‘Ever After’ Cast Then & Now: See Drew Barrymore & More 25 Years Later

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March 28, 2023 9:31AM EDT

‘Ever After’ is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023. See photos of Drew Barrymore, Melanie Lynskey, and more of the beloved cast then and now.

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‘Ever After’ Then & Now

‘Ever After’ Then & Now — ‘Ever After’ is turning 25! The film officially celebrates its 25th anniversary on July 31. ‘Ever After’ hit theaters in 1998 and has become an instant millennial classic. Drew Barrymore stars as Danielle (‘Ever After’s Cinderella), a young woman in 16th century France who is forced into servitude after the death of her beloved father. Danielle’s wicked stepmother Rodmilla treats her horribly. Danielle’s life takes a turn when she crosses paths with the dashing Prince Henry.

In addition to Drew, ‘Ever After’ also stars Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Melanie Lynskey, and Megan Dodds. In honor of the anniversary, Drew had Melanie and Megan on ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ in March 2023. They dressed up as their characters, with Drew in a recreation of Danielle’s stunning masquerade gown, on the show. Even after all these years, the love amongst the ‘Ever After’ cast is still there. See photos of the cast then and now in our gallery.

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Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore — Drew Barrymore plays Danielle de Barbarac, the Cinderella of ‘Ever After.’ In the years since the film, Drew has starred in countless hits like ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ ‘Never Been Kissed,’ ’50 First Dates,’ and more. She currently hosts her own daytime talk show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show.’

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Dougray Scott

Dougray Scott — Dougray Scott played the handsome Prince Henry. He’s gone on to star in ‘Mission: Impossible 2,’ ‘My Week With Marilyn,’ and more. The Scottish actor also was a series regular for the first two seasons of ‘Batwoman.’

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Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston — The legendary Anjelica Huston played Baroness Rodmilla, Danielle’s evil stepmother. Anjelica has had a storied career in Hollywood. Since ‘Ever After,’ the Oscar winner has starred in ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ the series ‘Smash,’ and more.

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Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey — Melanie Lynskey starred as Jacqueline de Ghent, Danielle’s nice stepsister. Melanie has notably starred in movies like ‘Coyote Ugly,’ ‘Sweet Home Alabama,’ and ‘Don’t Look Up.’ The Emmy nominee currently stars in the Showtime hit series ‘Yellowjackets.’

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Megan Dodds

Megan Dodds — Megan Dodds played Marguerite de Ghent, Danielle’s evil stepsister. Since ‘Ever After,’ Megan has had notable roles in ‘CSI: NY,’ ‘Spooks,’ and more. She recently played Andrea Walters in the Apple TV+ series ‘For All Mankind.

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