Taylor Kinney’s Holiday Shock: A Romance That Isn’t Real—But Fans Want It to Be!
Chicago Fire’s Taylor Kinney breaks his silence with a festive twist that blurs the line between parody and wishful thinking. Mistletown isn’t real… but fans desperately want it to be.
A Silent Star Speaks—And the Internet Melts
Taylor Kinney isn’t known for being loud online. In fact, fans of Chicago Fire have long accepted that the man behind Kelly Severide prefers staying far away from the spotlight unless it’s work-related. But this December, Kinney broke his digital silence—and in the most unexpected way possible.
The actor has surfaced in The Gift Exchange, a surprise holiday promo project that’s causing quite the buzz. It’s not a real movie—but you’d be forgiven for thinking it is.
Aiden Winter: Mistletown’s Most Wanted (By Fans, That Is)
The Gift Exchange is a cleverly crafted holiday campaign cooked up by Google and NBCUniversal. Disguised as a rom-com trailer, the promo features Kinney as Aiden Winter—a name as frosted and sweet as a sugar cookie. The twist? The film doesn’t exist. Instead, it’s a fake trailer designed to highlight new features in Google Search.
Joining Kinney in this charming spoof are NFL favorite Donna Kelce and wrestling star Nikki Garcia, who brings her own warmth to the screen. Together, the trio lean into every holiday movie trope imaginable—from cozy towns to unexpected love—and viewers are here for it.
Social Media Frenzy: “Is This Real? Please Let It Be!”
When Kinney posted about the project on Instagram, fans didn’t just react—they exploded. His caption, cheeky and brief (“Little holiday magic… #Google_Partner #sponsored”), was enough to ignite a flurry of comments.
Fans begged for The Gift Exchange to become a real film. Others were just thrilled to see Kinney’s face and humor return to their feeds during the Chicago Fire hiatus. One fan joked, “I’d move to Mistletown tomorrow for this man.” Another wrote, “I don’t care if it’s fake. I’m watching it every Christmas.”
A Holiday Treat Between Fire Seasons
With Chicago Fire off the air until January 7, 2026, Kinney’s festive cameo couldn’t be better timed. It feels like a warm stocking stuffer dropped right into fans’ laps. Funny, surprising, and full of charm, The Gift Exchange offers a rare look at Kinney letting loose—and reminds viewers why he remains one of One Chicago’s most beloved stars.
So now the only question left is… can someone please make Mistletown real?