Flashback FridaySee the ‘500 Days of Summer’ Cast on Their Very First Red Carpet!

Feb 17, 2017 10:31 am

By Anna Quintana

This year marks the eight-year anniversary of the offbeat romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer.

The movie, which quickly became a cult classic, introduced the world to Summer, a girl who does not believe in love and Tom, who can't help but fall for the "perfect" beauty.

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Fast forward 500 days and their love story has (spoiler alert) come to an end — but for fans of the movie, the characters will live on forever.

Today, the cast is still taking over Hollywood, with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, and Chloë Grace Moretz being some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

For a look back at the cast on their very first red carpet, click through the gallery below!

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Tom (1999 vs. 2016)

The former child star made his big debut on the popular television show, 3rd Rock From the Sun.

Fast forward two decades, and JGL is still one of the biggest names in Hollywood, recently starring as Edward Snowden in Snowden.

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Zooey Deschanel/Summer (2001 vs. 2016)

The New Girl star is the epitome of the manic pixie dream girl persona in 500 Days of Summer but don't be fooled.

"Yes, Summer has elements of the manic pixie dream girl – she is an immature view of a woman. She's Tom's view of a woman," director Marc Webb said. "He doesn't see her complexity and the consequence for him is heartbreak. In Tom's eyes, Summer is perfection, but perfection has no depth. Summer's not a girl, she's a phase."

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Geoffrey Arend/McKenzie (2002 vs. 2017)

Known for his roles in Super Troopers, Geoffrey is currently starring on the TV show Madam Secretary.

He is also married to Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks.

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Chloë Grace Moretz/Rachel (2005 vs. 2016)

The blonde beauty has transitioned seamlessly from child star to full-fledged Hollywood actress.

She has starred in blockbusters, including the Kick-Ass franchise and The Equalizer featuring Denzel Washington.

Next up, Suspira alongside Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton.

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Matthew Gray Gubler/Paul (2004 vs. 2017)

Matthew is best known for his role of Dr. Spencer Reid in the hit CBS series Criminal Minds.

However, he is also the voice of Simon in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies.

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Minka Kelly/Autumn (2008 vs. 2017)

Best known for her role as Lyla Garrity on the TV show Friday Night Lights, Minka has also starred on the short-lived series Charlie's Angels, as well as taking on the iconic role of Jacqueline Kennedy in The Butler.

You can currently watch her on Jane the Virgin.

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Clark Gregg/Vance (1999 vs. 2017)

Since the '80s, Clark has been one of the busiest character actors in Hollywood. Today, he is a household name thanks to his role in the Avengers and the television spin-off, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..

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Yvette Nicole Brown/New Secretary (2008 vs. 2017)

From unnamed secretary to Shirley Bennett on Community, Yvette's star is rising.

She is currently the voice of Luna on the Disney animated series, Elena of Avalor.