July 11 marked the 25th anniversary of the release of the first “American Pie” movie, a film that became a cultural phenomenon and launched the careers of many of its stars. Released in 1999, the film followed a group of high school seniors who made a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. The raunchy teen comedy grossed over $235 million worldwide and spawned a $900-million franchise, including numerous sequels and direct-to-video spinoffs. Here’s a look at where the main cast members are now, 25 years later.
Jason Biggs, who played the awkward and sexually naive Jim Levenstein, saw his career take off after “American Pie.” He starred in three sequels and appeared in films like “Anything Else,” “Eight Below,” and “Over Her Dead Body.” Biggs also voiced Leonardo in Nickelodeon’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and played Larry Bloom in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black.” He has also appeared on Broadway and starred in the Netflix Christmas film “Best. Christmas. Ever.” in 2023. Biggs continues to work in various mediums, including voicing Marcus in the 2024 podcast series “Yellow Face.”
Seann William Scott, known for his role as the popular jock Steve Stifler, continued to find success in Hollywood. He starred in films like “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Final Destination,” “The Dukes of Hazzard,” and “Role Models.” Scott also voiced Crash in the “Ice Age” series and appeared in TV shows like “Lethal Weapon” and “Welcome to Flatch.” In 2023, he played Daryl in “The Wrath of Becky.”
Thomas Ian Nicholas, who portrayed Kevin Myers, has had a varied career. He appeared in films like “The Rules of Attraction,” “Stealing Sinatra,” and “Adverse,” and even had a guest role on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Nicholas also pursued a music career, releasing several albums, with his single “My Generation” featured on the “American Reunion” soundtrack.
Chris Klein, who played lacrosse player Chris “Oz” Ostreicher, continued acting in films like “Here on Earth,” “We Were Soldiers,” “Just Friends,” and “American Dreamz.” He also appeared on TV, playing Cicada in “The Flash” and Bill Townsend in Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias.”
Jennifer Coolidge, who played Stifler’s mom, has had a thriving career post-“American Pie.” She appeared in the “Legally Blonde” franchise and films like “A Cinderella Story,” “Click,” and “Promising Young Woman.” Coolidge also found success on TV, with roles in “Joey,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” and “2 Broke Girls.” Her performance in “The White Lotus” earned her two Emmys and a Golden Globe. She continues to work steadily, with recent roles in “Single All the Way” and “The Watcher.”
Tara Reid, who played Vicky, has had a varied career with roles in films like “Alone in the Dark,” “Van Wilder,” and “My Boss’s Daughter.” She also starred in the “Sharknado” series and launched a swimsuit collection and perfume inspired by the franchise. Reid has appeared on reality TV, including “Celebrity Big Brother,” and continues to act in films like “Big Money” and “Bloodthirst.”
Eugene Levy, who played Jim’s dad, gained even more recognition after “American Pie.” He co-wrote and starred in several Christopher Guest films and appeared in hits like “Bringing Down the House” and “Cheaper by the Dozen 2.” Levy co-created and starred in the acclaimed series “Schitt’s Creek,” earning a Primetime Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2023, he began hosting the travel documentary series “The Reluctant Traveler” and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Alyson Hannigan, who played Michelle Flaherty, found significant success on TV. She starred as Willow Rosenberg in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” earning a Saturn Award and a Teen Choice Award. Hannigan also played Lily Aldrin in “How I Met Your Mother,” winning two People’s Choice Awards. She has voiced characters in “Fancy Nancy” and appeared in the TV movie “Office Race.”
Mena Suvari, who played Heather, continued to act in films like “Loser,” “Sugar & Spice,” and “The Musketeer.” She also appeared on TV shows like “Six Feet Under,” “Chicago Fire,” and “American Horror Story.” Suvari’s recent work includes the TV series “RZR” and modeling for Lancôme cosmetics.
Shannon Elizabeth, who played Nadia, appeared in films like “Scary Movie,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” and “Love Actually.” She starred in the series “Cuts” and competed on “Dancing with the Stars.” Elizabeth has also been a Maxim cover girl and a regular poker player.
Natasha Lyonne, who played Jessica, found wider recognition on TV. She starred in “Orange Is the New Black” and created, produced, and starred in “Russian Doll,” earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Lyonne also stars in and produces “Poker Face” on Peacock.
The cast of “American Pie” has gone on to diverse and successful careers in film, television, and beyond. Their work continues to entertain audiences, proving that the impact of “American Pie” endures 25 years later.
Source: Newsweek, PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly
