The Cast Of "Wet Hot American Summer" Then Vs. Now

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This year officially marks the 20th anniversary of the cult classic, Wet Hot American Summer.

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It's been two decades since we were first introduced to Camp Firewood, and it's never been the same since. From the counselors' summer shenanigans to the all-star cast of characters we know and love, Wet Hot American Summer is still a must-watch even years later.

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In honor of the film's milestone anniversary, we've rounded up where some of your favorite cast members are today. Check it out below:

First, here's Paul Rudd as Andy:

Paul Rudd in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Paul Rudd now:

Paul Rudd at at the PYM Test Kitchen in California Adventure

What else you've seen him in: The Ant-Man franchise, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, I Love You, Man., The Perks of Being a Wallflower and more

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Here's Janeane Garofalo as Beth:

Janeane Garofalo in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Janeane Garofalo now:

Janeane Garfalo at an event

What else you've seen her in: Younger, Ratatouille, Broad City, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Here's David Hyde Pierce as Henry:

Henry in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's David Hyde Pierce now:

David Hyde Pierce on the red carpet in New York

What else you've seen him in: The Good Wife, Frasier, The Simpsons, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Here's Marquerite Moreau as Katie:

Kate in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Marquerite Moreau now:

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Here's Michael Showalter as Coop:

Coop in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Michael Showalter now:

Michael Showalter at SXSW

What else you've seen him in: Search Party, American Viral, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Here's Christopher Meloni as Gene:

Michael Showalter, Christopher Meloni, A.D. Miles in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Christopher Meloni now:

Christopher Meloni on the red carpet

What else you've seen him in: Law & Order: Organized Crime, The Handmaid's Tale, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, True Blood and more

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Here's Molly Shannon as Gail:

Molly Shannon in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Molly Shannon now:

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Here's Amy Poehler as Susie:

Susie in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Amy Poehler now:

Amy Poehler on the red carpet at the Golden Globes 2021

What else you've seen her in: Inside Out, Sisters, Parks and Recreation, Saturday Night Live, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Year Later and more

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Here's Bradley Cooper as Ben:

Susie and Ben in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Bradley Cooper now:

Bradley Cooper in New York

What else you've seen him in: A Star Is Born, the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, Limitless, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, The Place Beyond the Pines and more

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Here's Elizabeth Banks as Lindsay:

Andy and Lindsay in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Elizabeth Banks now:

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Here's Michael Ian Black as McKinley:

McKinley in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Michael Ian Black now:

Michael Ian Black portrait

What else you've seen him in: Reno 911!, Insatiable, The Good Fight, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Here's Joe Lo Truglio as Neil:

Neil in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Joe Lo Truglio now:

Joe Lo Truglio on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

What else you've seen him in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, American Dad!, Bob's Burgers, Drunk History, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Here's Ken Marino as Victor:

Victor in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Ken Marino now:

Ken Marino in Los Angeles

What else you've seen him in: Black Monday, Fresh Off the Boat, Veronica Mars, Drunk History, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Finally, here's Zak Orth as J.J.:

J.J. and Coop in Wet Hot American Summer
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And here's Zak Orth now:

Zak Orth in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

What else you've seen him in: Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Human Kind Of, Casual, Falling Water, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and more

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Who was your favorite Wet Hot American Summer character? Let us know in the comments!