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THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Chicago' 20 years later

JP MangalindanDec 30, 2022, 02:03 IST

Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Chicago"Miramax

  • "Chicago," adapted from the 1975 musical, debuted in theaters on December 27, 2002.
  • The movie starred Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere.
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Renée Zellweger starred as one of movie's two main characters, Roxie Hart.

Renée Zellweger in "Chicago."Miramax

Zellweger went on to star in a number of films and TV series, including the critically-acclaimed biopic "Judy."

Renée Zellweger at a screening of "The Things About Pam" in 2022.Evan Agostini / Invision / AP
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Catherine Zeta-Jones portrayed Velma Kelly, a vaudeville performer who murders her husband and sister for having an affair.

Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Chicago."Miramax

Zeta-Jones starred in films for years before more recently focusing on TV projects.

Catherine Zeta-Jones at the premiere of "National Treasure: Edge of History" in 2022.Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP
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Richard Gere played Billy Flynn, the smooth-talking defense lawyer who often represents murderers.

Richard Gere in "Chicago."Miramax

Gere starred in a number of films before taking on his first major TV role in 2019.

Richard Gere.Juan Naharro Gimenez/ Getty Images
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Queen Latifah played Matron "Mama" Mormon, who ran Murderess Row at Cook County Jail.

Queen Latifah in "Chicago."Miramax

Latifah starred in a number of films and currently appears in the TV series "The Equalizer."

Queen Latifah at a "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" screening in 2022.Charles Sykes / Invision / AP
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Dominic West was the unfaithful furniture salesman Fred Casely.

Dominic West in "Chicago."Miramax

West starred in the "The Wire" and season 5 of "The Crown."

West at the world premiere of season 5 of "The Crown" in 2022.Scott Garfitt / Invision / AP
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John C. Reilly portrayed Roxie's devoted husband Amos.

John C. Reilly in "Chicago."Miramax

Reilly has become well-known for being a versatile film and stage actor.

John C. Reilly at the LA premiere of "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" in 2022.Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP
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Taye Diggs was the bandleader and film's narrator.

Taye Diggs in "Chicago."Miramax

Diggs has alternated between the stage and screen over the last two decades.

Taye Diggs at the premiere of "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" in 2022.Richard Shotwell / Invision / AP
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