This Is What The Original Cast Of "Twister" Has Been In Since 1996

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Twisters might be the movie everyone is talking about this summer...

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos are running in a field with a large tornado behind them. Text: "Twisters."
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But it all started back in 1996 with its predecessor, Twister.

Movie poster for "Twister" showing a tornado approaching a road with a car driving toward it. The tagline is "The Dark Side of Nature."
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Here's a look at what the cast members have been up to since Twister came out in theaters:

1.Here's Helen Hunt, who played Dr. Jo Harding:

Helen Hunt wears a sheer black top with satin accents at an event. She has straight, shoulder-length hair. People and paparazzi are visible in the background
Helen Hunt wears a sheer black top with satin accents at an event. She has straight, shoulder-length hair. People and paparazzi are visible in the background
Helen Hunt in a casual outfit with tousled hair, wearing a sleeveless top and a headset, smiling while resting her arm on a surface
Helen Hunt in a casual outfit with tousled hair, wearing a sleeveless top and a headset, smiling while resting her arm on a surface

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And here's Helen Hunt now:

Helen Hunt smiles on the red carpet in a stylish sequined dress

2.Here's Bill Paxton, who played Bill Harding:

Bill Paxton in a pinstripe suit
Bill Paxton in a pinstripe suit
Bill Paxton sits outdoors in a denim shirt, looking directly at the camera
Bill Paxton sits outdoors in a denim shirt, looking directly at the camera

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And here's Bill Paxton before he passed away in 2017:

Bill Paxton wearing a casual black shirt and a leather jacket at a public event

3.Here's Jami Gertz, who played Dr. Melissa Reeves:

A couple standing together at an indoor event. The woman is wearing a buttoned coat and the man is in a suit. Both are smiling at the camera
A couple standing together at an indoor event. The woman is wearing a buttoned coat and the man is in a suit. Both are smiling at the camera
A woman is driving while holding a mobile phone to her ear with one hand on the steering wheel. She appears focused on the conversation
A woman is driving while holding a mobile phone to her ear with one hand on the steering wheel. She appears focused on the conversation

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And here's Jami Gertz now:

Jami Gertz and Gabby Rose Ressler at the 'Magic City: An American Fantasy' premiere as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at the ZACH Theatre on March 11, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

4.Here's Cary Elwes, who played Dr. Jonas Miller:

Cary Elwes attends a public event, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, surrounded by a crowd in the background
Cary Elwes attends a public event, dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, surrounded by a crowd in the background
Cary Elwes, in casual attire, smiling in a close-up photo
Cary Elwes, in casual attire, smiling in a close-up photo

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And here's Cary Elwes now:

Cary Elwes at a red carpet event, wearing a pinstripe suit jacket over a white shirt

5.Here's Lois Smith, who played Aunt Meg:

An older woman with short hair and a warm smile holds a framed item, standing in front of a wall of caricatures
An older woman with short hair and a warm smile holds a framed item, standing in front of a wall of caricatures
Lois Smith in Twister
Lois Smith in Twister

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And here's Lois Smith now:

Lois Smith as Mama Boone

Smith, who had previously starred in Fatal Attraction and Fried Green Tomatoes, went on to act in Minority Report, True Blood, and more. In 2017, she was nominated for a SAG award for her performance in Lady Bird.

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6.Philip Seymour Hoffman, who played Dusty Davis:

Philip Seymour Hoffman smiles, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, with glasses, at a public event
Philip Seymour Hoffman smiles, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, with glasses, at a public event
Philip Seymour Hoffman and cast members in casual outdoor attire pose beside a vehicle in a scene from the movie
Philip Seymour Hoffman and cast members in casual outdoor attire pose beside a vehicle in a scene from the movie

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And here's Philip Seymour Hoffman before he passed away in 2014:

Philip Seymour Hoffman at Sundance Film Festival, wearing glasses, a brown jacket over a red plaid shirt, standing in front of a red background with festival logos

7.Here's Alan Ruck, who played Robert "Rabbit" Nurick:

A man in a business suit and tie, smiling and standing casually against a wooden railing. He is wearing glasses and has neatly styled hair
A man in a business suit and tie, smiling and standing casually against a wooden railing. He is wearing glasses and has neatly styled hair
Alan ruck stands outside a vehicle in a rural setting during a scene from the movie
Alan ruck stands outside a vehicle in a rural setting during a scene from the movie

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And here's Alan Ruck now:

Alan Ruck attends the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

You probably know Ruck from Ferris Bueler's Day Off or his most recent TV show, Succession, but he's also starred in everything from Spin City to Greek to Sierra Burgess is a Loser.

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8.Here's Jeremy Davies, who played Laurence:

Rose McGowan, in a black crop top and pants, and a man in a suit on a red carpet event
Rose McGowan, in a black crop top and pants, and a man in a suit on a red carpet event
Jeremy Davies in a scene from Twister
Jeremy Davies in a scene from Twister

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And here's Jeremy Davies now:

Man with mustache and beard in a suit and tie at a red carpet event

Right after Twister, Davies went on to star in Saving Private Ryan. In 2012, after starring on Lost for three years, Davies won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dickie Bennett on Justified.

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9.Here's Sean Whalen (on the left), who played Allan Sanders:

Actors from the film "Twister," including Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Paxton, and others, dressed casually, stand together outdoors in a tense scene
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And here's Sean Whalen now:

Sean Whalen smiling with hands in pockets wearing glasses, a striped sweater, and a puffy jacket standing in front of a wooden backdrop

AfterTwister, Whalen — who has appeared in over 140 TV shows and movies — acted in Never Been Kissed, Charlie's Angels, Lost, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and more.

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10.Here's Todd Field, who played Beltzer:

A man with short, styled hair and a goatee wearing a light-colored suit and a white shirt
A man with short, styled hair and a goatee wearing a light-colored suit and a white shirt
On set of a film, a group of eight people including Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are gathered outside, wearing casual and work attire, engaging in conversation and laughter
On set of a film, a group of eight people including Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton are gathered outside, wearing casual and work attire, engaging in conversation and laughter

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And here's Todd Field now:

Todd Field and Cate Blanchett attend the 2023 Writers Guild of America Awards

Let's just say that, with six Oscar nominations, Field has certainly had a successful career! However, he has actually found most of his success as a director for films such as Tár and Little Children.

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11.And finally, here's Alexa PenaVega, who played young Jo Harding:

A young child with curly hair, wearing a dark top, is sitting and speaking in an interview on Access Hollywood
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And here's Alexa PenaVega now (alongside her husband):

Carlos PenaVega in a denim jacket and Alexa PenaVega in a floral dress pose together on a red carpet at a Great American Family event

After appearing in Twister as a young Helen Hunt, PenaVega went on to star in the Spy Kids series as Carmen Cortez. More recently, in 2015, she appeared in 7 episodes of Nashville.

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Have you seen Twisters yet? Let us know what you thought of it in the comments!

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