“From Barstools to Stardom: What the Coyote Ugly Cast Reveals About Life 20 Years Later!”

Adam Garcia as Kevin O’Donnell

Australian actor Adam Garcia won the role of Kevin via his stage acting career as Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever, where he impressed casting director Arlene Phillips to give him the role in Coyote Ugly. He plays the love interest of Violet Sanford.

Today, Garcia has enjoyed a robust career, with roles in major TV shows and movies such as Doctor Who, Riding in Cars with Boys, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Kangaroo Jack.

John Goodman as Bill Sanford

John Goodman plays the concerned yet caring Bill Sanford, Violet’s dad who just wants the best for her, despite his misgivings about her line of work.

Perhaps one of the most recognizable faces in the movie, Goodman is known for his role as patriarch Dan Conner in Roseanne. Since then he has appeared in big movies such as 10 Cloverfield Lane, Argo, and Atomic Blonde just to name a few.

Maria Bello as Lil Lovell

Lil Lovell is the bold and rugged owner of the Coyote Ugly bar, played by the talented Maria Bello. Lil is based on the real-life owner of the Coyote Ugly saloon in New York City.

Since playing Lil, Bello has appeared in various roles to showcase her acting skills, including receiving a Golden Globe nomination for A History of Violence. She has since had a recurring role on the hit show NCIS.

Tyra Banks as Zoe