When the film Bring It On was released in 2000, it was a success and developed cult status. It tells the story of two rival cheerleading squads, one of which has been stealing routines from the other and must come up with something new in time for nationals.
The film is widely seen as ahead of its time, particularly in regard to its handling of topics such as systemic inequality, cultural appropriation, and intersectional feminism. The film also had a cast of extremely talented actors, including Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union.
Many wonder what the cast has done since the film's release. Let's find out.
8 Kirsten Dunst
After gaining acclaim for her performance in Bring It On, Dunst received even more attention with her role as Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. The films became classics in their own right, introducing a whole new generation to the iconic comic book character. Dunst also had a supporting role in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and a lead role in the film Elizabethtown. She took on the title role in the film Marie Antoinette and played Peggy Blumquist in the second season of the FX series Fargo.
7 Gabrielle Union
Following her role in Bring It On, Union appeared in several romantic comedies such as The Brothers, Deliver Us from Eva, Daddy's Little Girls, Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man Too. Union also starred in the series City of Angels, as well as the films Bad Boys II, Cradle 2 the Grave, Neo Ned, Cadillac Records, Top Five and Breaking In. Another starring role Union took on was the lead character in BET drama series Being Mary Jane. Union co-starred in the 2016 film The Birth of a Nation. Union has also written four books in total: two memoirs and two children's books.
6 Eliza Dushku
Dushku is best known for her starring role as Faith in the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She continued her run on the show after Bring It On was released, from 1998 to 2003. Dushku also starred in the spinoff series Angel, from 2000 to 2003. She also starred in two shows on the Fox network, including Tru Calling and Dollhouse, where Dushku also served as producer. She has also starred in films such as Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, The New Guy, Wrong Turn, On Broadway, The Scribbler, Jane Wants a Boyfriend, and Eloise.
5 Jesse Bradford
After his role in Bring It On, Bradford starred in the films Clockstoppers and Swimfan in 2002. Bradford also had a minor role as Ryan Pierce, a White House intern, for nine episodes during season five The West Wing. In 2006, Bradford played the role of Rene Gagnon in the film Flags of Our Fathers, based on James Bradley's book of the same name. He was cast as one of the leads in I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell in 2009. The following year, he starred in the short-lived NBC courtroom drama series Outlaw. Bradford also appeared in the series Code Black for three episodes in 2016.
4 Peyton Reed
After his directorial debut was a success, Reed continued to direct films. He directed the films Down with Love and The Break-Up, starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. Reed directed the film Yes Man, starring Jim Carrey, from 2008. He directed the film Ant-Man, replacing Edgar Wright. Reed also directed its sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and the third film, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Reed has also stepped into the Star Wars franchise, directing two episodes of the series The Mandalorian on Disney+.
3 Clare Kramer
Kramer, like Dushku, had a lead role on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, playing Glory in the show's fifth season. She has also appeared in the films The Thirst, The Skulls III, and Roger Avary's adaptation of the Bret Easton Ellis novel The Rules of Attraction. Kramer also had guest roles in the shows Tru Calling and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. She also appeared in the 2008 film Road to Hell, where she played spree killer "Caitlin Shattuck." In addition to her acting career, Kramer has also hosted the podcast Take Five with Clare Kramer.
2 Huntley Ritter
Following the success of Bring It On, Ritter hopped onto another successful project, appearing in The Wedding Planner. The film, which starred Jennifer Lopez, became the number one film at the box office. He appeared in the 2003 film Wishcraft and the 2004 film L.A. D.J., where he acted alongside Thomas Ian Nicholas. Ritter also had a role in the 2006 sports drama We Are Marshall, starring Matthew McConaughey. He appeared in 2007's September Dawn, a Jon Voight crime drama, as well as the thriller The Genius Club with Tom Sizemore. Ritter also had a role in The Third Nail in 2009.
1 Nicole Bilderback
Bilderback had recurring guest roles on the television series Dark Angel and Dawson's Creek. She had a role in the 2005 film Bad Girls from Valley High. In 2001, Bilderback appeared on the cover of the magazines KoreAm Journal and Yolk. She played a medical student in the series House. She also rode in the 2002 Lunar New Year Parade and Festival. Bilderback starred with Cynthia Rothrock, Brigitte Nielsen, Vivica A. Fox, Zoë Bell and Kristanna Loken in the 2014 film Mercenaries.
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