THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'You've Got Mail' 22 years later

Zoë MillerDec 19, 2020, 00:54 IST

"You've Got Mail" debuted in 1998.Warner Bros.; Christopher Polk/Getty Images

The classic romantic comedy "You've Got Mail" premiered 22 years ago.
Tom Hanks has portrayed an impressive range of real and fictional characters in movies like "The Post" (2017) and "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" (2019).
Meg Ryan has starred in a range of films and she made her directorial debut in 2015 with "Ithaca."
Dave Chappelle's stand-up comedy career has taken off, and he recently hosted "Saturday Night Live."

Nora Ephron's beloved rom-com "You've Got Mail" made its debut 22 years ago.

The 1998 film is based on the 1936 play "Parfumerie" by Miklós László, which was previously adapted into the movie "The Shop Around the Corner" (1940) and the 1963 Broadway musical "She Loves Me."

Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, "You've Got Mail" is an enemies-to-lovers story about rival New York bookstore owners who unknowingly start an epistolary romance in an anonymous online chat room.

The cast also notably features stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle, 1990s icon Parker Posey, and prolific film and TV actor Greg Kinnear.

Read on to see what the stars of the film are up to 22 years later.

Hanks starred as Joe Fox, a New York businessman who opens a chain bookstore.

Tom Hanks in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Hanks has portrayed an impressive range of real and fictional characters.

Tom Hanks portrayed Fred Rogers in "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Ryan played Kathleen Kelly, a children's bookstore owner who unknowingly starts an epistolary romance with Joe.

Meg Ryan in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Ryan has since starred in commercial and independent movies alike and made her directorial debut.

Meg Ryan starred alongside her son Jack Quaid in "Ithaca." Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Stand-up comedian Chappelle portrayed Joe's best friend, Kevin Jackson.

Dave Chappelle in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Chappelle's comedy career took off in the 2000s with stand-up specials and his own show.

Dave Chappelle hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 2020. Lester Cohen / Getty Images

Kinnear played Frank Navasky, Kathleen's boyfriend and a journalist obsessed with analog technology.

Greg Kinnear in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Kinnear has appeared in buzzy indie films like "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) and on several high-profile TV series.

Greg Kinnear was in "Little Miss Sunshine." Getty Images

Posey played Joe's girlfriend, a book editor named Patricia Eden.

Parker Posey in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

In addition to acting in films, she also stars on Netflix's "Lost in Space" and has made guest appearances on shows like NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and Fox's "New Girl."

Parker Posey plays June Harris on "Lost in Space." Gary Miller/Getty Images

In addition to acting in films, she also stars on Netflix's "Lost in Space" and has made guest appearances on shows like NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and Fox's "New Girl."

Steve Zahn played George Pappas, an employee at The Shop Around the Corner.

Steve Zahn in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Zahn has played an eclectic range of characters in movies and on TV.

Steve Zahn was in "Where'd You Go, Bernadette." Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

Heather Burns played Christina Plutzker, George's coworker.

Heather Burns in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Burns is known for her role as Cheryl Frasier in "Miss Congeniality" (2000), which she reprised in the movie's sequel.

Heather Burns was also in "Bewitched." Bruce Glikas/Getty Images

Jean Stapleton began acting in movies in the 1950s and played Birdie Conrad, Kathleen's friend and bookkeeper.

Jean Stapleton in "You've Got Mail." Warner Bros.

Stapleton died in 2013 at age 90 after a long career.

Jean Stapleton guest-starred on several famous sitcoms. Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'You've Got Mail' 22 years later

Hanks starred as Joe Fox, a New York businessman who opens a chain bookstore.

Hanks has portrayed an impressive range of real and fictional characters.

Ryan played Kathleen Kelly, a children's bookstore owner who unknowingly starts an epistolary romance with Joe.

Ryan has since starred in commercial and independent movies alike and made her directorial debut.

Stand-up comedian Chappelle portrayed Joe's best friend, Kevin Jackson.

Chappelle's comedy career took off in the 2000s with stand-up specials and his own show.

Kinnear played Frank Navasky, Kathleen's boyfriend and a journalist obsessed with analog technology.

Kinnear has appeared in buzzy indie films like "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) and on several high-profile TV series.

Posey played Joe's girlfriend, a book editor named Patricia Eden.

In addition to acting in films, she also stars on Netflix's "Lost in Space" and has made guest appearances on shows like NBC's "Parks and Recreation" and Fox's "New Girl."

Steve Zahn played George Pappas, an employee at The Shop Around the Corner.

Zahn has played an eclectic range of characters in movies and on TV.

Heather Burns played Christina Plutzker, George's coworker.

Burns is known for her role as Cheryl Frasier in "Miss Congeniality" (2000), which she reprised in the movie's sequel.

Jean Stapleton began acting in movies in the 1950s and played Birdie Conrad, Kathleen's friend and bookkeeper.

Stapleton died in 2013 at age 90 after a long career.