For Lauren Gottlieb, Christmas has always been more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a feeling, a pause, and a reminder of what truly matters. This year, the dancer-actor has another reason to celebrate: a brand-new home in Mumbai, a city that has become central to her life and career.
Lauren shares her Christmas plans
While she’s still in the process of decorating the space and making it her own, Lauren won’t be ringing in Christmas at her new address just yet. “I’ve always loved using the holidays as a time to travel,” she says, explaining her fondness for cold destinations, snow-filled landscapes, and the kind of stillness that allows her to step away from the city’s constant buzz. For her, that quiet escape is where the magic of Christmas truly comes alive.
Ask Lauren about her most cherished Christmas memory, and she admits it’s impossible to choose just one. Family has always been at the heart of the celebrations, with the arrival of her nephews adding a whole new layer of joy over the years. But one moment stands out deeply: the year she was able to gift her parents iPhones. “It wasn’t about the gift,” she reflects. “It was about saying thank you for everything they’ve given me my entire life.” That sense of gratitude, she says, is what made the moment unforgettable.
Giving back has increasingly become central to how Lauren marks the festive season. This Christmas in Mumbai, she plans to visit an orphanage and spend time gifting children. “For me, the spirit of Christmas is about giving, spreading love, kindness, and joy wherever you can,” she says, adding that those moments mean far more than any personal celebration.
Among the traditions closest to her heart is a Christmas Eve ritual that never fails to make her smile: visiting Santa and taking a family photograph. Over the years, the pictures have become unintentionally hilarious. “We’ve all grown so much that you can barely see Santa anymore, we’re basically squishing him in the picture,” she laughs. Looking back at those photos, she says, feels like watching her family’s story unfold while still holding on to that sense of childhood wonder.
Don`t want attention on me: Lauren
Despite a life that often places her in the spotlight on stage, on screen, and on red carpets Christmas offers Lauren a rare opportunity to turn inward. “So much of my life is outward-facing, and I genuinely enjoy that,” she says. “But during this time of year, I actually crave the opposite. I don’t want the attention to be on me.” Instead, she focuses on being present for family, supporting friends, and extending kindness even to strangers.
Christmas, she admits, has evolved over the years. Growing up, it felt like an entire season, trees going up early, holiday music playing constantly, and festive films running in the background all month long. As her career took her to Los Angeles and later to India, the celebrations became shorter and more fragmented. But Lauren has learned to embrace that change. “Every phase has brought its own version of joy,” she says, grateful for the memories each chapter has offered.
Lauren`s resolution for 2026
As the year draws to a close, Lauren has a clear message for her fans: move forward with love and light. “Give generously, be kind to others and to yourself,” she says. She encourages everyone to enjoy the season fully, good food, laughter, celebration, and to use this time to reset and realign before the New Year begins.
And when it comes to 2026, Lauren isn’t holding back. She speaks with unmistakable confidence about what lies ahead. “I have every intention of completely crushing 2026,” she declares. With big creative projects in motion and a renewed sense of clarity, she describes the coming year as one of bold moves, fearless choices, and fully stepping into her power. “It’s not about playing small anymore,” she says. “It’s about owning my vision and enjoying the ride.”
If this holiday season is about reflection and gratitude, then the year ahead, for Lauren Gottlieb, promises to be nothing short of unforgettable.
