What the Clueless Cast Is Doing 3 Decades Later

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 30 years since we were introduced to the masterpiece that is Clueless. But did you know that the movie that showed us computerised closets, very questionable driving and the phrase “as if” was based on Jane Austen’s Emma? Writer and director Amy Heckerling did a great job transforming an early-19th-century novel into a funny, memorable and very quotable story about wealthy Beverly Hills teenagers navigating high school life and all that comes with it: romance, friendship, popularity and truly ginormous cellphones of the ’90s.

The film made $56 million and obviously became a cult classic. The plaid outfits, slang and one-liners remain instantly recognisable to this day, and Paul Rudd still looks like 1996 was only a few months ago. So, let’s take a look at what happened to the cast of Clueless three decades later.

Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz

Alicia Silverstone wasn’t exactly a newbie in the world of acting before Clueless. She appeared in several Aerosmith videos and worked on projects like The Crush. But the role of Cher Horowitz definitely turned her into one of the most recognisable stars of the ’90s.

She enjoyed working on Clueless, but at the time, she had no idea it would become such a cultural cornerstone. She later appeared in many TV shows and movies. She played Batgirl in Batman & Robin and has since worked steadily on films like Vamps, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Reptile, Pretty Thing and Bugonia. She also starred in the Netflix holiday movie A Merry Little Ex-Mas.

But she never truly left her iconic role as Cher behind. She recreated the classic yellow plaid look on Lip Sync Battle, recreated a scene on TikTok with her son and even played a modern version of Cher in a 2023 Super Bowl commercial. In April 2025, there were even reports that she would reprise the role in a sequel series on Peacock, but unfortunately, that project was cancelled.

Outside of acting, Silverstone is known for her environmental and animal-rights advocacy. She even created a lifestyle platform called The Kind Life, which focuses on vegan food, sustainability and environmentally conscious living.

Stacey Dash as Dionne Davenport

Stacey Dash had appeared in Moving, Mo’ Money and Renaissance Man before she got her role in Clueless. But playing Cher’s stylish and outspoken best friend, Dionne Davenport, became her most recognisable role. She later reprised the character in the Clueless TV series, which ran from 1996 to 1999, and reunited with Alicia Silverstone for a TikTok video in 2022. Dash was also expected to return as Dionne in a Peacock series, but unfortunately, the project never moved forward.

Outside of Clueless, Dash appeared in movies like View from the Top, I Could Never Be Your Woman, Sharknado: The 4th Awakens, First Lady and The Doctor With Two Faces. Her TV credits include The Game and Single Ladies, and she also appeared in Kanye West’s “All Falls Down” music video. Between 2014 and 2017, she worked as a guest commentator for Fox News. Dash has been married four times and has two adult children, Austin and Lola.

Brittany Murphy as Tai Frasier

Brittany Murphy’s Tai arrived at Bronson Alcott High with curly hair, a strong accent and no idea that Cher was about to give her a complete makeover. But Murphy made the character much more than just the awkward new girl. Tai was funny, vulnerable and full of personality, and her comment about Cher being “a virgin who can’t drive” remains one of the most memorable lines in the movie.

The role became Murphy’s major breakthrough, and she went on to appear in popular movies like Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, Just Married, Uptown Girls and Sin City. She was also a talented singer, and her song “Faster Kill Pussycat” with Paul Oakenfold topped Billboard’s dance chart. Murphy married Simon Monjack in 2007 and sadly died from pneumonia in December 2009 at just 32 years old. Her Clueless co-stars still remember her as a bright and energetic presence, something that is easy to see whenever Tai appears on screen.