“Miss Congeniality.”

“Miss Congeniality” was released in December of 2000, as perE!

News, making it nearly 21 years old as of this writing.

Sandra Bullock on a red carpet

It can almost legally buy beer!

What have the movie’s stars been up to since saving the beauty pageant wait, no scholarship program?

How have the years treated them?

Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet

Here’s what the cast of “Miss Congeniality” looks like now.

According to an interview the movie’s director Donald Petrie did withE!

Since winning Miss Congeniality at the Miss United States pageant, Bullock’s been very, very busy.

Benjamin Bratt in Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet

As reported byCollider, Bullock replaced Lady Gaga in the action flick “Bullet Train.”

She will be starring opposite Brad Pitt as the movie’s lead female role.

But, according toE!

Heather Burns in Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet

News, the role almost went to Matt Dillon.

Bratt’s also been successful in love.

As reported byPeople, the actor has a wonderful marriage with actress Talisa Soto.

William Shatner on Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet

Her questionable intelligence was also very entertaining.

In the movie, Burns' character is asked a question about the “perfect date.”

Misunderstanding, she goes on to describe a calendar date April 25 as opposed to a romantic date.

MIchael Caine in Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet

And, to this day, the actress still celebrates April 25th.

“I love it.

It seems to each year get a little bigger, even,” Burns toldE!

Candice Bergen in Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet

News, about the buzz that comes with the unofficial “Miss Congeniality” day.

The actor also looks really good for his age!

As of August 2021, he’s 90.

Ernie Hudson as McDonald and on a red carpet

“I don’t have any secret potions.

It must be genetic,” Shatner said.

Michael Caine is in awe of his incredible life and career

Michael Caine is simply a legend.

Melissa De Sousa then and now

Since “Miss Congeniality,” Caine has, of course, been incredibly busy.

The man is simply nonstop, even though he’s well into his late 80s, as perBritannica.

But, best of all, he’s also very grateful for his success.

Wendy Raquel Robinson on Miss Congeniality and in 2019 at an event

The beautiful blonde has been a Hollywood mainstay since she was little.

But, beyond the simple power of the Bergen name, the actress herself is quite powerful.

Though McDonald wasn’t a starring role, Hudson gave a memorable performance that definitely elevated the movie.

Deirdre Quinn in Miss Congeniality and taking a selfie

And it can be positive and negative, but hopefully it’s positive."

Entertaining and a good point!

According to herIMDbpage, the actress is raking in the credits, especially on TV.

Steve Monroe then and now

Most recently De Sousa played Chief Ana Lopez in the CW show, “Black Lightning.”

As perIMDb, the actress has been very busy since leaving the Miss United States pageant.

But Robinson’s post-“Miss Congeniality” life hasn’t been all good news.

John DiResta in Miss Congeniality and doing an interview

According to “Black & Magazine,” the actress lost her home in a dramatic fire in 2007.

“It destroyed so many things I cherished.

It uprooted my entire life,” she told the publication.

Asia De Marcos then and now

“I lost my dog and I lost her car.

Archival items from my career.

Some of those things you cannot replace.”

LeeAnne Locken in Miss Congeniality and on a red carpet e

So, it makes sense that Miss Texas is one of the contestants highlighted in the movie.

And, stand out, she did!

But, acting has taken a bit of a backseat in Quinn’s life since “Miss Congeniality.”

Luckily, Sandra Bullock and Benjamin Bratt’s characters stop him just in time!

Aside from his acting success, Monroe is also a practicing psychotherapist.

And, don’t worry, he still has that red hair.

Since then, DiResta’s made a name for himself on the screen and the comedy stage.

According to an interview the movie’s director, Donald Petrie, did withE!

News, the movie only cast about 40 women.

One of those 40 women was Miss Hawaii, played by actress Asia De Marcos.

“Thank you to everyone who has laughed and cried with me along the way,” Locken finished.

“It’s been an amazing journey.

There are so many exciting things on my horizon that I can’t wait to share with you.”