Forgotten Celebrities: What Are They Up To Now?

Charlie Korsmo – 42 – Finance Professor

Charlie Korsmo was a well-known child star back in the early 90s. He was popularly known for acting as Jack Banning in the Box-office hit Hook along with Hollywood giants such as Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, and Julia Roberts, just to name a few. He managed to snag other notable roles but ultimately left the pressures of fame and decided to pursue a normal life. He sought out a different path and decided to become a lawyer after graduating college.

He is currently a corporate law and finance professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law in England. Although his acting career is quite blurry, he proved that he still has it in him by starring in the critically acclaimed film Chained for Life, released in 2018. We don’t know if he’ll star in another movie again, but we surely know that he’s probably living a comfortable life.

 Corey Harrison – 37 

Corey ‘Big Hoss’ Harrison was mainly known for starring alongside his family in the reality TV show Pawn Stars. The show follows a pawn shop in Las Vegas run by three generations of the Harrison family: Richard (grandfather), Rick (son), and Corey (grandson). Together, they assess and evaluate objects to differentiate whether they regular everyday items or ancient historical artifacts. They judge whether the thing is a decoy or not and often reveal surprising information and juicy trivia from the chosen item. The show was an immediate hit, spawning 18 seasons, numerous accolades, and various spin-offs.

Corey bought a lot of personality in the show, which made him well-liked by the audience. Currently, he’s doing really well for himself by losing weight and inspiring many. Although Corey legally separated from his spouse back in 2015, he seems happy with his current wife, Kiki, and is probably still busying himself with various investments.

Cote De Pablo – 41  

Cote De Pablo is a Chilean-American actress who rose to fame in the hit criminal procedural show NCIS. The actress played the character of Ziva David, one of the more likable figures of the show. Ziva had a significant degree of influence on girls and young women, so when the news that De Pablo was leaving the show, many were left disappointed and angered.  Leaving wasn’t particularly easy for her, but she couldn’t stand playing the character due to how she was getting treated. Although showrunners offered her a bigger paycheck to come back to the show, Cote already made up her mind.

It wasn’t her last time appearing on the show, though, because in season 16, her character was confirmed alive and had a recurring role in season 17. De Pablo’s work schedule may have slowed down, but it wouldn’t be the last time we’re seeing her. She and her former co-star Michael Weatherly are teaming up to star in MIA at CBS. She also starred in a lot of works like The 33  and The Jury.

Danniella Westbrook – 47 

Danniella Westbrook is born in 1973, the only daughter of Andy and Sue Westbrook. She started out her career as a child model at seven years old. Daniella blossomed as a model throughout her earlier years and graced the cover of different catalogs and magazines. She naturally progressed into acting as she joined Sylvia Young Theatre School. However, it wasn’t until 1985 that she scored her big break after getting cast as Sam Mitchell in the critically acclaimed and beloved soap opera EastEnders.

As for every star, the degree of hers was getting dimmer as the years passed. Unfortunately, Daniella got into a hot legal issue in  1995 and went through numerous plastic surgeries, which sadly did more bad than good for her.  She has also gone through many controversial relationships, which led her to have two of her kids Kai Westbrook (1996) and Jodie Jenkins (2001). Nowadays, the former model-turned-actress is spending most of her time away from the camera following her recovery.

Dylan Sprouse – 28 

Dylan Sprouse’s career started when he got cast on Grace Under Fire in 1993 with his twin brother Cole Sprouse. However, the role that made him well-known throughout was Zack’s role on Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. His role as Zack Martin garnered him awards like the Kids’ Choice Awards’ Favorite Television Actor in 2010 and 2011. His latest project was the movie After We Collided, which came out in the year 2020. Now, Dylan is a well-known actor.

Surprisingly, both Dylan and Cole have projects portraying a single character, leaving most fans baffled. Besides being a famous actor, Dylan is the CEO of his own winery called All-Wise. Considering most child actors’ fate in Hollywood, we could genuinely say that adults appropriately guided Dylan and his brother Cole as they were growing. Not a lot of child stars from Hollywood can boast a string of successful investments like Dylan Sprouse.

Jack Gleeson – 28 – Student

No other 21st-century television character has successfully made the audience’s blood boil with hatred other than the evil King Joffrey Baratheon from the hit HBO series Game of Thrones. This kind of strong reaction from the viewers can be given credit to Jack Gleeson when he played the show’s antagonist so convincingly. The twenty-eight-year-old actor held the crown of the vicious king from seasons one to four. Although things did not exactly go as King Joffrey has planned on the show, Gleeson undoubtedly made his mark in the entertainment industry.

Following the end of the television series, Gleeson decided to retire from acting. His reasons may have been due to academic purposes, especially since he only had one more year left to finish college. However, sources announced in 2020 that the GOT alum is among the new television show’s cast for Out of Her Mind.

Jessica Sierra – 35

Jessica Sierra first serenaded the world when she auditioned for season four of the Fox television show American Idol. She received credit for being one of the show’s strongest competitors. However, luck did not seem to be on the singer’s side. Jessica became the third contestant to be evicted from the season. She placed tenth by the end of the show. Despite not taking home the title of American Idol, Jessica went on to take over the world stage. One of her most notable performances as a musician was during a tribute event for U.S. troops in Kuwait and Iraq.

Sierra released several singles during her career, including All Over Me, Every Reason, Jenny’s House, and Deepest Secrets. The former Idol contestant has been away from the limelight for some time. She is now a proud mother of two children named Sebastian Evans III and Kayden Cash.

Jon Gosselin – 43 – DJ

The degree of Jon Gosselin’s fame started to rise when he starred in a reality show with his then-wife, Kate Kreider, and their eight children. Gosselin and his entire family initially rose to fame after May of 2004. That is all thanks to their sextuplets’ birth, Collin Thomas, Aaden Jonathan, Alexis Faith, Joel Kevin, Leah Hope, and Hannah Joy. When sources reported this news in the media, Gosselin and his family were on the road to stardom. Four years before the six children, the couple already welcomed their twins Cara Nicol and Madelyn Kate. The family got offered to star in a reality series titled Jon & Kate Plus 8 that tackled their lives.

It has been years since the last episode aired, and Gosselin has been away from the limelight since. The former reality star reportedly works as a disk jockey in clubs. Besides, Gosselin also works in the medical field amidst the ongoing global health crisis.

Jonathan Bennett – 39 – Producer

Jonathan Bennett made every girl swoon when he played Aaron Samuels in the 2004 film Mean Girls opposite Lindsay Lohan. Some of his acting credits come from movies and shows such as Veronica Mars, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, Mining for Ruby, and The Haunting of Sharon Tate. In September of 2014, Bennett competed on season nineteen of the television series Dancing with the Stars alongside his partner Allison Holker. The pair placed ninth by the end of the season.

Aside from his acting stints, Bennett also has his fair share of hosting gigs in the Food Network Cake Wars, Halloween Wars, and Cupcake Wars. He occasionally serves as a producer in a couple of films as well. In November of 2020, Bennett reportedly got engaged to his boyfriend, Jaymes Vaughan, after three years of being together. The thirty-nine-year-old actor remains active in honing his craft.

Kevin Jonas – 33 – CEO

After being known as the resident heartthrob and one of the members of the hit early 2000’s rock band The Jonas Brothers, where in the world did Kevin Jonas go? Born on November 5, 1987, as Paul Kevin Jonas II, the American musician and actor would eventually build a reputation. Kevin gives credit to his early career on Disney Channel, mostly in the Camp Rock franchise, for propelling him into superstardom. It was around this time that the famous rock band The Jonas Brothers would strike their own gold mine.

Debuting with their first studio album, It’s About Time, in mid-2006, the outcome wasn’t at all expected since it didn’t go so well. However, this didn’t dishearten the brothers, since come 2007, they came hitting hard with their second album Jonas Brothers. Unfortunately, in 2013, the band broke off due to their creative differences and went into their separate ventures. Now, Kevin’s the co-CEO of The Blue Market, a marketing company focusing on social media reaches for companies, still living the dream.

Kirk Cameron – 50

An acting career can begin at just about any time, and for Kirk Cameron, this was when he was nine years old. His first stints in the business were mostly for commercials. A few years after, at 13 years old, Kirk got his debut in a starring role with the TV show Growing Pains. Along the way, he also took credit for appearing in titles such as Like Father Like Son, Kirk, and a guest appearance in Full House, where his sister Candace stars in.

In more recent years, the actor has kept a fairly low profile in the entertainment industry. Even so, he’s still worked on more than a few independent and low-budget projects, such as Fireproof, Monumental, and Extraordinary, a student film. Outside the movie industry, though, Kirk and his wife, Growing Pains co-star Chelsea Noble, founded the Firefly Foundation, which provides a week’s worth of summer camp for children and their families.

Kurt Busch – 42 

By the looks of it, it’s safe to say that a career on the racetrack was Kurt Busch’s calling since his childhood. At six years old, Kurt would often accompany his father to go-kart races and even compete in a few events. As he learned and improved in time, Kurt eventually won ten consecutive races, each of which was on different tracks.

Since then, he has made it to the big leagues and is a full-time racer in the NASCAR Cup Series, and is among the 35 competitors to ever win in each of NASCAR’s top divisions – the Xfinity Series, the Camping World Truck Series, and of course, the Cup Series. Recently, though, Kurt released a short video that left fans speculating if he’s already planning to retire after this year’s season. Well, whether he does or doesn’t, rest assured that the racer’s supporters will look forward to the next investments he’ll work on in the coming years.

Louise & Lisa Burns – 53 – Microbiologist

Through the years, the film industry has introduced us to numerous iconic and memorable masterpieces. One such gem is none other than Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining novel. Although the film stars notable actors such as Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall, it would come as no surprise to see fans give the twins Louise and Lisa Burns the same degree of praise for their performance.

Their screen time may have been brief, but Louise and Lisa made the most of it, so much so that it has since become ingrained in horror cinema and even in pop culture. After their acting gig as the Grady sisters, this duo has since lived away from the spotlight. In fact, in 2014, Lisa was reportedly studying literature while her sister is already working as a microbiologist! Even so, maybe someday they can “come play with us” again.

Lucy Liu – 52 – Painter 

Lucy Liu discovered her passion for acting during her college years when she got the chance to perform in more than a few of the school’s productions. Her first acting gigs were for stage plays such as Alice in Wonderland, Miss Saigon, and Fairy Bones. Not long after, Lucy landed more on-screen roles and has since become known for her work in projects like the Charlie’s Angels movies, Ally McBeal, Kill Bill: Volume 1, and Shanghai Noon.

Besides acting, Lucy has also tried her shot in directing, with her most notable works being episodes for Luke Cage, Elementary, and Graceland. She’s also spent a portion of her investment money on her visual arts career, which she previously did under her Chinese name Yu Ling. She has even had the opportunity to showcase her paintings, collages, and photographs in more than a few exhibits already!

McKayla Maroney – 25 – Gymnast cum Actress

McKayla Maroney often enjoyed watching Tarzan throughout her childhood and would even mimic his movements, running on all fours around her house. That very habit eventually sparked her passion for gymnastics, greatly supported by her mother, who herself was an experienced figure skater. McKayla began her training at nine years old and subsequently showcased her skills in more than a few competitions.

She eventually had the chance to compete in the 2011 World Championships, but her popularity rose to a massive degree in the following year’s Olympic competition. After winning a silver medal, a candid shot of McKayla appearing to be not impressed with the award became a viral hit across the internet – even the former US President Barack Obama joined in on the fun! Although she’s already a retired gymnast, McKayla is still busy with other projects, including her recently-released debut single Wake Up Call and acting gig in the shows Hart of Dixie and Bones.

Michael Maronna – 43 – Electrician

More often than not, a film is just as popular as its lead stars. Even so, many actors in the entertainment industry manage to leave a mark on audiences, despite only having a minor part. One such figure is Michael Maronna, who began his career appearing in commercials. Nowadays, Michael is often known for portraying Jeff McCallister in the Home Alone movies, starring McCauley Culkin.

Along the way, he’s also had the chance to work on other projects such as The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Law & Order, and 40 Days and 40 Nights. After his last acting gigs in 2013, Michael has since found work behind-the-scenes, particularly as an electrician. With that said, he’s also made considerable investments in the podcasting business, co-hosting with The Adventures of Pete & Pete co-star Danny Tamberelli the program, The Adventures of Danny and Mike.

Michael Schoeffling – 60 – Business Owner

Through the years, the entertainment industry has introduced us to talented actors, many of which already have a career spanning decades at this point. That doesn’t mean that it also has a few stars that preferred a relatively brief stint in the business. One such figure that fits this case is Michael Schoeffling, who began his career as a model.

After a few modeling gigs, Michael took the opportunity to attend acting classes. Not long after, he found widespread fame and recognition for his acting credits in Sixteen Candles, Vision Quest, and Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken. With a career that lasted from 1984 to 1991, Michael eventually left the spotlight in exchange for more private life. He now owns a woodworking shop and has produced more than a few handcrafted pieces of furniture already. Despite his short run in the entertainment industry, it’s safe to say his fans still remember him for his portrayal of Sixteen Candles’ Jake Ryan.

Nikki Blonsky – 32 – Hairstylist & Makeup Artist

At a young age, Nikki Blonsky already had a desire to become an actress. By the time she reached high school, Nikki had joined its theatre program, where she had got the chance to perform in productions of Les Misérables, Carmen, and Sweeney Todd. Soon after, Nikki made her way into the entertainment industry, her debut role being her breakthrough. The first character she portrayed was Tracy Turnblad for the feel-good musical film Hairspray, where she also garnered widespread recognition and praise.

Since then, she has also worked on other titles such as Valemont, Smash, and Huge. Besides acting, Nikki also spent some investment money for her cosmetology license and now works as a hairstylist and makeup artist in between auditions. With that said, she also started a vlog series via her Instagram account, with each episode showing Nikki having a chat with other celebrities.

Steven Seagal – 68 

Many of us love to watch action movies now and then, especially those with a gas tank filled with high-octane and fast-paced set pieces. Well, one such star that made a name for himself in this genre back in the day was none other than Steven Seagal. He started his career as a martial arts teacher and even had the chance to train the mixed martial artist Lyoto Machida.

Not long after, he found Hollywood fame thanks to Under Siege’s roles in the films Above the Law and The Patriot. His recent acting gigs are mostly for low-budget direct-to-video films, though they still garner him quite a following. Besides his on-screen roles, Steven has also dabbled in the music scene and has released two albums: Songs from the Crystal Cave and Mojo Priest. He’s also contributed his musical talents to more than a few of his movies’ soundtracks!

Tiki Barber – 45 – Radio Business

Even before he made his way into the NFL, Tiki Barber was already making record-breaking achievements as a college athlete. As a member of the University of Virginia’s football team, Tiki also takes a portion of the credit for bringing the school back into the sports scene. Soon after, he made his way into the NFL, where he played for New York Giants throughout his ten-season run.

When he bade farewell to the football field, Tiki gave a shot in other projects, with his first post-retirement gig being in NBC’s Today program. Just recently, Tiki transitioned to the radio business, hosting alongside Brandon Tierney on Tiki & Tierney. With that said, he has also worked on other on-screen works, such as in the shows Iron Chef America, Project Runway, Celebrity Family Feud, and even made his Broadway debut with Kinky Boots.

Adrian Dantley – 66 – Coach

One sport many people love to watch and play is basketball. Through the years, it has introduced us to numerous talented players. A few of these names include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant, but there’s also another one that’s more than worth mentioning – Adrian Dantley.

While studying for his college degree in economics, Adrian also gave his school’s basketball team a great run in competitions, making several achievements throughout his career. Soon after, he got an opportunity to play in the NBA, and play he did. Throughout his 15-season run, Adrian got to play for teams such as the Buffalo Braves, Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, and the Los Angeles Lakers. Now a retired athlete and a coach, Adrian has shared his knowledge and experience in basketball with many teams. He also works as a referee for a few league games from time to time.

Al Franken – 69 – Writer

During his high-school years, Al Franken already showcased a unique sense of humor, a talent he shares with good friend Tom Davis. Well, this skill eventually landed them a spot in the widely-known TV show Saturday Night Live, where they also take credit for being among its first writers.

After his stint on the show, Al continued with his writing work, creating satirical books such as Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them, Why Not Me, and contributed to The Huffington Post since 2005. He’s also dabbled in the podcasting scene with his very own show, The Al Franken Show, which covers various topics ranging from entertainment to global affairs. Outside the entertainment industry, Al enjoys his time with his wife, Franni Bryson. Their two kids have since already made quite a living for themselves and made them happy grandparents to four children.

Al Green – 74 

At a young age, Al Green already had a passion for music. His first gig was when he was around ten years old, playing alongside his brothers in the group appropriately called the Greene Brothers. After a while, he formed his own band called Al Greene & the Soul Mates, though their only notable song is R&B record Back Up Train.

After bidding farewell to his Soul Mates members, Al pursued a solo career and has since released many hit tracks such as Take Me to the River, Tired of Being Alone, I’m Still in Love with You, and Let’s Stay Together. For all the investments he made in the music industry, the singer-songwriter eventually received the honor of becoming a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, among other awards. Since then, Al has lived a relatively low-profile life away from the spotlight.

Alex James – 52 – Cheese Business

At this point, it’s no secret that the Beatles still have a special place among music lovers and musicians. One such figure that the iconic band inspired is Alex James, who is now known for being the bassist for, Blur. Alex met his bandmates during his college years, and the group has since become influential figures in the music industry.

Although Alex has become quite a successful and talented musician, he has since found just as much success with his cheese-making business. After spending a portion of his investment money on a farmhouse, the musician renovated it into a cheese farm. Since then, the place has also hosted more than a few festivals, often mixing a bit of music and culinary arts into their programs. Celebrities that attended these events include chef Jamie Oliver and music artists Lewis Capaldi, Jonas Blue, and Candice Brown.

Alfonso Ribeiro – 49 

Everyone has to start somewhere, and for Alfonso Ribeiro, his acting career began with his Broadway debut as the titular character in The Tap Dance Kid – he was just eight years old at that point. Soon after, he landed a few on-screen works, mostly for commercials. One was for Pepsi, where he appeared alongside the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.

After a few more minor gigs here and there, Alfonso achieved a skyrocketing degree of popularity with his breakthrough role in the TV show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, portraying Will Smith’s on-screen character’s cousin, Carlton Banks. Along the way, the actor also worked on other projects such as Silver Spoons, In the House, and Spell-Mageddon. He’s still quite active in the entertainment industry, with one of his most recent stints was in Dancing with the Stars’ 19th season. With that said, Alfonso has also done a few directing gigs along the way for titles like KC Undercover, Mighty Med, and Young & Hungry.

Ali MacGraw – 81 – Ambassador for Welfare Organization

Ali MacGraw began her career as a photography assistant to the fashion icon Diana Vreeland. For six years, she was with Harper Bazaar and then turned to become a model for Vogue. Her modeling career paved the way for MacGraw to score TV commercial contracts, and then later, she debuted on the big screen as an actress. Among her movies are Goodbye, Columbus, The Getaway, and Players. Hollywood gave her credit for the skills she showed as a newcomer when she got awarded the Newcomer category’s at the Golden Globes.

Now 81 years old, the actress has mostly retired from acting. She did, however, made an appearance on Broadway in 2006, on her son’s recommendation. Performing on stage was new for her, but she said she was up to the challenge. She also is an Ambassador for Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization. It seems that advocating for animals is now her new job.

Alicia Silverstone – 44 – Writer

It appears that Alicia Silverstone had the makings of a Hollywood celebrity from the start. At the tender age of six, she was already modeling and later moved on to TV commercials. After maturing a bit, Silverstone took on acting roles for TV shows, with the first being The Wonder Years in 1992. Over the years, she has been on TV, in movies, and even in music videos, which only shows the actress’s degree of flexibility. Recently, she has also moved to the back of the camera, working as a producer instead.

Technically, she still acts on stage and the screen, but she is focusing more on parenting and writing. She wrote a vegan cookbook which got published in 2011. Advocating veganism has also taken much of her time lately. She has also been using her influence on Instagram to fight for animal rights and talk about plant-based diets in general.

Amanda Bynes – 34 – Pursuing Fashion Designing

Her role in What a Girl Wants in 2003 was perhaps one of the most successful movies ever made by Amanda Bynes. She has starred in other films, like Big Fat Liar and She’s the Man, but her role in the TV series All That was the role that launched her career. There was a significant promise for the actress when she was just starting, but frequent legal troubles and visits to the facilities took a toll on her career. Her last film was Easy A, launched in 2010.

The actress, however, is trying to make amends and is so far doing a good job. She is reportedly attending a fashion school, mainly through online classes. Her parents have been very supportive of her, and Bynes had been appreciative of their help. Now, we wonder if we would be seeing a future fashion designer in the former actress. We hope for the best, as always.

Andrea Barber – 44 – Writer

Contrary to her role as Kimmy Gibbler on Full House and its sequel, Fuller House, actress Andrea Barber is not annoying but has a lovable personality. She started as Carrie Brady on the soap opera Days of Our Lives and guest-starred in many other movies and TV shows from the 1980s to the 1990s. Her last acting gig, on Fuller House, ended in 2020.

So what does the actress do now? Towards the end of Full House in 1995, Barber started attending college and obtained a bachelor’s in English from Whittier College and a master’s degree from the University of York. That later served as her training for her eventual writing career. She is also now a full-time mom to her two children with her former husband, Jeremy Rytky. Her Instagram also reveals that she considers herself a runner, with exercise occupying a significant amount of her daily life.

Andrea Elson – 52 – Yoga Instructor

For 18 episodes, from 1983 to 1984, Andrea Elson graced the screen with her role as Alice Tyler on the science-fiction show Whiz Kids. Her performance in this series and ALF earned her two nominations for the Youth in Film Award, a fitting recognition for the child actress. Apart from acting, she also became a commercial model and on community theater productions.

She also landed other acting credits, with her last movie appearance on The Young and the Restless in 1998. The former actress now calls herself Annie Hopper, and since 2008, she has been operating a yoga studio in California. Her new passion, teaching yoga at Yoga Village, made her discover how she loves imparting this knowledge to others. She also describes herself as a traveling yoga instructor. Who knows, maybe the next yoga session down the community center might have Andrea Elson, now Annie Hopper as the teacher!

Andrew Keegan – 42 – Spiritual Guru

Those who have watched 10 Things I Hate About You would instantly remember Andrew Keegan as a self-absorbed high school senior aspiring to be a model. In real life, the actor is really someone very spiritual who considers the needs of others first. He is also a talented artist who appeared in movies like Independence Day, The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, and O.

Since taking a step back from acting, Keegan started his own religion called Full Circle, which loosely followed Hinduism. The group aimed to elevate the individual while connecting with each other, operating on a co-creative model. The group encountered legal troubles in 2015 when government officials and lawyers called them out for selling kombucha without a permit. The organization closed in 2017, allowing the former actor to go surfing and selfie sprees, which he usually posts on social media accounts.

Angelina Pivarnick – 34 – EMT at Fire Department

Angeline Pivarnick was best known for starring in Jersey Shore’s first two seasons. She then later cast as a member of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. Prior to joining the MTV series, however, the TV personality was a waitress. When she entered the reality show, she eventually got evicted during the third season as she refused to work her shift schedule at the t-shirt shop. Her other gigs included appearances on music videos and wrestling promotions.

The former TV show personality now works as an EMT at the Fire Department of New York in Staten Island. She revealed in an interview that she loves her day job because it allows her to help people. In 2019 though, she had to file a case against one of her lieutenants. Their attorneys agreed on a settlement for $350,000. She is most likely going to talk about her struggles more openly in the future.

Barbara Mandrell – 72 – Retired

One of the country’s most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and the 1980s, Barbara Mandrell is given credit for her long series of country hits for that period. For her music, the singer has won two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and four Country Music Awards, among others. She gave her last concert on October 27, 1997, and then announced her retirement from the industry. Grand Ole Opry, a weekly country music stage concert, has continued to list her as a member.

Now the singer spends most of her time taking care of the family pets, gardening, painting, and caring for her family. She has also appeared sporadically on the stage and on-screen in the 1990s and 2010s. Some of her movie and TV appearances include The Wrong Girl, Baywatch, and Touched by an Angel. Even up to this day, Mandrell’s former colleagues still laud all her work.

Barbi Benton – 71 – Retired

Born to a doctor father and an investment counselor mother, Barbi Benton did not suffer financially. However, she did start modeling at 16 and attended UCLA while pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Not being able to stand blood, she eventually gave up. The budding model then entered into a relationship with Hugh Hefner, who helped her with her career. Later on, Benton starred in the comedy series Hee Haw. She also released several albums in the 1970s that saw moderate commercial success.

Realizing she needed to focus on family, the model retired from the industry to focus on parenting her two children. As a devoted mother to Alexander and Ariana, she made sure that her children were well-provided for. Now that the two are grown up, Benton and her husband George Gradow split their time between their Los Angeles home and Aspen house.

Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit – 30 – Foley Artist & Firefighter

Blake and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit are twins who were the youngest members of the Full House Family. They played the children of Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky. When Fuller House came to Netflix as a revival, the twins reprised their role. This revival lasted from 2016 to 2020. While they appeared only in the first season, the twins made their mark. Sadly, though, the two decided to forego acting and take on different career paths instead.

So what do they do now? Dylan has become a foley artist and is responsible for providing sound effects for shows like Game of Thrones and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Castle Rock. On the other hand, Blake has worked as a firefighter and has also involved himself in foley mixing. He also streams video games on Twitch, a trend among celebrities nowadays to make extra earnings, displaying his excellent money management skills.

Blake McIver Ewing – 35

Waldo, in the movie The Little Rascals, is also known as Derek on Full House. He is also a pianist, a model, and a singer. Ewing also co-wrote and co-performed the song Along the River, used as an end credit for the movie End of the Spear. He also received a nomination for an Ovation Award.

Ewing has recently made a cameo appearance on the Netflix revival of the Full House series, Fuller House. Nowadays, he keeps himself busy by doing two things, hosting the Bravo series, The People’s Couch, where he reacts to what he sees onscreen along with a couple of other viewers. Ewing also works as a dancer. He revealed that dancing has helped him express himself and deal with his self-esteem issues. With his buff body and accomplishments in the TV industry, we can only hope for the best for Blake.

Bo Derek – 64

Bo Derek has appeared on many TV shows and movies in the 1980s. Among these movies were Tarzan, the Ape Man, Fantasies, and 10. She got a break when John Derek cast and directed her in the low-budget movie Fantasies. After a brief, five-year break, Derek appeared again in the fantasy movie Ghost Can’t Do It, which her husband, John, also directed. That project also turned out to be their final collaboration.

The actress has entered semi-retirement and has been a widow since 1998. She still makes the occasional appearance on documentaries, TV, and movies, though. In an interview, Derek recalled she had to turn down several offers in the past where she could have made some money. Nowadays, the actress keeps herself busy feeding horses, working in the garden, and taking care of her boyfriend, John Corbett. Overall, we can say that Bo Derek, to a great degree, is living a beautiful life.

Brandon Call – 44 – Works at Gas Station

Former child actor Brandon Call has always been complimented for his good looks, even when he was younger. It’s not his only good quality, though, as he was also an excellent actor who has appeared on Baywatch for its first year and the TV series Step by Step over seven seasons. He also starred in a couple of movies in the 1990s, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane and For the Boys.

However, Call also got involved in a road rage incident in 1996, which made him reevaluate his life choices. He decided to retire from acting and then focus instead on working as a gas station/car wash personnel. While this may be a stark contrast to his former life in the limelight, it is what makes him happy, so we support him on that. His parents are in full support as well.

Brittany Ashton Holmes – 32 – Student

As with many child actresses, Britanny Ashton Holmes received several offers from talent agencies to appear in various films. The actress eventually got hired for the 1994 comedy The Little Rascals, which saw considerable success. The actress was only five years old then, making her performance even more adorable, especially when she got paired with the character Alfalfa in the movie.

Unfortunately, the actress’s career declined after The Little Rascals, but fans still saw her in a few commercials and movies, despite deciding to move away from Hollywood. The actress also tried living a normal life in California while studying for a degree in political science. Recalling her life in Hollywood, she said that she did not want to act anymore. The former actress now works at DJ Hiclipse. While she has an aversion to Hollywood now, she still joined the reunion photoshoot of the cast of The Little Rascals, to the delight of her fans.

Carrie Henn – 44 – Teacher

If you could only have one movie to your credit, you probably would want to give it your all. That was the case with Carrie Henn, although, of course, she did not know Alien was her only movie, as she wanted to act on many more films. She was initially scheduled to appear in the sequel Alien: Identity, but, sadly, the project eventually got cancelled. For her efforts, though, she won a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.

Carrie Henn was first discovered by casting agents when they took a photo of her at her school’s cafeteria in 1984. Many years later, she would go back to a school to pursue another passion: teaching. She now teaches elementary students at Shaffer Elementary School in Atwater, Californi, where she also resides. The former Alien star still gets in touch with her fellow cast members, especially Sigourney Weaver.

Chelsie Padley – 30 – Fitness Trainer

Chelsie Padley’s first shot to fame came when she was just ten years of age. She played the credit role of Louise Govern during the first two seasons of the hit television show The Story of Tracy Beaker. The television series eventually got a movie spin-off titled Tracy Beaker Parties with Pudsey in 2004, in which Chelsie reprised her role. After her role reprisal, Chelsea wasn’t able to land other film or television roles other than her appearance in the 2011 television series Tati’s Hotel. 

We believe that Chelsie just didn’t see a future in the entertainment industry. Although her portrayal of Louise Govern was memorable, she’s leaned towards pursuing other things in her life. Chelsea went to the Stonelands School of Ballet and Arts in 2006, and she’s used her experience as leverage for a career as a fitness trainer. Today, Louise Govern is a ripped fitness trainer who sells gym wear on her website called “Fit Peach Fitness.”

Chris Owen – 40 – Photographer

Who could forget Chris Owen and his memorable credit role as Chuck Sherman, also known as The Sherminator in the American Pie films? Owen’s acting career was widely active in the late 90s and well into the early 2000s. The only problem for Chris Owen is that he felt he was getting typecast into playing the same role and persona in every movie he was in. The characters and roles that Chris was playing were pretty much the same with a few slight variations.

Chris Owen never broke out of the stereotype he was playing and soon found himself out of film projects. With little to no projects on his lap, Chris eventually decided to get a regular job as a waiter at a sushi restaurant in 2013. However, the former actor later quit his job as a waiter, and he’s now working as a photographer. He can surely use his experience in the film industry in his photography gig!

Chuck Norris – 81 

 

Chuck Norris is a world-renowned martial artist, actor, and television star. He appeared in several martial arts and action films throughout his career, including Way of the Dragon starring alongside fellow martial artist Bruce Lee. In the 90s, Norris starred in the hit television series Walker, Texas Ranger. Without a doubt, Chuck has solidified his status as one of the most iconic action stars in film and television history.

Chuck continued to appear in numerous films and even appeared in the 2012 film The Expendables 2 along with his fellow iconic action stars. The film would be Chuck Norris’ final acting credit as he abandoned his acting career to look after his sick wife. Today, the actor is laying low with no real plans of making a comeback in any feature film or television series again. He’s certainly in no hurry to appear in movies again as he’s already worth $70 million.

Connie Booth – 80 – Psychotherapist 

 

Connie Booth is an American-born actress, comedian, and writer. She’s known for appearing in numerous British television shows throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, including her credit role as Polly Sherman in Fawlty Towers. Connie managed to land a spot in several film projects and even stayed incredibly active in her theatrical commitments. Connie Booth ended her acting career back in 1995, and she refuses to talk about her past performances.

Today, Connie is now 77 years old, and it has been a few decades since she last appeared in a movie. She seems to enjoy her life out of the limelight, and she now works as a psychotherapist based in London. Connie’s certainly in no hurry to rekindle her acting career as she already has a personal fortune of $2 million. It’s safe to say that we’ll never see Connie on the big screen ever again.

Danica McKellar – 46 

Danica McKellar is an American actress who landed her first prominent role during her teenage years. In the hit television series The Wonder Year, Danica played the role of Gwendolyn Winnie Cooper. McKellar certainly used her acting experience in The Wonder Years as she managed to land numerous roles on other film and television projects in the following years of her career. You could say that Danica McKellar was about to make the transition from a child actress to an adult actress.

The transition eventually had to slow down as Danica wanted to pursue other things off the screen. She decided to get a college education where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of California. Danica certainly did not disappoint as she finished with honors. Danica has also been able to publish a good number of books about Math after she graduated. Today, she’s trying to rekindle her acting career, and you’ll see her in several television projects over the next few years!

Danielle Fishel – 39 – Director

 

Danielle Fishel’s started her acting career at the tender age of ten. She first got discovered in a community theater where she performed in a production of The Wizard of Oz. Danielle eventually landed a spot in the hit ABC television show Boy Meets World. Since then, Fishel has accumulated a good number of acting roles in several films and television projects.

Danielle Fishel’s acting career is certainly interesting for one particular reason. She went and pursued a college education while hosting a weekly show called The Dish. Despite her commitments as an entertainer, she graduated with a degree in psychology in 2013. Today, Fishel still appears in various film and television projects, and she’s also managed to start a career as a director. Danielle certainly has many fallbacks in case one pursuit doesn’t work out in the long run!

Danny Lloyd – 48 – Biology Professor

 

Danny Lloyd began his acting career with a bang as he appeared in one of the scariest flicks of all time at only ten years old. He starred alongside film icon Jack Nicholson in the iconic horror film The Shining. Danny went to audition for other parts after his iconic credit role, but unfortunately, the young actor could not score any success. Danny Lloyd eventually began to get bored of the routine, and he retired from acting at the age of 13.

Today, Danny Lloyd is currently working as a biology professor at a university located in Kentucky. Lloyd is also happily married with four children. Some of his students occasionally realize his past as an actor and continuously tease him about The Shining. He’s been away from acting for several decades, but he made a brief return to Hollywood recently. In 2019, Lloyd made a cameo in the sequel for The Shining called Doctor Sleep.

Danny Tamberelli – 39 

 

Danny Tamberlli is an American actor, musician, and comedian that gained popularity back in the 80s and early 90s. Danny’s first performance was in a Huggies commercial, earning him his first television role at four years old. Danny also became known for portraying Little Pete’s role in the television show The Adventures of Pete & Pete, which aired from 1989 to 1995. Danny continued to appear in many television shows like Nickelodeon’s All That and Figure It Out.

Danny managed to diversify his career in acting and included voice roles in his resume. In 2013, he became the voice, and physical inspiration for Jimmy Townley, a character from the video game Grand Theft Auto V. Danny’s long-running career in the entertainment industry allowed him to earn a net worth of $3 million. He must have an excellent financial advisor as he didn’t make the list of former child stars that ended up broke!

David Wells – 57 – Actor

 

David Wells is an American actor who’s relatively known for playing Cheese Man on the hit television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. David’s acting resume includes over 100 television appearances and 50 film credits. Besides his iconic role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Wells has also appeared in Basic Instinct, Beverly Hills Cop, and Inherit the Wind. Without a doubt, David Wells knows the ins and outs of a long-running acting career in Hollywood!

David Wells was able to carve out a career in producing films and theatrical productions. One of the movies that he produced is Elephant Sighs, wherein he co-starred alongside Ed Asner. However, there’s more to David Wells, the actor, and producer! He’s also an acting teacher who has taught well-known actors and actresses such as Tobey Maguire, Brighid Fleming, Mila Kunis, R.K. Mitte, Jenna Elfman, and many more!

Debby Ryan – 27 

Debby Ryan was once an upcoming Disney star with potential. Debby made her television debut back in 2007 on the show Barney and Friends. The show’s Producers must’ve liked her performance as she quickly got cast on several Disney Channel television shows like The Suite Life on Deck and Jessie. Debbie Ryan has also managed to cultivate a film career as she appeared in Life of the Party and Every Day since she’s branched out from her Disney career.

Although Debby managed to continue appearing and receiving acting credits in television shows and films throughout the years, none can compare to the success she had during her Disney days. Outside of acting, Ryan also explored her talents in music. Debby Ryan currently is a member of the American Indie Folk Band called The Never Ending. She also has a net worth of $4 million which is not bad for a former Disney Channel star!

Deuce McAllister – 42 – Analyst 

Deuce McAllister is an American football player that became a household name in New Orleans during the 2000s. He played the running back position for eight seasons for the New Orleans Saints and managed to bring numerous wins and individual awards. During Deuce’s playing days, he managed to set the all-time rushing records, cementing himself as one of the most memorable players ever to wear a New Orleans Saints’ uniform.

However, injuries overshadowed Deuce’s illustrious playing career. The injuries eventually piled up that Deuce could no longer play at the level he got accustomed to. He ultimately decided to walk away and retire from football in 2010, and today, he works as an analyst for the Saints’ local broadcast. He currently has a net worth of $50K, and we’re hoping that he knows a good financial advisor to help him with his finances.

Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman – 68

Duane “Dog” Chapman is a well-known American bounty hunter and a former bail bondsman. He’s also a prominent television personality, and he’s managed to star in the hit A&E television series Dog the Bounty Hunter with his wife, Beth. The show aired for eight seasons before getting canceled in 2012. “Dog” has also appeared in other television shows like Hollywood Squares, and My Name Is Earl, Hawaii Five-O, along with few others.

Ever since Dog the Bounty Hunter got canceled in 2012, Duane has been in a bit of a tough predicament. He got in a bit of financial turmoil, with reports saying that he was about to lose his Colorado and Hawaii homes. Dog managed to turn it all around, and he now works as a financial advisor. He currently has a net worth of $6 million which is more than enough to allow him to live a lifestyle fit for a former television star.

Elizabeth Berkley – 48 

 

Elizabeth Berkley is an American actress, and her most notable roles were Nomi Malone in the 1995 film Showgirls and as Jessie Spano in the television show Saved by the Bell. Elizabeth has more than 60 acting credits to her name, and she’s managed to carve a career as a producer as well. With her active acting and producing career, Elizabeth has accumulated a net worth of $6 million.

Besides a career in the entertainment industry, Elizabeth is also a philanthropist and entrepreneur. In 2006, Berkley founded an online self-help program called Ask-Elizabeth with her husband, Greg Lauren. The program aims to help young girls with different issues, topics, and any problems they are going through. Elizabeth’s efforts eventually transitioned into her own reality series called promptly called Ask-Elizabeth, which MTV produced. Without a doubt, Elizabeth is truly an inspiration to all of us!

Erik Estrada – 72 – Reserve Police Officer

Most people from the 70s will always remember Erik Estrada from his credit role Frank Ponch Poncherello on the hit television show CHiPS. The show aired for six seasons, and after CHiPS, Estrada starred in an unprecedented amount of television shows and films. He managed to land spots in iconic television shows from the 80s and 90s like Hunter, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Baywatch, Martin, and The Wayan’s Bros, just to name a few. Without a doubt, Estrada is one of the most tenured actors in the industry, and he’s managed to accumulate a personal fortune of $4 million.

Today, Erik Estrada is 71, and he still manages to appear in a handful of television shows and films. Estrada also became a reserve police officer for a police department in Indiana and Idaho. Don’t be surprised if you’d see Ponch from CHiPS riding around town on his cop bike while in service as a reserve officer!

Erik Per Sullivan – 29 

 

It’s hard to forget Erik Per Sullivan and his role as Dewey Wilkerson in the iconic Fox television show Malcolm in the Middle. Fans knew the character to be iconic for all youngest children as his parents always indulged Dewey. Besides his role in Malcolm in the Middle, Erik also starred in numerous movies, and he served as the voice behind Sheldon in Finding Nemo. 

Erik continued his acting career up to 2010 when he gradually began to slow down in taking acting jobs. Today, Erik Per Sullivan is all grown up, and he still has that baby face that made him famous. However, do not let Erik’s baby face fool you! He’s now 28, and Erik retired from acting in 2010. Erik Per Sullivan’s last acting credit was in Twelve, starring alongside 50 Cent, Emma Roberts, and Chace Crawford.

Fabio – 62

American-Italian actor, spokesman, and fashion model Fabio Lanzoni is widely known for his wide-ranging career, including his TV and acting credit roles and being a cover model for romance novels from the ‘80s and ‘90s. If you have lived through this era, then there’s a high probability that you have encountered him once or twice. Fabio was seen everywhere, from books, billboards, and on the screen. With his extremely well-built body and long hair, the Italian model really stood out, taking the United States by storm.

There is no denying that Fabio was indeed famous back in the days, but there isn’t much information about what he’s doing today. It seems that he has wholly lived a life entirely withdrawn from the life he had before. His most recent work in the industry was a voice-over of himself in the 2020 animated stop-motion series Robot Chicken in the Endgame episode.

Freddie Prinze Jr. – 45 

American producer, writer, and actor Frederick James Prinze Jr. is known for his various credit roles. That includes I Know What You Did Last Summer, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, Summer Catch, Scooby-Doo, She’s All That, and Scooby-Doo: Monsters Unleashed. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Golden Globe Award, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and many more.

Due to the success, he found in the industry, Freddie enjoyed mainstream fame. After getting featured on Teen People and Seventeen’s cover, Freddie got invited to every party in Hollywood. In recent events, Freddie has signed on for a reboot of Punky Brewster, playing the title character’s ex-husband, Travis. He has also been promoting GEGGHEAD, his new comedy-themed YouTube channel, and he is also the executive producer of DC Universe All-Star Games. From the looks of it, we can safely say that Freddie is doing well for himself.

Gary Dourdan – 54

American actor Gary Dourdan is famous for his credit role as detective Warrick Brown in the American forensics crime-drama TV series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Shazza Zulu in the TV series A Different World. During his time in the CSI, he has received numerous accolades, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and NAACP Image Awards. Throughout his career, he has acquired a total net worth of $500,000.

Following his work in the CSI, Gary has made appearances in various films, including The Last Letter, The Woods, Reversion, and Jumping the Broom. He also worked for Power, Hawaii Five-O, Glee, Kim Possible, Glee, and Being Mary Jane. Gary has an upcoming film in 2021, Redemption Day, where he plays Brad Paxton’s role, and his most recent credit role is in the 2020 film Righteous Villains. His fans will surely enjoy seeing him back on screen.

Geena Davis – 65

American advocate, actress, and executive producer Virginia Elizabeth “Geena” Davis is the recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a BAFTA Award. She also received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2019 for fighting gender biases off and on the screen in the Hollywood Industry. She graduated from Boston University in 1979 with a degree in drama.

In 2020, she played the role of Bobbi in the American action thriller film Ava. In the previous year, she appeared as Sandy Devereaux St. Clair; a former showgirl turned entertainment director in GLOW and the voice of Huntara in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Having $50 million to her name, the 65-year-old actress is probably enjoying her time. We’re still crossing our fingers for her to do more on-screen projects in the future, though.

Hallie Eisenberg – 28 

American former child actress Hallie Kate Eisenberg became known for her Pepsi commercials, which earned her the nickname “The Pepsi Girl,” and for her credit role in the 2006 American family comedy film How to Eat Fried Worms as Erika Tansy. Her film debut was in the movie Paulie, where she played the title parrot’s young owner. Back in the ‘90s, no one could escape Hallie’s adorable dimples in her commercials, which is probably why her shot to fame came relatively quick.

After a handful of additional parts in the 2000s, Hallie decided that it was time to stop her career and focus on getting herself a degree in American University in Washington, DC. After she graduated from college, she went back home to the state of New Jersey. Now, the 28-year-old has decided that she wants to get back on the horse and continue where she left off in the film industry.

Hayden Christensen – 39

Canadian producer and actor Hayden Christensen started his career at the tender age of 13 years old on Canadian television, then branched off to American television back in the late ‘90s. He received critical acclaim for his credit role in the 2001 American drama film Life as a House as Sam, where he went on to receive a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Golden Globe Award nominations. He is probably best known for his performance in the Star Wars prequel trilogy film franchise as Darth Vader / Anakin Skywalker.

Fans expect Hayden to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in the upcoming Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi in Disney + TV miniseries. In 2019, he had a vocal cameo in the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and a year later, he voiced Anakin Sky Walker in the 11th episode of season 7 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Heather DeLoach – 38

American actress Heather Lauren DeLoach is probably famous for her performance as the tap-dancing Bee Girl in the 1992 music video by Blind Melon, No Rain, which thrust her into the public eye and ultimately making her a phenomenon. She also had a credit role in the medical drama TV series ER for two episodes.

Today, Bee-Girl represents a world-renowned fertility doctor in Orange County in California and has appeared in I Can See Your Voice as Bee Girl. According to People magazine’s interview with the actress in 2017, DeLoach is already married to a 39-year-old financial advisor in Northwestern Mutual, Matthew Greiner. Even though she became a phenomenon back in the days, Heather DeLoach decided not to pursue a show business career and instead focused on her personal life. She lives an active life on her social media accounts and has more than 2,000 followers on her Instagram account.

Helen Hunt – 57

American filmmaker and actress Helen Elizabeth Hunt has received numerous accolades throughout her career in the industry, including four Emmy Awards and an Academy Award. She first rose to prominence for her credit role in the sitcom TV series Mad About You as Jamie Buchman from 1992 to 1999.  In 2019, she earned four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and three Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Needless to say, Helen is definitely a successful actress in the industry.

Helen’s most recent work in the industry is in the 2021 dramatic comedy film How It Ends as Liza’s Mom, and in 2020 as Ethel Bromley in the crime drama film The Night Clerk. After suffering a serious accident, Helen is now back on her social media accounts, continually updating fans with pictures of herself.

Hilary Duff – 33

American businesswoman, actress, and producer Hilary Duff started her career at a very young age. Eventually, she was given credit as a teen idol in the comedy TV series Lizzie McGuire from 2001 to 2004. She then appeared in numerous films, including Cheaper by the Dozen, Agent Cody Banks, and A Cinderella Story. Due to her success in various acting credits and ventures, she now has a total net worth of $25 million.

Hilary’s latest film was in the 2019 film The Haunting of Sharon Tate, where she played the leading character and was also the executive producer. Even though fans don’t see much of the former teen idol, she is still actively acting in movies. Although her promised Lizzi McGuire reboot project did not pull through with Disney, we’re still hoping to see more of the actress in various film genres.

Jamie Walters – 51

American singer and actor James Leland Walters Jr. is famous for his credit roles in the teen drama TV series Beverly Hills, 90210, and in the musical drama series The Heights, where he also sang the theme song How Do you Talk to an Angel. Jamie’s song reached the number one spot on November 14, 1992, in the Billboard Hot 100, and received a nomination for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics. In 2009, Jamie appeared in the reality show Confessions of a Teen Idol, where former teen idols aim to revive their former careers in the industry.

In 2002, Jamie pursued a career as a paramedic/firefighter and is currently working for the Los Angeles Fire Department. His most recent work in the acting industry is in one episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, where he had a cameo singing his 1992 radio hit.

Jared Frayer – 42 – Wrestling Coach

American freestyle wrestler Jared Frayer competed in the 2012 Olympics after winning the 2012 United States Olympic Trials at 66 kilograms. During his high school wrestling career, he was the three-time Florida High School State Wrestling Champion. Jared was also the two-time NCAA All-American second placer during his college years at the University of Oklahoma. After graduating with a secondary education degree, he went on to win the United States Open Championship in 2010 and was a five-time United States national team.

Since then, Jared has been an assistant wrestling coach in the Virginia Tech Hokies and has been with them for four seasons. During the 2019 to 2020 season, he played a significant role in aiding Hunter Bolen in winning the 2020 ACC Championships and mentored Bryce Andonian through the transition of redshirt to being a varsity wrestler mid-season.

Jason Zimbler – 43 

Former American actor and software designer Jason Zimblerco starred in the American teen sitcom Clarissa Explains It All from 1991 to 1994 and appeared in the drama series The Edge of night. After graduating in 1998 from the University of Notre Dame, having a graduate degree in Theatre Directing, Jason produced and directed theatrical performances in New York City.

In 2011, he came back to the small screen and is currently working full-time for HBO as a software designer in New York. Though his child star days have already passed, we guess it’s safe to say that he’s still happy to have been a child actor with a career that has now come full circle in both the nerdy and entertainment spheres. His job as a software designer must be paying him well since he has $300,000 to his name as of writing.

Jeff Cohen – 46 Lawyer

Former child actor turned attorney Jeffrey Bertan Cohen is probably best known for his credit role as Chunk in the Steven Spielberg production The Goonies back in 1985. He has also appeared in the 1986 Disney TV film Ask Max. It has been three decades since we have seen Jeff play a role in both film and television.

Besides being an actor, Cohen was also a writer and the co-founder of Cohen Gardner LLP back in 2002. His literary works include The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments: Ten Essential Tools for Business Forged in the Trenches of Hollywood and published in 2015 by the American Bar Association. His career choice is quite different from what he started – an actor to someone who practices law. Nevertheless, we think he has found happiness in whatever he is doing and is still in the industry as an entertainment lawyer.

Jennie Garth – 48

American actress Jennifer Eve Garth is famous for her credit role in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise as Kelly Taylor, and in the TV sitcom, What I Like About You from 2002 to 2006 as Val Tyler. She also starred in her own reality show in 2012, Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country.

Now, Jennie is a mom of three children, and she revealed that after winning $168,000 in Wheel of Fortune, she donated all her winnings to the Central Illinois Foodbank in Springfield. One of her most recent works includes the BH90210, where he reprised Kelly Taylor’s role and was the co-producer for the show, and in April’s Flowers as Kathy Meyer. She hasn’t been seen in the film industry for quite some time now, and her last film credit was in the animated comedy film set Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story as the voice of Kelly Taylor.

Jennifer Love Hewitt – 42

Jennifer Love Hewitt began her entertainment career at a young age. Her earliest performances were in the films Sister Act 2, Little Miss Millions, and Munchie. However, her most notable credit as an actress comes from her breakthrough role in the 1997 slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer, where she played the lead role of Julie James, making her a household name in the process. The actress later followed up her initial success with a couple of commercially successful starring roles in coming-of-age films such as Can’t Hardly Wait. 

In 2005, she moved on to the small screen and took the lead role in the television series Ghost Whisperer until 2010. That’s not all, though, as Hewitt’s talent goes beyond acting. She has built a fairly successful singing career that produced four albums. The now forty-two-year-old actress married Brian Hallisay in 2013. The couple shares two children named Autumn and Atticus. After Hewitt took a three-year hiatus from acting in 2015, she is now returning to the spotlight in the series 9-1-1.

Jeremy Edwards – 50

Actor Jeremy Edwards made a career out of the small screen. He is best known for his portrayal of Kurt Benson in the 90s television show Hollyoaks while also earning credits from shows such as Emmerdale, Holby City, and Hollyoaks Later. Edwards later tried his luck in reality T.V. when he joined the reality show Celebrity Big Brother for its third run in 2005. He placed fourth by the end of the series.

One of Edwards’ most recent appearances on television was in October of 2019 when he appeared with dancer Brendan Cole in the reality show The X Factor: Celebrity. He then proceeded to reprise his role as Kurt in the 25^th anniversary special of Hollyoaks in 2020. The now fifty-year-old actor has been married to Lydia Metz since 2009. The couple has a daughter named Scarlett and is expecting their second child in March 2021.

Jessica Schultz – 36

Jessica Schultz fell in love with the sport of curling at the early of twelve and went on to earn several accolades and championships. However, her career’s first highlight was when she competed at the Winter Olympics in 2006 with the United States women’s curling team. Schultz had since retired as a competitive world-class curler and bid farewell to the sport in 2018. Outside of her athletic career, she worked in Minneapolis as a physical therapist assistant.

Schultz, now thirty-six-years old, has made it her mission to cultivate her beloved sport of curling in her hometown in Alaska. Her years as an athlete served as an investment when she founded the non-profit curlAK. The group aims to encourage Alaskans to partake in the sport, earning her the title Director of the Women’s National Team & Juniors programs. Given her experience and passion for curling, we’re sure she’ll succeed in taking the sport to greater heights.

Jessica Simpson – 40 – Business Woman

The early 2000s saw the rise of Jessica Simpson’s career as a singer. The young singer/actress first shot to superstardom after releasing her debut album Sweet Kisses in 1999. She then followed this up with six more records, including Irresistible, A Public Affair, and her best-selling album In This Skin. Some of her most notable chart-topping singles were I Wanna Love You Forever, I Belong to Me, I Think I’m in Love with You, and Where You Are. Outside of her music career, Simpson also dipped her toes into acting. During her heydays, she featured in several films and television shows like The Dukes of Hazzard, That ‘70s Show, and Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.

The now forty-year-old Simpson is now a proud parent of three children with her husband, Eric Johnson. The A Little Bit singer also poured tons of investments into her business ventures, such as her clothing company, The Jessica Simpson Collection.

John Cassisi – 58 – Business Executive 

Actor John Cassisi is best remembered for his portrayal of Fat Sam in the 1976 comedy film Bugsy Malone alongside Scott Baio and Jodie Foster. He was just a student when the film’s director Alan Parker discovered him at his alma mater, Brooklyn Catholic School. When Parker spoke about casting Cassisi for the role, “He was a natural, and I knew right away that we had our Fat Sam.” His next and final acting credit came from 1977’s television series Fish. Cassisi has since retired from acting and the entertainment business.

The fifty-eight-year-old Cassisi moved on to his next calling in the world of construction. He climbed his way up the corporate ladder and served as Citigroup’s Director of Global Construction from 2012 up until 2014. He has been away from the limelight for some time now. He reportedly got married and has three children.

Josh Saviano – 44

It has been thirty-three years since the first episode of the television series The Wonder Years aired on ABC. It rings a tune of nostalgia, especially to the ‘80s kids. However, for former child actor Josh Saviano, it serves as a walk down memory lane to his first acting job. He portrayed the lead character’s best friend Paul Pfeiffer in the show. His most recent appearance and sort of comeback on the small screen was in the crime show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Following his acting career in the ‘90s, Saviano grew up to graduate from Yale University with a political science degree. He then proceeded to study law at Yeshiva University. Later in his law career, he established Act 3 Advisors and Legal Law Firm JDS. In 2002, he married Jennifer Romer, and the couple has one child together.

Julia Stiles – 39

The ‘90s was an era that saw chick flicks invade the big screen. One of the most memorable films of the genre is 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About You, with Julia Stiles playing the leading lady Kat Stratford opposite Heath Ledger. Her performance earned her an MTV Movie Award and propelled her to prominence. Some of her distinguished acting credits come from movies like Save the Last Dance, The Bourne Identity, and Silver Linings Playbook. Her most recent project was the 2019 crime film Hustlers. 

Stiles also ventured into television and was notably featured in the series Dexter. She received numerous nominations for her work. Despite her celebrity status, Stiles chose to pursue her college degree and graduated in 2005 from Columbia University. The former teen-star married Preston Cook in 2017. The couple welcomed their first son, Strummer Newcomb, in October of 2017.

Julie Chu – 39 

Julie Chu is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of American sports. Throughout her career, she has made a name for herself on the ice rink. The United States women’s ice hockey team forward has skated her way to winning four Olympic medals. She not only earned her college degree from Harvard but as well as the Patty Kazmaier Award. Outside of her playing career, Chu offered her athletic skills to the University of Minnesota Duluth Women’s Hockey Team as an assistant coach. In 2016, Concordia University announced her appointment as head coach of their women’s hockey team.

Hockey played a big part in Chu’s life. It even led her to find true love in her former teammate/rival Caroline Ouellette. The two tied the knot after dating since 2005. Chu and Ouellette welcomed their first child Liv in November of 2017. Their second daughter Tessa was born three years later in May 2020.

Karyn Parsons – 54

Karyn Parsons rose to fame when she landed the role of Hilary Banks in the ‘90s television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alongside Will Smith. Some of her acting credits on the small screen come from shows such as The Job and Lush Life. The actress was featured in a couple of films as well including 1995’s Major Payne, 2000’s The Ladies Man, and 2002’s 13 Moons. Besides acting, Parsons established the nonprofit Sweet Blackberry. The group focuses on creating animated short films that aim to share the history of African Americans with the younger audience. Other than that, she is a published author with two books to her name, Flying Free and How High the Moon.

Parsons exchanged vows with filmmaker Alexandre Rockwell in 2003. The couple has two children together. They welcomed their daughter Lana in the same year as their wedding. Their son Nico was born four years later in 2007.   

Kel Mitchell – 42 – Producer

Known for his numerous roles in comedy and children’s shows, Kel Mitchell started his career in the industry during his teenage years. He first appeared in the Nickelodeon series All That from 1994 to 1999. Mitchell then had his own television show in 1996 along with Kenan Thompson titled Kenan & Kel, which ran until 2000. He is also credited for lending his voice to the character T-Bone in Clifford the Big Red Dog, earning him a nomination for a Daytime Emmy.

Outside of his work in children’s shows, he landed roles in movies such as Good Burger, Mystery Men, and Clifford’s Really Big Movie. He wore his writer and producer hat in the 2011 film Dance Fu. He continues to work on children’s shows, being an executive producer and having a recurring role on the eleventh season of All That since 2019.

Kevin Kennedy – 59 

Kevin Kennedy was already a theater actor during his academic years. He was associated with the Manchester Youth Theater before his big break in the industry. His breakout role was as Curly Watts in the television series Coronation Street. His twenty-year tenure in the show made him a household name in Britain. Following a short hiatus, Kennedy landed roles in several TV shows such as Blue Murder, Doctors, and Holby City. He also produced his own travel show called Spanish Capers, showcasing southern Spain.

Outside of acting, he is a musician, once being a member of the band Paris Valentinos, with Andy Rourke and Johnny Marr. Kennedy released three albums from 2000 to 2010. He and his wife Clare have been together since 1996. The couple has three children together. The now fifty-nine-year-old actor poured investments into the charity  Kennedy Street.

Kurtis Blow – 61

Kurtis Blow is credited as a pioneer and an icon in the world of hip hop. He found his big break when he signed with Mercury Records. His first two songs, Christmas Rappin’ and The Breaks sold nearly a million copies with the former reaching Gold. This was followed by several successful albums that were well received by critics. Aside from his work at Mercury, he had been associated with hip hop groups Run DMC and The Fat Boys. His investments towards the groups led to their rise to stardom. Aside from hip hop, Blow also collaborated with Russell Simmons, Wyclef Jean, and Lovebug Starski.

Outside of music, Blow became an ordained minister in 2009. He subsequently founded the Hip Hop Church in New York City. The rapper is an outspoken advocate for civil rights, with frequent collaborations with activists such as Rev. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Currently, Blow lives in NYC and still goes on tours.

Lauren Conrad – 35

Lauren Conrad’s rise to fame started on the small screen. She took her first steps in the show business industry when she starred in the reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. The television personality attended fashion school prior to her casting in the television series The Hills. Her role on the show turned her into a household name.  During this time, she started her own line of fashion and beauty products. Conrad eventually collaborated with fashion brand Kohl’s, with the company pouring investments into her line. She also appeared on the front cover of Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, and Glamour.

Even though she has not been involved significantly in reality TV since 2014, she is still considered to be a bankable star and personality. Currently, Conrad lives in Los Angeles together with her husband, guitarist William Tell, and their two sons: Liam and Charlie.

Lee MacDonald – 52

Lee MacDonald started his acting career by taking up minor parts. He got his big break when he landed the role of Zammo McGuire in seasons five to ten of the ‘80s television series Grange Hill. Following his work on the show, MacDonald attempted to create a boxing career. However, he chose to drop this thought by the age of twenty-one. Since then, he has made several cameo appearances on Birds of a Feather, The Bill, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Recently, he made an appearance in the soap opera EastEnders in 2019 as the bus driver Terry.

Outside of acting, MacDonald is a locksmith. He has been operating a Surrey-based shop called Mentor Lock & Safe Co. since the 1990s. He has poured investments into his business over the years. According to a review website, his company has been well-received by customers.

Lisa Jakub – 42 – Writer

Lisa Jakub became known for her roles in some of the most memorable films in history. She first starred in the 1985 film Eleni. Her role as Lydia Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire propelled her to stardom. She subsequently landed roles in films like Independence Day as Alicia Casse, Matinee as Sandra, and George Lucas in Love. After 16 years of acting, she retired from the industry at age 22 and moved to Virginia. She married her longtime partner Jeremy Jones in 2005.

Currently, she is a writer. She has published two books titled You Look Like That Girl and Not Just Me. She regularly posts in her blog about her life and advocacy for mental health awareness. Years after her retirement, she graduated from the University of Virginia in 2010 with a Sociology degree. She is also a qualified Kripalu yoga teacher.

Lisa Kudrow – 57 

Lisa Kudrow was born in 1963 in Encino, California, being the youngest of three children. She worked alongside her father in the medical field before rising into prominence. After earning her degree in biology, she tried to break into acting by joining a renowned Los Angeles improv comedy troupe called The Groundlings. During this time, she practiced stand-up comedy and honed her acting abilities with other comedy groups.

Her breakthrough to TV wasn’t exactly the smoothest as she tried to audition in Saturday Night Live in 1990 and had more minor and insignificant roles. It wasn’t until she was cast as Phoebe Buffay in probably the most renowned and popular sitcom of all time Friends would she have her breakthrough role. She won many accolades like an Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in the sitcom. She also starred in big-picture films, mostly romantic comedies but were hits regardless. She is now doing well for herself by creating and starring the Showtime series Web Therapy which lasted four seasons and was nominated for an Emmy.

Lisa Whelchel – 57 – Host

Lisa Whelchel was the oldest child of James and Virginia Whelchel born in 1963 in Texas.  She began acting at the raw age of 8 at musical theaters. At age 12, she auditioned to be a Mouseketeer on the popular children’s TV show The New Mickey Mouse Club (1977). She then moved to California to pursue a more serious acting career and there starred as Blair Warner on The Facts of Life (1977).

She then married Steven Cauble on July 9, 1988, who was an associate pastor. They had three kids together named Tucker Stephenson (1990), Haven Katherine Hill (1991), and their youngest Clancy Elizabeth (1992).  She also became a musician and had a very extensive career. She released a Christian Pop album, All Because of You in 1984 which earned her a Grammy nomination. She became an author and released a sleuth of books. She hired a lawyer and got legally separated from him in 2012, after 23 years of marriage. She tried reality TV and competed in Survivor: Philippines (2012) and became a fan favorite. She is now a co-host on the Jeff Probst Show which started televising in 2013.

Lo Bosworth – 34 – Author

Lo Bosworth was born in 1986 in Laguna Beach, California. She rose to prominence by being a reality TV star in the hit reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. She was portrayed as the stereotypical blonde who possessed appeal which in fact was in her favor becoming a stand-out among the cast and being the most popular one at that. Due to the immense popularity of the show, it spawned a spin-off The Hills which gave a more sophisticated side to her and proved her prowess in reality TV.

She also became an author and released The Lo-Down, which details her experiences on the show and gives us a look at her personal life. She currently works as the CEO of Love Wellness which she founded and made an investment way back in 2016. The company produces products that can range from ingestible beauty to digestion products.

Macaulay Culkin – 40 

Macaulay Carson Culkin is undoubtedly one of the most inspiring and famous child stars to have come out in the ‘90s. He began his shot at showbiz at just a mere age of four appearing mostly in high-budget Broadway shows like the Nutcracker and starred in his first film role at eight years old in the films Rocket Gibraltar’(1988) and See You in the Morning (1989) which surprisingly gave him good reviews to critics and publishers since they barely look at young performers back in the day.

He got his big break in the critically-acclaimed and Christmas classic Home Alone and its sequel, which gained $455 million in the US alone. However, things started to take a drastic turn when his parents hired lawyers and got legally separated and he started starring in dud films. He was married at 18 years old to Rachel Miner but they also got separated,  two years later, in 2000. He also had an alleged addiction to illegal substances which affected his image. However, don’t fear because he’s actually doing pretty well right now with his girlfriend Brenda Song and now has his own website and podcast Caulkin’s Bunny Ears Podcast which he interviews guest stars with bunny ears on.

Mackenzie Rosman – 31 – Spokesperson for NGO

Mackenzie Lyn Rosman was born in 1989 in Charleston, North Carolina. Her mother started her career by signing her in a talent agency while she was still four years old. She was also plastered in commercials for Nike, Chili Hotdog, and even a diaper advertisement. Her big break wouldn’t come until 1996 when she starred as Ruthie Camden in the CW show 7th Heaven. The staff and director were eagerly pleased with how friendly and vibrant she was.

She also branched out of the small screen and moved on to earn credits in feature films like The Tomb, Fading of the Cries, and Night comer, just to name a few. She had a pretty decent career and dabbled into different kinds of gigs, which she can pass. Rosman is currently the National Honorary Chair Spokesperson for the Organization, CureFinders, which makes an investment in the research for Cystic Fibrosis and helps the people of those who have it. She also sponsors a child through Children International at Children.Org.

Maia Brewton – 43 

Maia Brewton is an actress who peaked in the late ‘80 and early ‘90s. Born in 1977, the Los Angeles native started her career in 1985 and made an appearance in the iconic time-travel film Back to the Future where she played Sally Baines. Even though it was a small role for her, it would gain interest from another director making her star in Adventure in Babysitting. She played Sara Anderson in the film and nailed the titular annoying sister. It was probably the most memorable role in her career.

She also played Shelly Lewis, the antagonistic sister, in the Fox Network show Parker Lewis Can’t Lose.  She landed roles on TV on TV as well, such as in 21st Jump Street, Highway to Heaven, and The Wonder Years. Unfortunately, she halted her acting career and decided to focus on her studies. She graduated from Yale in 1998 and became an attorney. She is openly lesbian and married Lara Spotts in 2008 with two twin boys, Rizzo and Calder.

Marisa Tomei – 56 

Born on December 4, 1964, Marisa Tomei began developing her acting abilities in small school plays. She dropped out of Boston University to make acting a full-time job since she was cast in a long-running soap opera called As the World Turns. She furthered her career by auditioning and earning film credit roles. She had her big-screen debut in 1984’s The Flamingo Kid. She also won an Oscar for her performance as Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny against great veterans.

She went on and acted in more notable films like The Paper (1994), Unhook the Stars (1996), Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007), and The Wrestler (2008). The performances she gave were exceptional and thus was acknowledging awards shows gaining in many accolades and nominations. She’s still acting until this day and has appeared in many films and series like Empire, The Big Sort, and notoriously played Peter Parker’s guardian, Aunt May in the Spider-Man: Homecoming sequels.

Mark Feehily – 40 – Singer

Markus Michael Patrick Feehily was born in May 1980. He started his singing career at a young age in a Church Choir. While he was still in his teens, he was in a band called IOYOU with his friends Shane Filan and Kian Egan. This grabbed the attention of Louis Walsh, a talent manager, and made up the final line-up of Westlife. Their band debuted in 1998 and became a global success topping the charts internationally, touring all over the world, and selling over 55 million records.

Feehily came out as gay in 2005 in a newspaper interview because of stress and constant therapy. Westlife officially disbanded in 2012 which coincided with his breakup, making him more miserable to a degree. After the split, he made solo music, returning to the industry with Fireback in 2015. He is still doing music now and has been happier ever since. He came back to London to his family with a new relationship and shortened his name to Mark.

MC Hammer – 58 – Entrepurner 

MC Hammer’s career became well-known in the late 1980s and lasted until the early 1990s. His album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em was the first credited recording to open people into the world of rap music. To establish his own record label, Hammer borrowed money from former star players Mike Davis and Dwayne Murphy. He named it Bust It Productions and released two of his own albums. Both of them sold well to the public and earned him a contract with Capitol Records.

However, in the later years in the ‘90s, he eventually faced several financial difficulties which led him to bankruptcy. Real name Stanley Kirk Burrell, he was an embodiment of the phrase rags-to-riches but eventually came back to rags. However, he managed to get his life back together. Sooner, he dedicated his time to ministries, produced his own record label, and focused on entrepreneurship.

Mercedes Lander – 37 – Drummer

From the all-girl heavy metal band Kittie, Mercedes Lander had been a widely known drummer from Canada. She was only 12 years old when the band was established, along with her sister Morgan Lander. When she was 15 years old, Kittie released their first album Spit. Mercedes has been able to tour around the world with the band and has been featured in different music magazines such as Metal Edge, Metal Maniacs, Kerrang, and many more. She has also been able to stand out in the world of competitive metal drumming.

Mercedes is greatly praised for her outstanding skill in metal drumming that even Steve Thompson praised her for being an extraordinary drummer. In 2011, Mercedes joined the popular band The Alcohollys. Currently, she is a member of a Canadian band called The White Swan with Kira Longeuay and Shane Jeffers.

Nick Offerman – 50 – Author

Nick Offerman’s career started in the late 1990s as a part of theater companies. At first, he was one of the fight choreographer crew. Later on, Nick got acquainted with Amy Poehler who was deeply engaged in the improv comedy scene. His career ran smoothly from there and in 2003, he met his wife Megan Mullaly. They dated for a total of 18 months until they decided to start their own family.

Aside from acting, Offerman is also deeply into the world of woodworking. He makes furniture, canoes, and other wooden structures. From that experience, he ventured into the world of writing and published books about his experiences in woodworking. One of his works was Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man’s Fundamentals for Delicious Living. He also had his Full Bush Tour across the US and Canada, and landed roles in the theatre, like Annapurna where he starred with his wife, Megan.

Noah Hathaway – 49 – Tattoo Artist

Starting out very young, Noah Hathaway started appearing on commercials at the age of three. From that point, he started venturing into television films and series. The role that earned him the Young Artist Award was his role in Battlestar Galactica as Boxey.

Hathaway was only six years old at that time but he had a career out of his skills. From being a child star, he continued to act on different films and TV shows. However, in 1986, Hathaway went on hiatus after his role in Troll as Harry Potter Jr. He came back for his first-ever adult role in the 1994 film To Die, To Sleep but eventually went back on a hiatus. It lasted until 2011, and four years later, he entered another world of artistry as a tattoo artist who travels around the world up to this day.

Peter Billingsley – 49

Peter is also one of those actors who started out young in the world of show business. His first role was in a Geritol commercial as a two-year-old, and countless opportunities came after that. Throughout the late 1970s to the early 1980s, Billingsley had over 100 commercials he had starred in. Then, he started appearing in films. One of the earliest of him was Joseph Brook’s If I Ever See You Again.

Those years might have been good ones for Peter, but in the late 1980s, his career slowed. In the early 1990s, he started to land older roles such as his special appearance in The Writing on the Wall that garnered him an Emmy Award. Behind the cameras, he started to devote himself to co-producing films for The Discovery Channel and other projects following that. He got nominated again for another Emmy Award in 2001 as a co-executive producer for the show Dinner for Five. In 1999, he also ventured into releasing an album entitled Christmas Stories…Christmas Songs with his longtime friend Brian Evans. Billingsley then became an executive producer for a musical adaptation of A Christmas Story.

Rebecca Ritters – 37 – Journalist 

Rebecca Ritters is best known as an Australian journalist and news anchor for Deutsche Welle. However, prior to becoming a journalist, she was working in the entertainment industry. She is widely known for her role as Hannah Martin in the soap opera Neighbours. Her first appearance happened when she was eight years old and managed to stay there for seven years. After soap operas, she toured with the British Shakespeare Company for open-air productions of Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She also had roles in the plays The Wizard of Oz and Coronation Street.

Ritters has traveled across Europe and America to study acting in a prestigious school in New York. After that, she managed to snatch a full-time job as a receptionist at Warner Bros Records and soon became a news and current affairs producer for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. In 2015, she became a journalist for Berlin’s Deutsche Welle.

Rick Moranis – 67 

Frederick Allan Moranis’ career started when he became a DJ for Toronto radio stations. He used the on-air name Rick Allan during the mid-1970s. He became quite well-known in comedic radio segments and shows during the mid-1970s, and later on, in 1980, he got on the third season of Second City Television by his friend, Dave Thomas, persuasion. Later onto the show, Moranis and Thomas were forced to come up with an idea to fill in a two-minute identifiable Canadian content. They then created the sketch called The Great White North that features the characters, Bob and Doug McKenzie.

This duo of theirs became a pop-culture phenomenon that garnered favorable feedback from the audience that it had a Grammy-nominated album. Moranis focused his craft on comedy that he even became an Advisory Committee on the comedy program at Humber College. He released an album entitled The Agoraphobic Cowboy that got nominated in the 2006 Grammy Awards Best Comedy Album. Renewing his 23-year hiatus, Moranis signed to reprise his role for his role in Shrunk, an upcoming sequel for Honey, I Shrunk The Kids.

Roseanne Barr – 68

Roseanne Barr has once enjoyed the limelight during the peak of her career in the ‘80s. She was known for her stand-up comedies which gave her the opportunity to have her self-titled ABC show, Roseanne. After this, Barr has accepted a few roles here and there, consistently cashing in money she may have kept for investments. However, there was a time in the 2000s when she has not received major roles. Fortunately, Roseanne made a huge comeback in ABC in 2018 after 20 years of hiatus. It seemed to be an opportunity for the 68-year-old to be in the spotlight once again.

However, while tapping for the revival’s first season, Barr committed a huge blunder after airing controversial tweets. She was then fired by ABC and the revival was canceled. Barr was the only one who lost her job. The remainder of the cast kept their jobs, with the show being renamed as The Conners. Barr is no longer seen on television screens and is currently on holiday as seen in her social media posts.

Sean Wilson – 55 – Chef

For over two decades, Sean Wilson is a permanent personality on TV. He is best known for his Martin Platt portrayal in the sitcom Coronation Street. He left in 2005 and briefly reprised his role in 2018. However, the actor has other plans outside television. Wilson has not been seen on television screens in the past several years. That is because, since 2012, Wilson has been away from the limelight. He decided to pursue his other passion which is cooking.

He is now a chef and has worked with several Michelin-starred restaurants. Aside from this, he put a huge amount of his investment money to start his cheese business titled Saddleworth Cheese Company. Wilson also engaged in writing his cookbook, sharing his expertise on food. Aside from being a cheesemaker, he is also a patron of a United Kingdom charity, specifically the Development of Children and Women Centre Nepal.

Sharona Alperin

Sharona Alperin does not have any plans of entering show business but her name took her to celebrity stardom. She is the person behind The Knack’s hit music My Sharona, which was a chart-topping song in the late ‘70s. The Los Angeles native met the band’s Doug Fieger, who instantly had a crush on her. He then wrote the song My Sharona, which eventually led to their romance. At age 19, Alperin went touring with The Knack while she worked as a real estate agent. Even when Alperin had broken up with Fieger four years later, the two still remained friends.

Today, Alperin still gets some people’s attention for her name and the song she was associated with. On one side, she is also known as a top-notch real estate agent. She has been helping clients with their money management strategies by helping them choose their properties such as in Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Brentwood.

Shawn Kemp – 51 – Business Owner

Shawn Kemp is a former six-time NBA All-star and Seattle SuperSonics legend. He also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, and Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. After he has amassed multi-millions, he no longer has to think of cash loans to open up a business after his retirement. In fact, Kemp was a three-time All-NBA Second Team member and a six-time NBA All-Star.

The Reign Man is now a business owner in his hometown. His thriving establishment has been adorned with a ‘90s-era Seattle SuperSonics theme and is considered as one of the biggest commercial spaces in the Seattle Center. Kemp may have look unfamiliar with some modern NBA fans, but during his grand opening, many longtime fans were still present to show their support. His former colleague Gary Payton, a.k.a. The Glove was also there to cheer his teammate for his new venture.

Steven Anthony Lawrence – 30 – Acting Trainer

Who wouldn’t know the comical character Bernard “Beans” Aranguren from Even Stevens? The young Steven Anthony Lawrence has once caught the producers of Disney Channel Original Series Even Stevens and included him as a cast member. This was Lawrence’s biggest break, with only a few shows after. On the big screen, he worked on the films Bubble Boy (2001), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and Kicking & Screaming (2005).

The shine of his star slowly burned out through time. However, he never wanted to erase acting in his life, but he wanted to pursue a different path. It was when he decided to focus on being an acting coach to neophyte actors. Lawrence now offers acting classes with a minimal fee. Instead of students enrolling for an acting degree which comes with massive fees and possible student loans in the process, the 30-year-old Lawrence only charges 40 bucks per week.

Tiffany Renee Darwish – 49

 

Tiffany Renee Darwish, or better known as just Tiffany, is one of the famous pop singers of the late ‘80s. Her hit songs such as All This Time and I Think We’re Alone Now have reach radio charts, with the latter staying number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for two weeks, making her a favorite music darling and teen icon of her time at age 16. Her popularity back then was huge that she may have made serious investments for her future.

Darwish is now 48 years old and has long been away from the limelight. She may no longer be recognized by teens who are more into the likes of Taylor Swift or Ariana Grande when we talk about pop songs. However, the singer has not stopped singing. In fact, she devotes her time making music with her band. Right now, Darwish is working on her 11th album which she was recording in Rockfield Studios in Monmouth.

Tony Danza – 69

Tony Danza, real name Anthony Salvatore Iadanza, has shifted from being a television personality to a stage actor. Known for his role in the hit series Taxi and Who’s the Boss? Danza had his taste of winning awards. He etched his name in the industry with a nomination from Emmy and Golden Globe, making him a degree higher than his contemporaries. He also worked on the films Angels in the Outfield, Going Ape!, Don Jon, Crash, and The Hollywood Knights. However, his star seemed to have waned after his roles. Despite this, Danza has enjoyed a net worth of $40 million which he has accumulated in his years of popularity.

He is now a stage actor, a tap dancer, and sometimes a teacher, who regularly performs song and dance numbers. The former actor has also accepted a few TV roles in the past couple of years but those were only brief appearances and not regular show business jobs.

Tonya Harding – 50

Tonya Harding is known as an Olympic figure skate and athlete who is a native of Oregon. Since she was four years old, she was trained to become a professional figure skater by her mother. However, as she slowly makes a name for herself, Harding’s name was dragged into a controversy. She was charged guilty of a planned attack with skater rival Nancy Kerrigan, with the help of a few other men including Hardin’s boyfriend and bodyguard. The controversy has led her to be banned in U.S. Figure Skating forever and her title was revoked in 1994.

Harding had to talk to her attorney as she was also slapped with a $160,000 fine. Despite her guilt in the case, Harding was able to escape jail time. After her failure in the sport where she was good at, Harding gets herself busy these days by being one of the casts of Dancing with the Stars.

Willa Ford – 40 – Interior Designer

The pop music industry of the early 2000s is composed of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and a few more stars who are still known up to this day. However, Willa Ford, a singer who is already forgotten today, has once emerged alongside them. She was known for her song I Wanna Be Bad and has made her debut album entitled Willa Was Here. However, her recording company has gone through various changes, leaving Ford in limbo. She would then accept a few roles as an actress before completely vanishing from the spotlight.

Now at 36 years old, Ford is a full-time interior designer. She loves creating works for her clients and has been engrossed in spending investment money on her business. When asked if she is planning to make more music in the future, she is down with the idea, provided that record labels will give her a nice offer.

Anthony Anderson – 50

Anthony Anderson is known for his crazy antics topped with fine acting chops. He is known for his Black-ish role aired on ABC. He was reportedly earning more than $400 thousand per episode which gave him a whopping wealth of $25 million. However, Anderson does not plan on staying in Hollywood for good. In fact, he wanted to pursue his longtime dream to finish college even when he is already old. He also plans to finish his degree which was halted before due to big student loans he cannot repay.

Now that he is a multi-millionaire, he surely can pay his college fees in full without having to borrow money.  Anderson is set to graduate from college alongside his son who is also enrolled in the same school as his. We’re glad that his career and age didn’t stop him from pursuing the education he wanted before.

Barbara Walters – 91 – Retired 

 

As one of the most influential women broadcast journalists of the yesteryears, Barbara Jill Walters is a force to reckon with. She started her career in the ‘70s as a co-host of Today. Eventually, she hosted other television programs such as ABC Evening News and 20/20. She was able to build a reputable image as a female journalist, gaining the trademark of a distinct probing style. She is known to have interviewed prominent world leaders. Walters was also a host of The View but announced her retirement in 2014.

She then became a producer for the show until she completely left her job when she had to focus on her health. Aside from these roles, she is also an author. Now at 94 years old, Walters is living her life to the fullest, with her multi-millions sitting on her back and big insurance sustaining her lifestyle.

Connie Stevens – 82 – Retired

Connie Stevens is one of the ‘60s rising stars. She is known for her role as Cricket Blake in the detective series Hawaiian Eye. While having an acting career, Stevens also jumped into music. Her chart-topping song is her single Sixteen Reasons, which may have caught many producers and advertisers working with her. Stevens also became popular when she married Eddie Fisher. However, Stevens and Fisher both talked to their lawyers when they decided to go on separate ways. Their marriage failed, leaving Stevens and Fisher a settlement co-parenting for their kids Tricia and Joely.

Stevens is now happily living a retirement life in Los Angeles. She is not thinking of any financial woes as she surely has insurance to cover her expenses. Surely, Joely and Tricia, who are also both successful in Hollywood as celebrity kids, will not neglect Stevens even now that she is already old.

Grady Demond Wilson – 74 – Retired

Grady Demond Wilson has played Lamont Sanford from NBC’s sitcom Sanford and Son. He plays the son of lead character Fred Sanford. He would work for this sitcom for five years before leaving the show to portray other roles such as Oscar Madison in The New Odd Couple. After a few movie offerings, Wilson slowly veered away from Hollywood to focus on his other skills. Many were impressed by Wilson’s writing skills when he wrote three books, entitled The New Age Millennium: An Expose of Symbols, Slogans and Hidden Agendas, and Second Banana.

Now at 73 years old, Wilson still has a lot on his sleeves, as he gives credit to his positive outlook and healthy body. Wilson was still able to appear in shows in the 2000s such as The Measure of a Man but has since decided to retire from acting. He lives in Palm Springs, California with his wife.

Jimmy Buffett – 74 – Restaurant Business

Jimmy Buffett is one of Hollywood’s classic singers. He was known for his songs such as Come Monday and Why Don’t We Get Drunk in the ‘70s, giving him a whopping net worth of $560 million. He is also a songwriter, actor, and author. Some of his books are Swine Not!, A Salty Piece Of Land, A Pirate Looks At Fifty, Where is Joe Merchant?, and Trouble Dolls.

Buffett has gone past his music days. At age 74, he is no longer into chasing the spotlight as he is still handling his Margaritaville company. Derived from his hit song of the same name, Buffet has made critical investment planning on his company, part of which may have been from his multi-million wealth. His company is focused on restaurant chain franchising, lodging facilities, and casinos. He has been busy working on the expansion of his company and has made offices in various regions of the world such as Mexico, Australia, and Brazil.

Jon Stewart – 58 – Business Person

Jon Stewart can be recognized by many middle-aged people of today as that comedian turned reputable political commentator from the ‘80s to early 2000s. He was known for his The Daily Show, which has a reputation for releasing satirical news. Aside from that, he is also a television host, hosting Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central and the 78th and 80th Academy Awards, and a filmmaker. He even co-wrote books, such as Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race and America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction.

After leaving the show, many have not heard of Stewart for years. He has not gained a new hosting show. During his off-screen days, it was not determined if he put up a new business and had money loans from the bank or just went on longtime vacations with his family. Recently, Stewart made a current affairs comeback with an exclusive series with Apple.

Joy Reid – 52 

Joy Reid is poised to be the first woman of color to be hosting a prime-time talk show at MSNBC. Considered as a heroine of the resistance during the Trump era, Reid shows she is a formidable presence on TV not just as an anchor, but also as a respected author. Graduating from Harvard University with a degree in journalism, one of her dreams was to write a best-selling novel, which she did when she wrote Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide.

Starting as a radio co-host and a political columnist in Miami, Reid then worked at The Grio’s managing editor. She later hosted The Red Report starting from 2014 to 2015 before becoming a national correspondent for MSNBC. She became the host of AM Joy in 2016. She will be hosting ReidOut, which will be aired on the same network where she has been working for several years.

Kate Jackson – 72 – Retired

Kate Jackson is a household name as she is one of the original casts of the hit series, Charlie’s Angels, but aside from that, she is a versatile actor and fierce leader of a women force group. Jackson’s career began during the ‘70s when she had a recurring role in the TV program, Dark Shadows as well as The Rookies. It was being cast as Sabrina Duncan for Charlie’s Angels that made her famous in Hollywood and one that would open more acting opportunities for her.

Due to artistic differences, Jackson retired from being an Angel and instead moved on to other projects. Her role in Scarecrow and Mrs. King earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Among her acting gigs included roles in TV shows like Ally McBeal, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Third Watch, and Criminal Minds. To her credit, she now has a net worth of $10 million which she earned from her stint as a professional actor. She has since retired and is living with her family in private.

Kevin Costner – 66 

Younger viewers may know Kevin Costner from his role in Yellowstone, but the actor has quite a stellar career back in the ‘90s. Costner started his career playing small roles in films. Soon after, he landed big roles in movies like No Way Out, Field of Dreams, and Dances with Wolves. He did play roles in movies that flopped in the box-office but he was able to make a comeback from them. He also starred in Untouchables, Robin Hood, Chasing Dreams, and For the Love of the Game.

Costner both starred and directed the movie Dances with Wolves where it gained several awards including Best Director. His acting was on and off afterward with his latest movie being The Company Men. He also portrayed the father of Clark Kent in Superman starring Henry Cavill. He did have a hard time transitioning from the Silver Screen to TV but his work in Yellowstone was well received which the director and producer credit him for.

Laura Ingraham – 57 

Laura Ingraham began as a young conservative who later became a well-known talk show host on Fox News. Ingraham earned her degree from Dartmouth College. She began her career as a speechwriter for the Reagan administration while working on earning her stripes in the news industry. She went back to school to study law. After graduating, she became a law clerk at the U.S Court of Appeals then later for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Her first big break as a TV host was in MSNBC then moved to CBS to become the host of Watch It! Fox News seemed to be the better fit for her views, and she later became the host of This Just In. In 2017, she landed her own show, The Ingraham Angle, still under Fox News. Her show remains one of the most viewed programs on air.

Lee Majors – 81 

Lee Majors will always be known for his portrayal of Heath Barkley in the TV series The Big Valley, and as Colonel Steve Austin in The Six Million Dollar Man during the 70s. He did some small roles in the film industry without getting credit, but he caught his biggest break when he beat more than 400 actors for the lead role in The Big Valley. He also met the gorgeous Farrah Fawcett on the set of The Big Valley, whom he later married.

Aside from his role in The Six Million Dollar Man, Majors was also cast in The Fall Guy which seemed to be tailored fit to him. Even at his advanced age, he still has a lot to offer in terms of acting as he will appear in the revival of Magnum, P.I.  He will also appear in the film Narco Sub, which is set to be released this year. When he is not working on any projects, he prefers to spend his time with his wife in Houston.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner – 50 

Malcolm-Jamal Warner has certainly become a household name as Theo Huxtable on the hit TV series The Cosby Show. His performance earned him an Emmy nomination. Aside from his stint on The Cosby Show, he has also appeared on other television shows. He played Malcolm McGee in Malcolm & Eddie and Kurdy Malloy in Jeremiah.  He also produced The Magic School Bus. Warner also directed Time Out: The Truth About HIV, AIDS, and You. He had several recurring roles on TV which helped him build a $6-million-dollar net worth.

One of his greatest investments is his long-time property in Studio City, which he bought for $470,000 back in 1994. What is Warner up to these days? Since 2018, he has been portraying Dr. AJ Austin, a cardiothoracic surgeon, on the medical drama series The Resident. He also plays the bass guitar and hosts the Poetry Jam at the National Black Theatre Festival.

Marie Osmond – 61 – Host

The beloved actress and singer Marie Osmond comes from a famous clan. Her family’s singing group, the Osmonds, was famous in the ‘70s, although she did not perform with them. She eventually carved a path for herself as a country singer and made waves with her song Paper Roses. Her single propelled her to instant stardom, which she followed up with her debut album In My Little Corner of the World. Riding on her newfound fame, Osmond introduced yet another album entitled Who’s Sorry Now, which cemented her status as a legend.

Aside from being a notable country singer, she also dabbled in television. She starred with her brother Donny in the variety show Donny & Marie. The show was later renamed to The Osmond Family Hour. She also worked as a voice actor for The Velveteen Rabbit and Rose Petal Place. To her credit, she later became a regular host of The Talk at ABC after constantly filling in for the panel.

Mark Harmon – 69

Mark Harmon portrays one of the most popular TV icons of today, Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS, of which he is also the executive producer. His steely blue eyes have enamored both the young and the old, but he has long since made his mark on TV. Harmon is not just an actor; he was also a football player during his younger years with a communication degree. His love for acting landed him appearances in TV series in the ‘70s like in Laverne & Shirley, Ozzie’s Girls, as well as Flamingo Road.

Harmon did take a break from his TV shows to make movies. He even got to work with the legendary Sean Connery. However, his love for TV was evident and he soon appeared in Reasonable Doubts and Charlie Grace. It was the medical drama series Chicago Hope that cemented him as a TV star to watch out for.

Martin Lewis – 48

Martin Lewis has carved a name for himself as the leading financial advisor from Britain. He created a multi-million-pound industry when he founded MoneySavingExpert.com, where his primary goal was to help people attain the financial freedom they have always wanted. His work as personal finance journalist made him one of the most trusted individuals and one of the most successful journalists. How did he achieve this? Through journalism, light entertainment, and campaigning, which helped make him one of the most Googled celebrities in Britain.

Aside from being a finance guru, Lewis is also working as a TV personality. He is part of Good Morning Britain and This Morning. His program, The Martin Lewis Money Show, easily attracts up to 4 million viewers. Even though he has already sold most of his shares to his website, he still serves as its editor-in-chief, working up to 60 hours each week. He put some of his investment money towards the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

Megan Rapinoe – 35 

Who hasn’t heard of the two-time FIFA World Cup Champion Megan Rapinoe these days? The stunning American professional soccer player has always been an athlete alongside her twin Rachael. The two had played at the University of Portland and became undefeated during their freshman year. She then went on to play for the Chicago Red Stars from 2009 to 2010. She has since played for the Philadelphia Independence, MagicJack, Sydney FC, Seattle Sounders Women, and Olympique Lyon. From 2013 to the present, Rapinoe has played for the Seattle Reign FC.

Her career keeps on rising, especially after she represented the United States in the international arena. To her credit, she led her team to two World Cups in 2015 and in 2019. She has also received a Gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Aside from being a star soccer player, Rapinoe is also an advocate for LGBT organizations and has brand deals with Samsung and Nike. She also launched the brand Rapinoe together with her twin.

Phil Mickelson – 50

One of the best professional golfers today, Phil Mickelson, has been earning up to $50 million each year. He was already a pro golfer at a young age; he even won a golf scholarship in college and earned titles while getting his degree. Showing his grit in golf right from the start, Mickelson won his first PGA tour event even when he was an amateur. He turned pro right after his stint in college.

Throughout his career from 1999 to 2003, he finished among the top ten rankings, though he didn’t win in any majors. Mickelson is a pro golfer through and through. After two surgeries, he got right back on the saddle. He was the champion at the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2019, making him the oldest winner in the said competition at 50 years old.

Philip Michael Thomas – 71 

For Philip Michael Thomas, his career-defining-moment was when he played Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs on the popular TV series Miami Vice alongside Don Johnson. He was already 35 years old when he was cast for the role, but he has already had plenty of experience in acting on TV, film, as well as on stage. He coined the acronym “EGOT”, which covers all the major entertainment awards, hoping that he would be able to achieve them all.

Unfortunately, Thomas’ career didn’t take off after his stint on Miami Vice. He stopped working as an actor by the time the late ‘90s came. His on-screen chemistry with Johnson endeared them to their viewers and earned him a nomination at the Golden Globe Awards. He also worked as a voice actor for the classic video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.  He might need help from a financial advisor if he wants to see his net worth grow.

Phylicia Rashad – 72 

Phylicia Rashad is an actor, singer, as well as stage director who is known best for her role as Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show. She received the title “The Mother of the Black Community” in 2010 at the NAACP Image Awards. For her performance in the revival of A Raisin in the Sun, she received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, making her the first Black woman to receive the award. She had other standout performances in Broadway which included Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Into the Woods, and Jelly’s Last Jam. She even reprised her role in the TV adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun.

Rashad has also appeared in several TV series such as Touched by an Angel, In the House, Cosby, as well as Everybody Hates Chris. She also landed a role in For Colored Girls, for which she received the Outstanding Supporting Actress award from Black Reel Awards. It seems that she has a good head when it comes to her investment money as she has half a million dollars’ net worth.

Randy Travis – 61

The American singer-songwriter Randy Travis is one of the country music icons who helped the younger generation experience traditional country songs. Although he had a rough start and missed out on getting a degree, he was able to jumpstart his career with the help of Elizabeth Hatcher. He performed as Randy Ray in 1982 but later signed a deal with Warner Bros. His song 1982 reached the top 10.

He later became part of the Grand Ole Opry back in 1986, which was one of the highlights of his career. Unfortunately, his personal struggles marred his singing career. He was later diagnosed with an illness that led him to lose his voice. Currently, Traivs is working to get his voice back and even performed Amazing Grace in 2016. Last year, he released his first single in a long time entitled Fools Love Affair.

Raquel Welch – 80 

Raquel Welch wasn’t exactly famous for her brilliant thespian skills, but she certainly lit up the screen in Bay City Bomber, The Three Musketeers, and Fantastic Voyage. The film Myra Breckenridge, in which she appeared in the title role, was named one of the worst films ever made but is noteworthy for its early adoption of gender fluidity. Welch is one of the first women to play a leading role in a Western. Hannie Caulder influenced the revenge fantasy movies that came later, such as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series.

Now a business owner, she’s had a big success with a line of wigs, which helps to justify the amazing hair she has in recent pictures. A practitioner of Hatha Yoga, Welch shares the gospel of healthy living and balanced eating, and at 80, the fruits of her investments are evident. She makes us want to quit chocolate chip cookies forever.

Robert Redford – 84 

Robert Redford started his acting career on TV and film in 1960, almost 60 years ago. He has starred in classics such as The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Candidate, and The Way We Were, all of which earned him praise from critics and moviegoers. He helped kick off the Sundance Film Festival, which has flourished into one of the most prestigious events in the film industry and a fantastic platform for independent filmmakers.

In August 2018, Redford announced that his starring role in the upcoming crime comedy The Old Man & the Gun would bring his long and distinguished acting career to an end. He was subsequently nominated for the 2019 Golden Globe Award in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category for his role as Forrest Tucker, but lost to Christian Bale.

Sally Field – 74 

Whether you saw her first in Steel Magnolias, Gidget, or Mrs. Doubtfire, Sally Field’s signature smile and undeniable charm have made her a joy to watch over the years on the big screen and the small screen. In her 55-year career, she has received not only two Academy Awards but also a Screen Actors Guild Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also been nominated for the Tony Award and two BAFTA Awards.

Now 74, Field has not yet retired from acting. The degree of commitment she has for acting is evident. Some of her projects had to be postponed recently, but her last appearance was in the AMC anthology series, Dispatches from Elsewhere. She and the cast filmed all 10 episodes in Philadelphia, a place she’s grown to love. The veteran actress is not currently working on any new productions.

Sam Elliott – 76 

Well-built, tall, and equipped with rugged good looks, Sam Elliott was frequently cast as a cowboy and rancher. His deep, rich voice and western drawl added to his appeal as the quintessential American cowboy on-screen. He started his acting career in theater and later made his film debut in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1969.

These days, Elliott is one of the most famous faces in the industry, but despite his 50 years in the industry and his signature drawl and upper lip adornment, it wasn’t until relatively recently that he started to gain recognition for his skills. In fact, while he has appeared in several movies over the decades that you’ve definitely seen numerous times—some of which are certainly among your favorites—it wouldn’t be shocking if you didn’t know his name until the last few years.

Sidney Poitier – 94

In 1963, Sidney Poitier made the film Lilies of the Field in Arizona. The performance led to a major milestone: he became the first Black winner of Best Actor at the Academy Awards. This was a very important accomplishment in the 1960s, when discrimination was rampant in the United States.

Today, Arizona is the site for another achievement for the retired actor and filmmaker. Arizona State University named its new film school after him. The Sidney Poitier New American Film School was unveiled in February. The decision to name a school after Poitier, 93, is “something more than an emphasis on diversity”, the president of the university, Michael M. Crow, said. It is his creative spirit, his dynamism, his determination, his ambition, the kind of projects he focused on, and the way he progressed his life even without a college degree.

Sissy Spacek – 71 

Sissy Spacek has had an exciting career as an actress. From a bullied high school girl to a coal miner’s daughter, she has delivered performances that’s stuck with fans forever. Fun fact: she was already 27 years old when she portrayed the teenager Carrie in the film of the same name. She also released a studio album called Hangin’ Up My Heart in 1983.

Spacek is still going strong at 71. She starred with Robert Redford in The Old Man and the Gun in 2018, and now she’s doing more TV work. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she said she was capitalizing on the peak TV boom. Thanks to TV, she has the opportunity to play more characters with varying degrees of complexity. She recently starred in the TV series Castle Rock and Homecoming. In 2012, Spacek released a memoir entitled My Extraordinary Ordinary Life.

Sophia Loren – 86 

Considered one of the most alluring actresses in the world of cinema, Sophia Loren owned the spotlight from the 1950s to the 1970s. At the age of 15, she was noticed by a producer, who would turn out to be her future husband, at a beauty pageant. Following that moment, she quickly went from being an anonymous face to being a Hollywood star. In no time, she gained a massive following fan and has since earned her credit as an award-winning star.

Loren’s last known appearance after an 11-year hiatus is as Madame Rosa in the Netflix drama The Life Ahead, directed by her son, Edoardo Ponti. The 86-year-old Italian actress is the recipient of many accolades for her contributions to film, including but not limited to a BAFTA Award, the Academy Award for Best Actress, and a Laurel Award.

Victoria Principal – 71 – Works at NGO

Victoria Principal, best known for her performance as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the long-running soap opera Dallas, is a former actress who has left Hollywood to pursue her love for skincare. She started Principal Secret Skincare and took the business to a great degree of success. She has since moved on from that business as well to focus on her philanthropic efforts.

When Principal first read the script for Dallas before even auditioning for a role, she knew the series was going to be a hit. Yet she never dreamed the worldwide reach the story would achieve after its release in 1971, according to an interview with People. In April 2019, the seasoned actress revealed that she was separating from Principal Secret with the acquisition of Guthy Renker. Principal revealed that she would focus on her foundation The Victoria Principal Foundation for Thoughtful Existence. She is now 71 years old.

Wendy Williams – 56 

Wendy Williams began her radio career as a WVIS host in the Virgin Islands in the United States. In 1989, she began to work as a substitute disk jockey for urban contemporary WRKS (now WEPN-FM) in New York City. In December 1994, after the acquisition of WRKS by Emmis Broadcasting, she was relocated to the other New York property of the company. She then went on to work for a Philadelphia station called WUSL.

In 2001, she started to represent the WBLS. By 2008, she was syndicated in cities such as Shreveport, Redondo Beach, Wilmington, Columbia, and Toledo, among other markets. Williams eventually ended her radio career in 2009 with enough credits to make it to TV. These days, she’s planning for a new season of her talk show and insists she’s basically “the same Wendy.” Since closing down studio production in March 2020 on her daytime talk show, she went remote for two months, hosting Wendy at Home from her home in New York.

Wesley Snipes – 58 – Producer

Once upon a time, Wesley Snipes was a big name who was in high demand, nabbing a number of blockbuster movie offers. That being said, somewhere along the line, the star began to be linked to more and more problematic headlines and fewer box-office successes. Snipes’ career tanked in the late ‘90s and well into the 2000s. It wasn’t a secret, however, that he had numerous troubles that led to a complete hiatus.

In 2014, Snipes ended his hiatus with a supporting role in The Expendables 3. He shared the screen with big stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Antonio Banderas, Sylvester Stallone, and Harrison Ford. His name can now be seen in the credit of the recently released films Dolemite Is My Name, Cut Throat City, and Coming 2 America. Snipes also owns a production company called Amen-Ra Films, which he started in 1991.

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