Original "Freaky Friday" Cast: Then Vs. Now Photos
From the perfect Y2K fashion, to the absolutely catchy bops, and the '90s heart throbs...everything about this movie is still *chef's kiss*. So, I was thrilled and delighted when Disney announced the sequel, Freakier Friday, comes out this Friday, August 8 (how fitting!).
"I look like the crypt keeper!"
The nostalgia factor started kicking in and it really got me wondering, what does the original cast from 22 years ago look like now? So, I took a bit of a trip down memory lane! I'll give you their younger version photo first from the original Freaky Friday and then the more recent photo. I'm telling you, some of this cast looks like they haven't aged a day. Here we go:
Here's Lindsay Lohan as Anna.
And here's Lindsay now.
Here's Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess.
And here's Jamie now.
Here's Chad Michael Murray as Jake.
And here's Chad now.
Here is Mark Harmon as Ryan.
And here's Mark in 2024.
Here's Christina Vidal as Maddie.
And here's Haley Hudson as Peg.
Here they are now, Christina Vidal on the left and Haley Hudson on the right.
Here is Julie Gonzalo as Stacey.
And here's Julie now.
Here is Stephen Tobolowsky as Mr. Bates.
And here's Stephen in 2024.
Here is Rosalind Chao as Pei Pei.
And here's Rosalind now.
Here's Lucille Soong as Pei Pei's mom.
And here's Lucille now.
Here's Ryan Malgarini as Harry:
And here's Ryan now.
Here's Harold Gould as Grandpa:
And here's Harold in 2008. Harold passed away in 2010.
Freakier Friday is in theaters on Friday, August 8th and watch the original on Disney+ now!
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