From child stars to Hollywood mainstays! Mayim Bialik, Joey Lawrence and more actors paved the way for lasting careers when they appeared on Blossom in the early ‘90s.
The sitcom ran on NBC for five seasons — from July 1990 to May 1995. Bialik (Blossom Russo), Lawrence (Joey Russo), Jenna von Öy (Six Lemeure), Michael Stoyanov (Anthony Russo), Ted Wass (Nick Russo), David Lascher (Vinnie Bonitardi), Portia Dawson (Rhonda Jo Applegate), Barnard Hughes (Buzz Richman), Finola Hughes (Carol Russo) and Courtney Chase (Kennedy Russo) starred on the series.
Bialik, for one, carried her experience as the titular character with her into her other defining television role on The Big Bang Theory. “I think I’m the only one who didn’t steal anything [from the set] because I thought we’re not supposed to,” the actress exclusively told Us Weekly in May 2019 after wrapping the CBS sitcom. “That’s the thing. On Blossom, we weren’t allowed to take anything.”
But perhaps she will have another chance at some point. “We get asked to do [a revival] all the time. Mayim and I talk frequently,” Lawrence revealed to Us in July 2017. “Mayim is interested in doing some type of reunion with the show and so am I. If we can find the right piece and the right way in for a reboot/reunion, we’re both open to it. There’s a lot of talk around it, so we’ll see!”
Fans received a small taste of what they had been hoping for in June 2014. Bialik, Lawrence, von Oÿ and Stoyanov reunited to shoot promos for the show as it prepared to return in syndication on the Hub Network. The former costars gave diehards a peek at the gathering via Twitter.
“Um…@joeylawrence @MikeStoyanov @JennavonOy,” Bialik wrote at the time. “We still look like young whippersnappers.”
Meanwhile, Lawrence tweeted that it was “so awesome” being with his former castmates again: “Feels like no time has passed. Love you all.”
Scroll down to see what the Blossom cast has been up to since the show ended in 1995.
Mayim Bialik (Blossom Russo)
The actress went on to star in The Big Bang Theory — for which she earned four Emmy nominations — Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Secret Life of the American Teenager as well as voice several cartoon characters. She has written a vegan cookbook, parenting books and scientific books, is the founder of Grok Nation and has a Ph.D. in neuroscience. Bialik married Michael Stone in August 2003, though they divorced in May 2013. The exes welcomed sons Miles and Frederick in 2005 and 2008, respectively.
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Joey Lawrence (Joey Russo)
Lawrence starred on Brotherly Love, Melissa & Joey, American Dreams, Run of the House, Half & Half and Hawaii Five-0. He also appeared on Dancing With the Stars, performed on Broadway, hosted game shows and started a band called Still 3 with brothers Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence. The actor divorced his first wife, Michelle Vella, in 2005 and wed his second wife, Chandie Yawn-Nelson, later that year. Their daughters, Charleston and Liberty, were born in 2006 and 2010, respectively.
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Jenna von Oÿ (Six LeMeure)
The actress appeared on The Parkers, Cecil, Pepper Ann and What’s With Andy? She also released an album in 2007. Von Oÿ married Brad Bratcher in October 2010. The couple are parents of daughters Gray and Marlowe.
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Ted Wass (Nick Russo)
He retired from acting after Blossom and instead focused on directing a slew of TV shows, including Spin City, Two and a Half Men, 2 Broke Girls, Rules of Engagement, Last Man Standing and Mom. Wass shared son Julian and daughter Matilda with his late wife, Janet Margolin, who died from ovarian cancer in 1993. He wed Nina Wass in 1996, and they have a daughter named Stella.
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Michael Stoyanov (Anthony Russo)
Stoyanov has since starred on Beverly Hills, 90210, Safe Harbor, The Dark Knight, Kingdom and Billions. He also wrote for Late Night With Conan O’Brien, MADtv and The Dana Carvey Show.
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Barnard Hughes (Buzz Richman)
Hughes later appeared in The Odd Couple II, The Marshal, Cradle Will Rock, The Fantasticks and Deadline. The Emmy winner died in July 2006 at age 90. The World War II veteran was survived by wife Helen Stenborg and their two children, Doug and Laura.
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David Lascher (Vinnie Bonitardi)
The actor had roles on Clueless, Two of a Kind, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Hollywood Darlings. In recent years, he ventured into producing, writing and directing. Lascher tied the knot with Jill London in 1999. The couple share three kids: Hannah, Casey and Chelsea.
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Portia Dawson (Rhonda Jo Applegate)
Dawson appeared on Step by Step, Dreamers, Scrubs, Nip/Tuck, The Matador and The Trouble With Romance. Her last onscreen role was in 2007.
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Finola Hughes (Carol Russo)
Hughes has had roles on General Hospital, All My Children and Charmed. The England native is also a television host and author. She has three kids with husband Russell Young, whom she wed in 1992. The actress gave birth to son Dylan in 2000, while the duo adopted son Cash and daughter Sadie.
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Courtney Chase (Kennedy Russo)
Chase appeared on Soul Man, Still Standing and Nick of Time. She founded her Dreams 2 Chase blog after stepping away from acting. According to her website, she has a wife named Rebecca and a son named Canyon.
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Samaria Graham (Shelly Russo)
Graham moved on to Providence, Girlfriends, Touched by an Angel, The Wayans Bros. and Beverly Hills, 90210. She has kept a low profile since shifting out of the spotlight in the mid 2000s.
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