Wham! - Last Christmas (official Video) -

The official video for by Wham! is more than just a holiday clip; it is a cultural touchstone of the 1980s that blends festive joy with a poignant story of heartbreak. Essential Video Facts

: Directed by Andrew Morahan , the shoot took place in November 1984. It was originally shot on 35mm film and was famously remastered in 4K Ultra HD in 2019. Wham! - Last Christmas (Official Video)

: Most of the people in the video were actually friends and family of the band. The cast includes backup singers Pepsi & Shirlie , and a brief cameo by Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp (who was dating Shirlie at the time). The official video for by Wham

: This was the final time George Michael was filmed clean-shaven ; he sported a beard for the remainder of his career. It was originally shot on 35mm film and

: The story features George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on a ski trip with friends and girlfriends. The central tension involves George’s former lover (played by model Kathy Hill ), who is now dating Andrew.

: Andrew Ridgeley later revealed the cast was "mayhem" levels of drunk during filming because the assistant director filled props with real alcohol.

: A key plot point involves a jeweled brooch that George gave to Kathy the previous year, which Andrew is seen wearing in the "present-day" scenes of the video. Behind-the-Scenes Secrets