‘27 Dresses’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Katherine Heigl, James Marsden and More

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‘27 Dresses’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Katherine Heigl, James Marsden and More

Always a bridesmaid! 27 Dresses captivated audiences in 2008 with its rom-com story line, empowering female lead and variety of ugly bridesmaid gowns. The romantic story of Jane (Katherine Heigl) being obsessed with weddings — while pining over her boss George (Edward Burns) — is a tale as old as time. While Jane falls victim to planning her sister Tess’ (Malin Akerman) nuptials to George during the movie, she ultimately realizes that being a bridesmaid isn’t that terrible. In fact, when saying her own vows with nemesis-turned-love interest Kevin (James Marsden), Jane ends up with 27 women supporting her and standing by her side. The heartwarming ending proves that friendship can overcome anything — even a Gone With the Wind-themed gown or a bathing suit and tulle skirt with matching swim cap for a scuba ceremony. On the film’s 10-year anniversary, Heigl celebrated her memorable character and her iconic wardrobe. “It has been 10 whole years since I had the privilege of getting to be a part of one of my favorite projects 27 dresses!” the Grey’s Anatomy alum wrote via Instagram in January 2018. “At the time I was a 28-year-old gal planning her own wedding and wearing Invisalign to correct my snaggle teeth for the wedding pics. Now I am a 39-year-old mother of three celebrating 10 years of marriage and letting my snaggle teeth make a comeback ‘cause I ultimately liked them better that way.” The actress added: “Happy 10 years 27 dresses! I had the time of my life being a part of your good old fashioned romantic frivolity and am so grateful to have had the experience, made the friends and kept the memories! #27dresses.” [jwplayer 4gQhBzbv-zhNYySv2] One year later, Heigl reconnected with her movie costars for Entertainment Weekly’s reunion issue. During the cast hangout, Marsden revealed which scene he still gets asked about — when his character sings “Bennie and the Jets” with Jane after getting soaking wet in a storm. “I don’t think anybody ever knows when you’re filming something that’s going to stand the test of time,” the Westworld actor told the magazine in February 2019, adding that fans have asked him to sing “Bennie and the Jets” at bars. “I think there’s a sincerity to the movie that gives it legs.” Two months later, Akerman teased a possible 27 Dresses sequel, telling Us Weekly exclusively that Heigl has talked about doing another movie. “She was like, ‘We should do a baby shower [movie] where it’s like, 27 Babies or something like that — where you’re always the one going to the baby shower, but never the one having the baby,’” she recalled in April 2019. “So, we’re putting it out there!” While there are no plans for an actual sequel, fans can see what the cast of 27 Dresses has been up to since its 2008 release by scrolling down:

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Katherine Heigl

After playing hopeless romantic and eternal bridesmaid Jane, Heigl appeared in The Ugly Truth, Killers and Life as We Know It. She wrapped up her time as Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy in 2010 after six seasons and then starred in One for the Money and The Big Wedding. Heigl returned to TV as Charleston Tucker on State of Affairs in 2014 and went on to portray Sadie Ellis in Doubt, Samantha Wheeler on Suits and Tully Hart on Netflix’s Firefly Lane. The Washington, D.C. native served as executive producer on Side Effects in 2005 and has since earned eight producer credits.

The former child model married musician Josh Kelley in 2007. They adopted daughters Naleigh and Adalaide in 2009 and 2012, respectively, before Heigl gave birth to son Joshua in 2017.

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James Marsden

Marsden played reporter Kevin, who eventually wins over Jane for their own happily ever after. The Oklahoma native has since starred in Sex Drive, Hop, Robot & Frank, Walk of Shame, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Accidental Love, Shock and Awe and Sonic the Hedgehog. In 2022, he reprised his role of Prince Edward in Enchanted’s sequel, Disenchanted. Marsden’s TV credits include 30 Rock, Westworld, Dead to Me, Mrs. America and The Stand.

The Notebook actor was married to Lisa Linde from 2000 to 2011. The former spouses share two children: son Jack born in 2001 and daughter Mary born in 2005. Marsden welcomed son William in 2012 with former girlfriend Rose Costa.

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Malin Akerman

Akerman portrayed Jane’s little sister, Tess. The Sweden-born actress then starred in Couples Retreat, The Romantics, Rock of Ages, CBGB, Friendsgiving and Chick Fight. She also appeared on Burning Love, Trophy Wife, The Comeback, Children’s Hospital, Billions and Dollface. Akerman made her debut as a producer on Trophy Wife in 2013, eventually working on 10 episodes.

The model was married to Italian actor Roberto Zincone from 2007 to 2014. They welcomed son Sebastian in 2013. Akerman moved on with English actor Jack Donnelly whom she wed in 2018.

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Edward Burns

Burns’ George fell for Tess without knowing that his longtime assistant Jane was madly in love with him, only to end up single at Jane’s wedding. The New York native then starred in Friends With Kids, Newlyweds, The Fitzgerald Family Christmas, Summer Days, Summer Nights and Beneath the Blue Suburban Skies. He also appeared on Mob City, Public Morals and Bridge and Tunnel.

Outside of acting, Burns is a writer, director and producer, most recently working on 2021’s Bridge and Tunnel. The Fighting Fitzgeralds creator married model Christy Turlington in 2003. They share two children, daughter Grace born in 2003 and son Finn born in 2006.

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Judy Greer

The Michigan native played Jane’s less-than-enthusiastic coworker and BFF Casey. Greer then appeared on Miss Guided, Mad Love, Glenn Martin DDS, Two and a Half Men, Married, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Valley Girl, Lady of the Manor, Reboot and portrayed Cornelia in the Planet of the Apes franchise and Karen in the Halloween films. She also starred in Love & Other Drugs, The Descendants, All We Had, Arrested Development, Kidding and Let’s Go Luna!. Greer has been voicing Cheryl Tunt on Archer since 2009.

The DePaul University alum released her memoir, I Don’t Know What You Know Me From: My Life as a Costar, in 2014. The actress has been married to Dean E. Johnson since 2011.

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Brian Kerwin

Kerwin portrayed Jane and Tess’ father, Hal, before playing Robert Phelan in The Help one year later. The Chicago native wrapped up his role as Charlie Banks on One Life to Live in 2011 after nine years on the soap. He later had recurring roles on The Client List, Hindsight and The Knick. Following a four-year break from TV, Kerwin guest starred on Madam Secretary in 2019. He also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’s landmark 500th episode in 2021. 

The Broadway alum was married to Jeanne Marie Troy for 26 years before her death in 2016. They share three children: Finn, Matilda and Brennan.

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David Castro

The New York native played George’s “little brother” Pedro, who famously did all of Tess’ chores in the film. Castro then appeared in Forged, Summer Camp, Tio Papi and Ruta Madre. He portrayed Raphael Santiago on Shadowhunters from 2016 to 2019 and had a guest role on God Friended Me in 2020. The actor was first linked to girlfriend Paige Chandler in 2015.

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Peyton List

List’s role as young Jane was her first big movie credit. Three years later, the actress landed the role of Emma Ross on Disney Channel’s Jessie. She has since starred in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise, The Outcasts, Then Came You, Valley Girl, Paper Spiders and Hubie Halloween. The Florida native also appeared on Light as a Feather before reprising her role of Emma Ross on Bunk’d and portraying Tory Nicholas on Cobra Kai.

List made her directorial debut in 2018 on an episode of Bunk’d. The actress dated Shameless star Cameron Monaghan for more than one year before calling it quits in December 2018. She confirmed her relationship with Cobra Kai costar Jacob Bertrand in March 2022.

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Maulik Pancholy

Pancholy portrayed Kevin’s coworker at the newspaper and eventual replacement as the commitments writer, Trent. He then appeared in See You in September, Raspberry Magic and Chevy. The Ohio native also starred on Whitney, Weeds, 30 Rock and Only Murders in the Building and voiced characters on Phineas and Ferb and Sanjay and Craig. He began playing Ranjeet on Mira, Royal Detective in 2020.

Pancholy penned the novel The Best at It, a story about a gay, Indian American boy coming into his own, in 2019. The Northwestern and Yale University alum married chef Ryan Corvaia in 2014, one year after he publicly came out as gay.