'The Social Network,' a fictionalized version of Facebook's founding story, is 10 years old. Here's where the people behind the characters are now.

Debanjali BoseOct 8, 2020, 09:36 IST

(L) Jesse Eisenberg in 'The Social Network' (2010); (R) Mark ZuckerbergSony/Rick Friedman/Corbis via Getty Image

David Fincher's 'The Social Network' debuted on movie screens in 2010.
The dramatized version of Facebook's founding story follows Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, and entrepreneur Sean Parker as they build and launch the social media giant.
At least two people from the founding team — Sean Parker and Chris Hughes — have been critical of Facebook in recent years.
Take a look inside where the people behind the characters are today.

It's been 10 years since actor Jesse Eisenberg appeared on movie screens as Mark Zuckerberg in a dramatized version of Facebook's founding story in the movie "The Social Network."

Jesse Eisenberg attends the 'The Social Network' premiere during the 5th Rome International Film Festival on November 1, 2010 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images

It's been 10 years since actor Jesse Eisenberg appeared on movie screens as Mark Zuckerberg in a dramatized version of Facebook's founding story in the movie "The Social Network."

In a 2014 town hall with Facebook employees that was livestreamed to his page, Zuckerberg said he had "blocked" the movie out and that, in reality, his life was much less glamorous than the events depicted in the movie.

Mark Zuckerberg. Kim Kulish/Corbis via Getty Images

In a 2014 town hall with Facebook employees that was livestreamed to his page, Zuckerberg said he had "blocked" the movie out and that, in reality, his life was much less glamorous than the events depicted in the movie.

The closing frame of the movie, an extreme close-up of Eisenberg's face, said Zuckerberg was the youngest billionaire in the world. In the decade since, he has become the fourth-richest person in the world overall, with an estimated net worth of $99.2 billion.

There's a growing appetite in Congress for increased regulation of internet platforms like Facebook. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

The closing frame of the movie, an extreme close-up of Eisenberg's face, said Zuckerberg was the youngest billionaire in the world. In the decade since, he has become the fourth-richest person in the world overall, with an estimated net worth of $99.2 billion.

This massive growth over the last decade, for both Zuckerberg and the company, didn't come without hiccups and controversies, including instances of misuse of user data and the spread of fake news on the platform.

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Financial Services Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill October 23, 2019 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

This massive growth over the last decade, for both Zuckerberg and the company, didn't come without hiccups and controversies, including instances of misuse of user data and the spread of fake news on the platform.

Zuckerberg also went back to Harvard and got his degree, albeit an honorary one.

Eduardo Saverin, played by actor Andrew Garfield, is shown in the movie as the company's CFO in its early days before getting ousted by Zuckerberg and Sean Parker in a dramatic confrontation.

Left: Andrew Garfield; Right: Eduardo Saverin and Elaine Andriejanssen. Sony/ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images

Eduardo Saverin, played by actor Andrew Garfield, is shown in the movie as the company's CFO in its early days before getting ousted by Zuckerberg and Sean Parker in a dramatic confrontation.

Saverin, who was born in Brazil, gave up his US citizenship in 2012 ahead of Facebook going public, and currently lives in Singapore, where he is one of the richest people.

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin speaks during the Wall Street Journal Unleashing Innovation executive conference held at Capella Singapore, Sentosa Island in Singapore on February 21, 2013. ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images

Saverin, who was born in Brazil, gave up his US citizenship in 2012 ahead of Facebook going public, and currently lives in Singapore, where he is one of the richest people.

Actor and singer Justin Timberlake played entrepreneur and Napster cofounder Sean Parker — a suave party boy who quickly charms Zuckerberg in the movie and joins the team.

Left: Justin Timberlake; Right: Sean Parker in 2010. Sony/Jason Binn/WireImage

Actor and singer Justin Timberlake played entrepreneur and Napster cofounder Sean Parker — a suave party boy who quickly charms Zuckerberg in the movie and joins the team.

As of October 2020, Parker was worth $2.7 billion, per Forbes. Most of his substantial wealth comes from his time at Facebook.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, rapper Snoop Dogg, and entrepreneur Sean Parker pose backstage at Sean Parker's Celebration of Music on September 22, 2011, in San Francisco, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty

Parker is openly critical of Facebook.

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Actor Armie Hammer played both Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, with the help of special effects and a body double. The identical twin brothers had a combined net worth of $1.45 billion in June 2019.

Oxford University's twins Tyler (left) and Cameron Winklevoss in action during the training session on the River Thames, London, in 2010. Anthony Devlin/PA Images via Getty Images

Actor Armie Hammer played both Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, with the help of special effects and a body double. The identical twin brothers had a combined net worth of $1.45 billion in June 2019.

According to reports in the Financial Times, the twins have had conversations with Facebook about cryptocurrency.

Entrepreneurs Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss discuss bitcoin with with Maria Bartiromo during FOX Business' "Wall Street Week" at FOX Studios on December 11, 2017 in New York City. Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

PayPal and Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel, played by Wallace Langham, was one of Facebook's earliest investors and makes a brief appearance in the movie.

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Divya Narendra, played by Max Minghella, runs SumZero — an online community for professional investors.

Divya Narendra, CEO and co-founder of SumZero, as well as one of the co-founders of HarvardConnection, along with Harvard classmates Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, in an interview on April 22, 2015 Adam Jeffery/CNBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

Dustin Moskovitz, who helped launched Facebook and is credited as one of its cofounders, left the company in 2008 and is currently worth $16.3 billion.

Founder of Facebook.com Mark Zuckerberg, right, and Dustin Moskovitz, cofounder, left; have their photo taken at Harvard Yard in 2004. Justine Hunt/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

Chris Hughes, another cofounder, was estimated to be worth $430 million in 2016. He was also previously the publisher and editor in chief of The New Republic and more recently emerged as a vocal critic of Facebook.

Chris Hughes (left) and Mark Zuckerberg, of Facebook, in their Palo Alto location circa 2005. MediaNews Group/San Mateo County Times via Getty Images

Chris Hughes, another cofounder, was estimated to be worth $430 million in 2016. He was also previously the publisher and editor in chief of The New Republic and more recently emerged as a vocal critic of Facebook.

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'The Social Network,' a fictionalized version of Facebook's founding story, is 10 years old. Here's where the people behind the characters are now.

It's been 10 years since actor Jesse Eisenberg appeared on movie screens as Mark Zuckerberg in a dramatized version of Facebook's founding story in the movie "The Social Network."

In a 2014 town hall with Facebook employees that was livestreamed to his page, Zuckerberg said he had "blocked" the movie out and that, in reality, his life was much less glamorous than the events depicted in the movie.

The closing frame of the movie, an extreme close-up of Eisenberg's face, said Zuckerberg was the youngest billionaire in the world. In the decade since, he has become the fourth-richest person in the world overall, with an estimated net worth of $99.2 billion.

This massive growth over the last decade, for both Zuckerberg and the company, didn't come without hiccups and controversies, including instances of misuse of user data and the spread of fake news on the platform.

Zuckerberg also went back to Harvard and got his degree, albeit an honorary one.

Eduardo Saverin, played by actor Andrew Garfield, is shown in the movie as the company's CFO in its early days before getting ousted by Zuckerberg and Sean Parker in a dramatic confrontation.

Saverin, who was born in Brazil, gave up his US citizenship in 2012 ahead of Facebook going public, and currently lives in Singapore, where he is one of the richest people.

Actor and singer Justin Timberlake played entrepreneur and Napster cofounder Sean Parker — a suave party boy who quickly charms Zuckerberg in the movie and joins the team.

As of October 2020, Parker was worth $2.7 billion, per Forbes. Most of his substantial wealth comes from his time at Facebook.

Parker is openly critical of Facebook.

Actor Armie Hammer played both Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, with the help of special effects and a body double. The identical twin brothers had a combined net worth of $1.45 billion in June 2019.

According to reports in the Financial Times, the twins have had conversations with Facebook about cryptocurrency.

PayPal and Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel, played by Wallace Langham, was one of Facebook's earliest investors and makes a brief appearance in the movie.

Divya Narendra, played by Max Minghella, runs SumZero — an online community for professional investors.

Dustin Moskovitz, who helped launched Facebook and is credited as one of its cofounders, left the company in 2008 and is currently worth $16.3 billion.

Chris Hughes, another cofounder, was estimated to be worth $430 million in 2016. He was also previously the publisher and editor in chief of The New Republic and more recently emerged as a vocal critic of Facebook.