Fran Drescher Recreates Iconic The Nanny Look 26 Years Later

She had style, she had flair, she was there.

Fran Drescher paid tribute to her famous role in The Nanny by wearing a stylish, leopard-print dress to her Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony on September 30th. The dress was notably form-fitting, echoing the fashion sense of her character.

The day was dedicated to celebrating the actress’ impressive career, so her costars Nicholle Tom and Madeline Zima decided to get style inspiration from Fran Fine’s wardrobe. Both Tom and Lisa Ann Walter, a longtime friend of Drescher’s, chose bold, animal-print outfits. Meanwhile, Zima wore a large blazer – a popular look from the 1990s.

Rounding out The Nanny reunion? Drescher’s ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobson, who created the show.

Everything you’ve heard about Hollywood is accurate: it truly is a place where dreams come true, but it’s incredibly important to stay humble and true to yourself,” Drescher, 68, explained in her speech. “Holding onto your longtime friends and always remembering your roots are also key.”

She went on to say that we are all flawed and constantly learning from our errors and challenges. She emphasized that kindness and compassion should guide our actions, helping us to navigate life correctly.

This wasn’t the first time the cast of The Nanny reunited since the CBS show ended in 1999 after six seasons. Just recently, Drecher and her co-star Charles Shaughnessy had dinner with former executive producers of The Nanny, including Jacobson.

Then, in August, Drescher supported Tom and fellow cast member Renée Taylor while attending their play, Dying Is No Excuse!.

“It was a truly magical theatrical performance,” Drescher shared on Instagram. “This success honors the beautiful, intricate, and loving partnership and marriage of Renee Taylor & Joe Bologna.”

For the previous SAG-AFTRA president, seeing the “flashback scenes” showing the real couple’s experiences “together through The Nanny and Joe’s fight with cancer” was particularly touching.

Oh my gosh, you guys, the cast is just amazing! I was SO excited to see The Nanny‘s Nicholle Tom – she’s absolutely fearless and incredible as Renee. And Jack Maxwell from Booze Traveler? Seriously, a *tour de force* as Joe! I’m telling you, he completely blew me away. But it’s not just them! The other actors are total pros, those character actor types who can play *so* many different roles and really make the story feel alive with all the different versions of everyone throughout their lives.

For more sweet TV cast reunions, read on.

The excellent cast is headed by The Nanny costar Nicholle Tom, who is both brave and amazing as Renee, and Jack Maxwell of Booze Traveler, giving a stunning performance as Joe,” Drescher enthusiastically shared. “The other actors are seasoned professionals who portray several characters and truly bring them to life throughout the story.”

For more sweet TV cast reunions, read on.

More than 25 years after The Nanny finished its run, Fran Drescher went to support Renée Taylor, who played her onscreen mother, and Nicholle Tom, her TV stepdaughter. She attended their play, Dying Is No Excuse!, in August 2025.

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Former Glee stars Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, and Darren Criss got together in New York City in April 2025. They were there to support Darren-who many fans remember as Blaine Anderson, the popular character from the Glee group the Warblers-during the Broadway performances of his musical, Maybe Happy Ending.

Former Saturday Night Live cast members Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader and Fred Armisen came together as “The Californians” for a Volkswagen ad in February 2025, promoting the ID. Buzz electric bus-coincidentally as SNL celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Former TV couple Lori Loughlin and John Stamos-along with John’s real-life wife, Caitlin McHugh-and their on-screen nieces, Candace Cameron Bure and Jodie Sweetin, came together to support a cause that was important to their late co-star, Bob Saget. They were photographed at a 2024 event to raise money for the Scleroderma Research Foundation.

Lauren Graham, known for her role as Lorelai Gilmore, posted this photo with Kelly Bishop, who played her on-screen mother Emily Gilmore, in June 2024. She captioned it, “Cheers to the ladies who enjoy a good lunch! #Kelly”

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Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams met again on February 7, 2024, at the opening of Chanel’s new store for watches and jewelry on Fifth Avenue in New York City. This was over 20 years after their show, Dawson’s Creek, finished its six seasons, and more than five years since they were last seen together in photos – at a 2018 photoshoot for Entertainment Weekly celebrating the show’s 20th anniversary.

Ian Beattie, Daniel Portman, Natalia Tena and Ian McElhinney got together again on February 2nd. They were preparing for the launch of Warner Bros’ GOT Studio Tour, which is located at one of the original filming locations for the HBO series in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

Mike Johnson and Rachel Lindsay recently met up at an exclusive Kendrick Lamar concert. The event was put on by Pair of Thieves in Los Angeles.

In May 2021, Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz celebrated together at her bachelorette party before she married her boyfriend, David Stanley.

The Office stars Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, and Kate Flannery were photographed together at a charity event, the Thirst Project Gala, on September 28, 2019.

Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Christine Elise, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering, and Gabrielle Carteris spent time together on the set of the 2019 revival series, BH90210.

Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk reunited at the Fan Expo Dallas 2019 event.

Rider Strong, Will Friedle, and Ben Savage were seen with their pregnant former co-star, Danielle Fishel, at Fan Expo Dallas 2019.

Tommy Davidson, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans and David Alan Grier came together again at an event celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary, which took place during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen, and Elizabeth Berkley all enjoyed a double date with their partners back in April 2019.

Jennifer Garner shared this picture on Instagram, captioning it: “A mini reunion in New York City-former castmates, favorite dinner dates, forever playmates.” ♥️♥️♥️ The photo, featuring Victor Garber and Ron Rifkin, was taken by her favorite artist, @rainerarts.

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She said, “I guess I would have looked at you if I could have OPENED MY EYES.” She then shared a selfie with the caption “My eyes! My eyes!”

Courteney Cox appeared on Busy Tonight and shared a fun Cougar Town reunion. Busy Philipps made it even more special by including a segment with the show’s biggest fan and fellow cast members Christa Miller, Josh Hopkins, and Ian Gomez.

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Rose Abdoo posted on Instagram about how happy she was to unexpectedly run into old friends from her time on That’s So Raven – Anneliese van der Pol and Rondell Sheridan! She tagged @anneliesevanderpol & @rondellsheridanoffical in the post.

I had lunch with these friends yesterday – it was great to reconnect and hear about their families, Danica McKellar tweeted. “And yes, @joshsaviano, I agree – *you guys* really feel like family… considering we did grow up together! #memories #TheWonderYears

It was a joyful reunion! Donald Faison, Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, and Ken Jenkins all came together at the Heineken Green Room during the Vulture Festival, presented by AT&T, held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

Here’s the story of the Stark family… Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Richard Madden showed up to support Maisie Williams at her new play.

Friends‘ Monica and Phoebe came together again at the UCLA Semel Institute’s 2018 Open Mind Gala. Actors from the popular series have gotten back together on multiple occasions throughout the years.

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In August 2018, Henry Ian Cusick and Sonya Walger-the actors who famously played Desmond and Penny-met up again at the location where their characters first connected. Walger shared a photo on her Twitter account of herself and Cusick standing outside St. Andrew’s Priory School in Honolulu, the school that served as the backdrop for a monastery in Eddington, Scotland during the memorable season four episode, “The Constant.”

Joshua Malina, known for his role as Will Bailey on the NBC show, shared a photo on social media in July 2018. It showed him dining with friends, including former co-stars Bradley Whitford (who played Josh Lyman) and Janel Moloney (Donna Moss), as well as the show’s creator, Aaron Sorkin.

As a lifestyle expert, I remember when Ben Savage showed his support for his former co-star Matthew Lawrence. It was lovely to see him at Matthew and Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke‘s engagement party back in July 2018 – such a sweet moment for everyone involved!

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