‘My So-Called Life’ Celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2024: Where Is the Cast Now?

Claire Danes

Claire snagged the lead role of Angela Chase in My So-Called Life, and she was perfect for the role. The New York native exuded teenage angst in the role, and every girl who watched the show likely had their own Jordan Catalano to pine after.

Following My So-Called Life, Claire starred as Juliet opposite fellow ‘90s star Leonardo DiCaprio in Baz Luhrman’s Romeo + Juliet in 1996. Since then, Claire’s maintained her A-list status in films like Brokedown Palace, Temple Grandin and the TV series Homeland.

Jared Leto

Jared was every ‘90s girl’s teenage dream in his role as Jordan Catalano. He was brooding, slightly mysterious and, honestly, not that great of a boyfriend, but that didn’t matter at the time. Every teenage girl in America couldn’t wait to spend an hour watching the will-they-won’t-they of it all every week.

Jared is still a big player in Hollywood and since his time playing Jordan on My So-Called Life he’s won an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyer’s Club, along with a slew of other awards. He also sings lead vocals in his band, 30 Seconds to Mars.

Devon Odessa

Sharon Cherski, played by Devon Odessa, was Angela’s friend from childhood, but she had a hard time when Angela began hanging around a new crowd when they got to high school.

Devon appeared in the films Nowhere and The Omega Code in the late 90s, but she seems to have taken a step back from the spotlight lately. Her last credited appearances were a Private Practice episode in 2016 and a short film called Blink in 2018.

Wilson Cruz

Wilson made history when he starred as Rickie Vasquez in My So-Called Life. Rickie was the first openly gay teenager to appear on American network television and he struggled with others not accepting his sexuality.

Since his time on My So-Called Life, Wilson has appeared in films like Joyride, He’s Just Not That Into You and TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Ally McBeal and more. Wilson’s also an activist for LGBTQIA+ youth and sits on the board of directors for GLAAD.

A.J. Langer

A.J. Langer played Angela’s chaotic best friend, Rayanne Graff, in My So-Called Life. Where Angela was timid and unsure, Rayanne was wild and unruly.

After My So-Called Life was canceled, A.J. took a hiatus from acting but returned in the television series Private Practice. In 2004, A.J. married Charles Courtenay, the son of Hugh Courtenay, 18th Earl of Devon and a few years later, she and Charles permanently relocated their family to London. However, in November 2023, A.J. and Charles announced their decision to separate.

Devon Gummersall

Devon Gummersall’s character Brian Krakow spent his days on My So-Called Life pining for Angela, who never reciprocated his feelings. Since his time on the show, Devon has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies including 1996’s Independence Day, iZombie, Mad Men and more.

Lisa Wilhoite

Lisa Wilhoite landed the role of Danielle Chase, Angela’s younger sister, after she appeared in an uncredited role in the popular Robin Williams film Hook. After My So-Called Life, Lisa was seen in episodes of 7th Heaven and Greek, but most recently, she voiced the character Connie D’Amico in Family Guy.

Bess Armstrong

Bess played Angela’s slightly overbearing mom, Patty Chase. A starring role in My So-Called Life was nothing new to Bess as she’d already starred in several other projects, including 1983’s Jaws 3-D. Bess also landed another role as a mom in a teen drama when she was cast as Haley James’ mom in One Tree Hill. Most recently, Bess has appeared in TV shows like The Good Doctor and Grey’s Anatomy.

Tom Irwin

Angela’s dad, Graham Chase, was played by actor Tom Irwin. Tom had an impressive resume before his time on My So-Called Life, and he continued to add to it after the series went off the air. The Illinois native can be seen in films, including Marley and Me and Amsterdam, as well as several TV shows such as How to Get Away With Murder, Scandal and The Morning Show.