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For eight seasons, the cast of Charmed enchanted Us with their magical abilities and the power of three — and fans are still in awe of The WB series.
When the show premiered in 1998, it followed three sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe Halliwell (Alyssa Milano). Throughout the first three seasons, the trio fought evil and protected humans from demons and warlocks while living together in San Francisco.
Following Doherty’s exit, Rose McGowan took over as the third magical sibling, half-sister Paige Matthews, and their efforts to save the world continued. Despite exciting fans with the spellbinding story lines, off camera, there was drama brewing with the original cast.
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Doherty and Combs remained friends, but Combs claimed that Milano pressured the producers into firing Doherty in 2001. Milano denied the accusations in February 2024, calling it “revisionist history” via Instagram. The actresses remained at odds until Doherty’s death in 2024, but the magic of the series lives on.
Scroll down to see what the Charmed cast is doing now:
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'Charmed' Cast: Where Are They Now? The Halliwell Sisters, Their Loves and More
For eight seasons, the cast of Charmed enchanted Us with their magical abilities and the power of three — and fans are still in awe of The WB series. When the show premiered in 1998, it followed three sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe Halliwell (Alyssa Milano). Throughout the first three seasons, the trio fought evil and protected humans from demons and warlocks while living together in San Francisco. Following Doherty’s exit, Rose McGowan took over as the third magical sibling, half-sister Paige Matthews, and their efforts to save the world continued. Despite exciting fans with the spellbinding story lines, off camera, there was drama brewing with the original cast. Doherty and Combs remained friends, but Combs claimed that Milano pressured the producers into firing Doherty in 2001. Milano denied the accusations in February 2024, calling it “revisionist history” via Instagram. The actresses remained at odds until Doherty’s death in 2024, but the magic of the series lives on. Scroll down to see what the Charmed cast is doing now:
Combs played the middle sister, Piper, who could manipulate molecules, a.k.a. freeze surroundings and make things explode. She was also the only Halliwell sister who had children, Wyatt and Chris, whom she shared with Leo (Brian Krause). Combs served as a producer on Charmed, marking her foray into that space.
After the series wrapped, Combs appeared in a few TV movies including Mistresses and Love’s Complicated. She also went on to star as Ella Montgomery on Pretty Little Liars from 2010 to 2017. Combs began cohosting “The House of Halliwell” podcast in 2022 alongside her TV son Drew Fuller and TV husband Krause.
Combs was married to Bryan Smith from 1993 to 1997. She wed David W. Donoho in 2004 and the pair welcomed three sons, Finley, Riley and Kelley. Combs and Donoho divorced in 2011. The actress married Mike Ryan in 2019.
Milano portrayed the youngest Halliwell sister, Phoebe, who had premonitions and the power of levitation. The actress went on to have a recurring role on My Name Is Earl before starring on Mistresses from 2013 to 2014 and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later in 2017. Milano’s other TV credits include playing Coralee Armstrong on Insatiable, portraying Rebecca Thomas on Romantically Challenged and making a cameo on Elsbeth in 2025. She has also starred in Brazen and Who Are You People, both of which she also executive produced. Outside of acting, Milano hosts the “Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry” podcast.
Milano was married to Cinjun Tate briefly in 1999. She moved on with David Bugliari, whom she wed in 2009. The couple share two children: son Milo and daughter Elizabella.
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Shannen Doherty
Doherty played the eldest sister, Prue, from 1998 to 2001, who had the power of telekinesis. She exited the series after season 3. The actress later starred on North Shore, 90210, where she reprised her Beverly Hills, 90210, character, Brenda Walsh, and BH90210. Her film credits include Back in the Day, No One Would Tell, List of a Lifetime and Darkness of Man.
Doherty died in July 2024 after battling cancer. She was 53. Prior to her death, Doherty was married to Kurt Iswarienko for 11 years, but they split in April 2023. The late actress was previously married to Rick Salomon and Ashley Hamilton.
McGowan joined the cast in 2001 during season 4, playing half-sister Paige. As part witch and part Whitelighter, Paige had telekinesis and orbing powers. McGowan has since starred in Planet Terror, The Tell-Tale Heart, Heresy and The Sound. She appeared on episodes of Nip/Tuck, Chosen and Once Upon a Time. McGowan is also a producer and director, working on her own TV series, Citizen Rose, in 2018.
McGowan, who is an activist as well as an actress, was married to Davey Detail from 2013 to 2016. She was a vocal part of the #MeToo movement, releasing her Brave memoir in 2018 after alleging she was raped by Harvey Weinstein, who was later found guilty of rape and sexual assault charges.
Krause played Whitelighter Leo Wyatt, who married Piper and later welcomed two sons. The actor has since starred in Jack Rio, Ashes, The Killing Pact, Retreat to Paradise, Uploaded and Beauty of Poverty. Krause’s TV credits include Dark Rising: Warrior of Worlds, Turn Back Time, and Cypher. He is also a producer and cohosts “The House of Halliwell” podcast.
Krause was married to Beth Bruce from 1996 to 2000. The exes share one son, Jamen.
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Julian McMahon
McMahon joined the cast during season 3 in 2000 as Cole Turner, who was half demon, half human. He was Phoebe’s first husband, exiting the series after season 5 following his vanquish at the hands of the sisters. (Phoebe eventually married Coop, played by Victor Webster during season 8.)
The actor began playing Dr. Christian Troy on Nip/Tuck while on Charmed. He was on Nip/Tuck until its end in 2010. McMahon then starred on Hunters, Runaways and FBI: Most Wanted. His last role was playing Stephen Roos on The Residence in 2025.
McMahon died in July 2025 at age 56 after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kelly McMahon, whom he wed in 2014, and his daughter, Madison, whom he shared with ex-wife Brooke Burns.
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Dorian Gregory
Gregory portrayed police officer Darryl Morris, who often helped the girls with any legal issues, through season 7. Gregory has since starred in The Lurking Man, Christmas Matchmakers, Chaos on the Farm, Lethal Legacy and Fatal Fixer Upper. He’s appeared on episodes of Las Vegas, Family Time, Grey’s Anatomy and As Luck Would Have It.
Cuoco played Billie Jenkins during season 8, who was Paige’s charge and eventual student of the sisters. While on Charmed, Cuoco also voiced characters on Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, Bratz and Monster Allergy. Once the series ended, she played Penny on The Big Bang Theory from 2007 to 2019. Cuoco has since starred on The Flight Attendant, Based on a True Story and voiced Harley Quinn on Harley Quinn. She also appeared in Meet Cute and Role Play.
Cuoco was married to tennis player Ryan Sweeting from 2013 to 2016. She moved on with equestrian Karl Cook, whom she wed in 2018. The pair split in 2021. Cuoco began dating Tom Pelphrey in 2022. The couple, who share daughter Matilda, got engaged in 2024.
Fuller portrayed Piper and Leo’s adult son, Chris Halliwell, who is sent from the future starting in season 6. His purpose was to stop his older brother, Wyatt, from becoming evil. Fuller later starred on Army Wives from 2007 to 2012. He has appeared in films such as Fatal Instinct, Beyond Brotherhood and Love, Fall & Order. Fuller cohosts “The House of Halliwell” podcast.
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