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It's been 20 years since She's The Man was released in cinemas.
The 2006 cult classic starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum in the lead roles was an instant hit and continues to have enduring appeal with its hilarious story.
Inspired by William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, the film followed teenager Viola Hastings (Bynes) who is left devastated when her school cuts the girls' soccer team and the coach refuses to let her try out for the boys' team.
It's been 20 years since She's The Man was released in cinemas – so where are the cast of the film now?
Determined not to give up, she enrols at her fraternal twin brother's new boarding school in his place and pretends to be a boy in order to play on the their soccer team.
However, things quickly start to unravel as Viola struggles to live a double life.
Now, two decades on, the Daily Mail reveals what the main cast have ended up doing...
Amanda Bynes – Viola
Bynes, now 40, was the main star of She's The Man and captivated the audience with her performance as Viola
But Bynes left the entertainment industry over a decade ago to deal with mental health and substance abuse issues
Bynes, now 40, was the main star of She's The Man and captivated the audience with her performance as Viola.
But Bynes left the entertainment industry over a decade ago to deal with mental health and substance abuse issues that had been made public.
Her parents were granted a conservatorship in 2013.
She later enrolled in the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, earning an associate's degree in 2019.
Bynes officially filed a petition to end her conservatorship in February 2022 and a judge formally approved the petition and terminated the nine-year conservatorship a month later.
These days, Bynes continues to focus on her health, hobbies and sobriety.
She has been in a relationship with 40-year-old businessman Zachary Khan since September 2025.
In April, she made a musical comeback and released Girlfriend, her first new song in years, on streaming platforms.
'My inspiration was a lot of EDM, as well as rap,' she told E! News.
Bynes collaborated with rapper Fenix Flexin on the song and signed with the Create Music Group label, who have worked with the likes of Jason Derulo and Deadmau5.
A year ago, Bynes also joined OnlyFans as a way to connect with her fans.
She told her Instagram followers at the time: 'Disclaimer: I'm doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm's.
'I won't be posting any sleazy content. Excited to join.'
Channing Tatum – Duke
Channing, now 46, had viewers giggling for the whole film with his role as Duke. After She's The Man he successfully evolved from a teen heartthrob into a highly bankable action star
In recent years, he has expanded his career behind the camera through his production ventures
Channing, now 46, had viewers giggling for the whole film with his role as Duke.
After She's The Man he successfully evolved from a teen heart-throb into a highly bankable action star and leading man.
He went on to be the romantic lead in adaptations of Nicholas Sparks novels, including Dear John (2010) and the box-office success The Vow (2012).
Iconic films 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street then followed, while the Magic Mike franchise cemented his status as a Hollywood great.
In recent years, he has expanded his career behind the camera through his production ventures.
He made his feature directorial debut with the heartwarming 2022 road-trip comedy Dog, which he co-directed and starred in.
He also starred in the adventure comedy The Lost City (2022) alongside Sandra Bullock.
Channing is currently dating Australian model Inka Williams, 27. He was previously married to actress Jenna Dewan with whom he shares daughter Everly, 13.
Alexandra Breckenridge – Monique
Alexandra, now 44, played Monique in the film – the superficial ex-girlfriend of Sebastian Hastings
She has also voiced characters on Family Guy and currently stars as Mel Monroe in the Netflix hit Virgin River
Alexandra, now 44, played Monique in the film – the superficial ex-girlfriend of Sebastian.
After the film she went on to have a highly successful television career.
Her major credits include playing Jessie Anderson on AMC's The Walking Dead, Sophie on NBC's This Is Us, and multiple characters on FX's American Horror Story.
She has also voiced characters on Family Guy and currently stars as Mel Monroe in the Netflix hit Virgin River.
Since 2015, Alexandra has been married to Casey Hooper, an actor and guitarist for Katy Perry.
The couple originally met in 2012 at a Grammy Awards after-party when Katy casually invited Alexandra to attend.
They later tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado.
They share two children.
Vinnie Jones – Dinklage
In the film he played Coach Dinklage, the no-nonsense boys' soccer coach at Illyria Prep
He is now best known for his role in the Netflix hit The Gentlemen. Series two returned in September
Behind his hardman persona, the star has faced many hardships, including alcoholism, mental health struggles, and the loss of his wife Tanya (seen together)
Vinnie, now 61, has gone on to have an incredible Hollywood career.
In the film he played Coach Dinklage, the no-nonsense boys' soccer coach at Illyria Prep.
He has expanded across action films such as playing Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand.
He also has a more recent role in the Netflix hit The Gentlemen. Series two returned in September.
But behind his hardman persona, the star has faced many hardships, including alcoholism, mental health struggles and the loss of his wife Tanya.
He has previously said that lots of people, especially women, still recognise him in the street from his role in She's The Man.
He said: 'I didn't realise it was that big you know!'.
Jonathan Sadowski – Paul
Jonathan, now 46, played the role of Antonio, Viola's fabulous best friend and hairstylist who helps her disguise herself as her twin brother
He went on to have major parts in Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and Friday the 13th (2009)
He has also continued to make guest appearances on shows like Sex/Life (pictured left) and The Good Doctor
Jonathan, now 46, played the role of Antonio, Viola's fabulous best friend and hairstylist who helps her disguise herself as her twin brother.
He went on to have major parts in Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and Friday the 13th (2009).
He then transitioned to television, notably starring as Josh Kaminski in the Freeform sitcom Young & Hungry (2014-2018).
Elsewhere he has expanded his career into screenwriting and producing, launching the production company Ad Lun Entertainment and producing the PGA-nominated film 8-Bit Christmas (2021).
He has also continued to make guest appearances on shows like Sex/Life and The Good Doctor.
Robert Hoffman – Justin
Robert played Justin Drayton in the film – the sexist soccer-playing ex-boyfriend of Viola
Robert played Justin Drayton in the film – the sexist soccer-playing ex-boyfriend of Viola.
Shortly after She's the Man, he starred as Chase Collins in Step Up 2: The Streets in 2008.
He has also starred in Shrooms (2007), Aliens in the Attic (2009), Burning Palms (2010), Take Me Home Tonight (2011), Lap Dance (2014) and Amateur Night (2016).
He now publishes comedy sketches and dance videos on YouTube.
Laura Ramsey – Olivia
Laura starred as the smart and popular Olivia who was a central character in the complicated love triangle
Laura starred as the smart and popular Olivia who was a central character in the complicated love triangle.
She falls deeply in love with 'Sebastian' – who is actually Viola in disguise.
Immediately following She's the Man, she starred in the supernatural thriller The Covenant (2006) alongside Sebastian Stan and Taylor Kitsch.
She has also gone on to star in Mad Men, Hindsight, Shrink, A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth Story, The Ruins, Middle Men, Kill the Irishman and Are You Here.
Laura then quietly took an eight-year acting hiatus to raise her two children with her partner Greg Chait.
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