1. Teri Hatcher (Susan Mayer)
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Remember Susan Mayer, the lovable klutz with a heart of gold? Well, our beloved Teri Hatcher (who plays Susan in the ABC soap opera "Desperate Housewives") has continued to grace our screens with her talent. She's appeared in TV shows like "Supergirl" and "The Odd Couple."
2. Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo)
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The fierce and fabulous Lynette was portrayed by Felicity Huffman, who has been quite busy in the acting world. She received critical acclaim for her role in "American Crime" and starred in the film "Rudderless." A not so acclaimed move was when she was arrested for her involvement in a nationwide college admissions scandal and went to prison for 14 days.
3. Marcia Cross (Bree Van de Kamp)
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The epitome of elegance and control, Bree Van de Kamp was played to perfection by Marcia Cross. Since then, she's been spreading her talent across various TV shows, including "Quantico and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." She also guest starred on "You" (season 3) in 2021 and on the musical drama series "Monarch" in 2022.
4. Eva Longoria (Gabrielle Solis)
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The stunning Gabrielle Solis was brought to life by the equally stunning Eva Longoria. Since her days on Wisteria Lane, Eva has been an unstoppable force. She's produced and acted in TV shows like "Devious Maids" and "Grand Hotel," and she's become a vocal advocate for women's rights. Talk about a power player!
5. Nicollette Sheridan (Edie Britt)
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Remember the feisty and fabulous Edie Britt? Well, Nicollette Sheridan has been making waves in the entertainment industry. She appeared in "Dynasty" and even competed in "Dancing with the Stars." Still, Sheridan's departure from "Desperate Housewives" stays in the books as a turbulent one: She sued Cherry and ABC for $20 million in 2010 for abuse on the set and wrongful contract termination.
6. Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Carlos Solis)
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The workaholic husband of Gabrielle, Carlos Solis, was portrayed by Ricardo Antonio Chavira. Since leaving Wisteria Lane, he's been busy honing his acting skills in TV shows like "Scandal" and "Jane the Virgin." Chavira and his wife, Marcea Dietzel, have a son, Tomas, and a daughter, Belen.
7. Dana Delany (Katherine Mayfair)
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Thanks to Dana Delany's brilliant portrayal, enigmatic Katherine Mayfair had us all guessing during the entire show. Dana has since graced our screens in shows like "Hand of God" and "The Code." We've heard whispers that she's also a closet detective, solving mysteries in her free time. Just kidding.
8. Brenda Strong (Mary Alice Young)
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The voice of "Desperate Housewives," Brenda Strong, kept us enthralled with her haunting narration. Since the show, she's appeared in TV hits like "Dallas" and "Supergirl." But that's not all! She appeared in the TV movie "Sweeter Than Chocolate" as well as "Unprisoned" and "61st Street" in 2023.
9. Jesse Metcalfe (John Rowland)
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Jesse Metcalfe certainly left an impression as he played the young and irresistible gardener John Rowland. He's been keeping busy with roles in "Chesapeake Shores" and the film "Escape Plan 2: Hades." He also hit the dance floor to compete in "Dancing With The Stars" in 2020 and finished in 12th place.
10. Alfre Woodard (Betty Applewhite)
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The talented Alfre Woodard gave life to the mysterious Betty Applewhite in "Desperate Housewives". Since then, she's been gracing our screens in shows like "Luke Cage" and "State of Affairs." Alfre has also appeared in "My Own Worst Enemy," "Memphis Beat," "Three Rivers," "True Blood," and "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
11. Andrea Bowen (Julie Mayer)
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The sweet and endearing Julie Mayer was played by Andrea Bowen, which marked the beginning of Bowen's professional acting career after she started out as a child actor and Broadway performer in the 1990s. Since her days on Wisteria Lane, Bowen's appeared in shows like "Scandal" and "Criminal Minds."
12. Doug Savant (Tom Scavo)
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Doug Savant brought Tom Scavo to life in the TV show. After "Desperate Housewives," Doug has been keeping himself busy with TV shows like "Station 19" and "9-1-1." He has four kids: Jack and Lucy with his wife Laura Leighton and Arianna and Madeline with his ex-wife Dawn Savant.
13. Shawn Pyfrom (Andrew Van de Kamp)
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Before being chosen to play Bree's disturbed kid in "Desperate Housewives," Shawn Pyfrom appeared in well-known TV series like "Chicago Hope," "7th Heaven," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and "Touched by an Angel." Pyfrom isn't currently engaged in any acting endeavors, but it's possible that's because he's attempting to fulfill his aspirations of being an entertainment attorney.
14. Kyle MacLachlan (Orson Hodge)
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Since his days on Wisteria Lane, where he played Orson Hodge, MacLachlan's been causing a stir in the TV world with roles in "How I Met Your Mother" and "Portlandia." More recently, he resumed his role as Dale Cooper on "Twin Peaks," starred in "Joe vs. Carole," had a voice role in the Disney/Pixar film "Inside Out," and made appearances in the films "Confess," "Miranda's Victim," and "Fletch."
15. James Denton (Mike Delfino)
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James Denton brought to life Mike Delfino, Susan’s love interest in "Desperate Housewives." Since leaving the show, James has been stealing hearts in TV hits like "Good Witch" and "Devious Maids." He reconnected with Hatcher twice since the ABC drama: once for a 2023 episode of "Fantasy Island" and once for the Hallmark holiday film "A Kiss Before Christmas."
16. Vanessa Williams (Renee Perry)
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Vanessa Williams portrayed Renee Perry in "Desperate Housewives," and since her days on Wisteria Lane, Vanessa has been dazzling us in TV shows like "Ugly Betty" and "Daytime Divas." Williams has recently made appearances in several TV programs, such as "The Librarians," "T.O.T.S.," "Daytime Divas," "Girls5Eva," "Me, Myself and I," and "Showtime's Twenties."
17. Richard Burgi (Karl Mayer)
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A smooth-talking and charismatic man, Karl Mayer was played by Richard Burgi, the ex-husband of Susan Mayer, a homemaker played by Teri Hatcher, and the father of Julie Mayer, played by Andrea Bowen. Since his time on Desperate Housewives, Richard has been gracing our screens in shows like "The Sentinel" and "The Desperate Housewives Cast Then And Now: From Wisteria Lane to the Real World!"
18. Cody Kasch (Zach Young)
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Following his portrayal of a disturbed adolescent in "Desperate Housewives," Cody Kasch briefly left the "Desperate Housewives" show until the third and seventh seasons, where he appeared as Gabrielle Solis' covert admirer. He has since worked on several films, including the 2015 military movie "The Last Rescue," and also serves as the voice of various audiobooks.
19. Maiara Walsh (Ana Solis)
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Maiara Walsh played Ana Solis, the daughter of Gabrielle and Carlos Solis, in the ABC drama. After her time on "Desperate Housewives," Maiara has been making waves in the entertainment industry with roles in shows like "Switched at Birth" and "The Last Ship." She also portrayed Vicky Patterson in "Identity Theft of a Cheerleader" and played Mandi Weatherly in the film "Mean Girls 2."
20. Kathryn Joosten (Karen McCluskey)
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The straight-talking Karen McCluskey was brought to life by the late Kathryn Joosten. She continued to shine on our screens in shows like "The Mentalist" and "Grey's Anatomy," but sadly, lost her battle with lung cancer in June 2012 at 72. While we dearly miss her presence, Kathryn left behind an incredible legacy.
21. Kevin Rahm (Lee McDermott)
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Kevin Rahm played the stylish and witty Lee McDermott in the beloved TV show. Since his time on "Desperate Housewives," Kevin has been busy gracing our screens with TV hits like "Madam Secretary" and "Lethal Weapon." Other TV appearances include "I Hate My Teenage Daughter," "Mad Men," "Surviving Jack," and "Bates Motel."
22. Tuc Watkins (Bob Hunter)
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Tuc Watkins portrayed Lee McDermott's better half, Bob Hunter. Since his days on Wisteria Lane, Tuc has been captivating audiences with his performances in shows like "One Life to Live" and "Parks and Recreation." Hunter came to the suburbs after spending many years living in Chicago, and he is the first person the residents of Wisteria Lane contact when they require legal counsel.
23. Lyndsy Fonseca (Dylan Mayfair)
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Lyndsy Fonseca plays Dylan Mayfair in "Desperate Housewives." She is the adopted child of Katherine Mayfair and Adam, her second husband. After her time on "Desperate Housewives," Lyndsy continued to impress us with her talent in shows like "Nikita" and "Agent Carter."
24. Emily Bergl (Beth Young)
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Beth Young, Paul Young's new wife, was portrayed by Emily Bergl. Since her days on Wisteria Lane, Emily has been making her mark in the entertainment industry with roles in shows like "Shameless" and "Elementary." Bergl performed a cabaret show called "Kidding on the Square" in Los Angeles, New York City, and later in Chicago in 2010.
25. Charlie Carver (Porter Scavo)
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The mischievous and adventurous Porter Scavo was played by Charlie Carver. Since his time on "Desperate Housewives," Charlie has been lighting up our screens in shows like "Teen Wolf," "The Leftovers," and "The Boys in the Band on Broadway." His identical twin brother Max Carver plays the twin of his characters in all these roles.
26. Max Carver (Preston Scavo)
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The charming and sensitive Preston Scavo was portrayed by Max Carver. Like his twin brother Charlie, Max has been making waves in the acting world with roles in shows like "The Leftovers" (appearing only in the first season), "The Act," and the MTV teen-horror drama "Teen Wolf" (recognized as Aiden). His twin brother Charlie Carver played the twin of his characters in each of the three shows.
27. Joshua Logan Moore (Parker Scavo)
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The adorable and curious Parker Scavo was brought to life by Joshua Logan Moore. Since his days on Wisteria Lane, Joshua has been exploring his passion for theater and has even appeared in several off-Broadway productions. But the chance Moore had to work with great actor/director Clint Eastwood in the movie "Changeling" was the high point for him as an actor.
28. Daniella Baltodano (Celia Solis)
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The sweet and adorable Celia Solis, who is the youngest daughter of Gabrielle and Carlos Solis, was played by Daniella Baltodano. Since her time on "Desperate Housewives," Daniella has pursued her passion for acting and played Denise in the fifth Season of Showtimes "Shameless."
29. Madison De La Garza (Juanita Solis)
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The lively and mischievous Juanita Solis, Celia's older sister, was brought to life by Madison De La Garza. Since her days on Wisteria Lane, Madison has been spreading her wings in the entertainment industry, appearing in shows like "Bad Teacher" and "Grown-ish." She is Demi Lovato's maternal sister.
30. Mason Vale Cotton (MJ Delfino)
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The adorable and precocious MJ Delfino was played by Mason Vale Cotton played MJ Delfino in the ABC soap opera. Since his time on "Desperate Housewives," Mason has contributed extra voices to the animated movie "Happy Feet Two" from 2011, and he played Max in the 2015 movie "Russell Madness" and its 2020 television sequel "Russell Maniac." In the 2017 television movie "Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie," he provided the voice of the title character.