

Then: Katey Sagal Katey Sagal played the role of the mother of the Bundy house – Peggy. Peggy always wore colorful silk blouses with super tight tights and heels. Her hair was always getting higher and higher and she walked a bit like a Tyrannosaurus. However, she was also always upbeat, sweet and witty as can be. While Peggy was meant to be the classic housewife, she was anything but. Now: Katey Sagal Katey has since moved on to have one seriously fun career. She landed the role of Gemma Teller Morrow on the hit show Sons of Anarchy and did the voice for the part of Turange Leela on Comedy Central’s Futurama. Back in 2011 she won a Golden Globe for her role as Gemma and has been married to Kurt Sutter, the creator of the show, since 2004.





Then: Ed O’Neill Ed Played the head of the Bundy family – Al. Al sold shoes and enjoyed coming home to do absolutely nothing but stare at his television screen without being bothered. Al was the opposite of the other television dad’s of the time, he wasn’t the wholesome loving father we were used to seeing. Now: Ed O’Neill Since his time on Married with Children, Ed has starred in television shows and films and added plenty of credits to his name. His most famous role since Married with Children is his role as the patriarch of the Dunphy/Pritchett family on Modern Family.





Then: David Faustino The last member of the Bundy clan – Bud. Actor David Faustino played the role of the youngest Bundy child with dedication to the bad boy role. Bud wanted to be a rapper but never made it big on the show, funny enough David’s real passion in life was also attempting to be a rapper. A case of art imitating life? Now: David Faustino Faustino has since gone on to voice Mako in The Legend of Korra, and these days works as a host of a radio show called Old Scratch Radio. His show is on every Sunday on Dash Radio. David has said that he would love to reprise his role as Bud but we have yet to hear confirmation of another show.





Then: David Garrison David Garrison played Steve Rhoades, next door neighbor Marcy’s first husband. David was on the show for a little over three seasons until he felt like he was done with the show and wanted to go back to his theater roots. Now: David Garrison Garrison’s return to the theater was a smart move on his behalf. His acting won him great respect and accolades, as well as several award nominations. He has been in Broadway shows like Wicked, I Do! I Do!, Titanic and The Musical.





Then: Matt LeBlanc Before Matt LeBlanc became known as Joey on Friends, he played the role of Kelly Bundy’s boyfriend on the show. Matt has a reoccurring role on Married with Children in 1991. Now: Matt LeBlanc Matt has since got his big break on the 90s sitcom Friends, alongside famous other ‘friends’ like Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox. LeBlanc finished Friends in 2004 and has since starred in his own show, Joey, and most recently the show Episodes which he won a Golden Globe Award for.





Then: E. E. Bell E. E. Bell played the role of Bob Rooney, Peggy’s friend Louis. Louis had the responsibility of being the treasurer of the NO MA’AM club before it was disbanded. For some reason, the funniest thing about Louis was how everyone called him by his full name all the time. Now: E. E. Bell Bell continued his career after Married with Children with some minor roles in shows like The Amanda Show, alongside Amanda Bynes, as well as a role on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother.





Then: Debbe Dunning Debbe Dunning played the role of Rochelle Alpert, the most heated nemesis of Kelly Bundy. She was on the show for one episode during season five. Kelly and Rochelle compete by way of auditions for a car commercial. Now: Debbe Dunning When not on Married with Children, Debbe was a successful model all the way through to her retirement in 2000. She modeled for big names like Ford Motors, Footlocker, and Miller Beer, and most notably as the spokeswoman for Taco Bell.





Then: Dan Tullis Jr. Dan Tullis Jr. played Officer Dan. Officer Dan arrested Al and his friends every so often but was also a member of the NO MA’AM club. Dan would let Al get away from some grey legal areas in terms of misdemeanors every now and then as a result. Now: Dan Tullis Jr. Dan has since gone on to appear on The District, Home Improvement, and Rachel Gunn, R.N. Dan has also been a part of a radio and television spokespersons gig for SelectQuote, a life insurance company.





Then: Harold Sylvester Harold played the role of Griff, Al’s divorced and miserable friend who also worked with him at the show store. He was also in the NO MA’AM club as he was scared by his last relationship and impending divorce. Now: Harold Sylvester Harold continued to act in guest appearances in shows like Walking Tall, Wheels, A Different World, and Mary. He had a steady gig on The Army Show but it was canceled after its first season due to low ratings and critic opinion.





Then: Alan Thicke Alan Thicke came on Married with Children when the show was already a serious hit. Thicke played two characters on Married with Children – Henry and Bruce. Both of these men would go on to date one of the Bundy ladies. Now: Alan Thicke In 2016 Alan Thicke sadly passed away. He collapsed while attending a hocky game with his family. The cause of his passing was due to a heart attack. He was 69 years old at the time.





Then: Karen Lynn Scott Much like Alan Thicke, Karen played two roles on Married with Children as well. During the sixth season of the show, Karen played Aunt Heather, Al’s aunt who had a knack for gold digging, and in season ten she played the role of Dina, a woman who was a big fan of Jefferson D’Arcy and makes Marcy furious. Now: Karen Lynn Scott After the show, Karen went on to work on shows like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Step by Step, Seinfeld, Herman’s Head and Sledge Hammer. She has since also taken part in a film project with Mekhi Phifer and Beyonce.





Then: Cheech Marin Cheech Marin started out in the comedy duo Cheech and Chong and was pretty well-known from it when he agreed to do the voice of Buck the Bundy dog. Buck was usually a silent dog but there were several moment throughout the show here he had a mind of his own. Literally. Now: Cheech Marin These days, Cheech is a golf player and art collector who leisures whenever he gets a chance. He is currently on his third marriage to a Russian piano player named Natasha Rubin. Cheech and Chong are in the works for working together on a new film.





Then: Teresa Parente Teresa played the role of the television reporter who seemed to be everywhere, Miranda Veracruz de la Hoya Cardinal. Teresa played her funny role for a total of nine episodes between the years 1994 and 1996. Now: Teresa Parente Teresa has played more than forty assorted characters throughout her career and has landed guest spots on shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun, Friends, and L.A. Law. She is now widowed and has one child.





Then: Jane Lynch Jane Lynch played the part of Greta. Greta was a wealthy woman who stayed at a hotel where Bud worked on the very eve when Bud was looking for Valentine’s date. Now: Jane Lynch Jane is now bigger than ever with major roles in shows like Glee and Criminal Minds. She has won a Primetime Emmy Award, SAG Award, Golden Glove Award and People’ Choice Award for her roles.





Then: Ben Stein Ben Stein found his way onto the Married with Children set with his role as Thomas, a man who meets Buck the Bundy’s dog in ‘doggy heaven’. Stein is dressed like a chicken and tells Buck his possiblities in the afterlife. Now: Ben Stein In real life, Ben Stein is a hugely successful political commentator, actor and author. He is also a beloved television show host who won an Emmy Award for his hosting skills.



Then: Eric Dane When Eric Dane was a young guy he found his way to the Married with Children set to play the role of Oliver Cole a radio DJ at a local college where Bud is a student. Now: Eric Dane Eric Dane became much more known after his time on the show. He landed the role of Dr. McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy which made him all the more popular, but he also had roles in Charmed, and The Last Ship. He is married to fellow actress Rebecca Gayheart and the two have children together.





Then: Jerry Hall Hard to believe but model and Mick Jagger lover Jerry Hall was on Married with Children. Jerry played the role of a women who hits on Al after he fights with Peggy and is very vulnerable. Al is left alone with Jerry when his friend goes into the other room with her sister. Now: Jerry Hall Jerry, who was with rocker Mick Jagger from 1977 to 1999, has four children with Jagger and a modeling career to boot. Hall has hosted reality television dating shows and most recently married her longtime boyfriend, Rupert Murdoch.





Then: Tiffani Thiessen Right as Tiffani was gaining fame in Beverly Hills 90210, she landed a guest appearance on Married with Children as Heather McCoy. Heather was on the fourth season of the show and played the role of a girl who completely humiliates poor Bud at a school dance. Now: Tiffani Thiessen Theissen went on to make major waves in 90210 as well as shows like White collar, Fastlane, What About Brian, Cyborg Soldier and Son in Law. Thiessen has been married from 2005 and has two beautiful children with her husband.





Then: Fergie When music and television come together! Singer Fergie was on Married with Children before she was known as Fergie and still known as Stacey Ferguson. She played the role of Ann, a girl who cuts poor Bud in line for tickets to a concert only to be cut by a whole other group of guys. Now: Fergie Now, Fergie is a super successful singer who has been married to actor Josh Duhamel since 2006 and has a son, Axel, with him. She started out as part of the band the Black Eyed Peas in 2001 and went solo in 2006 with her album The Duchess.





Then: Gary Coleman Gary Coleman was on Married with Children for one episode as a guest star. He plays the role of a man who tries to break up a fight between the Bundy and the D’Arcy families. The fight was over an apple that they all found in their back yard. Go figure. Now: Gary Coleman Gary sadly passed away in 2010 at age 42. The Diff’rent Strokes star had a list of credits to his name that included Good Times, The Gary Coleman Show, and The Jefferson’s.





Then: Tia Carrere Tia Carrere played the role of Piper Bauman on Married with Children. Piper was a modeling opponent of Kelly’s during the episode “Kelly Bounces Back”, where Piper tries to steal Kelly’s modeling gig, only to be punched by Kelly and forfeiting. Now: Tia Carrere Tia Carrere is known as a model and actress throughout the world. She has posed for Playboy magazine as well, meaning she is REALLY known. Carrere appeared in projects such as Wayne’s World and General Hospital





Then: Eva LaRue Eva was very well known at the time she appeared on Married with Children. Her role as Carrie on the 1990 episode where she played one of the Rocker Girls in a music clip that Kelly was also in. Now: Eva LaRue Somehow Eva is now in her 50s and it makes no sense to us. She has been divorced three times (which does make sense to us since this is Hollywood) and has worked on shows like Fuller House where she played the role of Danny Tanner’s wife, Teri.





Then: Pamela Anderson We can’t believe we didn’t remember that Pam was on the show! Before her days on Baywatch, Pamela Anderson appeared on Married with Children in a dream sequence that was a little more adult than usual as it was Al Bundy’s dream sequence. Now: Pamela Anderson These days, Pam is post-Baywatch and post men it seems as she had relationships with several difficult rock stars and individuals whom she had children with as well. Anderson is an advocate for animal rights and a PETA spokesperson.





Then: Denise Richards Denise Richards played the role of a girl in Hollywood in 1991 when Kelly and the rest of the Bundy clan go to Hollywood for Kelly to try her hand in the entertainment industry. Now: Denise Richards We all know now that Denise was in several films and shows such as Spin City, Friends and the remake of Blue Lagoon. She is also the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen whom she has two daughters with.





Then: David Boreanaz Wayyyy before David was on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, he was on on an episode of Married with Children where he played the role of Kelly’s boyfriend who, of course, was a biker. David was just 24 when he landed the role. Now: David Boreanaz Now afterward is when David hit it big with his role as Angel in both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and in the successful spinoff, Angel. David has also gone on to star in the hit drama Bones.





Then: Vanna White Whoever thought Vanna was just good for spinning letters was wrong! Vanna was on Married with Children in 1993 where she played the role of Coco, a ghost who appears to Al. Now: Vanna White Since her one-episode stint on Married with Children, Vanna has had a steady gig as the letter turner on Wheel of Fortune alongside host Pat Sajak. Vanna is now in her 60s, although she doesn’t look it at all, and has a Hollywood star on the Walk of Fame!





Then: Ian Ziering Another cast member from Beverly Hills 90210, Ian Ziering, was on Married with Children for one episdoe. He played the role of The Kid in the episode. Now: Ian Ziering Ziering continued his success with 90210 and went on to have several guest roles on television shows and most recently the Sharknado film series (which seemed to attract many B-rated actors).





Then: Brandi Brandt Brandi had the luck of playing herself since she was a Playboy model who was being saught after by Al in the episode titled Seeking Miss October. During the episode, Brandt walks into Al’s shoe store and he is mesmerized. Now: Brandi Brandt Brandi has since been in an Aerosmith music video and was married to Motley Crue bassist, Nikki Sixx. They have three children together and it seems like aging doesn’t apply to her since she looks the same!





Then: Jerry Springer Al Bundy loved Jerry Springer on the show, especially as part of the NO MA’AM club. Jerry himself guest starred on the show and added ratings to boot! Now: Jerry Springer Jerry Springer, now in his 70s, was a talk show host for most of his career. He is also an actor and producer. He has been married to the same woman since 1973, which is pretty surprising since his show was all about cheating and romantic drama.





Then: Traci Lords Traci Lords lent her beautiful self to Married with Children twice during the show’s run. She played the role of Vanessa Van Pelt in a fantasy sequence of Al’s (seeing a pattern here? First Pam Anderson and now Traci Lords?). Now: Traci Lords Entertainer Traci is not shy in front of the camera. She is also a best-selling author thanks to her super successful autobiography and has been in both mainstream and adult films throughout her career.





Then: Milla Jovovich Back when Milla was an innocent young Russian girl with long brown hair, she appeared on an episode of Married with Children as the mysterious and foreign Yvette. Milla played the role of an exchange student who stayed with the Bundy family. Whether you believe it or not, Milla was just 13 years old when she was on the show. Now: Milla Jovovich Since Married with Children, Milla’s career went into high gear. She starred in The Fifth Element with Bruce Willis (which was her breakout role) and continued to succeed with her role as Alice in the Resident Evil franchise films.



Then: Andrea Parker Andrea played the role of a Go-Go Dancer on Married with Children. She was on the show for two episodes and made a lasting impression on fans and Al. As we can see here, Andrea made sure her outfit worked well with her dancing. Now: Andrea Parker Today, Andrea is known for her roles in shows like JAG, Ellen, Seinfeld, ER, My Name is Earl, and Pretty Little Liars. She has the wonderful skill of being dramatic and comedic whether at the same time or seperately.



Then: Morgan Brittany Morgan was on Married with Children in 1989 during the episode titled Life’s a Beach. The beauty played the role of Liz, seen here talking to Al on the beach. Now: Morgan Brittany These days, Morgan can look back at a pretty stellar career. She has been on shows like Silk Stalkings, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Mothers and Daughter, The Protector and Doc.



Then: Amber Susa Another lady who we were introduced to in 1989 thanks to Married with Children. Amber Susa played the role of Jill. As you can see here she got splashed with water by a little girl while Bud is next to her awkwardly. Now: Amber Susa Amber is now a personal trainer and mother. She was in a few short films after her time on Married with Children, including LA Sales and I Witness News.



Then: Elizabeth Keifer Elizbeth played the role of Ginger in the 1989 episode where she falls victim of Peggy’s unfortunate hair styling skills. As we see here, she is still unaware of how much her hair is going to be ruined. Now: Elizabeth Keifer Keifer went on to act in several noted television shows like Law and Order, and Venice the Series. Most of her career was spent on the television soap Guiding Light, which she was on from 1992 to 2009!



Then: Ashlie Rhey Ashlie was on the Married with Children for one episode in 1990. The episode was called Rock and Roll Girl and was all about Al’s fantasies, as was the rest of the show. Now: Ashlie Rhey Rhey went on to become relatively well known in the adult film community. Her latest role was in the film Pot Zombies 2: More Pot, Less Plot, in 2012. My how the mighty have fallen.



Then: Ava Fabian Fabian was on Married with Children for two blissful episodes during 1990 and 1991. Each time she was on the show she played different roles, one time she was Yummy (that was her name!) and the another time she was Honey Roasted. Now: Ava Fabian Ava was also one of the members of the cast to go on to be in adult films. She was the star of a Playboy centerfold in August 1986 and was a Playboy Bunny for a time.



Then: Tina Louise Tina came on to one episode of Married with Children to boost ratings as she was already a pretty well-known figure. She played Miss Becky during an episode that was all about Kelly. Now: Tina Louise Louise has been a fixture on television screens for decades. Her roles on shows like Advice to the Lovelorn, The Day the Women Got Even and Growing Down Brooklyn had her known to many.



Then: Jeanne Basone Basone played herself on the one episode she appeared on Married with Children. Her name was given in full – Jeanne ‘Hollywood’ Basone, and was showing Jeanne in her element – a boxing ring. Now: Jeanne Basone Jeanne went on to appear on shows and films like, Me Myself & Irene, JAG, Sister Act, and Basic Instinct. Since her days on these productions, Basone has also been in a few wrestling videos.



Then: Sherrie Rose Sherrie was on Married with Children for one episode but bonded with the cast like she was there for ages. Rose was on the 1990 episode titled Do Ya Think I’m Sexy. Now: Sherrie Rose Sherrie is much more well-known today, with roles on hit shows like Sons of Anarchy. She also has credits for her role in Night Claws, The Bang Bang Brokers, and Reletless Justice.



Then: Barbara Alyn Woods Woods played the role of red-headed Vicky. She played the role during the episode titled Married with Prom Queen. Vicky was one of Peggy’s old high school classmates. Now: Barbara Alyn Woods Woods went far beyond her expectations with her acting career. She was on shows and films like Honey I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show, The Water Dance, Striptease, Frankie Starlight, and One Tree Hill.



Then: Jennifer Lyons Another stunning woman to be on Married with Children, Jennifer lyons was on three episodes of the show. She played the role of Ariel, who was the object of Bud’s affection. Now: Jennifer Lyons Since her time on Married with Children, Lyons appeared in productions such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Valley Peaks, The Book of Esther, and Hitting the Breaks.



Then: Cindyana Santangelo Santangelo played the role of the exotic dancer Sierra Madre on Married with Children. Sierra was the one dancer that Al and his friends would go and see at their favorite spot – The Jiggly Room. Now: Cindyana Santangelo When Santangelo wasn’t on Married with Children, she was on shows like ER, CSI: Miami, The Bo and Skippy Show, and films like Die Hard 2, and Exorcist: The Beginning.



Then: Faith Salie Faith was on Married with Children in 1996. She played the role of Lana during the episode titled Spring Break: Part 1. Her time was short on Married with Children as she was also very busy with her comedy careeer. Now: Faith Salie These days, Faith is a well-known comedian, journalist, radio host, and commentator on CBS and NPR. She is a published author, her first book, Approval Junkie, was published in 2016 to rave reviews.



Then: Tonya Watts Tonya was an actress for a brief time, as she went into music shortly after her time on Married with Children, but she sure did make an impression. Watts was on the show for two episodes, Spring Break: Parts 1 and 2. Now: Tonya Watts As we said, Tonya went on to have a much more musical career than an acting one. She was the stunt double for none other than Pamela Anderson, is a country music artist and a loving mom.



Then: Teresa Ganzel In one of the most remembered roles as a first gig to get, Teresa Ganzel played the role of Heather a cosmetic products saleswoman who helps Peggy get a job. She was the classic ditzy blonde and did her job very well. Now: Teresa Ganzel Teresa also had roles on shows like Three’s Company, National Lampoon films, Tom & Jerry, The Emperor’s New School, Cow and Chicken and Monsters Inc. There was just something about her voice that made her the perfect candidate for a voice role.





Then: Barbara Alyn Woods Barbara played the role of Vicky, one of Peggy’s high school friends. She was on one episode where she created a high school reunion that Peggy and Al were to go to. Now: Barbara Alyn Woods Barbara went on to have a pretty spectacular career after Married with Children. She landed major roles in Striptease, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Flesh and Bone, Frankie Starlight, and One Tree Hill.



Then: Kari Wuhrer Kari was the lovable and slightly crazy Joanie on Married with Children. She was on the show for two episodes back in 1991. This was Kari’s second acting role ever. Now: Kari Wuhrer Kari has since been on shows like Stargate Atlantic, CSI: Miami, General Hospital, and Leverage. Kari has also been in television movies such as A Fork in the Road and Alien Tornado.



Then: Amanda Bearse Amanda Bearse played the role of the ever annoying neighbor Marcy D’Arcy. She didn’t get along with the Bundy family AT ALL, well except for Peggy, and hated Al with a passion. She was married twice on the show over the ten year period she was on the series. Now: Amanda Bearse Since Married with Children ended in 1997, Amanda has been in the director’s seat more than anything. Amanda directed projects like Reba, MadTvV, Malcolm &Eddie, Veronica’s Closet, The Tom Show, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Two Guys Pauly.





Then: Juliet Tablak Juliet played the role of Amber, Marcy D’Arcy’s niece who was sent by Marcy’s sister to get her away from a bad Los Angeles neighborhood and bad habits (sounds a little like Fresh Prince, don’t you think?). Amber ends up being in a relationship with Bud during the 9th season of the show. Now: Juliet Tablak Now in her 40s, Juliet has done two small roles since the show but focuses her time outside of the limelight these days. Juliet is now a pilates instructor and prefers the unknown lifestyle.





Then: Ted McGinley Ted played the role of Jefferson D’Arcy, also known as Marcy’s second husband and funny man. Al and Jefferson were good friends, which Marcy obviously hated, but he added so much humor to the show!

Now: Ted McGinley Since Married with Children, Ted has been in television shows and films such as Wayne’s World 2, The Practice, and Justice League. He was also on the dancing competition show Dancing with the Stars!



Then: Christina Applegate Christina played the role of Kelly, the eldest child of the Bundy clan and the classic presentation of a ditzy blonde. Kelly was a teenager’s dream girl, she was cool, popular and beautiful. Kelly’s character wasn’t one that girls needed to look up to but she played her role (which was the opposite of how she was in real life) to perfection. Now: Christina Applegate Christina has since made some very good decisions both in her personal life and her professional one. Applegate is an Emmy Award-winning actress with a Tony nomination as well. She has been in projects like Hall Pass, Anchorman, and Don’t’ Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead. Personally, Christina battled breast cancer for 5 years which ended with her having surgery to remove her breasts followed by a reconstruction.





Then: Keri Russell It seems like somehow everyone big started out on Married with Children at one point or another. Actress Keri Russell was on the show as April Adams, who Bud had a huge crush on. April went to school with Bud and interned for Macy D’Arcy. Now: Keri Russell Keri’s true breakout role came when she played the role of Felicity on the show of the same name from 1998 to 2002. She then went on to play in the hit television show The Americans and won herself a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe nomination.





Then: Krista Allen Krista played the role of a transsexual named Crystal Clark. Clark came to Bud’s college for his entrepreneurial class. At this point in her career, Krista was on Days of Our Lives as a series regular. Now: Krista Allen After Married with Children, Allen went on to appear in projects like Anger Management, The Final Destination, and Amazing Race. As of 2015, she had a part on the show Significant Mother.