THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Cruel Intentions' 21 years later

Claudia WillenApr 16, 2020, 00:57 IST

"Cruel Intentions" takes place in New York City.Columbia

"Cruel Intentions," a steamy cult film that follows wealthy Manhattan high schoolers, hit theaters 21 years ago.
The movie is centered around Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) as she manipulates those around her and seeks revenge on her ex-boyfriend.
The cast also includes Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, and Sean Patrick Thomas.
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"Cruel Intentions," a sex-fueled cult film, premiered 21 years ago.

Adapted from Pierre Choderlos de Laclo's 1782 novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," the 1999 film follows privileged high schoolers that attend Manchester Prep in New York City.

Scandals, betrayal, and love affairs ensue after Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) bets her step-brother Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) that he can't seduce the headmaster's innocent daughter (Reese Witherspoon).

Since the movie hit theaters, many of the "Cruel Intentions" cast members have crossed paths later in their careers. Selma Blair and Reese Witherspoon costarred in "Legally Blonde," for example, and Joshua Jackson plays Witherspoon's husband on Hulu's "Little Fires Everywhere."

Here's what the cast members of "Cruel Intentions" have been doing since gracing the Manchester Prep halls.

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The actress has wrapped shooting for 2020 films including "Cranial Sacral" and "Baby Bulldog."

Tara Reid played Dr. Greenbaum's daughter, Marci, who calls her mother after her explicit photos were leaked.

She plays Beverly Burns on "Man With a Plan."

Swoosie Kurtz took on the role of Sebastian's therapist, Dr. Regina Greenbaum.

The actress plays Diane Lockhart on "The Good Fight."

Christine Baranski's character, Bunny Caldwell, was Cecile's uptight, judgmental mother.

The actor most recently appeared in the 2019 films "Inside Game" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas."

Eric Mabius was cast as Greg McConnell, a jock that gets blackmailed by Sebastian.

The actor now plays Witherspoon's husband on Hulu's "Little Fires Everywhere."

Joshua Jackson played a gay high schooler named Blaine Tuttle.

The actor will appear in the 2021 production of "Macbeth."

Sean Patrick Thomas appeared on screen as Ronald Clifford, Cecile's music teacher and love interest.

The actress is set to appear in the horror film "A Dark Foe" and a romantic movie called "After We Collided."

Selma Blair took on the role of Cecile Caldwell, the naive newcomer to Manchester Prep.

She currently stars on Hulu's "Little Fires Everywhere."

Reese Witherspoon played Annette Hargrove, the headmaster's daughter.

The actor has landed roles in upcoming movies such as "The Sound of Philadelphia" and "Alive (II)."

Ryan Phillippe played Sebastian Valmont, an ill-fated bad boy that falls for the headmaster's daughter.

She's continued her acting career with television roles on "Robot Chicken" and "The Big Bang Theory."

Sarah Michelle Gellar starred as Kathryn Merteuil, a wealthy and manipulative high schooler.

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