THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Holiday' 14 years later

Erin McDowellDec 11, 2020, 00:26 IST

"The Holiday" is one of Kate Winslet's most beloved movies.Columbia Pictures/C Flanigan/Getty Images

"The Holiday" came out on November 29, 2006, and it has been a favorite Christmas movie for many people ever since.
The film stars Kate Winslet as Iris, a heartbroken British woman who switches houses with Los Angeles movie trailer executive Amanda, played by Cameron Diaz, for the holidays.
Eli Wallach, who played Iris's elderly neighbor Arthur, passed away in 2014 at the age of 98.
Cameron Diaz announced she would be retiring from acting in 2018.

"The Holiday" hit theaters in 2006 just in time for the holidays, and audiences ever since have fallen in love with the heartwarming Christmas classic.

The film follows the story of two women from England and Los Angeles who switch homes for the holidays. Starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, and Jack Black, the film grossed more than $200 million worldwide following its release.

In 2014, one of the stars of the movie, Hollywood legend Eli Wallach, passed away at the age of 98. "The Holiday" was one of his last movies.

Here's what the cast of "The Holiday" is up to now.

Kate Winslet played Iris, a woman who decides to spend the holidays in Los Angeles after her ex-boyfriend announces he's engaged to another woman.

Kate Winslet in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Kate Winslet is still one of the most famous actresses in the world.

Kate Winslet in 2018. KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images

Cameron Diaz plays Amanda, a workaholic Los Angeles movie executive who is emotionally stunted after her parents' divorce.

Cameron Diaz in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Cameron Diaz went on to star in movies like "The Other Woman" and "Bad Teacher," but recently announced she's quit acting.

Cameron Diaz in 2019. VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images

Jude Law plays Graham, Iris' older brother and Amanda's love interest.

Jude Law in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Jude Law is known for his performances in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Cold Mountain."

Jude Law in 2020. MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images

Jack Black plays Miles, a funny and down-to-earth film score writer who befriends Iris and Arthur, her elderly neighbor.

Jack Black in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Jack Black is still working as an actor and musician.

Jack Black in 2020. Leon Bennett/WireImage/Getty Images

Rufus Sewell plays Jasper, Iris' ex-boyfriend.

Rufus Sewell in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

The British actor has starred in movies like "Judy" and TV shows like "The Man in the High Castle" and "Victoria."

Rufus Sewell in 2019. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

Edward Burns plays the small role of Amanda's ex-boyfriend, Ethan.

Edward Burns in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Edward Burns is also known for his roles in "27 Dresses," "Newlyweds," and "Friends with Kids."

Edward Burns in 2019. James Devaney/GC Images/Getty Images

Shannyn Sossamon plays Maggie, Miles' actress girlfriend.

Shannyn Sossamon in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Shannyn Sossamon has not acted in anything since 2016.

Shannyn Sossamon in 2019. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Miffy Englefield played Graham's eldest daughter, Sophie.

Miffy Englefield in "The Holiday." Columbia Pictures

Englefield, seen in another film from the movie, hasn't acted in anything since her early teens.