Beyond ‘Pretty Little Liars’: The Cast’s Lives After the Show

The allure of the secrets and intrigue in Pretty Little Liars has captivated fans since it debuted in 2010. Over the course of seven seasons, viewers eagerly followed the lives of the Liars as they navigated the aftermath of their friend Alison's disappearance and the emergence of the menacing figure known only as "A," who threatened to expose their deepest secrets.

Spencer Hastings, the brainiac (played by Troian Bellisario), Emily Fields, the athlete (played by Shay Mitchell), Hanna Marin, the shy girl turned popular teen (played by Ashley Benson), and Aria Montgomery, the artsy one (played by Lucy Hale), joined forces for seven seasons to uncover the identity of "A" and their connection to Alison's disappearance. The Sara Shepard book series adaptation saw the teens facing off against murderers and blackmailers while also dealing with the challenges of high school life in the fictional town of Rosewood.

After the series ended in 2017, the professional lives of many of its stars have continued to thrive. For instance, following the cancellation of Life Sentence, Hale secured the lead role of Katy Keene in the CW series of the same name in 2019. Alongside their career achievements, several cast members have also embarked on new personal journeys since their time on the Freeform show. Pieterse, Bellisario, Combs, who portrayed Aria's mother, and Parrish, who played the role of Mona Vanderwaal, have all tied the knot.

Bellisario and Mitchell, two of the four Liars, have expanded their families since their time on PLL. Bellisario quietly gave birth to her second child in 2021, while Mitchell welcomed her second child, daughter Rome, with partner Matte Babel in June 2022. Pieterse expressed her excitement for Mitchell's journey into motherhood, noting how she had previously been uncertain about having children but had become such a great mom.

“She has always been an independent, strong, and confident woman, and I believe she will bring those qualities to her role as a mother. Her love for her child is evident, and it is truly special,” the actress said of her pregnant friend, whom she met on set. The bonds formed during filming have lasted beyond the four main characters, as evidenced by their matching tattoos.

Ian Harding, known for his portrayal of Erza Fitz, collaborated with Mitchell and appeared in several videos on her YouTube channel. One of their notable videos was a pregnancy mukbang where they experimented with unconventional food pairings in September 2019.

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‘Pretty Little Liars’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Liars, Love Interests and More

Can you keep a secret? Fans have been hooked on the mysteries surrounding Pretty Little Liars since its June 2010 premiere.

For seven seasons, fans eagerly followed the lives of the Liars as they navigated the aftermath of their friend's disappearance and the menacing presence of the unknown bully, "A". Spencer, Emily, Hanna, and Aria banded together in an effort to uncover the identity of "A" and its connection to Alison's vanishing act.

After dealing with murderers and blackmailers in the small fictional town of Rosewood, the teens in the Pretty Little Liars series also had to navigate the regular struggles of high school life. Despite the show ending in 2017, many of the stars have continued to see success in their professional lives. For example, Lucy Hale landed the lead role of Katy Keene in the 2019 CW series of the same name after the short-lived show Life Sentence.

Several stars of the Freeform series have experienced major life changes since their time on the show. Among them, Sasha Pieterse, Troian Bellisario, Holly Marie Combs, and Janel Parrish have all tied the knot. Additionally, Bellisario and Shay Mitchell, two of the four Liars, have become mothers in recent years, with Mitchell announcing the birth of her second child in June 2022.

Pieterse shared with Us Weekly exclusively in July 2019 that she has witnessed Mitchell’s journey of uncertainty towards motherhood. From not wanting kids to being thrilled about becoming a first-time mother, Pieterse believes that Mitchell’s strength and confidence will make her an exceptional parent. With her big heart, Mitchell’s baby is already loved.

The bonds formed while working on the show have continued to grow beyond the main cast of four women, with all of them getting matching tattoos to commemorate their time together. One instance of this is Ian Harding, who played the character Ezra Fitz, collaborating with Mitchell on multiple videos for her YouTube channel. In September of 2019, the two participated in a pregnancy mukbang where they tried various outlandish food combinations.

Scroll down to see what the Pretty Little Liars have been up to since they walked away from the fictional town of Rosewood:

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Troian Bellisario

After her role as Spencer Hastings on PLL, Bellisario expanded her acting repertoire by taking on various characters in different films such as Feed (2017), Clara (2018), and Where’d You Go, Bernadette (2019). Following her film projects, she briefly returned to television for a guest appearance on Stumptown in 2020. Bellisario, who hails from Los Angeles, tied the knot with Patrick J. Adams, of Suits fame, in 2016. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Aurora, in October 2018, and surprised fans by announcing the birth of their second daughter, Elliot, in June 2021, after keeping the news under wraps for a month.

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Ashley Benson

Aside from her role as Hanna Marin, Benson also dabbled in the film industry with appearances in Spring Breakers (2012), Pixels (2015), and Chronically Metropolitan (2016). After the series concluded, she starred in the 2018 film Her Smell, where she crossed paths with her former girlfriend Cara Delevingne. Unfortunately, the couple broke up in May 2020 after almost two years of being together.

Benson and G-Eazy were in a relationship from May 2020 to February 2021 but later got back together and were spotted together in December 2021. She also appeared in the 2021 movie, The Birthday Cake. Recently, in February 2023, Benson was seen with Brandon Davis, who happens to be the grandson of oil tycoon Marvin Davis.

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Lucy Hale

After bidding adieu to Aria Montgomery in 2017, Lucy Hale quickly found her footing in the TV industry with her role in the 2018 show Life Sentence. In the same year, the actress from Memphis, Tennessee, also starred in The Unicorn, Truth or Dare and Dude. Continuing her streak, Hale began playing the stylish Katy Keene in the CW series of the same name in 2020, followed by her appearances in Son of the South and A Nice Girl Like You. Adding to her already impressive portfolio, she also graced the big screen with her roles in The Hating Game and Ragdoll in 2021.

In a November 2021 interview with TVLine, Hale expressed her excitement for the upcoming HBO Pretty Little Liars reboot. Despite feeling a bit saddened by the fact that she already has to offer advice to a new generation, the actress acknowledged the honor in continuing the legacy of the show. Fast forward to February 2023, and Hale shared a personal milestone with her followers - she had been sober for over a year. In a heartfelt post, she emphasized the importance of self-love and shared the greatest achievement of her life: celebrating one year of sobriety on January 2, 2023.

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Shay Mitchell

Shay Mitchell, renowned for her portrayal of Emily Fields, has since taken on new TV roles following the end of the series. In 2018, she played Peach Salinger on the popular Netflix show, You, and starred in The Possession of Hannah Grace the same year. Mitchell also appeared in Dollface in 2019 as Stella Cole. Despite her busy schedule, the actress has continued to manage her YouTube channel, frequently uploading new content for her loyal followers.

Mitchell gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Atlas, in October 2019, with her partner Matte Babel. She happily announced the arrival of their second child, another daughter named Rome, in June 2022.

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Sasha Pieterse

Pieterse participated in the 2017 season of Dancing With the Stars, which coincided with the end of her tenure on PLL. Following this, she appeared in The Honor List and later returned to her role as Alison DiLaurentis for the 2019 spinoff, Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. In addition, she made appearances on two episodes of Epic Night that same year. Pieterse got married to fellow actor Hudson Sheaffer in May 2018 and the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Hendrix, in November 2020.

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Ian Harding

Harding portrayed the role of Ezra Fitz, who was initially Aria's teacher but later became her love interest, in the Pretty Little Liars series that ran for seven seasons. After the show concluded, he published his memoir, Odd Birds, and landed a recurring part as Phillip Davis on Chicago Med in 2019. The same year, he also made an appearance in the movie Ford v Ferrari. In 2020, he lent his voice to the character of Harris in the children's program Kip and the Age of Wonderbeasts. Harding has teamed up with his former co-star Shay Mitchell on multiple occasions on her YouTube channel, where the two have shared cooking lessons and played Mad Libs.

Harding secretly married his longtime girlfriend, photographer and set designer Sophie Hart, in 2019. The duo welcomed their first child in September 2022.

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Janel Parrish

Janel Parrish, known for her portrayal of Mona Vanderwaal on PLL, has expanded her acting career with roles in popular Netflix films such as To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and its sequel, as well as appearances in Trespassers, Tiger, and I’ll Be Watching. Parrish has also reprised her role as Mona for the spinoff series, The Perfectionists, and starred in Until We Meet Again and the third To All the Boys film. In addition to her on-screen work, Parrish has also displayed her talents on stage, joining the ensemble of Toronto’s Grease in 2018 and performing in The Last Five Years show in 2019. The actress is happily married to Chris Long, tying the knot in 2018.

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Tyler Blackburn

Tyler Blackburn starred as the rebellious Caleb Rivers on the hit TV show Rosewood, where he portrayed a character who fell in love with Hanna. He also had a lead role on the show's spinoff, Ravenswood, which aired from 2013 to 2014. Blackburn has since expanded his career by appearing in movies like Hello Again (2017) and taking on the role of Alex Manes in Roswell, New Mexico (2019). In addition to acting, Blackburn has also made a name for himself in music, having released several songs with the artist Novi (Carolyne Neuman).

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Keegan Allen

Allen first gained recognition for his portrayal of Toby Cavanaugh, Spencer's love interest, in the popular Freeform drama. Since then, he has made appearances in several other TV shows, including Major Crimes and What/If. In addition to his television work, the California native also landed a role in the film Zeroville. Recently, Allen was cast as Liam, the brother of Jared Padalecki's Cordell, in the Walker, Texas Ranger reboot titled Walker. The show has been renewed for a third season as of March 2022.

Allen is a published author with two books showcasing his unique photography skills. His first book, life.love.beauty, was released in 2015 and his second book, Hollywood: Photos and Stories From Foreverland, was dropped in 2018.

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Holly Marie Combs

The actress, who hails from California, portrayed Ella Montgomery, Aria's mother, in the popular Freeform series. She also appeared in Love's Complicated in 2016 and reunited with her former Charmed costars for an episode of Grey's Anatomy in 2019. Amid the pandemic, she joined forces with other Pretty Little Liars moms to launch the "Pretty Little Wine Moms" podcast in 2020. When she's not busy attending Wizard World conventions and meeting fans, she tied the knot with her partner of many years, Mike Ryan, in September 2019.

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Chad Lowe

Playing the role of Bryon Montgomery, father to Aria, throughout the show, the Ohio native left a lasting impression. His talent and versatility were further showcased in the three Hailey Dean Mystery films on Hallmark Channel, where he played Clyde Bennett. In 2019, he lent his voice to the character of Billy Baston in an episode of Young Justice and made an appearance in the film 7 Days to Vegas. Adding to his impressive list of credits, he also had a recurring role as Thomas Coville on Supergirl from 2017 to 2020.

Lowe's personal life has seen its ups and downs. After a decade of marriage, he divorced Hilary Swank in 2007. However, he has found love once again with TV producer Kim Painter, tying the knot in 2010. The couple is proud parents to three lovely daughters: Fiona, Mabel, and Nixie.

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Laura Leighton

Leighton played the role of Ashley Marin, Hanna Marin's mother, throughout the seven seasons of the show. Following its conclusion, she has been seen on Code Black, Dynasty, and Fantasy Island, and has even starred in the film Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane. Leighton has been married to Doug Savant, who is known for his role on Desperate Housewives, since 1998. Together, they have two children named Jack and Lucy. Notably, Leighton has also made appearances on the PLL podcast hosted by her former co-stars.

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Lesley Fera

After her role as Veronica Hastings in the popular teen drama, Fera has gone on to showcase her talent in various TV shows and theater productions. In 2018, she appeared in an episode of The Good Doctor, American Horror Story, and Great Performances. The following year, the talented actress was spotted on NCIS: Los Angeles and The Orville. She has continued to shine in the theater world, with her starring role in the 2019 play Between Riverside and Crazy being a testament to her versatility and passion for the craft.

She collaborated with her husband, Ned Mochel, whom she has been married to since 2012, to create two podcasts in 2020 - the "Pretty Little Wine Moms" and "Homeward Bound: Surviving the Coronavirus".