Fox to Meredith Baxter to Justine Bateman, the stars of the 1980s sitcom have led fascinating careers.
Catch up with what’s going on with the actors.
Fox), an ambitious teenager with Republican values who clashes with his more liberal, ex-hippie parents.
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Michael J.
Fox (Alex P. Keaton)
Still a relative unknown whenFamily Tiesbegan in the early-’80s, Michael J.
Fox was given the part of straitlaced young Republican Alex Keaton whenMatthew Broderickwasn’t available.
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After the first few episodes, it was clear that Fox was the breakout star of the show.
Fox Foundationto promote these efforts, in the years since.
His activism led to him receiving the Oscars' Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2022.
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Fox character when she guest-starred onSpin Cityin 1997.
He also appeared on Michael J.
The former child star went on to do a string of television movies afterFamily Tieswrapped.
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In her 40s, Justine attended UCLA and majored in digital media management and computer science.
She often speaks publicly in support of net neutrality andpublished a shockingly frank bookabout growing up famous.
Tina Yothers (Jennifer Keaton)
Tina Yothers started acting at just 3 years old in commercials.
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Bonsall was arrested on assault charges in Colorado in 2009, and wasput on probationin 2010.
Skippy was a friend to Alex, an unlikely soulmate to Mallory, and an audience favorite.
He also developed a passion for stand-up comedy and appeared onLast Comic Standingin 2006.
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He is the managing director at Excelsior Capital Partner investment firm.
Of course, most know Cox asMonica Geller fromFriends.
The famed role brought Cox to celebrity status.
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They married in 1988 and are still together today.
Fox Showand the 2022 miniseriesInventing Anna.
Davis went on to star in several major films, includingThelma & LouiseandA League of Their Own.
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She also reteamed with Michael J.
It didn’t take long for Hanks to become a bona fide movie star.
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