Mindy Cohn is joining Hallmark’s newest family series. She portrays Angie Hartman, the heart and soul of the Hearts Around the Table series. This four-part saga began in March with “Hearts Around the Table: Jenna’s First Love,” followed by “Hearts Around the Table: Shari’s Second Act.”
In this series, Angie Hartman is a compassionate foster mother who maintains close ties with her adult foster children as they navigate life’s complexities and romances. The series revolves around themes of family and enduring bonds. The third installment, “Hearts Around the Table: Josh’s Third Serving,” premiered on Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel and is available for streaming on Hallmark+, along with the preceding films.
Mindy Cohn is excited to be on ‘Hearts Around the Table’ to play role that’s just like a ‘Facts of Life’ character
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Cohn didn’t hesitate when the offer came in. She had always admired Hallmark from afar, and her friends had been long-time fans, but this was different. This was a chance to play a character with real depth across four connected films. That kind of storytelling, she says, doesn’t come often. So she poured herself into it.
To make Angie feel real, Cohn imagined an entire backstory. She decided Angie had lost her husband years ago and turned her grief into something bigger: opening her home to children who needed one. This invisible history helped her bring Angie to life onscreen. She even had the crew laughing during scenes.
Mindy Cohn channels her past to play Angie Hartman
For longtime fans, this role feels familiar. Cohn herself sees it as a full-circle moment. Years ago, she played Natalie on The Facts of Life, a teenager guided by the wise and caring Mrs. Garrett. Now, she’s stepping into that same kind of role, just from the other side of the table.
Angie is just like Mrs. Garrett: steady, loving, and always ready with advice and a snack. Cohn says her mentors once told her that the best acting years come in your fifties and sixties. Back then, she didn’t fully believe it. Now she gets it; the roles are richer, and the emotions are deeper.