Where Are They Now? The Cast of 'Big Momma's House'

Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Terrence Howard and more starred in this hilarious movie.

Big Mama's House 2, Monday at 4:30P/5:30C   - Watch this FBI agent work.(Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation / Regency Enterprises / Runteldat Entertainment / Friendly Productions / Taurus Film / Nina Saxon Film Design)
Martin Lawrence as Malcolm Turner (undercover Big Momma) - The comedy's main star dished the funny for three full installments (Big Momma's House, Big Momma's House 2, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son). Since the original's release in 2000, Lawrence's star continued to rise, with several film projects loaded on deck. Among his blockbuster smashes were Bad Boys II, Death at a Funeral and National Security. He even went back to his stand-up roots, releasing a film titled Martin Lawrence Live: Ruteldat two years after the film premiered.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Nia Long as Sherry Pierce - Big Momma's House saw Nia Long steal the hearts of moviegoers everywhere with her sweet demeanor. After the film dropped, the actress became one of Hollywood's best — and anti-aging — assets with her snagging roles in Are We There Yet?, Good Hair, The Best Man Holiday and The Single Moms Club. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)Paul Giamatti as John Maxwell - With more than 10 years of acting experience already under his belt at the time, Paul Giamatti joined the Big Momma's House cast as a seasoned vet. Everyone needs a wingman, and Giamatti's character proved to be just that for Malcolm in the film. The Yale alum later landed roles in Planet of the Apes, Big Fat Liar, Cinderella Man and The Hangover Part II after the 2000 film wrapped up production. He is set to be involved in the upcoming NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton later this year.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Before Madea, there was Big Momma! Big Momma's House was released 23 years ago today and became one of the biggest films of the early 2000s. Martin Lawrence went undercover as a Southern grandma to protect his family — gotta do what you gotta do, right? Also part of the star-studded cast is Nia Long, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson and more. So, with so much time passed, it's only natural to wonder, where are they now? Click on to see for yourself. (Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation / Regency Enterprises / Runteldat Entertainment / Friendly Productions / Taurus Film / Nina Saxon Film Design)

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