'Desperate Housewives': Where Are The Cast Of The Hit Show Now?

It’s now been more than a decade since the first episode of ‘Desperate Housewives’ aired, bringing some much-needed drama, glamour and scandal back to our screens.
During its eight years on our TV screens, the show delivered shock twist after shock twist, reinstating Teri Hatcher’s place in the public consciousness once again, and making household names out of the rest of the cast, including Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria.
But what have they been up to since saying goodbye to Wisteria Lane in the tear-jerking finale?
Some have managed to hold onto their star power, either going on to land other huge roles in the acting world, or pursuing alternative avenues in the entertainment industry. And others… others have not.
Here’s what the cast of ‘Desperate Housewives’ have been up to since the show ended...
Marcia Cross played Bree Van De Kamp

She did take a brief break in the middle of the show's run, when Marcia Cross went on maternity leave (which was just as well, because they were starting to run out of household items to hide her pregnant stomach behind).
Marcia Cross

She also starred in that advert for potatoes. Remember that?
Teri Hatcher played Susan Mayer

When she wasn't tripping over, though, Susan did manage to find herself in some dramatic situations, most notably due to her relationship with Mike Delfino.
Behind the camera, reports repeatedly suggested that Teri - the highest-paid of the 'Housewives' - didn't get on with her co-stars, who even allegedly sent a gift to creator Marc Cherry separately from her when the show concluded.
Teri Hatcher

She also voiced the coveted role of Dottie in both 'Planes' and its sequel, 'Planes: Fire And Rescue'.
Felicity Huffman played Lynette Scavo

During the eight years 'Desperate Housewives' was on the air, Lynette battled cancer, suffered addiction to ADHD medication, learned that her husband had fathered a secret daughter (before taking in the child when Tom's ex was shot dead in a siege) and had to rebuild her life when a tornado blew destroyed her entire house.
Felicity Huffman

She's also apparently a brunette now, which goes against the laws of 'Desperate Housewives' nature.
Eva Longoria played Gabrielle Solis

In later years, though, viewers were able to see the character truly develop as she tackled challenges like motherhood and starting her own business.
Eva Longoria

She was also an executive producer on the show 'Devious Maids', but is probably best known now for her philanthropic work and political campaigning.
Shawn Pyfrom played Andrew Van De Kamp

Shawn Pyfrom

Following the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman in 2014, Shawn was moved to open up about his own experiences of addiction.
Nicolette Sheridan played Edie Britt

Nicolette Sheridan

Since then, Nicolette has appeared in TV movies, and also made a small cameo in 'Let's Kill Ward's Wife'.
Vanessa Williams as Renee Perry

Vanessa Williams

Shortly after the end of 'Desperate Housewives', Vanessa also voiced a new character in the M&Ms advert.
Andrea Bowen played Julie Mayer

Andrea Bowen

James Denton played Mike Delfino

Sadly, it wasn't a case of happily ever after, though, as Mike tragically died in the last series.
James Denton

We're also pleased to note that he's also still very handsome.
Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp

Steven Culp

Since 'Desperate Housewives', he's also had small roles in the TV series 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Bosch' and 'Arrow'.
Jesse Metcalfe played John Rowland

Jesse Metcalfe

While it looked as though he was going to be a huge star post-'Housewives', he's yet to bag a part as big as John, though he recently appeared in '2 Broke Girls' and 'Chesapeake Shores'.
Dana Delany played Katherine Mayfair

Though she initially appeared as a rival to Bree, the two later became good friends.
Dana Delany

In 2014, Dana was nominated for the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for her performance in the play, 'The Parisian Woman'.
Ricardo Antonio Chavira played Carlos Solis

Ricardo Antonio Chavira

Doug Savant played Tom Scavo

Doug Savant

Kathryn Joosten played Karen McCluskey

Although she initially bucked heads with Lynette, she eventually became a confidante for the characters, even getting Bree out of prison in the memorable finale.
Kathryn Joosten

However, her story continues to be an inspiration to many, as Kathryn didn't even begin acting until 1987, when she was in her late 40s.
Kyle MacLachlan played Orson Hodge

Kyle MacLachlan

He also starred in 'The Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.', and provided the voice of Riley's dad in the Pixar film, 'Inside Out'.
John Slattery played Victor Lang

John Slattery

His film credits in the past few years have also included 'Spotlight', 'Ant-Man' and the sequel to Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted'.
Cody Kasch played Zach Young

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