on the dual role was a profoundly rewarding acting experience. She embraced the challenge of portraying a character within a character, finding joy in the freedom to be 'silly and ridiculous.' Initially 'terrified' by the script's demands, she viewed it as a crucial life opportunity to push her boundaries and test her acting capabilities.