John Hughes could do no wrong in the ’80s and ’90s.

Here’s where the cast of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is today.

He also famously lent his voice to that of Simba in “The Lion King” and its sequels.

Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck

Additionally, Broderick has enjoyed a successful stage career, which began before “Ferris Bueller.”

Broderick was quite busy in 2023.

“I always wanted to have a long career.

Matthew Broderick then and now

Despite his achievements and many memorable roles, though, the actor thinks one role has defined his career.

“What’s my legacy?

Well, I’m Ferris Bueller, I suppose.

Alan Ruck then and now

I have to accept it.

And I like it.

I’ve made my peace with it,” Broderick said.

Mia Sara then and now

One of those undeniably iconic films is, of course, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

“I’m a character actor with not a lot of character.

Most character actors have their thing, like John Malkovich is kinda scary, or whatever.

Jeffrey Jones then and now

Sloane is soft-spoken and sweet and helps Cameron break out of his shell and enjoy himself for the day.

When Sara isn’t acting, she’s creating through other mediums.

Sara is a writer who shares her work via her website and occasionally through Instagram.

Jennifer Grey then and now

There, the artist also shares snapshots of her life with her friends, children, and husband.

She’s married to Brian Henson, the son of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets.

However, for Jones, the negative headlines concerning his personal life have largely overshadowed his career.

Cindy Pickett then and now

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In 2023, she starred in the TV movie “Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation.”

“Being misunderstood on a global stage was very painful.

Lyman Ward then and now

I think people really love black-and-white thinking.

But, these days, the actor has come to accept the events in her life.

In 2020, Pickett appeared in the dramatic film “Chasing the Rain.”

Edie McClurg then and now

She has also done theater, including Shakespeare plays.

During the interview, Pickett also spoke to the legacy of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

“It’s kind of hooky in a good way.

Charlie Sheen then and now

[Ferris] really did it to show his friend that life is to be lived.

Pickett said in an interview withNew Mexico Entertainment.

Their kid had a point that would’ve been the perfect name for him.

Ben Stein then and now

While McClurg doesn’t get a ton of screen time, she makes the most of it.

McClurg’s career has been just as prolific as her co-stars, even without quite the same name recognition.

In 2022, McClurg starred in the film “Eyes Upon Waking.”

Kristy Swanson then and now

Unfortunately, McClurg’s health has declined in recent years.

According to Sheen, he doesn’t look back on that time all so fondly.

My thought behind that is, ‘Oh, yeah, great.

Throughout his acting career, Stein has never abandoned his political roots.

During the 2016 election cycle, Stein shared his thoughts on the candidates withThe Guardian.

“There must be something people like about him.

Stein did say, however, that he would vote for Trump in that election.

She played Simone Adamley, a high school student who informs the economics teacher that Ferris was sick.

I guess it’s pretty serious,” Simonesays.

In 2022, Swanson had a part in the TV series “Sons of Thunder.”

However, Swanson does not believe that her difference in opinion has caused her to lose work.

“I can’t really say that I’ve lost jobs or anything like that.

I’ve had a good life.

I’ve worked my whole life.

I think I’ve been okay,” Swanson said in a 2020 interview withNewsmax.