Where Are They Now? The Surprising Lives of the Coyote Ugly Cast Two Decades Later!
Remember that time when Coyote Ugly strutted onto the big screen, packed with actors so fresh-faced, they probably still didn’t know how to order a coffee? Twenty years later, most of those same stars have sashayed far beyond the splashy bar antics and turned into bona fide household names. How many of them do you think got sidetracked by the neon lights, and who actually made it big? Let’s take a wild ride through the glory days and see where those familiar faces landed—because sometimes, behind the wild dance moves and catchy tunes, there’s an unexpectedly impressive career story. Ready to find out who’s still killin’ it and who’s just nostalgic for the Coyote Ugly days? LEARN MORE.
Coyote Ugly featured tons of stars in the earliest part of their careers. Many actors in the film have gone on to land successful roles in TV and movies, becoming household names.
It’s been over 20 years since the film’s debut. Let’s take a look at where these stars are now!
Piper Perabo as Violet Sanford
Piper Perabo played the aspiring songwriter Violet Sanford, who moves from New Jersey to the big apple, but ends up working in the rowdy bar and film namesake, Coyote Ugly.
Perabo has since gone on to land starring roles in other films and TV shows, including the film series Cheaper by the Dozen, Looper (2012), and most recently, a recurring role in the TV series Yellowstone.
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
Zoe is one of the trio of servers at Coyote Ugly, and she’s quitting her job to pursue law school. In the movie, she is played by supermodel Tyra Banks.
Banks was already a household name by the time she took on the role, thanks to her modeling career and appearances in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and her own reality show America’s Next Top Model. Her most recent venture has been as the host of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
Bridget Moynahan as Rachel
Another member of the Coyote Ugly trio, Rachel, is on probation, but this doesn’t stop her from defending herself from the bar’s more lecherous guests. Bridget Moynahan plays her in her feature-film debut.
After Coyote Ugly, Moynahan appeared in films Serendipity, I, Robot, and the John Wick series. She has had a recurring role in the series Blue Bloods since 2010.
Izabella Miko as Cammie
Polish actress Izabella Miko plays the fun and risqué Cammie, the final member of the original trio of Coyote Ugly servers. As a trained dancer, Miko showcased her skills throughout Coyote Ugly, which was also her feature-film debut.
Miko launched a successful acting career with a recurring role in television shows such as Deadwood, The Cape, and Chicago Fire.
LeAnn Rimes as Herself
Violet Sanderson’s dream comes true when she has pop star LeAnn Rimes perform one of her songs, the timeless “Can’t Fight the Moonlight.” Rimes was just 17 when she appeared in the movie.
Rimes has had a successful career since Coyote Ugly, selling over 20 million records worldwide, including an Academy of Country Music Award and a Grammy Award.
Melanie Lynskey as Gloria
New Zealander Melanie Lynskey plays Gloria, Violet’s best friend. After Violet gets fired from the bar, she returns to New Jersey for Gloria’s wedding.
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