What the Stars Are Up To Now

The fondness for the popular show “The Office” has persisted over a significant period (often humorously referenced with the line “That’s what she said”). First airing on NBC on March 24, 2005, the mockumentary series introduced audiences to regional manager Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, and his team at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The show, modeled after a British series of the same name, eventually gained immense popularity that has lasted for two decades since its debut.

In a 2021 episode of the “Off the Beat With Brian Baumgartner” podcast, Steve Carell shared that initially, there wasn’t much critical acclaim for the show, which is intriguing considering how everyone felt they were onto something unique and distinct from the original British version.

During its nine-season run, viewers grew fond of Dunder Mifflin’s employees, such as Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), Stanley Hudson (Leslie David Baker), Phyllis Vance (Phyllis Smith), Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nunez), Angela Martin (Angela Kinsey), Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling), Ryan Howard (B.J. Novak), and, of course, Pam Beesley (Jenna Fischer) and Jim Halpert (John Krasinski). They followed the characters’ antics, office romances like Dwight and Angela, Kelly and Ryan, and the well-known relationship between Pam and Jim.

Although Carell acknowledges that the show had its moments of inappropriateness, particularly concerning his character Michael, he went on to say that his character’s foot-in-mouth moments were frequent. However, he didn’t believe that Michael valued one person or type of person over another. In this sense, Carell saw Michael as a pure character because he was politically incorrect and inappropriate at times. Yet, he emphasized that there was no hardness or malice in Michael’s heart towards anyone.

After Michael departed during season seven, Andy Bernard (played by Ed Helms) stepped in as the regional manager before Dwight eventually moved on to his coveted role. Some fans speculated about a possible return for Michael in the forthcoming Peacock series set within the same universe.

When asked about it by The Hollywood Reporter last May, Carell stated, “I will be watching, but I will not be appearing.”

It’s clear that the characters from The Office have a special significance in their hearts. As Krasinski once said to Absolute Radio, “Regardless of what I accomplish in the future, I will always be proud to have been part of that show.”

Therefore, get the party started, whip up a batch of Kevin’s chili, and join us in celebrating The Office’s 20th anniversary by catching up on what the cast is doing now.

After Michael departed during season seven, Andy Bernard played the regional manager role before Dwight eventually moved into his dream job. This led some fans to speculate if they might see Michael again in the upcoming Peacock series set within the same universe.

“I’ll be watching,” Carell said to The Hollywood Reporter last May, “but I won’t be participating.”

Nevertheless, it’s clear that the characters from The Office will always hold a sentimental value in the actors’ hearts. As Krasinski once shared with Absolute Radio, “No matter what I do moving forward, I’ll always be most proud to have been part of that show.”

So go ahead and organize a party, heat up some Kevin’s chili, and celebrate The Office’s 20th anniversary by catching up on what the stars are currently doing.

What has been Steve Carell’s latest endeavor after his iconic role as Michael Scott? Following the success of portraying one of television’s favorite characters, Carell has since established himself as a highly sought-after actor in both film and television productions.

In the world of television, Carell graced our screens once more with his comeback on Apple TV+’s hit series, “The Morning Show.” Sharing the limelight with the talented duo of Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, his performance garnered an Emmy nomination. Additionally, he could be seen in Netflix’s productions, “Space Force” and “The Patient.” Interestingly, he took on a dual role as executive producer for both these series.

In the realm of cinema, Steve Carell has generally leaned towards dramatic roles, with performances in films like “Beautiful Boy”, “The Big Short”, “Battle of the Sexes”, “Welcome to Marwen” and “Vice”. His dark portrayal in “Foxcatcher” even earned him an Oscar nomination in 2014.

However, he’s no novice when it comes to comedies on the silver screen, having starred in films such as “Crazy, Stupid, Love”, “Anchorman”, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “Little Miss Sunshine”. He also gave voice to the character of Gru in the adored “Despicable Me” series.

Steve Carell is married to Nancy Carell, and they have a daughter named Elisabeth and a son called John.

What has John Krasinski been engaged in lately? In 2018, the movie he both directed and starred in with his wife Emily Blunt, titled “A Quiet Place,” was a massive success. The sequel followed in 2020, and the third installment, “A Quiet Place: Day One” was released in 2024. That same year, he introduced his film “IF,” which he wrote and directed.

As for television, Krasinski portrayed Jack Ryan in the widely popular Amazon Prime series. Additionally, through his production company, he served as an executive producer on “Lip Sync Battle” and the critically acclaimed 2016 film “Manchester By the Sea.”

Krasinski and Blunt tied the knot at George Clooney’s Lake Como, Italy estate in 2008. They have since become proud parents to two daughters, Hazel and Violet. The couple is highly admired in Hollywood, with friends including the Clooneys, Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, among others.

In simpler terms, Krasinski has been busy making movies (“A Quiet Place,” “IF”) and TV shows (Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime), while also producing other projects like “Lip Sync Battle” and “Manchester By the Sea.” He’s married to Emily Blunt and they have two daughters. They are well-liked in Hollywood, having close relationships with many celebrities such as George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, etc.

What is she currently involved in? Fischer was previously paired with Oliver Hudson on the ABC sitcom titled “Splitting Up Together,” which concluded in 2019. Her other notable roles in films and television include those in “Blades of Glory,” “The 15:17 to Paris,” “You, Me and the Apocalypse,” “Brad’s Status” and the movie adaptation of the musical “Mean Girls.”

In 2017, Fischer released her first book titled “The Actor’s Life: A Survival Guide” with Steve Carell penning the introduction. Two years later, she collaborated with former costar Angela Kinsey on the popular podcast “Office Ladies,” which focuses on the legendary series.

Since July 2010, she has been wed to screenwriter Lee Kirk, and they are parents to a son named Weston and a daughter called Harper. In 2023, Fischer announced that she had been diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer the year prior. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment, she declared herself cancer-free in 2024.

 

I’m just making a name for myself as one of the busiest writers in Tinseltown these days! You might remember me from my hit show, “The Mindy Project,” which ran from 2012 to 2017. Since then, I’ve been keeping myself pretty occupied with projects like “Champions”, the limited series “Four Weddings and a Funeral”, “Never Have I Ever”, “The Sex Lives of College Girls”, and most recently, “Running Point”.

I’ve also had the pleasure of acting in movies such as “Ocean’s Eight”, “Late Night”, and “A Wrinkle in Time”, and appeared on TV series like “The Morning Show”. In the animated world, I’ve lent my voice to characters like Disgust in “Inside Out”, Velma in the upcoming “Velma”, and Taffyta Muttonfudge in “Wreck-It Ralph”.

Personally, I’m a proud mom to three beautiful children – Katherine, Spencer, and Anne. I welcomed Katherine privately in 2017, without revealing the identity of her father. Three years later, Spencer joined our family, and Anne was born in 2024.

As for my friendships from “The Office”, I’m still thick as thieves with B.J. Novak. We dated during our time on the show, and though our relationship has evolved, we remain close friends. He even had the honor of presenting me with my star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!

In his later years on “The Office,” Helms became known for his roles in the hit “Hangover” films, as well as the 2013 remake of “Vacation.” He also appeared in movies like “Family Switch,” “Love the Coopers,” “Coffee & Kareem,” and “Father Figures.”

On television, he landed roles on shows such as “Rutherford Falls” and hosted “True Story” alongside Randall Park. Additionally, Helms provided voiceovers for characters in projects like “Agent Elvis” and “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.”

Helms is married to Celeste Ackelson and they have a daughter together.

In simpler terms, after his time on “The Office,” Helms went on to star in popular movies like the “Hangover” series and the remake of “Vacation.” He also appeared in other films and TV shows, including “Rutherford Falls” and “True Story” with Randall Park. Helms is married to Celeste Ackelson and they have a child together.

After NBC decided not to pursue a potential Dwight-focused spinoff, Wilson moved on to star in the series “Backstrom”.

He has also made guest appearances on “Star Trek: Discovery”, “Mom”, “Lessons in Chemistry”, “Dark Winds” and “Utopia”. On the big screen, Wilson’s film credits include “Empire Waist”, “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” and “Jerry and Marge Go Large”.

Apart from acting, he is a podcaster who has launched “Soul Boom” and “Metaphysical Milkshake”. He has also worked on animated projects such as “Hitpig” and “Solar Opposites”.

Wilson is married to Holiday Reinhorn and is father to son Walter.

It seems Novak has been quite busy lately! After his appearance in The Founder, The Mindy Project, The Newsroom, and even playing himself on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in 2016, he also starred in his own book of short stories, One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories. This book spent weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers List shortly after The Office ended.

During this time, Novak was working on a secret Blumhouse horror film called Vengeance, but production had to be halted due to the coronavirus pandemic before its planned 2022 release. Lately, he’s been seen in Lessons in Chemistry and Poker Face. Interestingly, he still maintains a close friendship with Kaling.

As for what she’s been doing lately, well, she’s been starring in her own critically-acclaimed Netflix series titled “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” which concluded its successful run in January 2019. Notably, this actress has also appeared in films like “Bridesmaids,” “Home Sweet Home Alone,” and “Happiness for Beginners.” Additionally, she’s lent her voice to animated shows such as “Sofia the First” and “Eureka!” and movies including “The Secret Life of Pets” and “The Lego Batman Movie.” But wait, there’s more! She’s also an accomplished author with a book titled “My Squirrel Days” under her belt. To top it all off, she and her husband, Michael Koman, welcomed their second child, son Matthew, in late 2019, joining their elder son James.

What’s he currently involved with? Woods recently worked alongside Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in “The Post,” and can be seen in various projects such as “Ghostbusters” and “Playing House.” He was also a part of the HBO hit comedy “Silicon Valley,” which ended its successful six-season run in December 2019.

More recently, Woods has been involved with the animated comedy series “In The Know,” which he also co-created.

Wondering what’s been keeping him busy? Let me share some interesting tidbits about Paul Lieberstein. You might not know this, but keep it under wraps from Michael, but Lieberstein was the showrunner for several seasons of “The Office”. Later, he took on the role as a showrunner for Fox’s “Ghosted” and served as an executive producer for HBO’s “The Newsroom”.

In addition to these TV roles, he penned and directed a comedy movie titled “Song of Back and Neck”, and produced “Lucky Hanky”.

In 2020, Lieberstein made headlines with a popular Super Bowl commercial for Fox, where he portrayed a character reminiscent of Toby, trying to prevent people from taking the day off work for a new holiday, “Super Monday.” Classic Toby behavior.

On a personal note, Lieberstein tied the knot with Janine Poreba in 2008.

Following his stint on “The Office,” Nunez has made appearances in shows such as “Baywatch,” “Shameless,” “People of Earth,” “The 5th Quarter” and Netflix’s comedy series “Mr. Iglesias.”

In addition, he has been featured in various productions including “The Proposal,” “Reno 911!,” “The Lost City,” “The School Duel,” “Out of Office,” holiday movies like “Dashing Through the Snow” and “A Christmas Mystery.” He also lent his voice to Chef Fernando in the animated children’s series “Firebuds.”

As for his upcoming projects, NBC has announced that Nunez will reprise his character in a comedy set within the universe of “The Office.”

Beyond his professional life, Nunez is a family man. He is married to Ursula Whittaker and they have a son named August.

In addition to cooking Kevin’s renowned chili that earned him a deal with Bush’s Beans, the actor has been quite occupied. He has taken on roles in television series such as “Suits: L.A.”, “Hand of God”, “Good Behavior”, “Life in Pieces” and “The Goldbergs”. He also starred in the film “Electric Jesus”, lent his voice to the kids’ animated series “Trash Truck”, collaborated again with his “The Office” co-star Angela Kinsey for the 2024 Hallmark movie “Confessions of a Christmas Letter”, and recently got married to Celeste Ackelson in 2014, with their first child Brylee born the next year. Additionally, he hosts the podcast “Off the Beat With Brian Baumgartner”.

What has Flannery been doing lately? After her stint on “The Office,” she appeared in various shows including “Night Court,” “All Night,” “Aussie Girl,” and “PBC.” She also voiced characters on “Steven Universe,” “OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes,” “Summer Camp Island” and “Kiff.” In addition, she starred in movies like “Cooties,” “Micro Budget” and “Plan B,” and performed on stage with her musical comedy duo The Lampshades. Notably, in the fall of 2019, Flannery competed on “Dancing With the Stars,” finishing in seventh place with partner Pasha Pashkov.

What’s she currently involved in? Kinsey, known for her roles in shows like ‘Tall Girl’, ‘Haters Back Off’, ‘Fresh Off the Boat’, and ‘Never Have I Ever’, which was created by her former ‘The Office’ costar Mindy Kaling, has a diverse set of credits. She has also hosted shows such as Disney+’s cooking competition ‘Be Our Chef’ and her podcast ‘Office Ladies’ with close friend and co-star Jenna Fischer. Kinsey got married to Joshua Snyder in 2016 and shares a child with her ex, Warren Lieberstein (brother of Paul Lieberstein).

It seems like he’s been quite busy in the acting world since his time on “The Office” ended. Over the years, you might have seen him in movies such as “Jackpot!”, “The Happytime Murders”, “Wish I Was Here”, “Still the King”, “Hard Miles” and “Raven’s Home”. Additionally, he has voiced characters for animated series like “Puppy Dog Pals”, “Doug Unplugs”, and “Vivo”.

After bidding farewell to Darryl, Robinson delved into a number of film projects, such as “Hot Frosty”, “This Is the End”, “Sausage Party”, and “Dolemite Is My Name”. The actor further expanded his repertoire with roles on various television shows like “Ghosted”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Mr. Robot”, and “Killing It”.

Additionally, Robinson lent his voice to several animated films and series, including “American Dad!”, “Santa Inc.”, and “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”.

What’s she currently engaged in? Apart from delivering an outstanding portrayal of Sadness in the beloved Inside Out films, Smith has also graced the screen in shows like The OA, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and Nunsense.

As an over-the-moon fan, let me tell you, he’s been keeping quite a busy schedule! Not only has he been acting in movies like “Bart Bagalzby and the Garbage Genie,” “The Sisters Brothers,” “Hero Mode,” and even the short film “Portland Is the New Portland,” but he’s also dabbled in music. His albums, such as “Tao Pop” and “While the Young Punks Dance,” have made quite an impact, and he’s toured the globe with his music and comedy show. Simply put, this man is a multi-talented powerhouse!

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2025-03-24 23:18