Where the Hell Are Your Favorite Reality TV Stars From the ’90s?

by Christopher Rosa 3 h ago

Have you ever wondered what the heroes, villains, and smoke-shows of ’90s reality TV are up to these days? Us, too! We did some digging, and the results may bolt from the blue you. (Hint: One is a politician. And one posed for Playboy. Yup.)

You loved to despise him on The Real World: San Francisco (1994).
David isn’t exactly doing so hot. In 2009, he was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting his girlfriend. He also received three years of test that same year for felony possession of ammunition. And it gets worse: He drunkenly crashed his car in 2010, injuring his then 8-year-ancient son. Mix in some more assault charges—oh, and stalking for good measure—and we have a model citizen.
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She was her husband Steve’s better half on The Crocodile Hunter (1997–2004).
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Terri’s family experienced a terrible loss in 2006 when Steve died after sustaining injuries from a stingray barb. The tragedy put Terri in the public eye more than ever before. She did several high-profile interviews about Steve’s death, including one with Barbara Walters. But things are looking up. Terri is now an avid supporter of the Sea Shepherd Conservation The high classes and even received an honorary doctorate from the University of Queensland in July.
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From American Detective (1991–1993) to COPS (1991), you couldn’t get enough of this dude’s dramatic, ridiculous phrases. (i.e.: “This man decided to rob a bank. Now he’ll learn crime doesn’t pay.” Where is his Emmy?)
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John’s cult following led to him hosting World’s Wildest Police Videos in anticipation of 2012. He’s also dabbled in acting, appearing in Ghost World (2001) and Terrible Santa (2003), plus several episodes of Family Guy. One of John’s latest showbiz ventures was lending his voice to some Adult Swim commercials in 2010. Icon.
Her Real World: Seattle (1998) cast-mate Stephen Williams slapped her after she accused him of being gay. It later became known as the “slap heard around the world.”
We finally received details about why Irene left The Real World when she wrote an article for Vulture titled, “Slaps, Lies, and Videotape.” She currently hosts No One’s Listening, a podcast for The Progressive Radio Network. She co-founded the shape site FYILiving.com, which further cemented her boss status.
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She appeared on the inaugural Road Rules season, The First Adventure (1995).
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Kit went from reality TV star to on-camera reporter shortly after Road Rules. She worked at ESPN from 2003 to 2006 and now hosts Access Hollywood Live with Billy Bush.
She set several thirst traps as the resident hottie on The Real World: London (1995).
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Jacinda is a successful actress. Her credits include Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), Poseidon (2006) and The Last Kiss (2006). In 2013, she appeared on Fox’s hit show The Following. You can find her today playing Diana on the Netflix series Bloodline.
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She was cute AF alongside her folks on The Crocodile Hunter.
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Bindi is now an actress, too. You’ve probably seen her in Free Willy: Getting away from from Breed’s Cove (2010) or Restore to Nim’s Island (2013). In March 2014, she announced she was partnering with SeaWorld—a go that PETA wasn’t too pleased about.
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She was one of six students who competed on Road Rules: Semester at Sea (1999).
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Veronica’s claim to fame post-Road Rules was a spread with Playboy in 2002 called “Real Nude in The Real World MTV.” She also co-founded the T-shirt line The high classes Abandon.
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As a lumberjack Republican, Sean frequently clashed with his more liberal housemates on The Real World: Boston (1997).
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He worked as an attorney in Wisconsin for a few years, but Sean is now the U.S. Representative for the state’s 7th congressional district. And still a lumberjack Republican. We really hope Sean’s Household buddies give him s—t about his MTV days. We beyond doubt would.