10 Charmed Actors: Then And Now

In the late 90s and early 2000s, the American TV series Charmed broke all records of popularity. The story of the three witch sisters has been loved by millions of viewers around the world.

And although almost 20 years have passed since the release of the first series, many of the former fans of the multi-series love to rewatch their favorite episodes more than once.

But what about the actors who played the main roles in this famous film? Where are they now and what happened to them after the completion of the Charmed project? Let’s find out more.

10 Finola Hughes (Petty Halliwell)

This English actress, TV presenter, director, from 1999 to 2006 played the role of the mother of the Halliwell sisters from the television series Charmed.

At the beginning of the XNUMXs, Finola decided to try herself as a TV presenter and launched her own style show “How Do I Look?”, which gained great popularity.

9. Jennifer Rhodes (Panny Halliwell)

This popular actress is best known for her television roles. In Charmed, she played the resilient and energetic grandmother of the Halliwell sisters, who, having raised them from childhood, hid from them the fact that they had magical abilities.

At the moment, Jennifer continues to actively act in television series, despite her rather advanced age.

8. Drew Fuller (Chris Halliwell)

This guy with a very bright appearance is a model and an actor. The real popularity came to Drew as a result of work in “Charmed”. Here he played the second son of Piper Halliwell, who came from the future.

On account of Drew filming in four video clips: for the Lindsay Lohan song “Over”, for the song “Wherever You Will Go” by The Calling, “BareNaked” from Jennifer Love Hewitt and the video “Tired of Being Sorry” by the band “Ringside”.

In his free time, he plays the piano, likes to play basketball or tennis, and also surf or snowboard.

7. Dorian Gregory (Daryll Morris)

Dorian Gregory came to Los Angeles when he was nine years old. Dorian Gregory began his career with small roles in television series.

The turning point in his acting career was participation in the series “Charmed”. Here he played the role of a police inspector and a friend of the Halliwell family – Daryl Morris. His character periodically appeared in the frame during all seasons of the television series.

In addition, Dorian distinguished himself by founding his own theater group. He also takes part in various humanitarian actions.

6. Julian McMahon (Cole Turner)

Julian McMahon was born in 1968 in Sydney.

In 2000, he was included in the cast of the TV series Charmed, where he later played Cole Turner (the demon Balthazar), with whom Phoebe Halliwell was in love. On the set of the series between Julian and the performer of the role of Prue Shannen Doherty, an incredible passion arose, but the stormy romance turned out to be short-lived.

In 2005, McMahon made his first appearance in a major Hollywood film project, an adaptation of the Fantastic Four comics. There, Julian played the role of the main villain. Around the same time, McMahon starred with Sandra Bullock in the thriller Premonition.

5. Brian Krause (Leo Wyatt)

American actor Brian Krause first hit the big screen at the age of five. In the television series Charmed, the actor played the role of Leo Wyatt, who was the keeper of the Halliwell family and part-time husband of Piper.

By the way, while working on the series, the actor was seen in connection with his partner on the set, Alice Milano, despite the fact that then Briae was officially married. This scandalous story immediately came to the attention of the paparazzi, but very soon the relationship of the actors came to naught.

In the filmography of the actor of recent years, you can find works in the following films: “Don’t be afraid”, “Plan 9″, ‘Cupid Dog’, etc.

4. Shannen Doherty (Prue Halliwell)

Shannen made her first cameo appearance in a movie at the age of 10. Until 1990, she was already a fairly successful actress, having filming experience in more than 10 films and TV shows.

In 1998, the actress agreed to play a role in the television series Charmed. Her character’s name was Prue, the eldest of the Halliwell sisters. However, after working in three seasons of this TV show, Shannen decided to leave the project due to a conflict with her partner in the frame, Alice Milano.

Shannen, in tandem with Holly Marie Combs, released their own travel show called “Lost Lands with Shannen and Holly.”

In 2015, Shannen was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had to endure a difficult operation and a long recovery period. However, in April 2017, the actress reported stable remission.

3. Alice Milano (Phoebe Halliwell)

This actress hit the cinema at the age of 7 years. In the TV series Charmed, she played the role of Phoebe Halliwell, who had the gift of divination and levitation.

Other popular projects with her participation include “Commando” with the participation of Arnold Schwarzenegger and the television series “Melrose Place”.

Alice also released 4 music albums, but only one was served in the United States, but 3 became quite popular in Japan. In addition, the actress tried her hand as a fashion designer, releasing a collection of sportswear.

2. Rose McGowan (Paige Matthews)

In 2001, McGowan joined the cast of Charmed, replacing Shannen Doherty, who left the series. Quentin Tarantino himself called Rose his muse more than once and shot her three times in his films.

In the middle of the XNUMXs, Rose was in a car accident. As a result of multiple injuries, the actress was forced to undergo a long course of rehabilitation and even seek help from plastic surgeons.

By the way, McGowan was one of the first Hollywood actresses who charged the famous American producer Harvey Weinstein with systematic sexual harassment at the beginning of her career.

1. Holly Marie Combs (Piper Halliwell)

This actress in the series “Charmed” played the role of the middle sister Halliwell – Piper. According to the plot, her character had the ability to briefly stop time.

Holly began her film career while still at school. After the success of the series, she starred in two more television projects: “Mistresses”, which unfortunately did not live up to the hopes of the creators, and the youth drama “Pretty Little Liars”, the plot of which was based on books by Sarah Shepherd.

In addition to family and creative responsibilities, Holly heads the Children of the Alleys charity organization. This service is aimed at helping teenagers from disadvantaged families.