Twisters might be the movie everyone is talking about this summer...
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But it all started back in 1996 with its predecessor, Twister .
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Here's a look at what the cast members have been up to since Twister came out in theaters:
1. Here's Helen Hunt , who played Dr. Jo Harding:
Helen Hunt wears a sheer black top with satin accents at an event. She has straight, shoulder-length hair. People and paparazzi are visible in the background
Helen Hunt in a casual outfit with tousled hair, wearing a sleeveless top and a headset, smiling while resting her arm on a surface
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And here's Helen Hunt now:
Two years later, in 1998, she won an Oscar for her leading performance in As Good As It Gets. Since then, she has been in over 100 TV shows and movies, including Cast Away , The Sessions , and Hacks . She has also directed shows like This Is Us and Mad About You .
Jamie Mccarthy / WireImage 2. Here's Bill Paxton, who played Bill Harding:
Bill Paxton in a pinstripe suit
Bill Paxton sits outdoors in a denim shirt, looking directly at the camera
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And here's Bill Paxton before he passed away in 2017:
Gregg Deguire / WireImage 3. Here's Jami Gertz, who played Dr. Melissa Reeves:
A couple standing together at an indoor event. The woman is wearing a buttoned coat and the man is in a suit. Both are smiling at the camera
A woman is driving while holding a mobile phone to her ear with one hand on the steering wheel. She appears focused on the conversation
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And here's Jami Gertz now:
Gertz, who was previously known for her roles in Sixteen Candles and The Lost Boys , went on to star in Still Standing and appear on ER , Entourage , and This Is Us . She was also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Ally McBeal .
Hubert Vestil / SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images 4. Here's Cary Elwes, who played Dr. Jonas Miller:
Cary Elwes attends a public event, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, surrounded by a crowd in the background
Cary Elwes, in casual attire, smiling in a close-up photo
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And here's Cary Elwes now:
Known for The Princess Bride , Elwes has since starred in everything from the Saw series to Stranger Things to Ella Enchanted . Back in 2020, he entered a political feud with Princess Bride superfan...Ted Cruz .
Michael Loccisano / Getty Images 5. Here's Lois Smith, who played Aunt Meg:
An older woman with short hair and a warm smile holds a framed item, standing in front of a wall of caricatures
Lois Smith in Twister
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And here's Lois Smith now:
Smith, who had previously starred in Fatal Attraction and Fried Green Tomatoes , went on to act in Minority Report , True Blood , and more. In 2017, she was nominated for a SAG award for her performance in Lady Bird .
Nbc / Virginia Sherwood / NBC via Getty Images 6. Philip Seymour Hoffman, who played Dusty Davis:
Philip Seymour Hoffman smiles, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, with glasses, at a public event
Philip Seymour Hoffman and cast members in casual outdoor attire pose beside a vehicle in a scene from the movie
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And here's Philip Seymour Hoffman before he passed away in 2014:
In 1996, Hoffman's career was just getting started! He went on to star in The Big Lebowski , Almost Famous , Cold Mountain , The Master , and Doubt , and in 2006 he won the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. Sadly, in 2014, the actor passed away from a drug overdose at the age of 46.
Michael Loccisano 7. Here's Alan Ruck, who played Robert "Rabbit" Nurick:
A man in a business suit and tie, smiling and standing casually against a wooden railing. He is wearing glasses and has neatly styled hair
Alan ruck stands outside a vehicle in a rural setting during a scene from the movie
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And here's Alan Ruck now:
You probably know Ruck from Ferris Bueler's Day Off or his most recent TV show, Succession , but he's also starred in everything from Spin City to Greek to Sierra Burgess is a Loser .
Frazer Harrison / Getty Images 8. Here's Jeremy Davies, who played Laurence:
Rose McGowan, in a black crop top and pants, and a man in a suit on a red carpet event
Jeremy Davies in a scene from Twister
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And here's Jeremy Davies now:
Right after Twister , Davies went on to star in Saving Private Ryan . In 2012, after starring on Lost for three years, Davies won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dickie Bennett on Justified .
Valerie Macon / AFP via Getty Images 9. Here's Sean Whalen (on the left), who played Allan Sanders:
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And here's Sean Whalen now:
AfterTwister , Whalen — who has appeared in over 140 TV shows and movies — acted in Never Been Kissed , Charlie's Angels , Lost , The Suite Life of Zack and Cody , and more.
Jfizzy / GC Images 10. Here's Todd Field, who played Beltzer:
A man with short, styled hair and a goatee wearing a light-colored suit and a white shirt
On set of a film, a group of eight people including Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are gathered outside, wearing casual and work attire, engaging in conversation and laughter
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And here's Todd Field now:
Let's just say that, with six Oscar nominations, Field has certainly had a successful career! However, he has actually found most of his success as a director for films such as Tár and Little Children .
David Livingston / Getty Images 11. And finally, here's Alexa PenaVega, who played young Jo Harding:
And here's Alexa PenaVega now (alongside her husband):
After appearing in Twister as a young Helen Hunt, PenaVega went on to star in the Spy Kids series as Carmen Cortez. More recently, in 2015, she appeared in 7 episodes of Nashville .
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