If you’re anything like us, then you’ve probably binge-watched a sitcom or two in your life.
After all, who doesn’t love a good comedic story?
Due to lackluster ratings, television executives felt that the genre was “dead.”
But when"The Cosby Show"premiered in 1984, it brought the format roaring back.
“The Cosby Show” focused on the Huxtables, a delightfully wholesome family of seven.
For five consecutive years, it was the number one series on television.
In addition to being a commercial success, “The Cosby Show” offered valuable representation for Black families.
Scroll through to see how they’ve changed over the decades.
Like her “Cosby Show” character, Le Beauf is ambitious and academically gifted.
After studying at UCLA and Yale, she became a Shakespearean actor.
Le Beauf continued performing onstage during and after her tenure on “The Cosby Show.”
Despite finding fame on the iconic sitcom, Le Beauf felt artistically stifled as a television actor.
“I feel cheated that 55 million people a week watch something that is not my best work.”
But in the mid-nineties, she charted an entirely different career path by becoming an interior designer.
These days, Le Beauf seems to have stepped away from acting altogether.
However, she’s ultimately grateful for her “Cosby Show” experience.
People needed it, they wanted it, they were ready for it.
I didn’t realize how lucky I was to be on that show."
Lisa Bonet (Denise Huxtable)
Lisa BonetplayedDenise Huxtable, the second-eldest Huxtable child.
“The Cosby Show” was Bonet’s first major television role.
She became an instant fan favorite thanks to her stunning beauty and bohemian fashion sense.
When the series ended in 1992, it had little effect on Bonet’s “it” girl status.
Post-“Cosby Show,” the actor and style icon continued slaying the show business game.
In addition to her notable acting credits, Bonet has had some seriously high-profile romances.
In 1987, the actor eloped with rock legend Lenny Kravitz.
A year later, she gave birth to their daughter, Zoe Kravitz.
The pair called it quits in 1993, but they remain close friends.
Bonet later married fellow actor Jason Momoa and welcomed two more children.
Although their marriage ended in 2022, they maintain a strong friendship.
Bonet’s daughter, Zoe Kravitz, also made it big as an actor.
Unsurprisingly, Bonet is a major inspiration in her daughter’s entertainment and fashion career.
Theo’s storyline deals with his transformation from a rascally teen into a college graduate with a bright future.
Like his character, Warner’s career was just getting started by the end of the series.
“I was 18.
Vanessa was the mischievous, fashion-obsessed sibling who resonated with teenage girls everywhere.
While working on “The Cosby Show,” Bledsoe attended NYU and earned a finance degree.
“I never intended to stop [acting],” she revealed toAccess Hollywood.
Clearly, Bledsoe was focused on the future and wanted to keep her options open.
Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy Huxtable)
Keshia Knight Pulliam portrayedRudy Huxtable, the youngest Huxtable sibling.
“I’ve had a great transition and a great life,” she toldRefinery 29.
“I took time off from this.
I’ve been in the business since I was 9 months old.
Pulliam made a comeback in the early 2000s.
The actor has also made one-off appearances in “Guys With Kids” and “The Waiting Room.”
Additionally, Pulliam starred in several seasons of “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.”
Life seems exceptionally good for this former child actor.
In 2021, she married fellow entertainer Brad James.
The pair welcomed a son, Knight James, in April of 2023.
Pulliam also shares a daughter, Ella, with her ex-husband, Ed Hartwell.
The star uses herInstagram pageto share life updates with fans.
After his successful run on “The Cosby Show,” Owens continued working.
In 2018, Owens was spotted working at a Trader Joe’s in Clifton, New Jersey.
“That’s going to pass,” Owens stated.
Owens was deeply moved by the support he received from fans and fellow actors.
These days, Owens shares the spotlight with his son, Jordyn Owens.
“I’m beyond words proud,” Geoffrey toldPage Six.
“I’m speechless.”
We hope to see more of this father-son duo in the future!
The spirited tot played the role of Olivia Kendall, stepdaughter to Denise Huxtable.
At age 7, Raven-Symone dropped her first record, “Here’s to New Dreams.”
By 2008, the actor-turned-musician had four studio albums under her belt.
She recalled: “And I remember people would be like, ‘you could’t eat that.
You’re getting fat!’
I’m like, ‘I’m 7!
I’m hungry!'”
On her podcast, Raven-Symone admitted that the pressure drove her to get two cosmetic surgeries as a teenager.
These days, Raven-Symone seems to be living her best life.
After “The Cosby Show,” her stellar comedy chops found a new home on the Disney Channel.
In 2020, the television star married her sweetheart, Miranda Maday.
The spouses host a podcast together called “The Best Podcast Ever.”
“We just really never got along back then,” Warner revealed toBestLifein 2023.
According to the actor, their rivalry started when Warner was cast as Theo Huxtable.
“Carl was the actor they flew in from New York.
So, had I not auditioned for the show, Carl would have played Theo.”
Payne’s big moment came in 1992 when he starred in the hit series “Martin.”
In 2022, Payne joined his former co-stars for a “Martin” reunion, which aired on BET.
As for his feud with Warner?
It’s water under the bridge, according to his fellow “Cosby” cast mate.
“We’re cooler as adults than we were during the time,” Warner told BestLife.
Little Bud was the childhood pal of Rudy Huxtable.
Fans adored the character for his mischievous ways and delightfully innocent moments.
In 1997, Richmond joined the cast of “Sister, Sister.”
Although he’s no longer making teen movies, Richmond’s onscreen career is still thriving.
In 2022, Richmond appeared in Lifetime’s “Cloudy With a Chance of Christmas.”
He also starred in the 2023 horror flick, “Bad Connection.”
These days, Richmond shares personal and professional life updates via hisInstagramaccount.
In 2014, Richmond got an unexpected boost from the hit TV series, “Psych.”
