'Ever After: A Cinderella Story' Cast: Where Are They Now?
Once upon a time, the movie Ever After: A Cinderella Story hit theaters in 1998 — and the film’s star-studded cast has been up to a lot since their time in fairy tale France.
Directed by Andy Tennant, Drew Barrymore starred as the movie’s leading lady, Danielle, who much like the character she inspires, Cinderella, lives with her evil stepmother, Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) and stepsisters Marguerite (Megan Dodds) and Jacqueline (Melanie Lynskey), in 16th century France. Plus, the story swaps out the traditional fairy godmother for the historical figure Leonardo da Vinci (Patrick Godfrey).
Unlike the Grimm Brothers’ fictional heroine, Danielle proves she’s no damsel in distress, despite falling in love with Prince Henry, played by Dougray Scott. Not only does she rescue her fellow servants and challenge the prince’s principles, but she also knocks him off a horse by throwing an apple and saves him from bandits by carrying him on her back.
But like all Cinderella stories, Danielle loses a shoe after fleeing from Prince Henry’s masquerade ball, only hers is not made of glass and her departure comes after Rodmilla reveals her true identity to the prince and everyone at the party. A few apologies on the prince’s part later, and Danielle gets her happily ever after with her man, as well as some well-deserved retribution against her stepmother and Marguerite.
The Charlie’s Angels actress reunited with Scott, Dodds and Lynskey — in some of their iconic costumes — to celebrate Ever After’s 25th anniversary on a March 2023 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show. Appearing via video call, Scott called the film “ahead of its time” while praising its inspirational message.
“It’s a movie about empowerment and giving all these young women around the world who are gonna watch the movie a great example of how young women don’t have to look up to men in order to be led and to be set an example of, and they have the ability to take control of their own lives,” the Batwoman alum told Barrymore while appearing via video chat. “And I think that your character really was such a wonderful example of that, and I thought it was a thoroughly modern film, and I was just really happy to be part of it.”
Barrymore shared a similar sentiment, noting how prior to Ever After, she and others “never thought twice about what we were telling little girls, to wait for the prince to rescue them,” to which Scott added, “Until you rescued me.”
The movie is one Barrymore went on to state “changed my life forever,” adding, “You know, when you have those very clear times in your life — incidences, situations, circumstances — that you know your life went in a better direction for and from, and this is that for me. There’s no question. I know it, and we got to all do it together.”
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Ever After's leading lady went on to star in a number of notable projects since finding her happily ever after, including films and shows such as Never Been Kissed, Charlie's Angels, 50 First Dates and Santa Clarita Diet. She also made her directorial debut with the 2009 film Whip It, in which she also starred alongside Elliot Page and Kristen Wiig. Following her brief marriage to ex-husband Jeremy Thomas, Barrymore tied the knot with comedian Tom Green in 2004 before calling it quits the following year. She found love again with Will Kopelman, to whom she was married from 2012 to 2016. During their relationship, the pair welcomed two daughters, Olive and Frankie, in 2012 and 2014, respectively. Shutterstock (2)
Much like his onscreen love interest, Scott has kept himself busy over the years. He's appeared in over 60 movies and TV shows since Ever After's 1998 release, including Desperate Housewives, My Week with Marilyn, Doctor Who, Hemlock Grove, Taken 3, Fear the Walking Dead, Snatch and Batwoman, just to name a few. He was formerly married to director Sarah Trevis — with whom he shares kids Gabriel and Eden — from 2000 to 2005. Scott has been married to actress Claire Forlani since 2007, and the two share son Milo. Shutterstock (2)
Huston's role as Danielle's wicked stepmother Rodmilla scored the actress a 1999 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards win for Favorite Supporting Actress, Drama/Romance. The Addams Family star would continue to rack up numerous nominations and accolades over the years for her roles in Iron Jawed Angels, Buffalo Girls, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Medium and more. More recent credits include Smash, Transparent, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and The French Dispatch. She was married to artist Robert Graham from 1992 until his death in 2008. Shutterstock (2)
Lynskey has come a long way since portraying Danielle's not-so-evil stepsister Jacqueline in Ever After. She went on to star in several iconic series and movies, such as Coyote Ugly, Sweet Home Alabama, Two and a Half Men, Don't Look Up, Candy and The Last of Us. Perhaps her most notable role to date is that of Shauna on Yellowjackets, for which she earned a 2022 Emmy nomination for her performance. The Up in the Air star was previously married to actor Jimmi Simpson from 2007 to 2014 and has been with her husband, actor Jason Ritter, since 2020, and the two share a daughter together. Shutterstock (2)
Since her film debut as Marguerite in Ever After, Dodds has continued to keep herself booked and busy. Among her many memorable projects over the years are shows and movies such as The Rat Pack, MI-5, The Contract, CSI: NY, Juliet, Naked, The Will and For All Mankind. She is currently married to photographer Oliver Pearce and the two share a daughter, Isabella. Shutterstock (2)
The veteran actor continued to regularly book work in projects such as The Importance of Being Earnest, The Duchess, Les Misérables, Breathe and His Dark Materials since portraying the iconic Leonardo DaVinci in Ever After. He shares two kids with his wife, actress Amanda Walker. Shutterstock (2)
West portrayed Prince Henry's father, King Francis, in the fairy tale reimagining. He has garnered several notable credits in the years since Ever After's premiere, including Bedtime, Bleak House, Coronation Street, EastEnders and Gentleman Jack. He shares daughter Juliet with ex-wife Jacqueline Boyer, as well as sons Samuel and Joseph with wife Prunella Scales. Youtube ; Shutterstock
Having played Queen Marie in Ever After, Parfitt has remained a queen of the small screen over the years. She has racked up over 100 acting credits throughout her career, appearing on shows such as ER, Midsomer Murders and Little Dorrit, among others. One of her biggest roles to date is that of Sister Monica Joan on Call the Midwife. Parfitt was previously married to actor Tony Steedman from 1966 until his death in 2001, and the two share a son, David. Youtube ; Shutterstock
Ingleby portrayed Danielle's longtime best friend Gustave in Ever After, which marked his film debut. He has taken on several notable roles over the years on shows such as Inspector George Gently, Bob the Builder (U.K. version), The A Word, Criminal: UK, and most recently, Screw, in addition to several film appearances. Youtube ; Shutterstock
The French actress was in the entertainment industry for decades before taking on the role of Ever After's storyteller, Grande Dame. She continued to appear in numerous French films and shows over the years, her last credit being the 2015 movie Le talent de mes amis. She passed away at the age of 89 on July 31, 2017. She and her ex-husband, Jean-Louis Richard, shared a son, Jérôme. Shutterstock (2)
Ever After marked one of Jones' first major movie roles, as he played the king and queen's Royal Page. He has since appeared in many major franchises, including providing the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter series, playing Hydra scientist Dr. Arnim Zola in the first two Captain America films and announcer Claudius Templesmith in the Hunger Games franchise. Among many accolades, Jones earned Golden Globe and Emmy nominations in 2013 for his role as Alfred Hitchcock in the TV movie The Girl. He and his wife Karen Jones share two kids, Madeleine and Holly. Shutterstock (2)
The New Zealand actor played the villainous Pierre Le Pieu in the 1998 film, whom Danielle escaped from after being sold to him by her stepmother. While fans may recognize him as Riff Raff from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, O'Brien has taken on several memorable roles throughout his career, Xilus in the 2000 film Dungeons & Dragons, as well as voiced Lawrence Fletcher on the Disney animated series Phineas and Ferb. He divorced from ex-wife Jane Moss — with whom he shares kids Amelia and Joshua — in 2006 and has been married to his wife Sabrina Graf since 2013. A father of three, O'Brien also shares his son Linus with actress Kimi Wong. Instar (2)
The same year she portrayed young Danielle in Ever After, Maguire also appeared in the Oscar-nominated film Saving Private Ryan. She has appeared in nearly 50 shows and films since, including The Fourth Angel, Rosamunde Pilcher, Forgotten Man, Tales From Pussy Willow, Violation and With Love and a Major Organ. Shutterstock (2)
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