From debate class to erotica: Where the Clueless cast is now will have you saying ‘As if!'
Mel Horowitz might've been a gruff, workaholic lawyer, but his love for his daughter was higher than his cholesterol count. Played by Dan Hedaya, Mel was the perfect foil to Cher's extravagance, full of blunt advice and tough love. Whether he was barking at Josh or grilling Christian, Mel delivered punchlines that still land today. For a character who rarely left the house, he definitely left an impression. Photo: Paramount
Dan Hedaya kept the no-nonsense energy going well after Clueless. You've probably seen him pop up in shows like ER, Monk, and Gotham, and in films like The Hurrican e and The Usual Suspects. With that trademark scowl and unmistakeable voice, he carved out a niche as Hollywood's go-to grumpy guy. Photo: Warner Bros
Now in his 80s, Hedaya has stepped back from acting. I bet his character would get a kick out of the Apple Watch girlies. 'Do you know what time it is?' 'A watch doesn't really go with this outfit, Daddy.' A Cher line they definitely can't relate to. Photo: Paramount
Who could forget Mr Hall? Played by Wallace Shawn, he was grumpy, disorganised, and forever battling the tardy slips. But under all that chaos was a big softie. Thanks to Cher and Dionne's matchmaking scheme, he ended up with Miss Geist and became significantly more mellow. Photo: Paramount
Dare I say, this might be the greatest Cupid's play lore in cinematic history. Photo: Paramount
Wallace Shawn is basically Hollywood's favourite intellectual and loveable weirdo. Before and after Clueless, he was everywhere, from The Princess Bride to voicing Rex in Toy Story. He's a writer, essayist, theatre legend, and an unmistakably unique character actor. Photo: Pixar
You'll find him turning up in sitcoms like Young Sheldon, indie films, voice roles, and political interviews where he casually drops Marxist theory between takes. Honestly, Mr Hall might have been the most on-brand casting decision in the entire movie. Photo: CBS
Miss Geist, our awkward, soft-spoken queen. She was composting before it was cool to be kind to the environment. Twink Caplan brought her to life with a nervous sweetness that made you want to give her a hug, and maybe also a hairbrush. Her romance with Mr Hall was one of the most wholesome arcs in Clueless. Photo: Paramount
Twink Caplan has mostly stayed behind the scenes, but her legacy is solid. She was a producer on both the Clueless film and TV series, and later worked on the Look Who's Talking franchise and Loser with Jason Biggs. While she hasn't been in the public eye much, she's been spotted at nostalgic fan events, often delightfully on-theme. Photo: Sony
Christian was hot, mysterious, fashion-forward, and completely unavailable. Cher fell hard, and honestly, who could blame her? Played by Justin Walker, he swept in with old-Hollywood charm and took Cher on the most stylish non-dates ever. It wasn't until he turned down her 'Betty' energy that she realised he was gay. Photo: Paramount
Justin Walker's Hollywood run was short but memorable. After Clueles s, he appeared in a few small roles before stepping away from acting altogether. He reportedly moved into the business world, running restaurants and keeping a very low profile. Photo: LinkedIn
Christian may have left Hollywood, but his legacy lives on. He taught an entire generation that having a weak gaydar can lead to some of your most devastating heartbreaks. Photo: Paramount
Clueless is about to be more than just a nostalgic rewatch. Cher is coming back. Alicia Silverstone is confirmed to reprise her role in a new Clueless series for Peacock, and she's also stepping in as a producer. While most details are still under wraps, insiders say the show will reflect Gen Z culture while keeping the same biting humour and heart. No word yet on whether Dionne, Josh, or Murray will return, but one thing's for sure … that group chat would be LIT. Photo: Paramount
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