Tracking the Success of the 'Scream Queens' Cast: What Are Emma Roberts, Glen Powell, and More Up To Now?
Discover what the talented cast of 'Scream Queens' has been up to since the show's end in 2016 From Emma Roberts and Lea Michele to Glen Powell and more, find out where these stars are now Exciting details await! (350 characters)
Scream Queens had a brief run on television, but its talented cast has gone on to achieve success even after the show was cancelled.
Running from 2015 to 2016, this satirical slasher boasted an impressive ensemble including Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, and Keke Palmer. The first season of this Fox series introduced viewers to a sorority whose members became targets of a serial killer due to their school's haunting history.
Since the conclusion of the show, creator Ryan Murphy has expressed his openness to a reboot of Scream Queens. He stated in an interview with Deadline in November 2019 that the decision ultimately rests with the studio that produced the series. Although Murphy now works for Netflix, he expressed his enthusiasm for bringing the show back and mentioned that key cast members such as Emma, Lea Michelle, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abigail Breslin, and Billie Lourd are on board. Ultimately, the fate of a potential reboot lies in the hands of Fox. Keep reading to discover what the cast of Scream Queens has been doing since the show's end.
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'Scream Queens' Cast: Where Are The Stars Now? Emma Roberts, Glen Powell and More
Scream Queens had a short-lived time on screen, but the star-studded cast has continued to find success following the show's cancelation.
The satirical slasher series, which aired from 2015 to 2016, starred a talented ensemble including Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, and Keke Palmer. The first season of this Fox show introduced viewers to a sorority whose members became targets of a serial killer due to their school's disturbing history.
Following the conclusion of the series, creator Ryan Murphy expressed openness to a reboot given Scream Queens' dedicated following. Speaking to Deadline in November 2019, Murphy stated that the decision to revive the show rests with the studio that produced it. "While I now work with Netflix, if there's any possibility to bring it back, I'm on board. Emma, Lea Michelle, Jamie Lee Curtis, Abigail Breslin, and Billie Lourd are all on board as well. Ultimately, it depends on whether Fox wants to do it."
Scroll on to see what the Scream Queens cast has been up to since the show ended:
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Emma Roberts
Following her portrayal of Chanel Oberlin in the horror-comedy series, Roberts maintained a collaborative relationship with Murphy, working together on several seasons of American Horror Story. In addition, she has also made appearances in various films such as Billionaire Boys Club, Little Italy, Paradise Hills, The Hunt, and Holidate.
After a period of dating Evan Peters intermittently, Roberts and Peters ended their engagement in March 2019. Subsequently, Roberts found love with Garrett Hedlund, and the couple joyfully welcomed their son, Rhodes, into the world in December 2020.
One year later, it was confirmed that Roberts and Hedlund had ended their relationship. Shortly after their breakup, Roberts started dating Cody John in August 2022.
In September 2023, Angelica Ross, Roberts' former costar from AHS, alleged in an Instagram Live that Roberts had misgendered her on set.
"According to Ross, she recounted the incident where she reported, 'John, Angelica is being unkind,' and he responded with, 'Alright ladies, that's enough. Let's return to work.' Director John J. Gray appeared to be part of the interaction. Ross then looked at me and asked, 'Don't you mean lady?'"
After the allegations, Ross confirmed that Roberts apologized to her. She wrote through X, "Thank you @RobertsEmma for reaching out and apologizing, recognizing that your behavior was not supportive. I will be available to discuss how you can do better and contribute to social justice causes using your platform."
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Lea Michele
Following her portrayal of Hester Ulrich, Michele expanded her repertoire by assuming the lead role in the short-lived ABC series The Mayor. Additionally, she actively participated in the making of the documentary titled Spring Awakening: Those You've Known. Moreover, she has been selected to take over the role of Fanny Brice in Broadway's Funny Girl, replacing Beanie Feldstein.
The New Jersey native announced her engagement to Zandy Reich in 2018. The pair exchanged vows one year later and welcomed their first child, son Ever, in August 2020.
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Glen Powell
After portraying Chad Radwell, a character in a previous role, the actor from Texas went on to secure roles in acclaimed movies such as Hidden Figures, Set It Up, and Top Gun: Maverick, where he got to act alongside Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.
Powell was previously rumored to have romantic connections with Nina Dobrev and Renee Bargh. In 2021, the actor publicly announced his relationship with Gigi Paris on Instagram, but unfortunately, they decided to end their relationship in August 2023. During that time, fans speculated about Powell's chemistry with Sydney Sweeney, his co-star in Anyone But You. However, the two denied these rumors and dismissed any speculation while promoting the romantic comedy.
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Skyler Samuels
Instead of reprising her role as Grace Gardner in season 2, the California native made the decision to return to Stanford University and complete her degree in marketing and intellectual property.
Samuels made a comeback in the industry, starring in The Gifted, The Rookie, and Showmance. Alongside these projects, she also appeared in The Duff, Spare Room, Masquerade, and the much-anticipated film Meg 2: The Trench. In 2023, after Candace Cameron Bure departed from the network and the series, Samuels took on the role of Aurora Teagarden in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries franchise.
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Abigail Breslin
The child star has starred in Freak Show, Zombieland: Double Tap, and Stillwater, even after Scream Queens came to an end.
In February 2022, Breslin announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend, Ira Kunyansky. They got married in January 2023.
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Keke Palmer
The Nickelodeon alum has appeared in projects including Big Mouth, Insecure, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder and Human Resources.
In 2020, Palmer, a native of Illinois, made history as the first woman of color to host the MTV Video Music Awards. Her acting credits include appearances in Alice, Lightyear, and an upcoming horror film titled Nope, directed by Jordan Peele and starring Daniel Kaluuya and Steven Yeun.
In December 2022, Palmer revealed that she is pregnant with her first child, conceived with her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson. The couple welcomed their son, Leodis, in February 2023.
In her new music video with Usher, Palmer shaded Jackson in August 2023. The video showcases Palmer getting ready to have fun in Las Vegas with her friends. She reunites with Usher and the two of them dance together in a casino before she wakes up the next morning. Playfully, she says, "What time is it? Dammit, I missed the show. I'm so tired. I'm a mother, after all." This playful clip seems to mock Jackson's controversial remarks about her outfit at an Usher concert.
In November 2023, it was confirmed by Us that Palmer has filed for a restraining order against Jackson. She claims that there have been multiple instances of physical violence between them and reveals that they had broken up a month prior. The legal documents also indicate that Palmer is seeking full custody of their son.
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Ariana Grande
After her memorable appearance as Chanel #2, Grande went on to prioritize her music career. Since her stint on Scream Queens, the former Nickelodeon star has released several albums including Dangerous Woman, Sweetener, Thank U, Next, and Positions.
Grande and Mac Miller began dating in 2016, having previously collaborated on the song "The Way" four years earlier. They ended their relationship in 2018, and tragically, Miller passed away from an overdose that same year.
Following her breakup with Miller, Grande moved on to a relationship with Pete Davidson. In June 2018, the couple announced their engagement, but ultimately called it off later that year. In 2020, Grande was rumored to be dating Dalton Gomez. After less than a year of dating, they got engaged and married in May 2021. However, in July 2023, it was confirmed that they had separated. News also emerged in the same month about Grande's relationship with her Wicked costar, Ethan Slater.
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Billie Lourd
Having concluded her stint on Scream Queens, Lourd has subsequently gained prominence in multiple AHS chapters and made appearances in American Horror Stories. With a role in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, she emulates her late mother Carrie Fisher as Lieutenant Connix from 2015 to 2019.
Lourd first began dating Austen Rydell in 2016. They briefly split and during that time, she was romantically linked to her Scream Queens costar Taylor Lautner. However, Lourd and Rydell rekindled their relationship and became engaged in June 2020. In the same year, they welcomed their first child, a son named Kingston. They got married in March 2022. Lourd announced in September 2022 that she and Rydell were expecting their second child, which was confirmed when she proudly showed off her baby bump at a film premiere. Three months later, Lourd and her husband welcomed their second baby.
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Oliver Hudson
Since playing Wes Gardner, Hudson moved on to Splitting Up Together alongside Jenna Fischer and is currently the lead in Fox's The Cleaning Lady.
Hudson shares three children — sons Wilder and Bodhi and daughter Rio — with wife Erinn Bartlett, whom he married in 2006.
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Lucien Laviscount
The native of England has secured acting opportunities in Still Star-Crossed, Snatch, and Katy Keene. Laviscount gained fame for his portrayal of Alfie in season 2 of Emily in Paris, starring alongside Lily Collins.
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Jamie Lee Curtis
The original scream queen, also known as the OG, returned to play the iconic character Laurie Strode in multiple sequels of the Halloween franchise. These include Halloween, Halloween Kills, and the upcoming film Halloween Ends.
Curtis, who is married to Christopher Guest and has daughters named Annie and Ruby, has also appeared in movies such as An Acceptable Loss, Knives Out, and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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Taylor Lautner
After the Twilight star brought the role of Dr. Cassidy Cascade to life, he explored film projects including Run the Tide and Home Team.
Lautner started dating nurse Taylor Dome in 2018. After three years together, the actor announced that they were engaged. The couple tied the knot in November 2022.
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Diego Boneta
The Mexico-born individual departed from Pete Martinez to pursue opportunities in Jane the Virgin and Luis Miguel: The Series. Boneta also graced the screen in Before I Fall, The Titan, Monster Party, Die in a Gunfight, and Father of the Bride.
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John Stamos
Following his appearance on Scream Queens, Stamos has remained active in television, starring in shows such as Grandfathered, You, and Big Shot. He also reprised his beloved character, Jesse Katsopolis, in the Full House revival on Netflix, which aired from 2016 to 2020.
In 2017, Stamos publicly announced his engagement to Caitlin McHugh. The couple joyfully welcomed their son, Billy, a mere two months after their wedding in February 2018.
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Nasim Pedrad
Pedrad has landed parts in People of Earth and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, while also taking on the lead role in the TBS comedy Chad, which she not only created but also wrote and directed. Additionally, the California native has graced the silver screen with her presence in movies such as Corporate Animals, Aladdin, and Desperados.
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Kirstie Alley
Following her portrayal of Nurse Ingrid Hoffel in the second season, Alley ventured into competing on Celebrity Big Brother 22 and took on the role of the Baby Mammoth in the seventh season of The Masked Singer. Additionally, the actress made appearances on The Goldbergs and You Can't Take My Daughter prior to her passing in December 2022 at the age of 71 due to colon cancer.
