Do you remember the sitcom Two and a Half Men? We are all familiar with the guys, but the women of the show deserve recognition as well. During its twelve seasons, we were all introduced to a number of awesome female characters played by talented actresses. Where could they be now?
Missi Pyle As Miss Pasternak Then
In the beginning, it seemed like Miss Pasternak and Charlie will make a good couple. The relationship even helps Jake bring his grades up! But all good things come to an end. Later on, we find out that she is banned from the teaching profession. What makes the situation worse is that she starts dancing to make a living instead.
Missi Pyle As Miss Pasternak Then
Missi Pyle As Miss Pasternak Now
Over the years, Missi Pyle has taken on various projects both on the big screen and the small screen. She was in My Name is Earl, Mad About You, Mom, Two Broke Girls, and Friends. It is awesome to hear that she is also talented at music. She is even a member of a country-rock duo known as Smith & Pyle. She is now twice married and divorced.
Missi Pyle As Miss Pasternak Now
Marin Hinkle As Judith Harper-Melnick Then
As the woman who brought Judy to life, Marin Hinkle was a mainstay on the show. Her character is the ex-wife of Alan and the mother of Jake. Even though they agree to co-parent their son, they usually fight over money. Alan likes to call her out on her spending habits and love of luxury items and cosmetic surgery. It gets worse when Judith falls in love with Jake’s doctor and marries him. In the end, she learns that he is cheating on her and divorce him.
Marin Hinkle As Judith Harper-Melnick Then
Marin Hinkle As Judith Harper-Melnick Now
Once the show was over, Marin Hinkle got acting projects left and right. Madam Secretary fans must know her for her time on the show. Apart from this, she was also in Speechless and Homeland. As for her big-screen projects, one of the most recent ones would be Before/During/After. She was considered to be something of a psycho ex in Two and a Half Men, but this can’t be further from the truth. She has since married Randall Sommer.
Marin Hinkle As Judith Harper-Melnick Now
Emmanuelle Vaugier As Mia Then
It is important to know that Charlie likes to chase after women! He refuses to give up until his mission is complete. This is what happened when he meets Mia, a dance teacher. He even asks Jake to learn how to dance so that he can become closer to her. Not only that, but he agrees when she asks him to quit meat, drinking, and smoking to be able to go out with her. Charlie promises her to do these things but contuse to do them anyway. Sadly, things end when she learns the truth.
Emmanuelle Vaugier As Mia Then
Emmanuelle Vaugier As Mia Now
What did Emmanuelle Vaugier get up to when she was done with the show? Well, she continued to appear on the small screen in Mistresses, Rogue, One Tree Hill, and Lost Girl. It is pretty neat that she was also on the Maxim “Hot 100 List.” If you watch more movies than shows, perhaps you recognize her from Washed Away, Destruction Los Angeles, and Masks Don’t Lie. The last one is a thriller film set in Venice, Italy.
Emmanuelle Vaugier As Mia Now
Holland Taylor As Evelyn Harper Then
Women tend to flit in and out of their lives, but Charlie and Alan have never escaped their mom. Holland Taylor played their mother to perfection! Even though the lead characters had a messy relationship with her, she is the only person in the TV show who could give them a piece of her mind. She also has a reputation as a gold-digging woman interested only in older men. While she was a hit among the viewers, Alan and Charlie are much less fond of her.
Holland Taylor As Evelyn Harper Then
Holland Taylor As Evelyn Harper Now
Even if she did not appear in the show, Holland Taylor is already a pretty big star in her own right. In fact, she has been making waves since the ‘80s! Over the years, she has snagged four nominations for the Best Supporting Actress award in the role of Evelyn Harper. Aside from Two and a Half Men, she was also in Legally Blonde and Mr. Mercedes.
Holland Taylor As Evelyn Harper Now
Melanie Lynskey As Rose Then
Rose is introduced on the TV show as someone who develops an obsession with Charlie after one night together. She shrugs off rejection and stalks him anyway. A lot of viewers could not help but be shocked when she finally gets lucky. Charlie agrees to get married to her, and they eventually run off to Paris, France. Unfortunately, things do not work out because he ends up dying before they can exchange their vows.
Melanie Lynskey As Rose Then
Melanie Lynskey As Rose Now
Isn’t Melanie Lynskey lovely? The brunette has been in movies like Heavenly Creatures, Coyote Ugly, and Sweet Home Alabama in the past. She only earned leading roles later ion in projects like Happy Christmas, I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, The Intervention, and Hello I Must Be Going. She and Jimmi Simpson once called each other man and wife for seven years, but she is now engaged to Jason Ritter.
Melanie Lynskey As Rose Now
Jennifer Taylor As Chelsea Melini Then
Do you remember Chelsea Melini from Two and a Half Men? Most fans of the show think that she is remarkable as the first female character to whom Charlie confesses. While he wears his heart on his sleeves for the first time, she tires of him eventually. This makes her leave him for Alan’s layer. Ouch.
Jennifer Taylor As Chelsea Melini Then
Jennifer Taylor As Chelsea Melini Now
Apparently, the writers did not plan her to steal his heart from the very beginning. When they decided to go down this path, she starts to appear on the show more frequently. Once she was done with the show, Jennifer Taylor worked on TV shows such as Shameless, NCIS, and Mom. At the moment, she lives happily with songwriter Paul Taylor and their two children.
Jennifer Taylor As Chelsea Melini Now
Allison Janney As Beverly Then
Alan meets Beverly with the help of a dating site. However, he does not tell her the truth about the house. He even tells her that he is the owner to impress her. When she finally talks about her exes, he feels guilty about his dishonesty. Once he tells her the truth, he breathes a sigh of relief because she doesn’t seem to mind. They are together for a while until his brother finds her tying him up.
Allison Janney As Beverly Then
Allison Janney As Beverly Now
Prior to her appearance in Two and a Half Men, Allison Janney already made a name for herself in the industry. She was in The West Wing from 1999 to 2006, for one thing. Aside from that, she has appeared in movies such as Juno, Hair Spray, and The Girl on the Train. Nowadays, she plays the mom of Anna Faris on a TV show called Mom.
Allison Janney As Beverly Now
Jeri Ryan As Sherri Then
With the introduction of Sherri, Charlie is convinced that he has finally met the one for him. He likes that she doesn’t fall for his tricks in the beginning. At first, he even finds this attractive! Sadly, he ends up getting tired of the fact that she is always one step ahead of him. Once the two of them finally break up, she first tries to get with Alan to no avail.
Jeri Ryan As Sherri Then
Jeri Ryan As Sherri Now
The lovely Jeri Ryan got her big break by playing the Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Voyager. Aside from this, she was also in Body of Proof, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Major Crimes. She was once married to politician Jack Ryan, but they later split up thanks to conflicting schedules. The actress is now married to Christophe Eme, the father of her two kids.
Jeri Ryan As Sherri Now
Kimberly Williams-Paisley As Gretchen Martin Then
Alan ends up dating Larry Martin’s sister, Gretchen. But he is not truthful with her either. He claims that he owns the apartment, but the lies keep growing and growing. In the end, he can no longer keep track of everything that he tells her. Once she learns that he has lied to him, she breaks it off. She also says that she used to be married to a pathological liar and refuses to go through the same thing again.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley As Gretchen Martin Then
Kimberly Williams-Paisley As Gretchen Martin Now
Before she was cast to play Gretchen Martin, Kimberly Williams-Paisley has actually been active in the industry already. The former child star is best known for appearing in Father of the Bride, but she was also in According to Jim for eight years. She recently appeared in The Christmas Train and Darrow and Darrow. The actress married Brad Paisley in 2003.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley As Gretchen Martin Now
Ming-Na Wen As Linda Harris Then
Alan and Charlie go on a double date, and this is how the latter meets Linda. In no time at all, he feels attracted to her. However, she does not fall for him like every other woman in the show right away. She turns down his advances until he gets a DUI. He is surprised to see that she is the judge in his case. Even though she gives him a chance after that, their romance ends not very long after that.
Ming-Na Wen As Linda Harris Then
Ming-Na Wen As Linda Harris Now
The truth was that Ming-Na Wen was not new to Hollywood. However, it was not very often that she worked in front of the camera and not behind it. She served as the voice actress of Mulan in the Disney movies. Aside from this, she was also involved in projects like Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-it Ralph 2, SGU Stargate Universe, Sofia the First, and Eureka.
Ming-Na Wen As Linda Harris Now
Gail O’Grady As Mandi Then
Everyone knows just how much Charlie likes the ladies. It is a challenge for him to turn down those that come his way. That is why he ends up pursuing Mandi as she searched for Kandi, her daughter. Since Mandi and Kandi resemble sisters more than mother and daughter, it makes a lot of sense. Alan finds out and is less than thrilled to find out that his brother and mother-in-law have started to get close.
Gail O’Grady As Mandi Then
Gail O’Grady As Mandi Now
Where else has Gail O’Grady been aside from Two and a Half Men? Well, you might remember her from Revenge, American Dreams, and Ms. Fields as well. The actress is not exactly different from Mandi. In the past, she has tied the knot six times! The last one was to John Stamatakis, although they called it quits in 2008. It is refreshing to hear that she has not yet given up on the idea of romance. Let us hope that she soon finds the right person for her!
Gail O’Grady As Mandi Now
Paula Marshall As Paula Then
We all know that Alan is not the most fortunate guy in terms of dating. When he meets Paula at a nightclub, he thinks that his luck has finally turned around. When she tells him that she used to be called Paul and is married, things get complicated. She tells him that she is looking for an open relationship and tells him to date her wife as well. Needless to say, their plan does not really work out in the end.
Paula Marshall As Paula Then
Paula Marshall As Paula Now
Does Paula Marshall look familiar to you know? This was not her first TV project nor her last. In the past, she has appeared in House, The Mentalist, Murder in the First, and Switched at Birth. Aside from that, she also worked on the movie We Love You, Sally Carmichael. The actress is now happily married to an actor called Danny Nucci.
Paula Marshall As Paula Now
Tammy Lauren As Shannon Then
Shannon is introduced in the show when Judith and Herb get married for the second time. Alan learns that she and Herb used to be engaged! This means that they both still have yet to move on from their exes at the time. They try to make the bride and groom jealous the entire time, but Shannon takes it too far by screaming Alan’s name in the middle of the ceremony. They fail to win back either of their exes.
Tammy Lauren As Shannon Then
Tammy Lauren As Shannon Now
Let us see where else Tammy Lauren has been aside from Two and a Half Men. In the past, she played Maggie Sullivan in The Young and the Restless. Apart from that, however, her career has not really kicked off as well as the other women on the list have. Most recently, she made a guest appearance in a 2014 episode of Criminal Minds. In 1997, she got married to Israeli actor Guri Weinberg.
Tammy Lauren As Shannon Now
Justine Eyre As Gabrielle Then
Was there any given point on the show where there was no drama at all? When Charlie starts dating Gabrielle, Alan learns that his brother stole his girlfriend from high school. To get revenge, he attempts to steal Gabrielle but can’t go through with it since it makes him uncomfortable even though it is working. When he returns home, he sees his brother hooking up with his high school girlfriend again!
Justine Eyre As Gabrielle Then
Justine Eyre As Gabrielle Now
The lovely actress has not been all that active in show business after the show. Even so, she was in CSI: Miami, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and Mad Men. We can’t find a more recent film credit than 2016. She is now married to John Allen Nelson.
Justine Eyre As Gabrielle Now
Maggie Lawson As Ms. McMartin Then
Charlie might have been killed off, but Alan, Walden, and Jake pick up where he left off when it comes to the ladies. Alan and Walden are thinking of adoption when they fall in love with Ms. McMartin. The social worker assigns them Louis but realizes that they have not been honest with the application. She forgives them and starts dating Alan. She soon changes her mind and goes after Walden instead.
Maggie Lawson As Ms. McMartin Then
Maggie Lawson As Ms. McMartin Now
Before Maggie Lawson played Ms. McMartin on the show, her career was already doing well. She has worked on Angel From Hell, Psych, and The Great Outdoors in the past. In 2017, she also brought Juliet O’Hara to live in the film adaptation of Psych. She is now happily married to Ben Koldyke, who is best known for Mr. Robinson.
Maggie Lawson As Ms. McMartin Now
Conchata Ferrell As Berta Then
Berta is probably the only other female character who is a regular on the show. She usually gets into fights with Charlie because of her sharp tongue and cynical outlook in life. At any rate, she is another mother figure in the show. The fans loved her, so the producers kept her in the show even after Charlie Sheen departed the project. Did you know that Berta has appeared in all the seasons of the show?
Conchata Ferrell As Berta Then
Conchata Ferrell As Berta Now
We were and continue to be blown away with the performance of Conchata Ferrell in the show. It is not surprising to hear that she is a two-time Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee at the Primetime Emmys. In the past, she has also worked in Broadway. She and Ashton Kutcher got the chance to work together again in his TV show, The Ranch.
Conchata Ferrell As Berta Now
Jenny McCarthy As Courtney Leopold Then
Charlie keeps dating Courtney Leopold in the show even though his mom is marrying her dad. Alan can tell that there is something iffy about the whole situation and warns him about it. Even when Courtney gets Charlie to gift her a Ferrari and $50,000, he refuses to give her up. In the end, the truth comes out. Apparently, she is actually a con artist! Her dad is nothing more than an actor as well.
Jenny McCarthy As Courtney Leopold Then
Jenny McCarthy As Courtney Leopold Now
The truth is that Jenny McCarthy has already made it big even before she was in Two and a Half Men. This MTV dating show host and Playboy bunny had her own self-titled show. She was once married to Jim Carrey too, but they split up in 2010. These days, she and Donnie Wahlberg are happily married. In fact, they even appeared on a reality TV show together. She has also worked as a writer and activist.
Jenny McCarthy As Courtney Leopold Now
Teri Hatcher As Liz Then
Alan and Judith have a complex relationship with each other, but things only get worse with the arrival of her sister. Liz and Charlie hooked up at their wedding, but he cannot remember that this even happened. At any rate, she doesn’t care about it because her eyes are now on Alan. The show reveals that he was first interested in her prior to his relationship with Judith. Luckily, nothing comes out of it.
Teri Hatcher As Liz Then
Teri Hatcher As Liz Now
Another successful actress, Teri Hatcher has plenty of acting credits to her name. She was in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Desperate Housewives. She even brought home three SAGs and a Golden Globe for that last one. The actress was also in The Odd Couple and Supergirl. Sadly, she has not been lucky in love.
Teri Hatcher As Liz Now
Jaime Pressly As Tammy Then
The viewers of the show learned that Jake is more similar to his dad than we think when his girlfriend is introduced. The mom of three, Tammy is a tattoo parlor owner. While there is a big age gap between them, what causes the breakup is the revelation that Jake once went out with her daughter! Aside from that, she was also involved with Walden at some point. Can it even get messier than that? We doubt it.
Jaime Pressly As Tammy Then
Jaime Pressly As Tammy Now
This Hollywood star made a name for herself when she was cast to play Joy Turner in My Name Is Earl. Over the course of her career, she has been nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Her other projects include DOA: Dead or Alive, I Love You, Man, Poison Ivy: The New Seduction, Joe Dirt, and Mom. What a talented actress!
Jaime Pressly As Tammy Now
Judy Greer As Bridget Schmidt Then
Bridget is introduced when Ashton Kutcher comes in to take over Charlie Sheen. He finds it hard to move on from his divorce with her. She broke up with him because of his immaturity. Despite this, she ends up wanting him back when he has finally started to move on by dating Zoey instead.
Judy Greer As Bridget Schmidt Then
Judy Greer As Bridget Schmidt Now
If you had no idea, Judy Greer is a very talented actress. In the past, she has starred in 13 Going on 30, 27 Dresses, What Women Want, Love & Other Drugs, and The Wedding Planner. Acting aside, she was the casting director of Entourage. In 2014, she published a book titled “I Don’t Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star.”
Judy Greer As Bridget Schmidt Now
Sophie Winkleman As Zoey Hyde-Tottingham-Pierce Then
Like we just said, Zoey helps Walden get his act together after his divorce from Bridge. We are not surprised that he ends up falling for the British beauty! At any rate, things go wrong for them when she rejects his proposal. On top of that, he eventually realizes that she was cheating on him with some other guy while they were still together. He gets his revenge on her by giving her daughter a vicious hound.
Sophie Winkleman As Zoey Hyde-Tottingham-Pierce Then
Sophie Winkleman As Zoey Hyde-Tottingham-Pierce Now
Mind you, Sophie Winkleman has got to be one of the most high-profile ladies on this list. Why? Oh, she just happens to be the wife of Lord Frederick Windsor, the cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She might be a member of the royal family, but her acting career has not slowed down. She was in Thrust, among other things. The actress was also in Milo Murphy’s Law and CSI: Miami.
Sophie Winkleman As Zoey Hyde-Tottingham-Pierce Now
Diora Baird As Wanda Then
Even though she only had a single episode on the show, Diora Baird was unforgettable with her good looks. She got her start as a model for Guess and Playboy. We are not surprised to hear that doing so kicked off her career! It is possible that you have also seen her in Wedding Crashers.
Diora Baird As Wanda Then
Diora Baird As Wanda Now
Even though she had a short stint on the show, the actress also appeared in a couple of funny videos on Funny or Die. In 2014, she was cast to play an adult film star in The Ugly Life of a Beautiful Girl. Apart from that, she was a recurring actress in Cocked. She has since revealed that she is in a relationship with female comedian Mav Viola.
Diora Baird As Wanda Now
Krista Allen As Olivia Pearson Then
Things go south when Charlie shows up at a dinner party that his mom is hosting. He finds out that her boyfriend is the dad of someone he used to date! As usual, things did not end between him and Olivia Pearson. The dinner was already uncomfortable on its own, but this is not the end of it just yet. Things go further downhill when Evelyn is dumped by her boyfriend for a different woman.
Krista Allen As Olivia Pearson Then
Krista Allen As Olivia Pearson Now
The Hollywood actress kicked off her acting career in the ‘90s. She got her breakthrough when she was cast to appear in Days of Our Lives. Aside from the soap opera, she also starred in Final Destination and Anger Management. When it comes to more recent roles, she appeared in Best Mom and Eleven Eleven.
Krista Allen As Olivia Pearson Now
Kelly Stables As Melissa Then
More than once, a female character on the show dates not just Charlie but also Alan. This also describes Melissa, who we know to be Alan’s secretary. At first, she goes out with Charlie and only gets together with Alan later on. They are actually still together when he goes to live with Lyndsey. Oops. Sadly, the relationship ends when she asks Alan for a pay raise and health insurance.
Kelly Stables As Melissa Then
Kelly Stables As Melissa Now
After playing Melissa on the show, Kelly Stables took on more projects in show business. It is awesome to hear that she worked as a voice actress for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and W.I.T.C.H. Not only that, but she has also appeared in Superstore, No Tomorrow, Malibu Dan the Family Man, and Horrible Bosses 2.
Kelly Stables As Melissa Now
Heather Locklear As Laura Then
Is it really shocking to hear that Charlie is not particularly discerning when it comes to the ladies? If you need proof, look at his relationship with Laura. She is a lawyer working for Alan on his divorce. It starts out all right, but things change when he tells her that he will be there for her all the time. He fails to keep this promise, so she takes vengeance by purposely botching the divorce settlement of his brother.
Heather Locklear As Laura Then
Heather Locklear As Laura Now
You probably recognize her name and face because Heather Locklear was a huge star back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Best known for appearing in Melrose Place and Spin City, tabloids talked about her often because of her health problems and public divorce. She has recently worked on Fresh Off the Boat, Franklin & Bash, and Too Close to Home.
Heather Locklear As Laura Now
Kimberly Quinn As Donna Then
While on a double date, Alan and Donna hit it off fabulously. They continue to see each other until he gets bored with the state of things. After asking Charlie for advice, he is told to break up with her gently. Even though Alan is relieved to finally split up with her, she takes the news very badly.
Kimberly Quinn As Donna Then
Kimberly Quinn As Donna Now
This actress is most famous for bringing Tess Masterson to life in Twisted and Gretchen in Terriers. In the past, she was also in Suddenly Susan, Nash Bridges, Diagnosis: Murder, NYPD Blue, Without A Trace, and CSI: NY. We are glad to hear that she is happily married to Theodore Melfi, who works as a producer.
Kimberly Quinn As Donna Now
Denise Richards As Lisa Then
If you have watched the show, you probably don’t recall Charlie calling many women his girlfriend. Lisa is an exception, however, as she even stays with him in the house. Sadly, he breaks up with her in a panic when things get serious. She later marries someone else, but she promises to let him know when they divorce. That does not sound like a good start to any marriage! In the end, she gets a divorce and gets back with him, but it does not last either.
Denise Richards As Lisa Then
Denise Richards As Lisa Now
It is interesting to hear about Denise Richards and her time on the show. She was actually married to Charlie Sheen at the time, which is why their chemistry had been so explosive. The two of them were married for four years and share two daughters. While they have since split up, they tried hard to stay on good terms for the girls. His addictions made it hard, but things now seem better between them.
Denise Richards As Lisa Now
Kristin Dattilo As Cindy Then
It is no secret that Charlie can put on the charm and lure women into his bed. Cindy is not at all fooled by this act. She, however, gets along better with the others. Jake has a crush on her, while she forms a special bond with Cindy after talking about their daddy issues. Alan even wonders if they are dating!
Kristin Dattilo As Cindy Then
Kristin Dattilo As Cindy Now
The actress got her start in the industry during her four years on The Chris Isaak Show. She was also in TV shows such as CSI, Beverly Hills, Grounded for Life, 90210, Veronica Mars, and Dexter. Aside from normal TV shows and films, she appeared in the music video of “Janie’s Got a Gun” by Aerosmith. In 2005, she walked down the aisle with Jason Keller. The couple now has two children together.
Kristin Dattilo As Cindy Now
Courtney Thorne-Smith As Lyndsey McElroy Then
Lyndsey McElroy is one of the most prominent love interests on the show. She has an on-and-off relationship with Alan. Honestly, it feels impossible to count all the times they have broken up, only to get back together. They start seeing each other when their sons become friends. Sadly, her drinking problem gets in the way of their relationship.
Courtney Thorne-Smith As Lyndsey McElroy Then
Courtney Thorne-Smith As Lyndsey McElroy Now
For five years, Courtney Thorne-Smith played Lyndsey McElroy in Two and a Half Men. Before that, however, she starred in Ally McBeal for five years. Since then, her acting career has slowed down because has chosen to stay with her family. She has been able to make a comeback when she starred in Robot Chicken and Fresh Off The Boat.
Courtney Thorne-Smith As Lyndsey McElroy Now
April Bowlby As Kandi Then
Fans were surprised as they watch Alan and Kandi get hitched in Las Vegas. Even though they end up living together, things eventually fall apart between them. The catalyst for this was the opportunity of a lifetime for her. When she is cast in Stiffs, she decides to leave him to follow her dreams.
April Bowlby As Kandi Then
April Bowlby As Kandi Now
She did not stop acting once the show was over! She also went blonde and ditched her red hair. In the past, she was in TV shows like The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, and Drop Dead Diva. Apart from these small screen projects, she also appeared on the silver screen in Love Me or Else.
April Bowlby As Kandi Now
Brooke Shields As Danielle Stewart Then
In an attempt to get Alan out of the house, Charlie introduces Danielle to his brother. After learning about her past, he believes that she and Alan should be together. However, he ends up liking her after talking to her. The brothers get into a fight over her, but they come to their senses in the end. The two men kick her out and stay with each other instead.
Brooke Shields As Danielle Stewart Then
Brooke Shields As Danielle Stewart Now
We are sure that you are familiar with Brooke Shields already. A former child star, she was one of the biggest names in the industry before she even appeared on the show. Before her breakthrough role, she modeled and did commercials. Over the years, she has worked on The Middle, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Hannah Montana. Aside from that, she was a recurring actress in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She is happily married to Chris Henchy. They have two kids together.
Brooke Shields As Danielle Stewart Now