As the entertainment world continues to mourn the passing of TVtitan Shannen Doherty, catching up with herCharmedcast mates may do some therapeutic good. In addition to leaving an indelible mark in the 1990s as Brenda Walsh on the hit teen dramaBeverly Hills, 90210, Doherty revamped her TV persona by starring as Prue Halliwell inCharmed’s first three seasons, trading her innocent teen image for a spell-casting witch who acts with love and kindness.
Running on the WB for eight seasons and 179 episodes between 1998 and 2006, Charmedfollows a trio of supernatural siblings who use their paranormal powers on behalf of goodness. Apart from the three Halliwell witch sisters and their half-sibling Paige Matthews (Rose McGowan),Charmedfeatures a handful of main characters, including Daryl Morris (Dorian Gregory), and Leo Wyatt (Brian Krause). With a heavy heart and a fond farewell to Shannen Doherty, it’s time to find out what the cast ofCharmedis up to nowadays.
Shannen Doherty as Prudence Halliwell
Shannen Doherty portrayed Prudence “Prue” Halliwellfor 67 episodes duringCharmed’s first three seasons. As the eldest sibling and the first to gain supernatural skills, Prue gained telekinetic powers that evolved into astral projection. Adept at martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, Prue is the responsible sister who sacrificed her youth to raise her younger siblings. Prue’s upstanding nature often clashes with the free-spirited Phoebe, with Piper the one left to mediate.
Despite leaving after Season 3 ofthe long-running supernatural TV show, Doherty’s performance as Prue remains one of the late actor’s best and most beloved roles. After beginning her career at age 10, and starring inLittle House on the Prairie, Doherty transitioned to movies and gave a superb performance in the teen dramaHeathers. In 1990, Doherty was cast as Brenda Walsh inBeverly Hills, 90201, a mega-popular touchstone for American teen culture. After reprising Brenda in90201and playing herself inBH90210,Doherty’s final credits includeHot Seat, Darkness of Man, and the upcoming How toMake a Deal with the Devil.
Holly Marie Combs as Piper Halliwell
Holly Marie Combs played Piper Halliwellin all 179Charmedepisodes. As the second-eldest sibling who gains the power to freeze and explode objects at will, Piper takes on increased responsibility following Prue’s death. As such, Piper comes out of her timid shell and assumes a more assertive leadership role as the series progresses. Given all the backstage drama between Doherty and Milano in real life, Combs deserves credit for being the consistent rock throughout the show’s tenure.
Following her stint on Charmed, Combs excelled as Ella Montgomery in the teen dramaPretty Little Liarsfrom 2010-2017. Outside a brief appearance onGrey’s Anatomyin 2019, Combs has turned her attention to podcasting. In 2015, Combs and Doherty starred inOff the Map with Shannen & Holly,a 6-part road-trip docuseries. In 2022, Combs joined herCharmedcast members forThe House of Halliwell,a recap-show podcast that airs new weekly episodes. A longtime friend ofCharmedsibling, Combs was one of the final guests on the podcastLet’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty.
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Holly Marie Combs became an overnight sensation when she portrayed the fiercely loyal and kind witch Piper Halliwell on the hit fantasy drama Charmed.
Alyssa Milano as Phobe Halliwell
Alyssa Milano played Phoebe Halliwellin all but one episode ofCharmed. The third sister to gain premonitory powers, Phoebe can see into the past and the future. Adept at martial arts, Phoebe’s witchy powers evolve to include levitation and telepathy. As the youngest sibling of the lot, Phoebe has a freewheeling, unruly side and oftenmakes her butt headswith her older sisters Prue and Piper.
Since her time onCharmed,Milano has been politically active and outspoken on several advocacy issues. Her post-CharmedTV credits includeRomantically Challenged, Mistresses, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later,andInsatiable. On the big screen, Milano has recently appeared in such movies asGive Me an A, Who Are You People, Brazen,andEtheria Film Night 2023.Milano will appear next in the TV movie,Alyssa Milano for Mayor, which tracks her attempt to become an elected official in a small California town.
Rose McGowan as Paige Matthews
Introduced as the Halliwell siblings' half-sister,Rose McGowan portrayed Paige Matthewsfor 112Charmedepisodes. With the tall task of replacing Prue as a Power of Three member, Paige is a Witch-Whitelighter half-breed who uses her teleportation powers to help the Charmed Ones defeat evil. Torn between both sides of her crossbred makeup, Paige often grapples with being a Charmed One and finding an outside identity.
In addition to working steadily sinceCharmedended, McGowan has led the charge against disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, whom she alleged had sexually abused her in the past. McGowan has also begun writing and directing her own projects, includingRuth, Woman’s Womb,and the upcomingSleepwalkandPomerania. Fans can hear McGowan on recent podcasts such asThe Rubin ReportandThe Divorce Social.
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Brian Krauss as Leo Wyatt
Brian Krauss depicted the guardian angel Leo Wyattfor 146Charmedepisodes. Hired by the siblings in season one to renovate their house, Leo reveals himself as a “Whitelighter,” a protective overseer from above assigned to assist good witches. The sensitive healer and angelic guide becomes more complicated as the series advances, with his assistance to the Halliwells eroding his marriage and family life. Krause was the third most-tenured actor in the cast.
With roughly 120 credits and counting, Krauss has remained busy since his time onCharmedended. Since 2023, Krauss has appeared in such movies asHomestead, Breakout, The Wendigo,andDeadly Justice. With six upcoming projects, Krauss can be seen next inA Witness to Murder, Slay Ride - The Movie, The Black, Garrison7: War is Coming,andPeter Pan, Land of Forever.
Dorian Gregory as Darryl Morris
Played by Dorian Gregoryfor 79 episodes ofCharmed,Darryl Morrisis the SFPD lieutenantwho often helps the witchy siblings defeat demonic scourges. Suspicious of their powers at first, Morris begins to cooperate with the sisters after they explain that they only use their supernatural powers for noble causes. Morris used his access to law enforcement to assist the siblings before moving his family across the country in Season 7.
A TV veteran since the early ’90s, Gregory has remained busy since his time onCharmedconcluded. Recent small-screen credits includeGrey’s AnatomyandAs Luck Would Have It. Since 2019, Gregory has appeared in more movies than TV shows, with credits includingChristmas Matchmaker, The Wrong Real Estate Agent, Twice Bitten, Chaos on the Farm, Lethal Legacy,andFatal Fixer-Upper. Charmed fans can also hear Gregory speak about the show inThe House of HalliwellSeason 1, Episode 6, “Dream Sorcerer.”
