'Dazed and Confused' Cast: Where Are They Now?

Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused.Photo: Everett Collection

Dazed and Confusedwasn’t a huge success when it hit theaters on Sept. 24, 1993, but it has since become a cult classic.If you’re not familiar, it featured a bevy of now-famous stars — including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Renée Zellweger and Milla Jovovich — who who have gone on to big things.On the film’s milestone 30th anniversary, catch up with the Richard Linklater-directed cast, then and now.

Dazed and Confusedwasn’t a huge success when it hit theaters on Sept. 24, 1993, but it has since become a cult classic.

If you’re not familiar, it featured a bevy of now-famous stars — including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Renée Zellweger and Milla Jovovich — who who have gone on to big things.

On the film’s milestone 30th anniversary, catch up with the Richard Linklater-directed cast, then and now.

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Ben Affleck as Fred O’Bannion

Ben Affleck as Fred O’Bannion.Unversal ; Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Ben Afflecktackled the role of angry soon-to-be super-senior Fred O’Bannion, who took pleasure in paddling freshmen during Lee High School’s annual hazing ritual.

You’re probably already well aware of what Affleck has been up to sinceDazed and Confused. He’s an in-demand actor and director, a two-time Oscar winner — one for Best Original Screenplay forGood Will Hunting(1997) and his second for Best Picture forArgo(2012) — a father of three with exJennifer Garnerand has beenmarried to Jennifer Lopez since 2022after afirst go at love 20 years prior.

02of 11Joey Lauren Adams as Simone KerrJoey Lauren Adams as Simone Kerr.Universal ; Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicJoey Lauren Adams played Simone Kerr, the girlfriend of Lee High School’s star football player.Adams reunited with Affleck for 1997’sChasing Amy, joked withAdam Sandlerin 1999’sBig Daddy, playedJennifer Aniston’s best pal in 2006’sThe Break-Upand has also dabbled in writing and directing with the 2006 filmCome Early Morning. She reprised herChasing Amyrole inJay and Silent Bob Strike Back(2001) andJay and Silent Bob Reboot(2019). On television, Adams had a recurring role onUnited States of Taraand starred oppositeBilly Ray CyrusonStill the King.In 2014, Adams married cinematographer Brian Vilim.

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Joey Lauren Adams as Simone Kerr

Joey Lauren Adams as Simone Kerr.Universal ; Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Joey Lauren Adams played Simone Kerr, the girlfriend of Lee High School’s star football player.

Adams reunited with Affleck for 1997’sChasing Amy, joked withAdam Sandlerin 1999’sBig Daddy, playedJennifer Aniston’s best pal in 2006’sThe Break-Upand has also dabbled in writing and directing with the 2006 filmCome Early Morning. She reprised herChasing Amyrole inJay and Silent Bob Strike Back(2001) andJay and Silent Bob Reboot(2019). On television, Adams had a recurring role onUnited States of Taraand starred oppositeBilly Ray CyrusonStill the King.

In 2014, Adams married cinematographer Brian Vilim.

03of 11Matthew McConaughey as David WoodersonMatthew McConaughey as David Wooderson.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett ; Tara Ziemba/WireImageMatthew McConaugheyplayed David Wooderson, an older guy who hadn’t quite moved on from high school or high school girls, memorably saying, “I get older, they stay the same age.“Dazed and Confusedalso features the origin of McConaughey’s iconic catchphrase, “Alright, alright, alright.“Since starring inDazed and Confused, theformer PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alivehas found blockbuster success in dramas, rom-coms and comedies, includingContact(1997),Amistad(1997),U-571(2000),The Wedding Planner(2001),How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days(2003) andFailure to Launch(2006). Beginning with 2011’sThe Lincoln Lawyer, McConaughey had a remarkable streak of critically-acclaimed films, including 2011’sBernie(which reunited him withDazed and Confuseddirector Richard Linklater), 2011’sKiller Joe, 2012’sMud, 2012’sMagic Mike, and 2013’s Dallas Buyers Club, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He has since appeared in films likeThe Wolf of Wall Street(2013),Interstellar(2014) andThe Gentlemen(2019). He also received rave reviews for his role in the first season of HBO’sTrue Detective. The actor even flirted with the idea ofrunning for governor of Texas.Together, McConaughey and wifeCamilahave childrenLevi,VidaandLivingston.

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Matthew McConaughey as David Wooderson

Matthew McConaughey as David Wooderson.Gramercy Pictures/courtesy Everett ; Tara Ziemba/WireImage

Matthew McConaugheyplayed David Wooderson, an older guy who hadn’t quite moved on from high school or high school girls, memorably saying, “I get older, they stay the same age.“Dazed and Confusedalso features the origin of McConaughey’s iconic catchphrase, “Alright, alright, alright.”

Since starring inDazed and Confused, theformer PEOPLE Sexiest Man Alivehas found blockbuster success in dramas, rom-coms and comedies, includingContact(1997),Amistad(1997),U-571(2000),The Wedding Planner(2001),How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days(2003) andFailure to Launch(2006). Beginning with 2011’sThe Lincoln Lawyer, McConaughey had a remarkable streak of critically-acclaimed films, including 2011’sBernie(which reunited him withDazed and Confuseddirector Richard Linklater), 2011’sKiller Joe, 2012’sMud, 2012’sMagic Mike, and 2013’s Dallas Buyers Club, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He has since appeared in films likeThe Wolf of Wall Street(2013),Interstellar(2014) andThe Gentlemen(2019). He also received rave reviews for his role in the first season of HBO’sTrue Detective. The actor even flirted with the idea ofrunning for governor of Texas.

Together, McConaughey and wifeCamilahave childrenLevi,VidaandLivingston.

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Milla Jovovich as Michelle Burroughs

Milla Jovovich as Michelle Burroughs.Gramercy Pictures/Getty ; Matt Baron/Shutterstock

Ukrainian model-actressMilla Jovovichhad a small role in the film as hippie Michelle Burroughs. But off-screen was another story: At just 16, she marriedDazed and Confusedcostar and on-screen beau Shawn Andrews, then 21, only to have her mom annul the marriage a few months later.

Jovovich and Anderson havethree children.

05of 11Renée Zellweger as ‘Girl in Blue Truck’Renée Zellweger as ‘Girl in Blue Truck’.Rebel Wilson/INSTAGRAMAt just 23,Renée Zellwegerhad a super-quick, uncredited cameo as “girl in blue truck,” seen funneling a beer through a bong at a nighttime party.Though Zellweger scored major acting awards — including two Oscars — for her work in films likeJerry Maguire(1996),Nurse Betty(2000),Chicago(2002),Cold Mountain(2003),Miss Potter(2006) andJudy(2019), her most commercial success has come as the leading lady in theBridget Jones series. Zellweger has also starred on television on Netflix’sWhat/Ifand NBC’sThe Thing About Pam.Since 2021, Zellweger has been dating television personalityAnt Anstead.

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Renée Zellweger as ‘Girl in Blue Truck’

Renée Zellweger as ‘Girl in Blue Truck’.Rebel Wilson/INSTAGRAM

At just 23,Renée Zellwegerhad a super-quick, uncredited cameo as “girl in blue truck,” seen funneling a beer through a bong at a nighttime party.

Though Zellweger scored major acting awards — including two Oscars — for her work in films likeJerry Maguire(1996),Nurse Betty(2000),Chicago(2002),Cold Mountain(2003),Miss Potter(2006) andJudy(2019), her most commercial success has come as the leading lady in theBridget Jones series. Zellweger has also starred on television on Netflix’sWhat/Ifand NBC’sThe Thing About Pam.

Since 2021, Zellweger has been dating television personalityAnt Anstead.

06of 11Jason London as Randall ‘Pink’ FloydJason London as Randall ‘Pink’ Floyd.Gramercy Pictures/Getty ; Araya Doheny/WireImageNewcomer Jason London landed the role of rebellious football star Randall “Pink” Floyd, who weighs the decision of whether or not to sign a pledge promising to remain drug-free in order to play football his senior year.AfterDazed, London appeared inTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar(1995),The Rage: Carrie 2(1999),Out Cold(2001) and several direct-to-video entries in theDraculaandThe Prophecyseries, among many other films and television appearances. He also starred in the short-lived ABC Family seriesWildfire.London, brother totroubled twin Jeremy,married in 2011. In 2021, he made headlines when he wasarrested for public intoxicationin Mississippi.

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Jason London as Randall ‘Pink’ Floyd

Jason London as Randall ‘Pink’ Floyd.Gramercy Pictures/Getty ; Araya Doheny/WireImage

Newcomer Jason London landed the role of rebellious football star Randall “Pink” Floyd, who weighs the decision of whether or not to sign a pledge promising to remain drug-free in order to play football his senior year.

AfterDazed, London appeared inTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar(1995),The Rage: Carrie 2(1999),Out Cold(2001) and several direct-to-video entries in theDraculaandThe Prophecyseries, among many other films and television appearances. He also starred in the short-lived ABC Family seriesWildfire.

London, brother totroubled twin Jeremy,married in 2011. In 2021, he made headlines when he wasarrested for public intoxicationin Mississippi.

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Parker Posey as Darla Marks

Parker Posey as Darla Marks.Universal ; Dia Dipasupil/WireImage

Parker Posey seemingly had a ball playing Darla Marks, a hazing-happy cheerleader who nailed one-liners like, “Wipe that face off your head, b—-.”

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Cole Hauser as Benny O’Donnell

Cole Hauser as Benny O’Donnell.Universal ; Kevin Mazur/Getty

As Benny O’Donnell,Cole Hauserwas another member of the football team looking to paddle incoming freshman.

Hauser married to actress-turned-photographerCynthia Danielin 2006. They share three children.

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Anthony Rapp as Tony Olson

Anthony Rapp as Tony Olson.Universal/Gramercy/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Francois G. Durand/Getty

Rapp became a star on Broadway and is best known for originating the role of Mark Cohen inRent, a part he reprised in the 2005 film adaptation and on the 2009 national tour. He later starred in an autobiographical Off-Broadway production about his experience starring inRenttitledWithout You. The actor has also had success in film and on television, appearing in the moviesTwister(1996),Road Trip(2000),A Beautiful Mind(2001),Winter Passing(2005) andJunction(2012). Among his many television roles, Rapp starred on CBS All Access’Star Trek: Discoveryas Lt. Commander Paul Stamets.

He made headlines in 2017 after accusingKevin Spaceyof makinginappropriate sexual advancestoward him when he was 14. In 2022, Spacey was foundnot liablein a civil trial due to insufficient evidence.

Rapp and his partner,Ken Ithiphol, are parents to sonRai Larson Ithiphol, whose middle name is a possible tribute to lateRentcreatorJonathan Larson.

10of 11Adam Goldberg as Mike NewhouseAdam Goldberg as Mike Newhouse.Universal/Gramercy/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Matthew Eisman/GettyJoining Rapp in his intellectual group, Adam Goldberg’s Mike Newhouse nevertheless gets into a scuffle during the moon tower party but ultimately stands up for himself.Though perhaps most widely known for his memorable three-episode role as Chandler’s crazy roommate Eddie onFriends, Goldberg has worked on plenty of projects sinceDazed and Confused. He appeared in the filmsSaving Private Ryan(1998),A Beautiful Mind(2001),How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days(2003) andZodiac(2007), among others. Goldberg has been active on television, including appearing on shows likeFargo, The Jim Gaffigan Show,TakenandThe Equalizer.Beyond acting, Goldberg is also a musician. In 2009, he released an album,Eros and Omissions, a collaboration with Flaming Lips drummer Steven Drozd. Goldberg and Drozd and previously composed the music for the filmI Love Your Work(2005).Goldberg has had three sons with his wife, artist and designer Roxanne Daner. The couple’s first son, Bix,was stillborn in 2012. They welcomed their second son, Bud, in 2014 and a third son, Sonny, in 2018.

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Adam Goldberg as Mike Newhouse

Adam Goldberg as Mike Newhouse.Universal/Gramercy/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Matthew Eisman/Getty

Joining Rapp in his intellectual group, Adam Goldberg’s Mike Newhouse nevertheless gets into a scuffle during the moon tower party but ultimately stands up for himself.

Though perhaps most widely known for his memorable three-episode role as Chandler’s crazy roommate Eddie onFriends, Goldberg has worked on plenty of projects sinceDazed and Confused. He appeared in the filmsSaving Private Ryan(1998),A Beautiful Mind(2001),How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days(2003) andZodiac(2007), among others. Goldberg has been active on television, including appearing on shows likeFargo, The Jim Gaffigan Show,TakenandThe Equalizer.

Beyond acting, Goldberg is also a musician. In 2009, he released an album,Eros and Omissions, a collaboration with Flaming Lips drummer Steven Drozd. Goldberg and Drozd and previously composed the music for the filmI Love Your Work(2005).

Goldberg has had three sons with his wife, artist and designer Roxanne Daner. The couple’s first son, Bix,was stillborn in 2012. They welcomed their second son, Bud, in 2014 and a third son, Sonny, in 2018.

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Rory Cochrane as Ron Slater

Rory Cochrane as Ron Slater.Universal/Gramercy/Kobal/Shutterstock ; Roy Rochlin/Getty

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source: people.com