Where Are They Now: The Cast of Bringing Down the House

A look at the cast who brought us a new kind of odd couple.

Bringing Down the House (2003) - A year after her Oscar-nominated performance in Chicago, Queen Latifah starred opposite Steve Martin in this comedy about a convict trying to use an online companion to get charges dropped. The role marked Latifah's arrival on Hollywood's "it" list. Here's a look at the cast who brought us another kind of odd couple. (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

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Bringing Down the House (2003) - A year after her Oscar-nominated performance in Chicago, Queen Latifah starred opposite Steve Martin in this comedy about a convict trying to use an online companion to get charges dropped. The role marked Latifah's arrival on Hollywood's "it" list. Here's a look at the cast who brought us another kind of odd couple. (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah starred as Charlene Morton, a convict who's broken out of jail to get an online beau (who has never met her) to prove her innocence. The Oscar-nominated actress has kept busy as both an actor and producer, executing both jobs for projects such as the TV remake of Steel Magnolias and the series Single Ladies. Latifah will be returning to the TV talk show format this coming fall when she begins hosting her new show Latifah.   (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

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Queen Latifah - Queen Latifah starred as Charlene Morton, a convict who's broken out of jail to get an online beau (who has never met her) to prove her innocence. The Oscar-nominated actress has kept busy as both an actor and producer, executing both jobs for projects such as the TV remake of Steel Magnolias and the series Single Ladies. Latifah will be returning to the TV talk show format this coming fall when she begins hosting her new show Latifah.   (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

Steve Martin - Steve Martin landed the role of Peter Sanderson, a tax attorney looking for companionship online and finding Charlene. An iconic funny man of stand-up and film, Martin hasn't done a ton of film acting lately. Instead, he's been more prolific as a writer, penning novellas The Pleasure of My Company and Shopgirl, which later became a film. This past December, the 67-year-old Martin became a dad.(Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

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Steve Martin - Steve Martin landed the role of Peter Sanderson, a tax attorney looking for companionship online and finding Charlene. An iconic funny man of stand-up and film, Martin hasn't done a ton of film acting lately. Instead, he's been more prolific as a writer, penning novellas The Pleasure of My Company and Shopgirl, which later became a film. This past December, the 67-year-old Martin became a dad.(Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

Steve Harris - Actor Steve Harris was cast as Widow, Charlene's shady ex-boyfriend. Harris is best know for his role as Eugene Young on the legal drama series The Practice.  He will be starring in the upcoming movie In Your Eyes and the TV movie Legends.  (Photo: Chris Weeks/Liaison)

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Steve Harris - Actor Steve Harris was cast as Widow, Charlene's shady ex-boyfriend. Harris is best know for his role as Eugene Young on the legal drama series The Practice.  He will be starring in the upcoming movie In Your Eyes and the TV movie Legends.  (Photo: Chris Weeks/Liaison)

Eugene Levy - Eugene Levy landed the part of Howie Rottman, Peterson's friend who falls for Charlene. As a comedic actor, Levy is famous for starring in the American Pie franchise and classic mockumentaries like For Your Consideration. Last year, he starred in Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection.  (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

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Eugene Levy - Eugene Levy landed the part of Howie Rottman, Peterson's friend who falls for Charlene. As a comedic actor, Levy is famous for starring in the American Pie franchise and classic mockumentaries like For Your Consideration. Last year, he starred in Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection.  (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

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Betty White - The character Mrs. Kline, Peter's racist neighbor, was portrayed by Betty White. The veteran actress has had a TV and film career which spans over 60 years. White currently stars on the hit comedy series Hot in Cleveland and hosts the candid camera series Betty White's Off Their Rockers. Most importantly, White is loved by all. (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

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Betty White - The character Mrs. Kline, Peter's racist neighbor, was portrayed by Betty White. The veteran actress has had a TV and film career which spans over 60 years. White currently stars on the hit comedy series Hot in Cleveland and hosts the candid camera series Betty White's Off Their Rockers. Most importantly, White is loved by all. (Photo: Touchstone Pictures)

Kelly Price - Kelly Price starred as herself in Bringing Down the House. The Grammy-nominated singer hasn't starred in any other films, but she has continued to put out albums, including her 2011 critically-hailed disc Kelly. Whitney Houston's last performance was at Price's pre-Grammy party in 2012, where the late, great icon sang "Jesus Loves Me."   (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Kelly Price - Kelly Price starred as herself in Bringing Down the House. The Grammy-nominated singer hasn't starred in any other films, but she has continued to put out albums, including her 2011 critically-hailed disc Kelly. Whitney Houston's last performance was at Price's pre-Grammy party in 2012, where the late, great icon sang "Jesus Loves Me."   (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Adam Shankman - Adam Shankman directed Bringing Down the House and has since continued a stellar career. Among his most notable gigs has been helming the films Hairspray (2007) and Rock of Ages (2012) as well as the hit musical-comedy series Glee. 

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Adam Shankman - Adam Shankman directed Bringing Down the House and has since continued a stellar career. Among his most notable gigs has been helming the films Hairspray (2007) and Rock of Ages (2012) as well as the hit musical-comedy series Glee.