“Never Been Kissed” is one of thoseunderappreciated rom-comsthat has well and truly stood the test of time.

She later told theLos Angeles Timesthat acting didn’t feel “emotionally available to me right now.”

She added, “I just need to be myself.

Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed

I struggle to be someone else …

I just can’t see acting right now.”

It became a huge hit thanks to Barrymore’s empathetic, honest approach to interviewing.

David Arquette then and now Never Been Kissed

Arquette’s first marriage was one of his biggest claims to fame.

He married Courteney Cox in 1999 after they met on the set of “Scream” in 1996.

However, by 2010, Cox and Arquette had separated.

Michael Vartan then and now Never Been Kissed

Arquette toldPeoplehestruggled with Cox’s fame as Monica in “Friends.

“So it’s like this weird thing.

Arquette married journalist Christina McLarty two years after his divorce from Cox was finalized.

John C. Reilly then and now Never Been Kissed

The pair now have two children, and Arquette also has a child from his marriage to Cox.

“Never Been Kissed” was one of his first significant roles.

He went on to appear in 96 episodes of the show from 2001 through 2006.

Molly Shannon then and now Never Been Kissed

He then starred in “Hawthorn” until 2011.

As of 2023, Vartan hadn’t appeared in any new projects since 2018.

I grew up doing theater and musicals,” he said.

Leelee Sobieski then and now Never Been Kissed

Shannon was already known for her comedy chops, having appeared on “Saturday Night Live” since 1995.

She continued acting on “SNL” until 2010.

Over the years, her commitments have shifted.

Cress Williams then and now Never Been Kissed

“It’s really all about my children, my family, because I love being a mother.

Show business is very, very secondary to them for me,” she said.

Shannon lives with her husband, Fritz Chestnut, and has two children, Stella and Nolan.

Octavia Spencer then and now Never Been Kissed

She went on to star in the titular role in a mini-series about Joan of Arc.

She was even nominated for two Golden Globes for her work.

However, by 2012, Sobieski seemed to be tiring of acting.

Jessica Alba then and now Never Been Kissed

Then, in 2016, she explained toUs Weekly, “I don’t do movie stuff anymore.

I am totally an outsider!

I … am just a mom and an outsider …

Sean Whalen then and now Never Been Kissed

I am just focused on my kids.

I think that’s mainly why I stopped.”

We’d totally watch that!

James Franco then and now Never Been Kissed

“I was a poor kid.

I grew up watching film and television but primarily television,” Williams toldVariety.

He studied acting at college, moved to Hollywood, and began his career.

Martha Hackett then and now Never Been Kissed

Since 2008, Spencer has also worked as a producer.

In recent years, she’s produced “Green Book” and “Ma,” amongst other projects.

“Anything that I’m not being offered, I can find someone to write.”

Jenny Bicks smiling at event

Alba’s career has taken her far since her time in the romantic comedy.

Luckily, the film could not have been more enjoyable to create.

In a 2023Instagrampost, Alba described them as “the greatest gift in this life.”

She now runs The Honest Company, a wellness brand centered on bringing consumers products they can trust.

By the looks of things, he’s still swamped.

As Whalen toldCryptic Rockin 2016, he still likes acting in comedies more than anything.

“My first love is comedy, hands down,” he said.

He also began working as a producer as early as 2005.

Although Franco has had a wildly successful career, his personal life hasn’t always been simple.

In fact, over the years, he has struggled with alcohol and sex addiction.

In 2019, two women accused him of exploiting them while he was their acting teacher.

He added, “I didn’t want to hurt people” (viaThe Guardian).

As of 2023, Franco was in a relationship with Isabel Pakzad.

She also still appears at fan conventions to discuss her career and role in “Star Trek.”

However, for the most part, it seems she’s leading a quieter life these days.

However, you may not have realized that she also wrote the screenplay for the film.

Additionally, she produced several TV shows.

“I am fiercely proud of the show and all the insanely talented folks who made it happen.

Thank you @paulfeig, my partner in crime.”