This 2026 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament features Nurse Christine Chapel from the movie, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." This reimagined character is played by Jess Bush, an Australian actor, and the new storyline has given her a more prominent and well-rounded role, even though Nurse Chapel was in twenty-five out of the eighty episodes of the original Star Trek series. Fun Fact: Majel Barrett, the first Nurse Chapel, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, married Star Trek's creator, Gene Roddenberry in 1969, and is often referred to as the "First Lady of Star Trek." She played several other roles in the Star Trek franchise: Number One to Captain Christopher Pike in the pilot for TOS, Betazoid Federation Ambassador Lwaxana Troi in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Nurse Chapel in Star Trek: The Animated Series, and the voice of the computer in all the series from 1966-2008. Fans of the long-running Star Trek universe will appreciate the tribute to one of Starfleet’s most recognized supporting crew members. Perfect for collectors and science fiction enthusiasts, continuing the legacy of exploration, courage, and hope among the stars.
