Star Wars: The Force Awakens
This is the seventh movie in the Star Wars franchise, which was highly anticipated by fans. Released in 2015, the epic addition to the space saga came 30 years after the last release.

The movie was shot at multiple locations, and one of them was Puzzlewood, a forester area in Cardiff. The scenes starred Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, and the droid BB-8. The green forest helps add intrigue to this compelling movie.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
This 1981 action-adventure movie is the first with actor Harrison Ford donning the hat (literally) to play the iconic archaeologist Indiana Jones. This movie did great at the box office!

One location where the movie was shot is the San Francisco City Hall, with the character of Jones and his love interest Marion standing on the steps, decked up in formal attire.
Good Will Hunting
A touching movie, Good Will Hunting is sure to move even the cold-hearted with its beautiful storyline. The film follows Will, played by Matt Damon, a mathematical genius who has trouble with his emotional life.

A poignant scene was shot on the park bench between Damon’s Will and his therapist Sean, played by Robin Williams. Fans of the movie can sit in the same place as the duo at the Boston Common Park, where the scene was actually shot.
Die Hard With a Vengeance
If you’re a die-hard Die Hard fan (see what we did there?), this location is for you. The scene is from the third part of the series, released in 1995.

The scene features protagonist lieutenant John Mclane, starring Bruce Willis, and Samuel. L. Jackson, as his reluctant partner Zeus Carver. Though we couldn’t find the exact location, it’s a subway station in New York!
Drive
The 2011 movie stars Ryan Gosling as a getaway driver whose star-crossed love changes his life. Full of intrigue and many cars, the movie was a hit amongst the actor’s fans.

One scene in the film shows Gosling standing in front of a lake in a park. Shot in Los Angeles, the exact location is McArthur Park. The park is as scenic and calm as it appears in the movie.
Pride and Prejudice
One of Jane Eyre’s most popular classics, Pride and Prejudice‘s 1995 adaptation, was shot in England, and movie buffs have managed to spot the location where the scenes were shot.

One of them was the Lacock village in Wiltshire. The scene shows the sisters walking down the village streets—a classic location for a classic piece.
Les Misérables
The 2012 adaptation of the French Classic, Les Miserables, is an Oscar-winning classic that won the audience’s hearts. The story of Jean Valjean is beautifully depicted through brilliant acting and gorgeous locations.

One such location where the main character ends up is in front of the Old Royal Naval College in London. The shot perfectly lines up with the college in the background; if you want, you can also take a photo there!
Forrest Gump
The titular character’s running spree is probably the most bizarre yet impactful scene of Forrest Gump. In the movie, Forrest, played by Tom Hanks, runs for three straight years for no particular reason.

Over his journey, he amassed a fan following of media houses, curious bystanders, and fellow runners. However, one scene that stands out is when Forrest suddenly stops in the middle of a deserted area after three years and decides that his run is over. This iconic scene took place in Monument Valley, Utah, and is a fan-favorite.
Batman Begins
Batman Begins is the first movie in the Dark Knight trilogy. The dark themes throughout the movie (after all, Batman is a dark and brooding hero) and Christian Bale’s first foray into playing the vigilante are bound to go down in cinematic history.

One of the more iconic scenes of the movie is a framed shot of Batman, aka Bruce Wayne, all decked up in his suit, flying through a grand staircase. The shot was taken in the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London.
The Avengers
The Avengers was the turning point for the Marvel movies, turning them from individual hero movies into a buildup for something much bigger.

Two of the biggest stars of the entire ensemble are Iron Man and Captain America, played by Robert Downey Jr. And Chris Evans. One of the scenes featuring the duo, and their contrasting personalities, is shot at the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park in New York. This place might be a good start if you want to go where the heroes go to pow-wow.
War Horse
War Horse tells the story of a powerful bond between a human and his pet. The 2011 movie stars Emily Watson and Tom Hiddleston in its cast.

One of the scenes featuring Hiddleston takes place in Castle Combe in England. The scene is set in front of one of the many brick houses in the village.
Star Trek Into Darkness
The mega sci-fi franchise of Star Trek is a strong one, with many movies and TV shows being birthed from it. The 12th movie installment, Star Trek Into Darkness, was released in 2012 and saw Chris Pine taking the helm as Captain James T. Kirk.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is also a part of this stellar cast and plays the role of Khan Noonein Singh, a genetically engineered human. One of the scenes featuring him was shot in Century City in Los Angeles.
Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle is a timeless classic and one of the many iconic movies to come out of the lead pairing of Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

The romantic comedy is sure to bring a smile to everybody’s face! One scene featuring Hanks is shot in the Pike Palace fish Market in Seattle.
12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave is an Oscar-winning movie based on an 1853 memoir by the same name. The movie’s hard-hitting scenes and storyline, along with actor Chiwetel Ejiofor’s amazing acting as the protagonist, are bound to leave a lasting impression.

Many scenes of the movie were shot in the city of New Orleans, where the character is actually sent in the film.
The Duchess
The historical drama The Duchess finds actress Kiera Knightley in the center of it, playing the role of the titular duchess. The movie follows the life of a young duchess and the struggles that she faces.

Filming took place in the UK, as the location already provides the infrastructure for such shoots. One scene featuring Knightley was shot in front of the Somerset House in London.
Star Trek
All Star Trek fans have made the trip to Vasquez Rocks, at least once, to capture themselves standing amid the rocks featured in numerous movies and TV episodes of the franchise.

The place where Captain Kirk fought off the Gorn has become iconic with fans and is often used by movies and TV shows to depict Star Wars. Most recently, the place was used in a Big Bang Theory episode, where the four friends and huge Star Wars fans get stuck in the desert in their cosplay uniform.
The Beatles
Technically this isn’t a movie, but this iconic album cover has a fan following. The most iconic band of its time, and even today, The Beatles’ Abbey Road cover was taken on the titular street, Abbey Road, in London.

The picture of the four band members walking one behind the other is a favorite amongst Beatles fans and has now donned almost all the Beatles memorabilia.
Hot Fuzz
The 2007 action-comedy stars actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as two police officers. The movie was a massive hit with the audience, and the antics of the duo are sure to leave you laughing and crying simultaneously.

Directed by Edgar Wright, the movie was shot in Wells, Somerset, which is also the director’s hometown. The shooting took a little over 11 weeks to finish.
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel, allegedly the most powerful superhero (depending on who you ask), may not always be present on this planet. Thankfully, her 2019 movie, wherein actress Brie Larson donned the iconic suit, was shot almost entirely in places fans can visit.

One location featured extensively in the movie is the Grand Park Station in LA, where Captain Marvel walks around in her green suit. The station is shown from different angles, with Larson’s character also heading to the stairs nearby.
Lost River
The first feature film directed by famous actor Ryan Gosling was shot in Detroit, Michigan. Lost River follows the story of a young boy who decides to take drastic measures to save his family from bankruptcy.

However, since the movie was shot, many buildings featured in the film have been razed down. So the locations were identified by fans using markers, like things that were nearby.
Third Star
One of Benedict Cumberbatch’s most touching performances was in the 2010 movie Third Star. In it, the actor plays the role of a man whose last wish is to see Barafundle Bay, his favorite place on Earth.

So, of course, he and his three friends set course for the place in Pembrokeshire in Wales and made it to the picturesque Barafundle Bay, where Benedict Cumberbatch acts out one of the most heartbreaking climaxes of all time.
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures should be on your watch list. Released in 2016, the movie sheds light on discrimination in the workplace in the 1960s. The film was a hit among audiences and one of the year’s best movies.

Most parts of the movie were shot in Atlanta, along with this scene wherein the three lead ladies are out in a garden.
Back to the Future
Many of us have gone on the adventure with Marty and Doc in the Back to the Future franchise. For the first one, the duo travels to the past using a time machine (a pretty famous one now) to help Marty’s parents fall in love.

If anybody wants to retrace the steps of the eccentric duo, heading to South LaSalle Street in Chicago is a good start, where some scenes were shot.
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl is a biographical drama that is a moving and poignant movie. The movie talks about a groundbreaking time in our history, narrated by the book’s author that inspired it.

Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander play the main leads, with Vikander winning an Oscar for her role. The principal shooting of this movie happened in Copenhagen, Denmark, and the city’s beautiful architecture is visible in the film.
Joker
The 2019 movie Joker, wherein actor Joaquin Phoenix painted his face white for the iconic role of the supervillain, is considered a masterpiece by many. The movie follows Joker’s character before becoming Batman’s biggest nemesis.

The famous poster of this movie shows Phoenix standing on a stairwell in his Joker getup. As usual, the internet quickly figured out where the location was, and it turns out it wasn’t very far off, but just West 167th Street. This street has become a significant tourist spot, with fans coming to pose in the place Phoenix did.
Up
There probably isn’t a single person who can watch the lovely animated movie Up and not feel their heartstrings tug. The film follows an old widower who is learning to live again and, in the process, meets a young boy.

The house featured in the movie is integral to it, as it becomes the vessel of change for the older man. Fans in Utah spotted the house that inspired its animated counterpart, and fans love to take photos in front of it.
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman was DC’s hit that made everyone stand up and take notice not only of the franchise but of actress Gal Gadot. Overnight, Gadot became the face of Wonder Woman and one of DC’s most formidable superheroes.

A scene from the movie was shot in front of the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London. The scene stars actresses Gadot, aka Wonder Woman, and Lucy Davis, who plays Etta Candy, are featured.
Last Christmas
This holiday movie will bring a smile to your face, joy to your heart, and an overall feeling of love into your life. Featuring the charismatic Emilia Clarke and the charming Henry Goulding, the movie was mostly shot in London, England.

The scene where Goulding teaches Clarke skating was shot in the Alexandra Palace Ice Rink in London. It’s just one of the city’s many fabulous spots featured in the holiday rom-com.
Spotlight
Another biographical drama filmed in the gritty streets of Boston, the 2015 movie Spotlight follows an investigative unit of The Boston Globe newspaper. The team works at uncovering some dangerous secrets lurking under the streets of Boston, and what the audience gets is a movie that will blow their minds out of the water.

One of the scenes from the Oscar-winning movie saw actress Rachel McAdams, a part of the team in the film, conduct an interview at cafe South End Buttery on 314 Shawmut Ave in Boston.
Ted
Ted is a comedy movie, through and through, about a man and his best friend – a talking teddy bear named Ted. Yes, this movie is entirely fictional, but it does have many real-life locations where you can go where Ted went.

One scene in the movie takes place in Boston’s Public Garden, where Ted poses for a photo with a group of women.
The Departed
The Departed is another movie wherein Boston is not just a place but a living, breathing city that plays a part as much as the characters. The epic thriller, released in 2006, was critically acclaimed, bagging numerous awards that year.

One of the scenes of the movie, wherein the characters played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, and Martin Sheen (yes, we know, this is a powerhouse cast) have a heated argument. This scene was actually filmed under a modest highway bridge in Quincy.
Black Mass
We all know that when it comes to preparing for a role, actor Johnny Depp leaves no stone unturned. Whether for his stint as Willy Wonka or Jack Sparrow, the man gives it his all. One such preparation he underwent was for the movie Black Mass, wherein he played Whitey Bulger.

The movie was another cinematic piece shot under Quincy’s bridge. Let’s just say that the bridge’s shade is a hot spot for directors looking to shoot dark scenes.
Iron Will
Iron Will is a slightly different movie in the sense that it’s based on a true story of a 1917 dog-sled race. You might not hear about this sport every day but, like all sports movies, this one also works on the underlying themes of hope and determination.

One of the movie’s scenes with actors Kevin Spacey and Mackenzie Astin was shot at the Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth, a port city in Minnesota.
Only Lovers Left Alive
The fantasy-comedy drama Only Lovers Left Alive is not the one you pick if you’re looking for a brain-numbing distraction after work. The 2013 movie focuses on the romance between two vampires who sometimes get enthusiastic while eating.

Regardless, the critically acclaimed movie starring Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton was a hit with viewers. If you ever want to take a trip to where the filming took place, you only need to go down to the place which was once the Michigan Theater and is now a parking lot.
Deadpool
Deadpool, the most popular anti-hero of today’s date and age, burst into the limelight in 2016 when Ryan Reynolds donned the red suit and became the sarcastic and mouthy Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool.

Reynolds’ Deadpool existed in the Marvel universe without really interacting with the regulars. However, his acting had a fan base that rivaled all the others. One of the places where the movie came to life was in Vancouver, British Columbia.
X-Men: The Last Stand
If you’ve ever seen an X-Men movie, you’re probably enamored with the school professor Charles Xavier ran for the gifted youngsters’ group.

Even though you might never get to enroll in the school in real life, you can go there and pretend to be a student. The place used to shoot the school scene is Hatley Castle in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The castle appears in many X-Men movies and Deadpool, as well.
Captain America: Civil War
Not all locations shown in movies are what they appear to be. A museum is not always a museum; a home is sometimes just three walls on a set.

Similarly, in a scene in Captain America: Civil War, the team is supposedly at a Berlin Airport facility for a pow-wow. However, in reality, the scene wasn’t shot at any airport but at a parking garage in Midtown Atlanta. Yes, it’s slightly disappointing, but a director’s got to do what a director’s got to do.
Captain America: The First Avenger
The first movie in the Captain America series brought Chris Evans to international acclaim, overnight. The film follows Steve Rogers’ transformation from a regular person to a mighty superhero.

One of the locations for the shoot of this movie is in Liverpool, UK. The city has many docks, one of which was used in the film. Sadly, the port has since been reconstructed, so you might not get to see the exact location anymore.
Inception
The mind-bending movie Inception brought a new life to the sci-fi genre, cementing Leonardo DiCaprio’s status as a man whose Oscar remained long overdue.

In one of the scenes, DiCaprio’s character Cobb shows graduate student Ariadne, played by Ellen Page (now known as Elliot Page), his dream architecture. The powerful scene was shot at a bridge next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It seems that only iconic locations are allowed for iconic movies.
The Dark Knight
For many movie critics and superhero fans, The Dark Knight is a movie that cannot be compared or surpassed by any other. The film introduced Heath Ledger as Joker, a portrayal so iconic that it’s gone down in cinematic history as one of the finest.

The shooting of this movie took place in Chicago, and this particular scene was shot on a public street in downtown Chicago. It might not be much, but any movie fan is sure to have goosebumps standing at this exact place.
When Harry Met Sally
The iconic scene in the movie of two friends finding love is something we can never replicate in cinematic history. Meg Ryan’s performance is the stuff of legends, and even the restaurant where it was shot knows this!

Meg Ryan’s epic fake-out occurred in Katz’s Delicatessen on the Lower East Side in New York. Even today, the restaurant has a sign dangling from the ceiling that says, ‘I hope you have what she had.’ That’s what we call capitalizing on a great opportunity!
30+ ‘The Real World’ Cast Members: Then and Now

Considered a groundbreaking addition to reality TV history, The Real World has won millions of hearts since its inception in 1992. After 33 astounding seasons and dozens of bona fide celebrities to its name, the show has generated quite the buzz with news of a New York reboot. To commemorate those friendships — including all the beef and drama that came with them — here’s what some of the most memorable members are up to.
Karamo Brown
When Brown appeared on the Philadelphia version of the show in 2004, he made TV history. Being the first openly black man on reality television, Brown made quite a name for himself. He was recognized for sharing his story with the world at the 16th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

After his time on the show ended, Brown hosted shows including Dr. Drew on Call, HuffPost Live, and Access Hollywood Live. He’s also the in-house culture expert for Netflix’s Queer Eye.
Chris ‘CT’ Tamburello
Born and raised in Boston, Chris Tamburello rose to fame with his appearance on The Real World: Paris. He was titled “bad boy” amongst the other contestants — which included Ace Amerson, Mallory Snyder, Adam King, and Christina Trainor.

Since then, Tamburello has been a constant in the MTV spotlight through his regular participation in another show, The Challenge. He has been a regular on the show since 2004. In 2018, Tamburello married Lilianet Solares.
Jamie Chung
20-year-old Jamie Chung joined the cast of The Real World: San Diego in 2004. Following that, she appeared on the show The Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno just a year later. In an interview with the BUILD Series, Chung claimed her time on the show was truly amazing and she doesn’t regret a single moment.

However, the lack of privacy was the only downside. Since then, she has made a name for herself in Hollywood through films such as The Hangover III and Grown-Ups.
Cameran Eubanks
Cameron Eubanks cruised to her beachfront pad via a boat in The Real World: San Diego. Almost instantly, she had a powerful impression on those around her and was eventually able to win over viewers. People could not get over her giggly, starry-eyed demeanor in the presence of her roommate, Brad.

Fast forward a few years later, Eubanks relocated to South Carolina. Right now, she’s a real estate broker with a happy family. She and her husband, Jason Wimberly, welcomed their first daughter in 2018.
Irulan Wilson
2002’s The Real World: Las Vegas was truly one of the most iconic editions of the franchise. Irulan Wilson gained popularity through the show and returned to MTV a year after she quit The Real World.

Upon her return, she was cast on The Challenge. Apart from a few cameos in the early ‘00s and a role in a movie, Irulan kept a low profile. She made her TV re-entry in 2007 with Reunited: The Real World Las Vegas with her ex-housemates.
Jacinda Barrett
MTV decided to make The Real World an international thing in 1995. The Australian native was amongst the few lucky ones to be cast on the show. Sadly, the show didn’t get as much love from the fans as the American version. After her TV debut, Barrett landed her big break in Campfire Tales, a 1997 film.

Since then, the actress has appeared in Ladder 49 and Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason. She’s married to Suits star Gabriel Macht.
Robin Hibbard
After quitting her job at Coyote Ugly Saloon in Tampa, Florida, Robin Hibbard joined The Real World: San Diego in 2004. The bubbly and outgoing 24-year-old was regarded as the house’s honorary party girl.

Hibbard was also a finalist on shows The Gauntlet III, The Gauntlet III, and The Island. She joined The Challenge, another MTV original, and appeared regularly until 2012. Currently, Hibbard is a mom of two — a son named Ethan, and a daughter named Raina Monroe.
Trishelle Cannatella
For a conservative Christian Bella, Trishelle Cannatella sure made a splash on The Real World: Las Vegas in 2002 — primarily in the hot tub. Cannatella’s relationship with Steven has got to be one of the most dramatic storylines from the season.

That’s saying a lot for a season as chaotic as 2002. Similar to many of her co-stars, the Souther beauty appeared on The Challenge after the TRW season ended. According to her Instagram, Trishelle is now married and lives in Louisiana.
Paula Meronek
Better known by Paula Walnuts — a name given to her during her time on The Real World: Key West in 2006. 25-year-old Meronek had a relatively complex character arc when she candidly explained her struggles with substance abuse, an abusive boyfriend, and body issues.

Today, the image of a TV star is in the background for Meronek as she has accomplished more as a business owner, wife, and mom of three kids. After the wrap-up of the show, she got professional help to deal with the trauma.
Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio
Johnny Devenanzio graduated from the University of Pennsylvania before joining the Key West house in 2006. However, by the time he left, fans all over the world had started calling him Johnny Bananas thanks to all the pranks he played. Needless to say, he was a fan favorite.

Devenanzio cleverly turned newfound fame into a formula for success. He has been on MTV’s The Challenge for 20 seasons. In addition, he picked up acting in 2015 and also hosted NBC’s travel show, 1st Look.
Wes Bergmann
Wes Bergmann entered The Real World: Austin in 2005. The 20-year-old jock was constantly getting into disagreements with his roommates and his egotistic reputation preceded him. Like many of the other The Real World stars, Bergmann appeared on The Challenge after the TRW wrapped.

After appearing on more than 14 seasons, he reportedly made over $298,000 in winnings. He married Amanda Hornick in 2018, with some of his former co-stars even attended the wedding.
Beth Stolarczyk
Stolarczyk is basically a OG star of The Real World as she appeared on the second season of the show in 1993. Filled with drama and sass, Beth Stolarczyk had a rocky relationship with co-star Glen Naessens.

After starring on multiple seasons of The Challenge, the starlet launched her own production company in 2004. She worked as a producer for a few networks like DirecTV and Pay-Per-View. Presently, she lives a peaceful life with her husband and two kids, Nicholas and Julia.
Coral Smith
Coral Smith’s first appearance on TV was in 2001 as a castmate on The Real World: Back to New York. She effortlessly stirred up a lot of drama throughout the entire season — probably one of the contributing reasons to her fan-favorite stature.

Smith followed in the footsteps of her predecessors and joined The Challenge after The Real World. For the most part, she keeps a low profile. Her website says she lives in San Francisco and has a daughter.
Rachel Campos
Rachel Campos is one of the older cast members on this list. She starred in the San Francisco version of the show in 1994 before returning to television in 1999 for Road Rules: All-Stars . There, she met Sean Duffy, a cast member of The Real World: Boston.

Interestingly enough, the two would go on to tie the knot. It’s no surprise that Campos works for Fox News, given her former openly political opinions. She’s still happily married to Duffy and the couple welcomed their ninth child in 2019.
Mike Mizanin
The Real World: Back to New York had a major loudmouth, Mike Mizanin. In 2001, the star was constantly butting heads with housemate Coral Smith. This earned him the nickname “The Miz.”

This must have really stuck with him because he used it when he started his professional wrestling career. He’s currently signed to the WWE where The Miz can be seen in SmackDown. His wife, Maryse Ouellet, is also a professional wrestler and claims to have never seen him during his The Real World days.
David Burns
The fourth wall on The Real World was broken when Seattle housemate David Burns began dating the casting director of the show. He appeared on The Challenge for a brief period before leaving the reality TV limelight forever.

According to an interview with MTV, he learned event activation from one of the producers and made it into a career. After working in sales and marketing, he got a job as an advertisement and business executive for the Los Angeles Times.
Tonya Cooley
In 2002, Tonya Cooley entered the reality TV spotlight through her appearance in The Real World: Chicago. For almost the entirety of the season, her storyline was heavily based on the ups and downs of her long-distance relationship with her significant other, Justin.

After she was done there, Cooley modeled for Playboy and later appeared in a bunch of spin-off series under MTV — including Road Rules and The Inferno II. Cooley filed a lawsuit against two of her castmates in 2011.
Mallory Snyder
The resident good girl of The Real World: Paris, Mallory Snyder won hearts from all over for her appearance in the show in 2003. Snyder left her soccer career at the University of Iowa to become a cast member on the show.

Unfortunately, her storyline was all about whether or not she would get intimate with someone during the show. Spoiler alert — it didn’t happen. Snyder followed up her reality TV portfolio by appearing on Inferno. She’s a successful sports model and recently married Greg Ochoa in 2018.
Eric Nies
Eric Nies will forever be part of The Real World history, as he was one of the very original cast members to appear on the first season of the show in 1992. He moved into a loft in Manhattan with seven strangers and the story began.

Back then, Nies was a model, but thanks to the show, he got into other reality shows like Confessions of a Teen Idol and The Grind. He started getting into the world of spiritual wellness and health and made a career out of it.
Ruthie Alcaide
During the eighth season of The Real World, Ruthie Alcaide was a member of the Hawaiian house. The show was filmed in Honolulu, Alcaide’s homeland.

After that, she was cast on numerous MTV shows that you may know of — such as Battle of the Sexes, The Gauntlet II, and The Duel II. Later on, Alcaide grew fond of behind-the-scenes work and took on the role of producer.
Aneesa Ferreira
Another milestone reached on reality TV show history was the appearance of Aneesa Ferreira on The Real World: Chicago. As the first openly gay African-American woman on the series, Ferreira liked to live without regrets — and her time on the show bore proof.

The LGBTQ community applauded her performance on the show. She remained a part of the MTV family and created a career around working on a spin-off of the network, The Challenge. She also co-hosts Official Challenge Podcast with Tori Deal.
KellyAnne Judd
KellyAnne Judd was introduced to MTV viewers during the 19th season of The Real World: Sydney. Judd, a Texas native, traveled across the globe to become a part of the series and fortunately, was able to make a career out of it.

She appeared on The Challenge several times and competed in four seasons before bidding adieu to reality TV for good. Her LinkedIn account says she currently resides in Denver, Colorado and has a job in public relations.
Kevin Powell
Unlike many of his former co-stars, Kevin Powell had a somewhat established reputation when he joined the season one cast of The Real World: New York. The up-and-coming poet and journalist was highly regarded for his art back in the ‘90s. Powell did try dabbling in politics in 2008 and 2010 but that didn’t work out in his favor.

He returned to curating museum exhibitions and giving lectures on American culture, history, and poetry overseas. A Kevin Powell archive was established by Cornell University to preserve his work.
Heather B. Gardner
Gardner is an American rapper, actress, and reality TV personality, but before the recognition due to her appearance on the inaugural season of The Real World: New York in 1992, the then-struggling rapper had gained fame as a member of Boogie Down Productions, a hip-hop group.

Since 2012, she has co-hosted Sway in the Morning under SiriusXM alongside Sway Calloway, another ex-MTV star. Apart from that, Gardner has worked in numerous reunion projects of Real World and has had cameos in several films.
Tami Akbar
The Real World: Los Angeles followed the journey of Tami Akbar, an aspiring musician that was trying to make it through her R&B group, Reality. Have you heard of the woman who wired her jaw shut so she would stop eating and “lose weight?”

That’s her! Akbar married NBA star Kenny Anderson in 1994 but they separated in 2001. Akbar has managed to stay relevant with recurring roles on TV shows like Saints and Sinners, The Family Business, and Truth Be Told.
David “Puck” Rainey
Despite all the controversies, Puck was truly an unforgettable addition to the San Francisco cast of the show. The unhygienic bike messenger stirred up trouble every other day. Due to his rude behavior, the rest of the cast voted him out of the house. However, his trouble didn’t end after his exit from the show.

Puck has been in trouble with law enforcement agencies multiple times on accounts of child endangerment and domestic violence. In 2009, he pleaded no contest to felony charges.
Brianna Taylor
A tumultuous past, abusive relationships, and struggle with substance abuse — Brianna Taylor definitely didn’t have it easy. Her stories were a hot topic of conversation on The Real World: Hollywood.

The viewers knew how desperately she wanted to make it as a singer as she had already tried out for American Idol a few years prior. In 2008, Taylor came out with a self-titled EP, and in 2009, with her LP Fireworks at the Fairground. Not very active on social media, Taylor is still a self-employed singer.
Erika Wasilewski
Most cast members get caught up in the drama after a few episodes have aired. For Erika Wasilewski, drama came way before she appeared on The Real World: DC. According to news, the Chicago native had faked a disease to manipulate her boyfriend, trying to keep him in the relationship.

Wasilewski mentioned her struggle with depression as the season progressed, and moved out before the finale. Currently, Wasilewski co-hosts an afternoon radio show on Cleveland rock station, WMMS.
Syrus Yarbough
A real ladies’ man and former college basketball player, Syrus Yarbough made his reality TV show debut with The Real World: Boston. He went on to win Extreme Challenge and was a finalist on The Inferno. His Facebook page suggests that he’s involved in BlackDesignerClothing.com — an online retail business.

After he competed on multiple seasons of Real World/Road Rules Challenge, Yarbough took a trip down memory lane through his appearance on The Challenge: All-Stars.
Tecumseh “Teck” Holmes
On the Hawaii-based season of The Real World, Tecumseh “Teck” was a certified ladies’ man — always down for a good time. Even back then, he had his eyes on a career in showbiz. Through hard work and dedication, he managed to carve out a name for himself in Hollywood.

He has starred in movies such as Van Wilder: Party Liaison and First Daughter. You may have also seen him in shows like NCIS, Lincoln Heights, and Friends.
Irene McGee
You can dislike Irene McGee as much as you want. Still, you can’t help but feel sorry for her in season seven of The Real World: Seattle. She was the recipient of the infamous “slap heard around the world.”

Backstory — a castmate decided to smack her across the face as she was exiting due to her fight with Lyme disease. She went on to become a sought-after podcaster, radio host, storyteller, and lecturer, with a lot of her work focusing on the severity of Lyme disease.
Melissa Howard
Ninth season’s Melissa Howard may just be one of the funniest houseguests to have ever appeared on Real World. In the New Orleans version, she kept the castmates and viewers laughing with her immaculate sense of humor. And it’s good for her because it helped her build a legit career in comedy.

She worked on Oxygen’s Girls Behaving Badly for five years but went off the radar soon after. In 2007, she moved to New York and wed Glassjaw guitarist Justin Beck with whom she shares three daughters.
Kelley Limp
Real-life Barbie Kelley Limp took part in TRW where she was titled “sorority girl.” Her plotline revolved around her super-serious relationship with her now-ex medical-student boyfriend. She met Saved by the Bell star Scott Wolf in 2002 through a mutual friend.

After tying the knot in 2004, the couple has since welcomed three children. Limp is now a lifestyle coach based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She also has a book launching this year.
Danny Roberts
The dreamy Danny Roberts was on the cover of every major Real World story thanks to his closeted boyfriend. As he was serving in the military, the boyfriend couldn’t reveal his identity on camera.

The Armed Forces had a policy that has since then been repealed — don’t ask, don’t tell. Roberts worked for a bunch of high-profile companies such as Redfin and MailChimp. Currently, he lives in Vermont where he co-parents his daughter with his ex-hubby, Wes Pereria.
Julie Stoffer
Why was Stoffer cast on The Real World: New Orleans? Because she was a dedicated Mormon, but this was also the reason she was suspended from the Mormon institution, Brigham Young University.

Apparently, she had violated the “honor code regulations.” From time to time, Stoffer appeared on many MTV reality competitions like The Inferno, The Inferno II, Extreme Challenge, and The Gauntlet 2. She shares three children with her spouse, who’s a surgeon. Learn more about what Julie is up to through her website, PlanetJulie.com.
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