THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Knocked Up' 16 years later

Eve CrosbieMay 4, 2023, 15:54 IST

Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen led the cast of the 2007 comedy film.Judd Apatow (@juddapatow)/Instagram

Judd Apatow, the director of "Knocked Up" recently shared a throwback photo from the set of the 2007 film.
He pointed out that the baby in the film would now be 17 years old.

Seth Rogen led the film's star-studded cast as the directionless man-child Ben Stone, who finds out that he's going to be a dad.

Seth Rogen as Ben in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

Since the movie's release, Rogen has gone on to become a huge name in comedy and has starred in and written many well-loved films.

Rogen.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Katherine Heigl starred as ambitious journalist Alison Scott, who enjoys a one-night-stand that ends with an unplanned pregnancy.

Katherine Heigl as Alison in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

"Knocked Up" was Heigl's first romantic comedy role and was followed by many more in the genre.

Katherine Heigl appears on "Suits."Michael Tran/Getty Images

Leslie Mann, who is married to the film's director, played Alison's older sister Debbie.

Leslie Mann as Debbie in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

Mann has gone on to star in a number of her husband's other films, including a pseudo-sequel to "Knocked Up."

Leslie Mann and husband Judd Apatow at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Hahn/Getty Images

Paul Rudd plays Debbie's husband in the film, who becomes friends with Ben.

Paul Rudd as Pete in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

The actor is now a Marvel star.

Paul Rudd attends Marvel Studios' “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" at Regency Village Theatre on February 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Jonah Hill plays one of Ben's roommates and friends who is also called Jonah.

Jonah Hill as Jonah in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

Hill is now an Academy Award-nominated actor.

Jonah Hill.Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty

Jason Segel plays another one of Ben's lovable roommates, who again, was given the not-so-inspired name Jason.

Jason Segel as Jason in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

Today, Segel is best known for playing Marshall Eriksen in the sitcom "How I Met Your Mother."

Jason Segel.Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images

Jay Baruchel played another one of Ben's stoner friends and roommates.

Jay Baruchel as Jay in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

Baruchel has continued to appear in comedies but has a varied filmography.

Jay Baruchel visits the Build Series to discuss the film "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" at Build Studio on February 19, 2019.Gary Gershoff/Getty Images

Maude Apatow made a brief but memorable appearance in the film alongside her younger sister.

Maude Apatow and her sister Iris Apatow as Sadie and Charlotte in "Knocked Up."Apatow Productions

Maude is now known for her role as Lexi in the HBO series "Euphoria," but has appeared in some of her father's other projects.

Maude Apatow attends HBO's Emmys Party on September 12, 2022.David Livingston/Stringer/Getty Images

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