Where Are They Now? The Cast of 'Big Momma's House'
Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Terrence Howard and more starred in this hilarious movie.
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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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Martin Lawrence played 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 is the Bad Boys franchise. Lawerence is currently in production for Bad Boys 4. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Big Momma's House saw Nia Long as Sherry Pierce 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. Her work has continued in The Best Man franchise, with a series that dropped on Peacock last year. You can also see her playing a mom in trouble in Missing, which is currently on Netflix. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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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 played the infamous manager in the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton. Recently, he's been using his voice for the animated series Big Mouth and Rick and Morty. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Terrence Howard is no stranger to playing the villain, so his portrayal as Lester in this action/comedy was right up his alley. Since Big Momma's House, Howard blew up, snagging more prominent roles as the years went by. His resume spans all genres and he was even nominated for an Oscar for his work in 2005's Hustle & Flow. In 2015, however, his career reached new heights when he starred as Lucious Lyon in Empire. You can see him now in The Best Man: The Final Chapters steaming on Peacock. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
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Remember that ditsy security guard that always seemed to get in Malcolm's way? Well, that was Anthony Anderson. The actor/comedian became one of the movie's most hilarious characters, and he kept the laughs going with his following projects. In 2014, Anderson became a household name with the ABC series Black-ish, alongside Tracee Ellis Ross. The series won him an Emmy. He uses his voice for the popular animated show The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Little Trent is all grown up! Having been only 11 when the film was released, Jascha Washington got his start in Hollywood early on. After the movie dropped, the then-adolescent starred in Antwone Fisher, Last Holiday, Like Mike 2: Streetball, and Big Momma's House 2. His last acting credit was in 2012, but last we heard he is a father of two living a quiet life. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
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Ella Mitchell played Hattie Mae Pierce -- the real Big Momma. Not much has been heard from Mitchell since the role, but she is credited as a star and co-director in the short film Tropfest Junion 2011: The Bar Bee Q, her last recorded project. (Photo: Andrew Putler/Redferns/Getty Images)
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A comedic tag team between Tichina Arnold and Anthony Anderson sounds too good to be true. Well, they made it happen in Big Momma's House with the actress playing Anderson's sister. What hasn't Arnold done since? She has taken up many roles, including five years on the sitcom The Neighborhood. Arnold has also hosted the Soul Train Awards with her BFF Tisha Campbell. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Super Bowl Gospel)
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Before her Oscar win, Octavia Spencer was making us laugh as Twila in Big Momma's House. Following her performance in the comedy, she served in a few more small roles in movies like Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, Breakin' All the Rules. In 2011, however, she made it big, scoring an Academy Award for her performance in The Help. Her roles only expanded since then with her starring in movie smashes like Hidden Figures and Ma. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
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