Where Are They Now?: The Original Cast of Sparkle

A look at the film's original cast.

Sparkle - After a 15-year hiatus from the big screen, Whitney was finally ready to face the camera again for a remake of the 1976 film Sparkle. She produced the film and starred as the unsupportive mother to Jordin Sparks's aspiring singing star, admitting that she channeled her own mother, Cissy Houston, into the role. Sparkle is set to release in August of this year.
Philip Michael Thomas - Philip Michael Thomas orginated the role of ambitious music manager Stix. The long-time actor — who briefly had a forgettable singing career in the '80s — is best known for playing Det. Richardo Tubbs on the groundbreaking TV cop show Miami Vice.(Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage)
Irene Cara - Four years after starring in the classic kids show Electric Company, Irene Cara landed the breakout character role in Sparkle. The actress and singer made her mark mostly through music, singing the classic themes for the films Fame (1981) and Flashdance (1983), for which she won a Best Original Song Oscar.(Photo: Ron Wolfson /Landov)Lonette McKee as Grandma - Lonette McKee captures the audience's heart as the loving grandmother and caretaker of Woody. (Photo: Joseph Marzullo/Wenn.com)

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Sparkle (1976) - Inspired by the story of the Supremes, Sparkle told the tale of three sisters who form a singing group and then fight to keep the family from falling apart. The film — along with its soundtrack — became an instant cult classic. This Sunday, the 1976 version will air on BET's Black Star Cinema at 3:30P/2:30C.With the upcoming remake of Sparkle about to be released, let's see what the actors from the original cast have been up to.(Photo: Warner Bros Pictures)

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