Bring It On: Where Kirsten Dunst and the cast are 20 years on

It’s been 20 years since cheerleading classic Bring It On was released. And while it made stars of its cast, there was also tragedy.

It’s been twenty years since Bring It On graced our screens and we were introduced to the world of competitive cheerleading.

The film had all the ingredients of a perfect rom-com. Angsty teens, forbidden love, bitter rivalry and, of course, spirit fingers.

Going on to make $US90 million in worldwide box office, the cheerleading movie quickly became a cult classic and kicked Kirsten Dunst’s career into overdrive.

But what about the rest of the cast members? Here is what the cast is up to 20 years on.

KIRSTEN DUNST

Actor Kirsten Dunst in "Bring It On".

Playing Torrance definitely wasn’t Kirsten’s first gig in Hollywood, but it launched her to a new level of fame and has remained one of her most loved roles.

Following the cheer movie, Kirsten, who had a high profile romance with Jake Gyllenhaal from 2002 to 2004, went on to star as Mary Jane in the Spider-Man film franchise from 2002 – 2007, alongside Toby Maguire.

Over the years she has turned her attention to the small screen, featuring in series including Fargo and Black Mirror and more recently, On Becoming a God in Central Florida.

Now 38, Kirsten had her first child, Ennis Howard Plemons, in 2018 with her fiance and Fargo co-star Jesse Plemons, whom she met in 2016.

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ELIZA DUSHKU

Producers liked how different Dushku was alongside Dunst.

Missy Pantone, Toros’ newest cheer member brought the perfect amount of attitude and sass to the team.

The actor who portrayed her, Eliza Dushku, had already had her big break on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which is why producers cast her for Bring it On.

After Bring it On, Dushku went on to star in the Buffy spin-off series, Angel.

She has appeared in various movie and TV projects over the years, including That ‘70s Show, The Big Bang Theory and Ugly Betty.

JESSE BRADFORD

Everyone had a crush on this guy.

Missy’s gorgeous, punk rocker younger brother who stole Torrance’s heart built a solid television career for himself with roles on The West Wing, Outlaw, and Guys with Kids.

GABRIELLE UNION

Gabrielle Union played Isis in Bring it On, Torrance’s rival.

Captain of the Clovers cheerleading team, Isis led her team to victory at the championship.

Since then actor Gabrielle Union has become a household name, with a strong list of movies and television shows under her belt.

Starring in another cult classic 10 Things I Hate About You, Gabrielle was also in Deliver Us from Eva, and the series Being Mary Jane.

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RICHARD HILLMAN

Richard Hillman died of unknown causes in 2009.

Aaron, Torrance’s not so faithful or supportive boyfriend, had a minor role in Legally Blonde a year later.

Tragically, Richard died at the age of 34 in 2009, with little known about the cause of death.

His last project appears to be in a 2002 film titled The Best Ever, but the part was uncredited.

CLARE KRAMER

Clare Kramer (left) turned her attention behind the scenes.

Clare Kramer played Courtney, another member of the Toros cheer team.

She went on to have a recurring role as Glory in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, before taking her career behind the lens and focusing on writing and producing.

NATINA REED & BRANDI WILLIAMS (Blaque)

Blaque starred in Bring it On.

LaFred and Jenelope were played by the popular R&B music group Blaque.

The girls played Isis’ closest friends and back up girls.

Blaque had two of their own songs featured on the Bring It On soundtrack: As If and Bring It All To Me with 50 Cent.

While the music group disbanded in 2004, they made a comeback in 2012, but tragically Natina Reed was fatally struck by a car on October 26, 2012.

NICOLE BILDERBACK

What are the cast of Bring it On up to 20 years later?

Whitney, Courtney’s best friend in the film, was best-known for trying to replace Missy with her unenthusiastic little sister.

Nicole had previously appeared in Clueless and Can’t Hardly Wait, before playing Pocahontas in the TV movie Snow. She also appeared on NBC’s Good Girls, and CBS’ NCIS: New Orleans.

NATHAN WEST

Jan thought cheerleading was a good way to meet girls.

The sexy male cheerleader Jan used his position on the Toros squad to meet more girls than those on the school football team.

After the film, Nathan starred on Grey’s Anatomy, and Bones.

The actor has three children with Grey’s Anatomy and Supergirl actress Chyler Leigh.

LINDSAY SLOANE

Big Red proved a big problem.

The terrifying Big Red was the catalyst of the team’s initial downfall, after stealing choreography from the Clover’s.

Lindsay has maintained steady acting work over the years, appearing in the Horrible Bosses movies, as well as appearing on CBS’ The Odd Couple, and USA’s Playing House.

Originally published as Bring It On: Where Kirsten Dunst and the cast are 20 years on