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EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

The 25 best bingeable miniseries streaming on Netflix

EW's picks range from sweeping romances like "Queen Charlotte" to tense crime dramas like "Adolescence" and "The Beast in Me."

By Kevin Jacobsen and Janey Tracey

on July 3, 2026 9:24 a.m. ET

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'; Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'; Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'. Credit:

In the late-2000s and early-2010s, it was looking like miniseries were going away. Then came *American Horror Story* in 2011, which helped resurrect the genre and led to a boom of limited and anthology series that hasn't slowed down 15 years later.

Netflix has been at the forefront of this resurrection, housing numerous buzzworthy miniseries that went on to win the genre's top prize at the Emmys, such as *Adolescence*, *Baby Reindeer*, and *The Queen's Gambit*. The streamer also has riveting docuseries like *The Andy Warhol Diaries* and *Wild Wild Country* that explore their subjects further than a traditional documentary feature could.

Ahead, find our recommendations for the 25 best miniseries on Netflix worth binging in their entirety over the weekend.

James Franco as Jake Epping in '11.22.63'.

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Based on the alternative history novel by Stephen King, this Hulu-produced miniseries is even more thoughtful and engrossing than its premise suggests. James Franco stars as Jake Epping, an English teacher who gains access to a portal that allows him to travel back in time to stop the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. But Jake's mission becomes complicated when he finds himself adjusting nicely to his new life in the '60s, while every choice he makes threatens to change the course of human history. It's a powerful character study in the body of a propulsive sci-fi thriller. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *11.22.63*: Netflix

**Cast:** James Franco, Chris Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay

Adolescence (2025)

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in 'Adolescence'.

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This four-part miniseries has become a TV unicorn since its March 2025 release, becoming a massive hit with viewers, achieving universal acclaim from critics, and earning eight Emmys (including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series). *Adolescence* centers on a 13-year-old boy (Owen Cooper) accused of murdering a female classmate, deftly exploring the motive that led to the crime as well as the devastating impact it has on his family. Each episode takes place over the course of an hour and is filmed in one continuous take, from immersing us in the unnerving dread of the initial police interrogations to the sobering reality of his family left to ponder where they went wrong. It's gripping television, powered by masterful performances and urgent, economical storytelling. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Adolescence*: Netflix

**Cast:** Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Ashley Walters, Erin Doherty, Christine Tremarco

Alias Grace (2017)

Sarah Gadon as Grace Marks in 'Alias Grace'. Jan Thijs/Netflix

If you're excited that female antiheroes are having a moment, then *Alias Grace* should be next on your watchlist. Created by *Women Talking *director Sarah Polley and directed by *American Psycho* helmer Mary Harron, *Alias Grace *follows Grace Marks (Sarah Gadon), a 19th-century maid who is in jail for allegedly murdering her employers. Like fellow Margaret Atwood adaptation *The Handmaid's Tale*, *Alias Grace* is a powerful critique of the plight of women in a patriarchal society, but it's also a miniseries that will keep you constantly guessing about the protagonist’s guilt or innocence. —*Janey Tracey*

Where to watch *Alias Grace*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast:** Sarah Gadon, Edward Holcroft, Rebecca Liddiard, Anna Paquin, Zachary Levi

The Andy Warhol Diaries (2022)

Andy Warhol in 'The Andy Warhol Diaries'.

This absorbing Emmy-nominated documentary series follows the rise of the influential pop artist Andy Warhol. Utilizing innovative technology to simulate Warhol's voice, the series brings the artist's meticulously written diaries to life, guiding us through his career as a painter, the various loves of his life, and his emergence as a pop culture icon in the '60s. Aided by revealing interviews from various public figures whose lives were touched by Warhol, *The Andy Warhol Diaries* is a fittingly stylish tribute to a legend. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Andy Warhol Diaries*: Netflix

Baby Reindeer (2024)

Richard Gadd as Donny Dunn in 'Baby Reindeer'.

Based on Richard Gadd's one-man show about his experience with stalking, *Baby Reindeer* starts with humor, then takes a sharp turn that makes you reevaluate everything that came before. The Emmy-winning miniseries has been controversial, especially after a lawsuit was filed by the woman who claims to be the inspiration for the series. But, wherever you stand on the ethics of fictionalizing real people, *Baby Reindeer* still stands on its own as intimate, gut-wrenching television that's deeply personal. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Baby Reindeer*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Gadd, Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau, Tom Goodman-Hill

The Beast in Me (2025)

Claire Danes as Aggie Wiggs and Matthew Rhys as Nile Jarvis in 'The Beast in Me'.

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Two of television's most accomplished stars square off in this gripping cat-and-mouse miniseries. Claire Danes plays Aggie Wiggs, an author struggling with depression, who finds inspiration to write her latest book about her enigmatic new neighbor, Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). Nile, a real estate developer, is suspected of murdering his first wife, and Aggie goes on a dangerous mission to learn the truth. Both Emmy-winning stars turn in committed performances as their respective deeply flawed characters, but Rhys in particular delivers one of the most chilling performances in recent television history. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Beast in Me*: Netflix

**Cast:** Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow, Natalie Morales

Bodies (2023)

Stephen Graham as Elias Mannix in 'Bodies'.

How can the same dead body be discovered in the exact same place in four vastly different time periods? This is the intriguing premise of *Bodies*, a cleverly conceived miniseries that blends crime drama, science fiction, and a strong dose of mystery. The corpse in question is that of a professor, who is discovered on London's Longharvest Lane in 1890, 1941, 2023, and 2053. While *Bodies* has grand ambitions in its storytelling, its driving force ultimately stems from a deeply human, often painful desire to be loved. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bodies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas, Amaka Okafor, Kyle Soller, Stephen Graham

Bodyguard (2018)

Richard Madden as David Budd and Keeley Hawes as Julia Montague in 'Bodyguard'. World Productions/Netflix

Many shows might build to their first nail-biting sequence, but not *Bodyguard*. The first episode starts with a 20-minute scene in which David Budd (Richard Madden), a British Army war veteran suffering from PTSD, tries to talk down a suicide bomber while on a train with his two children. EW staffers praised Madden's Golden Globe-winning performance, the portrayal of women in positions of power, and the "what-the-heck-is-even-happening moments" that make the miniseries impossible not to binge. And the viewers seemed to agree: When it aired in the U.K., *Bodyguard* became the country's most successful launch of a drama series in the 2010s. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Bodyguard*: Netflix

**Cast:** Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Gina McKee, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin

Death by Lightning (2025)

Michael Shannon as James A. Garfield in 'Death by Lightning'.

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James A. Garfield may not have the name recognition of other centuries-old presidents like George Washington, John Adams, or Abraham Lincoln, but this four-part miniseries has certainly elevated his profile. Michael Shannon stars as Garfield as he becomes the 20th President of the United States and advocates for civil rights. Meanwhile, troubled devotee Charles J. Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen) turns increasingly disgruntled, leading to him shooting the president. It's a compelling two-hander that explores both the potential and dangers of humanity. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Death by Lightning*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, Nick Offerman

Godless (2017)

Michelle Dockery as Alice Fletcher in 'Godless'. Ursula Coyote/Netflix

*Godless* takes the Western genre and turns it on its head, focusing on a town almost entirely run by women after a mining accident kills most of the men. Jeff Daniels chews the scenery as murderous robber Frank Griffin, giving a villainous performance for the ages (even if some of his monologues run a little long). But the women are the standouts, especially *Downton Abbey*'s Michelle Dockery and Merritt Wever as the men's clothes-wearing, overtly feminist Mary Agnes. "I'm done with the notion that the bliss of me and my sisters is to be found in childbearing and caregiving," she declares. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Godless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast:** Michelle Dockery, Jack O'Connell, Merritt Wever, Sam Waterston, Jeff Daniels

Griselda (2024)

Sofía Vergara as Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda'.

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You've never seen Sofía Vergara quite like this. The *Modern Family* alum sheds her comedic persona — and puts on some prosthetics — to deliver a chilling, Emmy-nominated performance as Griselda Blanco, the infamous Colombian drug lord. According to director Andrés Baiz, who also worked on *Narcos*, Vergara was drawn to the role of a woman in a man's world and the opportunity to show her range. "This was a chance to reinvent herself and step out of her comfort zone," Baiz told EW. "She knew she had to dive in completely into this role and...push herself to the limit." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Griselda*: Netflix

**Cast:** Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Martin Rodriguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito

The Haunting of Hill House (2018)

(From left to right): Mckenna Grace as Theo, Lulu Wilson as Shirley, Paxton Singleton as Steven, Violet McGraw as Nell, Julian Hilliard as Luke, and Henry Thomas as Hugh — the Crains — in 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Steve Dietl/Netflix

Less of an adaptation than a reimagining, *The Haunting of Hill House* has almost nothing in common with the original Shirley Jackson novel except the characters' names. But director Mike Flanagan captures the spirit of the work; in true elevated horror fashion, the miniseries uses ghosts as metaphors for trauma and unresolved grief, reaching a terrible and beautiful climax with the now-classic episode "The Bent-Neck Lady."

"A ghost can be a lot of things: memories, guilt, regrets, trauma, loss," Flanagan told EW. "We all have our ghosts to contend with, and that contention is where we learn the most about ourselves, as individuals and as a society." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Haunting of Hill House*: Netflix

**Cast:** Victoria Pedretti, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisma, Kate Siegel, Timothy Hutton

The Last Dance (2020)

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 11, 1997.

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You don't need to follow basketball to appreciate *The Last Dance*. Chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls, this 10-part docuseries became a quarantine favorite at a time when no one could watch live sports, painting a compelling portrait of ambition, leadership, and the price of success. "Sports fans or non-sports fans, the Chicago Bulls were a global phenomenon," director Jason Hehir told EW. "This was a cast of characters that Hollywood couldn't come up with, and Michael Jordan was the star of all stars." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *The Last Dance*: Netflix

**Cast:** Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman

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Lord of the Flies (2026)

(Center, standing): Winston Sawyers as Ralph and David McKenna as Piggy in 'Lord of the Flies'.

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William Golding's classic novel about British boys who survive a plane crash and make a new society on a deserted island has seen multiple film adaptations over the years. Jack Thorne, fresh from co-creating the Emmy-winning miniseries *Adolescence*, successfully delivered the book's first TV adaptation, a four-part miniseries that gives the story its proper due as it explores the psychological impact of the boys' gradual descent into darkness. Teeming with exciting new talent (particularly David McKenna as Piggy), the limited series manages to be as relevant today in its depiction of the corruption of youth as it was when the book was published in 1954. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Lord of the Flies*: Netflix

**Cast:** Winston Sawyers, Lox Pratt, David McKenna, Ike Talbut

Maid (2021)

Margaret Qualley as Alex Russell in 'Maid'.

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Based on Stephanie Land's memoir, *Maid* follows Alex (Margaret Qualley), a young mother who escapes an abusive relationship and struggles to support herself and her daughter. The miniseries is a raw and empathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by those living on the margins of society and a scathing indictment of the institutions that make it nearly impossible to escape abuse and poverty. Qualley's real-life mother Andie MacDowell has an unsettling supporting role as Alex's mentally ill mother, but Qualley is the star, and her nuanced, Emmy-nominated performance makes *Maid *both heartbreaking and inspiring. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Maid*: Netflix

**Cast:** Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, Andie MacDowell

Midnight Mass (2021)

Hamish Linklater as Father Paul Hill in 'Midnight Mass'.

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*The Haunting of Hill House* is Mike Flanagan's claim to fame, but some might call *Midnight Mass* his magnum opus. The miniseries follows Riley Flynn (Zach Gilford), a man who returns to his religious hometown after serving prison time for manslaughter. When a mysterious priest (Hamish Linklater) arrives, strange and unexplainable events begin to occur. Full of slow-burn horror, it's Flanagan's most personal work, based on his experiences with recovery and his upbringing in a Catholic community. "I don't know how long I could have gone without writing it," he wrote in a letter to critics. “This...was the story I always wanted to tell." —*J.T.*

Where to watch *Midnight Mass*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Cast**: Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Hamish Linklater, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan

One Day (2024)

Ambika Mod as Emma Morley and Leo Woodall as Dexter Mayhew in 'One Day'.

Forget the 2011 film version starring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway — *One Day* on Netflix is now the definitive adaptation of the beloved novel by David Nicholls. The series follows college classmates Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall), whose relationship unfolds on the same day over the course of 20 years. A lovely rom-com elevated by Mod and Woodall's chemistry and nuanced, charming performances, *One Day* will have you in tears by the end of your binge. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *One Day*: Netflix

**Cast:** Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Corey Mylchreest as King George III and India Amarteifio as Queen Charlotte in 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'. Liam Daniel/Netflix

A prequel series to ratings juggernaut *Bridgerton*, *Queen Charlotte* offers a lush, romantic look at the origins of one of the most beloved characters. The miniseries, by super creator Shonda Rhimes, delves into the young Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to power and her relationship with King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The story has a modern resonance as Queen Charlotte is written as a woman of color, which is the belief of many historians. "I wanted to tell the story of this young woman of color arriving in this world where she never imagined she'd be," Rhimes told EW. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast:** India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel

The Queen's Gambit (2020)

Anya Taylor-Joy as Beth Harmon in 'The Queen's Gambit'.

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The miniseries that made everyone learn chess during quarantine, *The Queen's Gambit* was the surprise hit of 2020, captivating audiences with its riveting tale of chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy). Set during the Cold War, the Emmy-winning series traces Beth's journey from a Kentucky orphanage to the international chess scene, all while dealing with addiction and inner demons. The quick pacing and inventive visuals make chess matches as thrilling as a sports movie climax, but Taylor-Joy's mesmerizing performance is the real draw. As EW's critic writes, "*Queen's Gambit* will be remembered as the final star-making moment for Taylor-Joy, before her movie career rockets fast and Furiosa-ly." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* The Queen's Gambit*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Cast: **Anya Taylor-Joy, Bill Camp, Moses Ingram, Marielle Heller, Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Ripley (2024)

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley in 'Ripley'.

*Ripley* brings Patricia Highsmith's infamous con artist to the small screen in a stylish retelling that goes full noir, filmed entirely in black and white. These changes allow for a darker, lonelier version of Tom Ripley (played by a career-best Andrew Scott), whose complex psychology and lack of glamour is for a modern audience. "I didn't purposely try to get sympathy or empathy for him," creator Steven Zaillian told EW. "I trusted that, just by telling the story, that same thing would happen as it did in the book." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Ripley*: Netflix

**Cast: **Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, Margherita Buy

Toxic Town (2025)

Aimee Lou Wood as Tracy, Jodie Whittaker as Susan, and Karla Crome as Pattie in 'Toxic Town'.

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This four-part British series is based on the real-life story of mothers who fought their town's council on behalf of their children. At the center is the toxic waste scandal in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, where the mishandling of industrial waste led to birth defects for several of the town's newborns. Jodie Whittaker and *White Lotus* alum Aimee Lou Wood are superb as two of the mothers whose babies were affected, and the series is at once infuriating and inspiring as it portrays the long and winding road of seeking justice. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Toxic Town*: Netflix

**Cast:** Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinnear, Brendan Coyle, Robert Carlyle

Unbelievable (2019)

Kaitlyn Dever as Marie Adler in 'Unbelievable'. Beth Dubber/Netflix

Based on the devastating, Pulitzer Prize-winning article "An Unbelievable Story of Rape" from ProPublica and the Marshall Project, *Unbelievable* is a hard-hitting, unusually compassionate police procedural about two detectives (Toni Collette and Merritt Wever) as they investigate a series of sexual assaults. Kaitlyn Dever gives a heartbreaking performance as Marie, a rape survivor dismissed by authorities, which the actress called "the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my career." But instead of dwelling on the gendered injustices, the miniseries highlights the importance of having women in positions of power, as the empathetic approach taken by the female investigators is key to righting the wrongs of the case. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unbelievable*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+

**Cast: **Toni Collette, Merritt Wever, Kaitlyn Dever

Unorthodox (2020)

Amit Rahav as Yanky Shapiro and Shira Haas as Esty Shapiro in 'Unorthodox'. Anika Molnar/Netflix

Based on Deborah Feldman's memoir, *Unorthodox* tells the story of Esther "Esty" Shapiro, a young woman who flees her ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn for a new life in Berlin. The miniseries is a gripping tale of self-discovery and rebellion, with Shira Haas delivering an extraordinary turn as Esty. She earned an Emmy nomination for her performance, not least because of that powerful singing scene. "The show is about a woman finding her voice, and in that scene, she's literally finding it," Haas told EW. "She's even surprising herself of what's coming out of her." —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Unorthodox*: Netflix

**Cast:** Shira Haas, Amit Rahav, Jeff Wilbusch

When They See Us (2019)

Niecy Nash-Betts as Delores Wise in 'When They See Us'. Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix

Ava DuVernay's *When They See Us* is a searing, unflinching account of the wrongful convictions of the Central Park Five, five Black and Latino teenagers who were falsely accused of a brutal assault in 1989. The miniseries powerfully depicts the systemic racism and injustice faced by these young men, following their harrowing journey from arrest to exoneration. With DuVernay's auteur touch and stellar performances from an ensemble cast, especially Jharrel Jerome, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Korey Wise, *When They See Us* is as emotionally devastating as it is necessary viewing. —*J.T.*

Where to watch *When They See Us*: Netflix

**Cast:** Asante Blackk, Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash-Betts, Felicity Huffman

Wild Wild Country (2018)

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh in 'Wild Wild Country'. Netflix

Cult documentaries have been a part of our media diet, but *Wild Wild Country* is one you have to see to believe. Chronicling the rise and fall of the Rajneeshpuram commune in Oregon during the 1980s, the docuseries delves into the controversial practices of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and his followers, leading to one of the most bizarre, shocking, and underreported events in American history. It's a wild ride filled with twists, legal battles, and a fascinating cast of real-life characters. —*J.T.*

Where to watch* Wild Wild Country*: Netflix

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- Tiffany Haddish is sharing her thoughts on the White House’s statement about one of her* Jimmy Kimmel Live* jokes.

- The actress recently joked that everything Donald Trump touches dies, which drew a response from a White House spokesperson.

- She is currently guest-hosting the late-night program for the week.

Tiffany Haddish is reacting to the White House’s shady response to one of her *Jimmy Kimmel Live* punchlines.

The *Girls Trip *actress, who is guest-hosting the late-night program this week, celebrated the White House being “mad” at her over a joke that she recently made about Donald Trump on Wednesday’s episode.

“The president is very focused on issues that matter right now and, apparently, I’m one of them,” Haddish began. “I got a shoutout from the White House today! For real, y’all, for real!”

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The *I Curse You With Joy *author went on to reveal that the White House “issued an official statement about this joke I made last night,” before cutting to footage of the aforementioned quip.

In it, Haddish teased that “everything Trump touches dies” in response to the United States being eliminated in the World Cup after the president called FIFA and asked it to review a red card given to player Folarin Balogun ahead of the team’s match against Belgium.

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“Which I guess why his tiny hands are all f---ed up,” Haddish said as the cameras cut to image of the president’s heavily bruised hands. “Or maybe that’s from grabbing Nicki’s barbz by the [p---y].” Alongside the punchline, a photograph of Trump and rapper Nicki Minaj holding hands was depicted onscreen.

The White House was subsequently asked for comment on Haddish’s remarks, to which a White House spokesperson named Davis Ingle told USA Today: “Who the hell is Tiffany Haddish?”

And to say Haddish was unhappy with their response was an understatement. “Who am I? Huh? Huh? I’m the bitch you walk past to get to your coach seat, motherf---er!” she exclaimed. “Who am I? Who am I? I’m a *Sports Illustrated* swimsuit model, that’s who I am.”

Haddish continued, “Who am I? Who the f--- is Davis Ingle, huh? Who is that? Is that a new character on *Little House in the Prairie*? But your ass is in the White House? You’re in the wrong house!”

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Still, the actress explained that she was excited to hear that “the White House is mad at me,” adding, “This is the day that I finally become Jimmy Kimmel.”

Although she did have one important question.

“If the president pulls me off the air, do I still get paid for the whole week?” Haddish asked, referencing Kimmel’s on-air suspension last September.

Kimmel’s cohost, Guillermo, didn’t exactly have good news for her, either. “Sorry, but I don’t think so,” he confessed. “Yeah, you don’t get paid at all.”

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- Tyra Banks opened up about the pain of watching her 2011 book, *Modelland,* fail.

- Banks says she wanted the book to “last” with fans, “but it didn’t.”

- Now, after a viral resurgence on social media, Banks said she “cried” watching its popularity 15 years later.

Tyra Banks famously taught *America’s Next Top Model* fans how to smile with their eyes, but the supermodel has admitted has done more than smize as she absorbs the viral resurgence of her failed 2011 novel, *Modelland*.

Amid the popularity for the book (or at least Banks’ oddball promotional tactics, including the heavily meme’d *Modelland* theme song referencing characters Banks calls “four chicks in green”), Banks said the love made her extremely emotional.

“When *Modelland* first came out in 2011, I wanted it to fly high and last. But it didn’t,” she wrote in a new Instagram post. “I wanted people to step into that world, dive deeply, and become obsessed. But they didn’t.”

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She says 15 years later, her “phone started blowing up” after the “four chicks in green” line from the song went viral on social media.

“I clicked in and was awestruck,” Banks recalled. “I saw *Modelland* being rediscovered. Remixed. Quoted. Loved. Debated. Hate-Loved. Dressed up as. Reprint and movie demands... by all of YOU.”

Banks said she “cried” over the discovery. “I’m writing this with tears in my eyes right now,” she added, revealing that writing the book was “one of the most intense, vulnerable, wildly creative chapters” of her life.

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Now that fans are interested in the book, Banks’ SMiZE & DREAM ice cream store in Sydney, Australia (which recently came under fire for using artificial intelligence to create fake models for its ads) has announced that it’s celebrating the rediscovery by launching new products mirroring characters from the book.

*Modelland *follows a young girl named Tookie De La Crème, an awkward teen who’s scouted to attend a whimsical modeling academy populated by a fantastical roster of characters.

The book shares a name with another one of Banks’ endeavors that never fully got off the ground, the never-opened Modelland indoor theme park that was constructed in Santa Monica, Calif., and would’ve allowed guests to experience various elements of modeling in a highly-stylized environment.

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Banks’ literary endeavor came during her run as head judge and producer of *America’s Next Top Model*. The reality competition series that also underwent a modern reevaluation in the eyes of fans that also saw multiple contestants speak out against their experience on the program.

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Banks is currently involved in a lawsuit against the team behind a Netflix docuseries, *Reality Check*, which highlighted several contestants’ allegations against the show, and for which Banks sat for an interview. Banks alleged in her legal filing that the show selectively edited her words in an unflattering way. (Representatives for the series’ creative team and Netflix didn’t reply to **‘s requests for comment on the suit.)****

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- Jaime King and her 10-year-old Leo did not attend Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce on July 3.

- King and Swift forged a close friendship after meeting at a Golden Globes party in 2014, and Swift became Leo’s godmother.

- “Being a godmother is a deeply personal and spiritual commitment that has nothing to do with public appearances,” a rep for King said.

Here’s a toast to Taylor Swift’s real friends — they don’t care about the he said, she said.

Noted former Swift bestie Jaime King was among the more notable no-show’s at the singer’s wedding to footballer Travis Kelce, which took place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on July 3. Plenty of others who once held posts in the Swift-Kelce inner circle also found themselves hatching other plans for the holiday weekend, like Swift pals Miles and Keleigh Teller and Kelce chum Will Compton.

But King has a bond with Swift that endures regardless of their level of closeness that makes her absence all the more glaring: Swift is the godmother of King’s 10-year-old son, Leo.

Jaime King and her children, James and Leo, in 2022.

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On Wednesday, a representative for the *Hart of Dixie *actress finally spoke out about the rumors circulating around her wedding attendance.

“The reason Jaime chose Taylor as Leo Thames’s godmother is because they both believe that being a godmother is a deeply personal and spiritual commitment that has nothing to do with public appearances,” King’s publicist, Jane Owen, told Page Six.

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Owen continued, “Leo Thames is still too young for a large adult wedding celebration, but he and his mother were able to joyfully celebrate Taylor and Kelce’s marriage in his own very special, age-appropriate way during his summer break.”

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Swift and King first met at a Golden Globes party in 2014. Their friendship grew close enough, fast enough that the actress asked Swift to act as the godmother to her son with ex-husband Kyle Newman, Leo, who was born 2015.

“It wasn’t because it was this person and the name. It was really because of her morals and her values, the way that she treats people and how hardworking she is, her family and how close she is to them,” King told PEOPLE at the time. ”I see what she gives out there to her fans and to her family. That’s the kind of person I want to be the guide and the spiritual protector of my child.”

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While King did not attend, plenty of other members of Swift’s chosen family did make it to MSG for the big day.

Gigi Hadid and her boyfriend, Bradley Cooper, were in attendance, alongside Dakota Johnson, exes Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff, collaborators Ed Sheeran and the Haim sisters, as well as Camila Cabello and Zoe Kravitz.

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Every generation gets the teen sex comedy it deserves, and for millennials, that was *American Pie** *(1999). The film about four guy friends who make a pact to lose their virginities before prom night had a simple enough premise, but this raunchy rom-com deviated from genre norms by giving its female characters more sexual autonomy than they enjoyed in films like *Porky*’s (1981) or *Weird Science* (1985). As EW’s writer notes in the review, “It reflects a major shift in contemporary teen culture that the girls in *American Pie* are as hip to sex as the boys.”

Universal Pictures waited until after July 4 — presumably giving Americans a moment to digest their patriotic helping of apple pie — before releasing the film in theaters on July 9, 1999. The movie scored at the box office, prompting a decade’s worth of sequels, including *American Pie 2* (2001), *American Wedding* (2003), and *American Reunion* (2012).

As *American Pie* celebrates its 27th birthday, here’s an update on where the comedy’s stars are today.**

Jason Biggs (Jim)

Jason Biggs as Jim in ‘American Pie’; Jason Biggs at the Roundabout Theater Company’s production of ‘The Wanderers’ at the Laura Pels Theatre on Feb. 16, 2023, in New York City. Universal/Everett; Bruce Glikas/Getty

A child actor from New Jersey, Jason Biggs had already enjoyed a stint on Broadway and secured a Daytime Emmy nomination for the soap opera *As the World Turns* when he was cast as the sex-obsessed Jim in *American Pie*.

He followed his breakout role with a string of comedies, including *Loser *(2000)*,* *Boys and Girls* (2000)*,* *Saving Silverman* (2001) — and, like most of the original cast members — the *American Pie* sequels.

Ahead of *American Reunion*‘s release, Biggs told EW about the special bond among the cast. “No matter what kind of paths we’ve taken since, and no matter how long we go without speaking or seeing each other, it’s like we get back and there’s this energy that’s just fantastic,” he said.

Biggs also acted on *The Good Wife*, voiced Leonardo on *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, *and was cast on *Orange Is the New Black* as main character Piper’s fiancé, Larry. Post-*OITNB*, Biggs briefly starred on the sitcom *Outmatched*, about a couple whose kids are smarter than they are. (A few members of the *American Pie* family dropped by to guest-star.) He hosted a short-lived reality/game show series in 2021 called *Jason Biggs’ Cash at Your Door*, and starred alongside Heather Graham and Brandy in the 2023 holiday movie *Best. Christmas. Ever.*

Biggs is open about his struggles with substance abuse; he has been sober since 2017. In May 2026, Biggs announced his separation from writer and actress Jenny Mollen, his wife of 18 years. The couple shares two sons, Sid and Lazlo.

Eugene Levy (Jim’s dad)

Eugene Levy as Jim’s Dad in ‘American Pie’; Eugene Levy attends Deadline Contenders Television at the Directors Guild of America on April 15, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Eugene Levy‘s fumbling birds and the bees talks comprise some of the funniest moments of *American Pie* — and most of them were improvised.

Before *Pie*, Levy was already a veteran comic actor with a list of credits that began with the star-studded 1972 Toronto production of the musical *Godspell, *and a residency with the Canadian branch of the Second City improv comedy troupe.

When his peers John Candy and Martin Short pivoted to the big screen, Levy appeared in supporting comic roles in their films *Splash* (1984) and *Father of the Bride* (1991)*.* He also enjoyed a scene-stealing role as a stern sales clerk in the 2001 John Cusack movie *Serendipity,* and has since done voice-over work in movies like *Finding Dory* (2016) and *Over the Hedge *(2006).

Levy’s most frequent scene partner was the late, great Catherine O’Hara. The pair appeared — often as spouses — in Christopher Guest mockumentary productions like *Waiting for Guffman* (1996), *Best in Show* (2000), and *A Mighty Wind* (2003). In 2015, the pair began a six-season stint as Johnny and Moira Rose on *Schitt’s Creek*. The cast swept the 2020 Emmys, with Levy winning Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series 37 years after he won for *Second City Television*. In 2024, he joined Short for a six-episode arc on *Only Murders in the Building*.

*Schitt’s Creek* was a family affair for Levy, who co-created the show with his son, Dan. The two played father and son on screen as well. Meanwhile, Levy’s daughter, Sarah, also appeared on the series as Twyla, a waitress at the town’s only restaurant. Levy has been married to his wife, screenwriter and producer Deborah Divine, since 1977.

Natasha Lyonne (Jessica)

Natasha Lyonne as Jessica in ‘American Pie’; Natasha Lyonne at the TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023, in New York City. Universal/Everett; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Natasha Lyonne‘s street-smart Jessica, who counsels pals Vicky, Kevin, and Finch on their relationship troubles, was a definite precursor to the world-weary characters she later portrayed on prestige series like Netflix’s *Russian Doll* and Peacock’s *Poker Face*.

Another former child star, Lyonne kept busy throughout the 1990s with films like Woody Allen’s *Everyone Says I Love You *(1996)*, *and comedies like* Slums of Beverly Hills *(1998), *Detroit Rock City* (1999), and *But I’m a Cheerleader* (1999)*.*

In 2013, Lyonne joined her *Pie* costar Jason Biggs in the cast of the original Netflix series *Orange Is the New Black*, earning her first Emmy nomination for her performance as Nicky Nichols. She has since received four more for her work on *Russian Doll *and *Poker Face.* You can also hear her signature vocals on animated projects like *Big Mouth* and *DC League of Super-Pets *(2022). She’s even joined the MCU, appearing in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* (2025).

Lyonne began dating Fred Armisen in 2014, though they split in 2022. After a public addiction journey in the early 2000s, Lyonne was sober for two decades before sharing that she relapsed in 2026. “Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out there struggling, remember you’re not alone,” she wrote in a since-deleted post on X.

Alyson Hannigan (Michelle)

Alyson Hannigan as Michelle in ‘American Pie’; Alyson Hannigan at SiriusXM Studios on Jan. 30, 2020, in New York City. Universal/Everett; Slaven Vlasic/Getty

Band geek Michelle, played by a scene-stealing Alyson Hannigan, turns out to be much more exciting than Jim could have predicted when he first asks her to prom.

Hannigan seems to have nothing but affection for the teen franchise, sharing on *The Kelly Clarkson Show* in 2020 that it’s “lovely to be associated with a movie people still know.” An established child star, Hannigan already had a gig starring as Willow on *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* when *American Pie *premiered. She remained a central cast member for all seven seasons, wrapping with the show in 2003.

She switched from supernatural to sitcom for her next long-running series, *How I Met Your Mother*. Hannigan played Lily Aldrin, a wannabe artist and partner to Jason Segel’s Marshall, for the show’s nine-season run. Along the way, she appeared in movies like *Love, Wedding, Marriage* (2011) and performed voice-over work for *Robot Chicken*, *American Dad!*, and more. She voiced the mom on Disney Junior’s *Fancy Nancy *and in 2023, she competed on ABC’s* Dancing With the Stars. *She is set to star in the upcoming lesbian rom-com, *Dodie & Cheryl Get Hitched*, alongside Mira Sorvino.

Hannigan married her *Buffy* and *HIMYM* costar Alexis Denisof, and the pair have two children.

Mena Suvari (Heather)

Mena Suvari as Heather in ‘American Pie’; Mena Suvari at the world premiere of ‘Hunt Club’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 28, 2023, in Hollywood, Calif. Universal/Everett; Michael Tullberg/Getty

While Mena Suvari‘s role as the virginal choir girl Heather (who eventually wins Oz’s heart) was certainly noteworthy, it was not her biggest screen moment of 1999. That distinction belongs to her star-making turn as the cheerleader object of middle-aged Kevin Spacey’s desires in the Oscar-winning *American Beauty*.

She followed those critical and commercial successes by starring alongside her *American Pie* costar Jason Biggs in *Loser*, and guest-starring as Edie on Alan Ball’s HBO series *Six Feet Under*.

Suvari enjoyed several more movie roles during the 2000s, including the crime comedy *Sugar & Spice *(2001)*, Beauty Shop* (2005) with Queen Latifah and Alicia Silverstone, and *Domino* (2005) with Keira Knightley*. *Students of the macabre may also recognize Suvari from *American Horror Story*, where she plays the Black Dahlia in seasons *Murder House *and *Apocalypse *and is slated to reprise her role in the upcoming 13th season. In 2024, she appeared as Ronald Reagan’s first wife, Jane Wyman, in the biographical film *Reagan*, starring Dennis Quaid.

Suvari married set designer Michael Hope in 2018. They have one child.

Chris Klein (Oz)

Chris Klein as Oz in ‘American Pie’; Chris Klein attends the red carpet for ‘The Flash’ 100th episode celebration at the Commodore Ballroom on Nov. 17, 2018, in Vancouver, Canada. Universal/Everett; Phillip Chin/Getty

Director Alexander Payne discovered Chris Klein in Nebraska when he was scouting actors for his high school drama *Election* (1999). Klein subsequently made his film debut in the comedy, starring alongside Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick as Tracy Flick’s kind but dim-witted, football-playing rival for student body president.

*American Pie *was only Klein’s second movie, but he quickly embarked on a solid cinematic career, appearing in *We Were Soldiers* (2002)*, Rollerball* (2002)*, *and as former nerd Dusty Dinkleman in the underrated Ryan Reynolds comedy *Just Friends* (2005)*.*

Klein entered rehab for alcohol addiction in 2010. “It got to the point where I was a fragile shadow of the young man that came into this business,” he told PEOPLE in 2012 when he was 19 months sober. “Today, I’m the luckiest guy alive.”

He’s appeared on the TV series *Wilfred*, in the 2018 rom-com *The Competition *with Thora Birch, and in 2019’s* Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls.* After so many years as the good guy, Klein is leaning into his dark side, taking on roles like the big bad Cicada on CW’s *The Flash,* and as JoAnna Garcia Swisher’s unfaithful ex-husband on the Netflix series *Sweet Magnolias*.

Klein was engaged to Katie Holmes for two years in the early-2000s. He married travel agent Laina Rose Thyfault in 2015. The couple has two children.

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Thomas Ian Nicholas (Kevin)

Thomas Ian Nicholas as Kevin in ‘American Pie’; Thomas Ian Nicholas attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Quasi’ at the Hollywood Roosevelt on April 19, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Thomas Ian Nicholas was an experienced child actor before *American Pie,* starring in films like *Rookie of the Year* (1993) and *A Kid in King Arthur’s Court *(1995)*.* Post-*Pie*, Nicholas appeared as Claudia’s boyfriend, Todd, on *Party of Five**,* and in 2002, he acted in films like *Halloween: Resurrection* and *The Rules of Attraction.*

In the 2010s, Nicholas shifted to more biographical content, playing Abbie Hoffman in *The Chicago 8 *(2011)*,* a young Walt Disney in *Walt Before Mickey *(2015)*,* and Martin Scorsese in James Franco’s *Zeroville *(2019). He also appeared in the Nicole Holofcener film *Please Give* (2010), starred in the 2020 film *Adverse*, and was featured in several episodes of the short-lived hospital drama *Red Band Society.*

A musician in his spare time, Nicholas has self-released four studio albums between 2008 and 2024. He is divorced from musician DJ Colette, and the pair shares two children, one of whom, Nolan River, has appeared on the TV series *New Girl* and in the 2021 M. Night Shyamalan movie *Old*.

Tara Reid (Vicky)

Tara Reid as Vicky in ‘American Pie’; Tara Reid attends the world premiere of ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ at Netflix’s Tudum Theater on April 13, 2023, in Hollywood, Calif.

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Like most of the female characters in *American Pie, *Tara Reid‘s Vicky is wiser than her male counterpart — in this case, her boyfriend, Kevin.

Another former child actor, Reid made a name for herself in the late-‘90s, first as Bunny in the Coen brothers’ classic *The Big Lebowski* (1998), and later in the salacious teen drama *Cruel Intentions* (1999)*.*

*American Pie* shot Reid straight to stardom, and her personal life soon eclipsed her professional one. She was known for the company she kept, dating MTV host Carson Daly, and hanging with other members of Young Hollywood, including Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.

Her social life earned her a short-lived reality show, *Taradise*, on E!. Reid told *Variety* in 2022, “There was a part of me that kind of got circled in that circle… [But] I never got arrested, never did a sex tape, never did anything really wrong except have a good time.”

Aside from *American Pie,* Reid is best known for starring in the six *Sharknado* movies, and her multi-episode arc on *Scrubs*. These days, her biggest onscreen appearances are as herself: She’s made cameos on *The Boy*s, *Ghosts*, and *Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test*.

Seann William Scott (Stifler)

Seann William Scott as Stifler in ‘American Pie’; Seann William Scott attends Deadline Contenders Television at Paramount Studios on April 9, 2022, in Los Angeles, Calif. Universal/Everett; Amy Sussman/Getty

Seann William Scott was also a relative newbie to the movie industry when he was cast as Stifler, the guy that somehow manages to make every situation more painful and awkward.

Scott quickly capitalized on his *American Pie* success with work in the horror film *Final Destination* (2000)*,* sci-fi comedy *Evolution *(2001), and two hangout comedies released in 2000, *Road Trip* and *Dude, Where’s My Car?*.

After playing Bo in *The Dukes of Hazzard* (2005), serving as Billy Bob Thornton’s foil in *Mr. Woodcock *(2007)*, *and voicing Crash in the *Ice Age* movies, Scott eventually found his way to TV, stepping in after Clayne Crawford was ousted from the *Lethal Weapon *series. He later portrayed a priest in the Fox small-town mockumentary series *Welcome to Flatch. *In 2025, he appeared in five episodes of* The Righteous Gemstones, *and starred alongside Tim Allen on the ABC sitcom* Shifting Gears.*

He was married to interior designer Olivia Korenberg for five years before the couple divorced in 2024. They share one child.

Jennifer Coolidge (Stifler’s Mom)

Jennifer Coolidge as Stifler’s Mom in ‘American Pie’; Jennifer Coolidge attends the TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 26, 2023, in New York City.

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Stifler’s mom left quite an impression considering her limited screen time. Jennifer Coolidge showed up at the end of the film to pull a Mrs. Robinson and corrupt nice guy Finch. She walked away from the film with a thriving movie career.

Coolidge’s first credit is a 1993 episode of *Seinfeld*, but it was her work in *American Pie *that made her one of comedy’s go-to character actresses in the 2000s. She played iconic roles like Paulette in *Legally Blonde* (2001) and the wicked but hilarious stepmother in Hilary Duff’s *A Cinderella Story* (2004). She also became a favorite of director Christopher Guest, appearing in the mockumentaries *Best in Show *and* A Mighty Wind *alongside Eugene Levy.

Coolidge was a series regular on *2 Broke Girls* and *The Secret Life of the American Teenager, *and made guest appearances on shows like *Friends, Party Down,* and* Sex and the City. *She also worked in voice-over for projects like *Gravity Falls*, *Fish Hooks*, and the *Alvin and the Chipmunks* franchise.

Of course, nothing imprinted Coolidge onto our collective consciousness like her role as Tanya on Mike White’s smash-hit HBO series, *The White Lotus**. *She won a slew of awards, including two Emmys, and was named one of EW’s Entertainers of the Year in 2022 for her work playing the ill-fated heiress.

Coolidge also acted in the Jennifer Lopez action comedy *Shotgun Wedding* (2022), the blockbuster *A Minecraft Movie* (2025), and the Netflix series *The Watcher*. And good news, Paulette fans: She will return in the upcoming *Legally Blonde 3*.

Shannon Elizabeth (Nadia)

Shannon Elizabeth as Nadia in ‘American Pie’; Shannon Elizabeth attends the HempHera Kosmetikos Pre-Emmy Luxury Lounge at Kimpton La Peer Hotel on Sept. 18, 2021, in West Hollywood, Calif. Universal/Everett; Tiffany Rose/Getty

Shannon Elizabeth owned the role of Nadia, a foreign exchange student who has a sexually-charged encounter with Jim that is accidentally broadcast to the whole school. (Obviously, such a “comedic” setup would not fly nowadays, nor should it have then.)

Before *Pie*, Elizabeth was a model whose credits included a few guest spots on shows like *Step by Step* and *Pacific Blue.* She followed *Pie* with the horror spoof *Scary Movie* (2000), the sex comedy *Tomcats* (2001)*,* and the Kevin Smith movies *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back* (2001) and *Jay and Silent Bob Reboot* (2019). Elizabeth played one of the American “hot girls” in *Love Actually*, was a member of the main cast of *Cuts*, and had a multi-episode arc on* That ‘70s Show*.

Elizabeth is a gifted dancer who secured sixth place on season 6 of *Dancing With the Stars,* and a professional poker player with multiple World Series plays under her belt. In 2001, she started an animal rights organization called Animal Avengers (now the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation), which focuses on animal cruelty and conservation.

Elizabeth was previously married to actor and fellow poker player Joseph D. Reitman. She married Simon Borchert in 2021. The two finalized their divorce in 2026, and she joined OnlyFans.

Eddie Kaye Thomas (Finch)

Eddie Kaye Thomas as Finch in ‘American Pie’; Eddie Kaye Thomas at ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ at the Second Stage Helen Hayes Theatre on April 20, 2023, in New York City.

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Wise beyond his years, Finch was the most sophisticated of the four *American Pie *friends, charming Stifler’s Mom with his knowledge of single malt scotch.

Afterward, actor Eddie Kaye Thomas stayed in the gross-out comedy lane with a role in Tom Green’s *Freddy Got Fingered* (2001). He also appeared in the *Harold & Kumar* movies with his* American Pie* costar John Cho (a.k.a. “MILF guy #2”).

Thomas starred in the CBS series *Scorpion* for four seasons, portraying one of the super geniuses hired by the U.S. government to help prevent computer crimes. You can hear him in 100-plus episodes of *American Dad!, *where he voices Barry Robinson. Or you can spot him in season 5 of *The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel* alongside Midge, playing one of the writers for *The Gordon Ford Show.*

Chris Owen (Sherman)

Chris Owen as Sherman in ‘American Pie’; Chris Owen attends the Chiller Theatre Expo Halloween 2022 at Hilton Parsippany on Oct. 28, 2022, in Parsippany, N.J. Universal; Bobby Bank/Getty

Chuck “Sherminator” Sherman’s success with the ladies kicks off the boys’ quest to lose their virginities — until it’s revealed at prom that Sherman is also a virgin.

Another former child actor, Chris Owen showed up in *American Pie* with a solid résumé, having already appeared in movies like *Angus *(1995), *Major Payne* (1995), and *Black Sheep *(1996)*.* He acted in a run of successful teen comedies in the late-‘90s, including *Can’t Hardly Wait* (1998) and *She’s All That* (1999)*,* and played one of the “rocket boys” in *October Sky* (1999).

Owen guest-starred on series like *Monk* and *The Mentalist*, and appeared in the 2007 Stephen King movie *The Mist. *In 2018, he joined the final installment of the *Sharknado* series,* The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time*, with *Pie* costar Tara Reid. He has since appeared in movies like *Off-Time* (2022), *The Epidemic* (2024), and *Money Game* (2024).

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Few things in life are as immediately clear as RuPaul's cover girl beauty, but fans had a memorably difficult time literally seeing that — or much of anything at all — through what appeared to be a glob of vaseline smeared across the camera throughout the filming of *RuPaul's Drag Race* season 1.

OG queens BeBe Zahara Benet — who walked away with the Emmy-winning series' inaugural prize — and fan-favorite competitor Ongina recently stopped by EW'S *BINGE* podcast to lovingly recap their season 1 journey through the future ratings juggernaut's fabulous fledgling waters and that infamously blurry camera lens as part of Mama Ru's debut crop of contenders vying for what would become the most coveted crown in queer television history.

"It seems like every two seconds they had to change some lighting thing," Benet affectionately jokes of season 1's aesthetic, which she tells *BINGE* cohosts Joey Nolfi and Jillian Sederholm was a recurring point of comedy for the first group of girls to face off on *Drag Race*. "[It was] that filter!" Ongina continues. "They had to keep changing the plastic layer they kept adding to the camera! They had a man with different color cellophanes. We were just sitting there!"

Benet remembers that the group had no idea the season would end up playing on national television as if it was being broadcast through a cloud of mist, which fans have adoringly come to love as one of the show's most memorable artistic choices across its 11-year history.

"We didn't even know what it was. When we looked at the final product we were like, oh, they sure blurred our faces, honey, we must not have been that cute!" she quips.

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Before the show went on to score gold with the Television Academy and morph into a global phenomenon on VH1, queer-focused network Logo shepherded the series into existence on a much smaller budget than it has now, which resulted in what appeared to be a tiny runway Benet and Ongina claim was easier to navigate than fans suspect. That wasn't the case for season 1 competitor Akashia, however, who fell atop the stage after getting tripped up on a gorgeous ballgown.

"It seemed like she was very down and very sad. What I remember from that day is she had asked me [to help her pick] between two outfits," explains Ongina. "She showed me the gown which she wore, and then she was showing me another hoe outfit. I was like, 'You should probably wear a gown this time because you've been a hoe the last few outfits you've worn.' I'm not saying it was *my* fault she fell, obviously that was her fault because she couldn't walk in a gown, but maybe I added to that!"

Ongina maintains that she made the call as a genuine move to help Akashia, who'd already landed in the bottom twice leading up to that point. Benet backs up the sentiment, speculating that the magic of season 1 stems from a lack of knowledge about how the show operated, so there was no secret plotting or back-stabbing like we see on today's televised pageants.

"Whether you hate or love us, we were very genuine," Benet stresses. "We didn't have blueprints to say 'I want to be the bitch' or 'I want to be this,' we were just who we were.... nobody came with some preconceived notion or strategy!"

Listen to Benet and Ongina's full interview on EW's *BINGE* podcast — which recaps one season of *RuPaul's Drag Race* per episode — above. New episodes premiere every Thursday with new queens (including Bianca Del Rio, Trixie Mattel, Katya, and more), so subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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