It was the '90s and the titular song from 7th Heaven would play, introducing The WB's (now The CW) onscreen family of virtue and wholesomeness. Viewers were embraced by the Camden clan on the family drama series, and made privy to the ups and downs that they navigated through together. The series ran for an impressive eleven seasons and, until Supernatural ended its fifteen season run, was the longest running series on the television network.
The series won the hearts of viewer as— much like shows like Family Matters and Full House— it depicted a positive portrayal of a nuclear family, with parents who instilled good values in their children. The blended cast pulled together seasoned actors like Emmy Award-winning Catherine Hicks and then-fledgling actress Jessica Biel onto a shared screen for a series to be forever remembered. But in remembering the show, it's natural to wonder what the cast as been up to after almost thirty years later. Here's what the cast of 7th Heaven has been up to since the series wrapped in 2007.
8 Jessica Biel After 7th Heaven
Jessica Biel played the eldest sporty daughter of the Camden clan, Mary. Since 7th Heaven ended, the actress has starred in many films including I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Valentine's Day, The A-Team, New Year's Eve and Hitchco*ck. The actress has also flexed her skills behind the camera on the 2017 USA Network show The Sinner, which she starred in and served as executives producer. Biel received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work on the series.
More recently in 2022, Biel began starring in the Hulu crime drama Candy, where the actress plays the real-life Candy Montgomery, a Texas woman accused of the axe-murder her neighbor in 1980. Biel began dating former NSYNC boy-bander Justin Timberlake in January 2007 and has been married to him since October 2012. The couple have two sons together, one born in April 2015 and the other in July 2020.
7 What Beverly Mitchell Has Done Since 7th Heaven
Beverly Mitchell played the melodramatic second-eldest Camden sister, Lucy. Since the show ended, Mitchell starred in the 2007 Lifetime TV movie I Know What I Saw. Mitchell most notably went on to star as school counselor Katelyn O’Malley in The Secret Life of the American Teenager from 2010 to 2013. The actress also released a self-titled country album in 2007, on which she co-wrote many of the songs, the first single "Angel" was released a year prior, and was inspired by the death of her friend.
In 2016, she was cast as herself in the American comedy series Hollywood Darlings alongside actresses Jodie Sweetin and Christine Lakin. Mitchell married her long time boyfriend Michael Cameron on October 1, 2008, and the couple have three children. Her former 7th Heaven cast mates Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman served as bridesmaids.
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6 7th Heaven's Mackenzie Rosman Now
Mackenzie Rosman played the youngest Camden daughter, Ruthie. As with most casts of iconic shows, there's usually a member who keeps a relatively low profile, and Rosman has done just that. Since the show ended, the actress has appeared in films The Tomb, Fading of the Cries, Nightcomer and Beneath and the Syfy television series Ghost Shark. She was also on four episodes of ABC's The Secret Life of the American Teenager between 2010 and 2011.
If fans follow the actress on Instagram, they will discover how much of an avid and passion equestrian she is and founded Fletch Athletica, which offers apparel and equipment for equestrians. The actress recently gave birth to a daughter in 2022.
5 What Happened To Barry Watson After 7th Heaven
Barry Watson played the eldest child and son of the Camden children. Watson had taken a leave of absence during the final days of 7th Heaven, battling Hodgkin's lymphoma. He returned to the show, after being declared in remission in 2003. Since then, the actor has been cats in many roles including Brian Davis in What About Brian, Todd Deepler in Samantha Who? and Lachlan Murdoch in The Loudest Voice.
Watson played Steven Spence — the love interest of Serena Van Der Woodsen — on The CW's Gossip Girl in 2012. The actor also had roles on Hart of Dixie and Masters of Sex, and starred alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Ashley Judd in the film A Dog's Way Home. The actor has been married three times: first to Laura Payne-Gabriel from 1996 to 2002, then to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" style consultant Tracy Hunter from 2006 to 2011, with which he shared two children, and to the late Natalie Wood's daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner in 2014, with whom he shares a daughter.
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4 David Gallagher After 7th Heaven
David Gallagher played Simon Camden, the second-youngest son on 7th Heaven. Since the show ended, the actor has appeared on shows like Numb3rs, Bones, Without a Trace, Smallville, The Vampire Diaries and Criminal Minds. The actor has also delved into the realm of voice acting and has, since 2002, lent his voice as the character Riku in the Kingdom Hearts video games franchise.
In 2020, the actor was spotted in an episode of the action drama S.W.A.T. According to the Gallagher's IMDb, he is set to portray Joe Keller on the crime series D.P.D. Echo 1.
3 What 7th Heaven's Twins Nikolas And Lorenzo Brino Are Doing Now
Nikolas and Lorenzo Brino played the youngest of the Camden bunch, twins David and Sam, born during the show's third season. Initially, Nikolas, Lorenzo, and their two other quadruplet brothers all played the twins. As the babies grew up, the part was awarded officially to Nikolas and Lorenzo. These roles were the last acting roles for both the actors.
In 2020, Lorenzo Brino— after losing control of his car—passed away in a tragic car accident.
2 What 7th Heaven's Mom, Catherine Hicks Has Done Since The Show
Catherine Hicks played the ever-understanding matriarch of the Camden Family, Annie. Hicks, already a seasoned actress, is widely known for her Emmy Award-nominated performance of Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn: The Untold Story. Following the end of the season Hicks appeared in a number of films like Ghost Phone: Phone Calls from the Dead, Dorfman in Love and The Dog Who Saved Easter.
Hicks has also appeared in a number of television movies including Borderline Murder, A Christmas Wedding Tail, Win, Lose, or Love and Honeymoon From Hell. The actress has been married to special effects makeup artist Kevin Yagher since 1990, who she met on the set of Child's Play. Together, the couple share a daughter.
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1 What Happend To 7th Heaven's Dad, Stephen Collins
Stephen Collins played patriarch Eric Camden on 7th Heaven. After the series ended, Collins appeared on shows like ABC's No Ordinary Family and NBC's Revolution. In addition, the actor had roles on Private Practice, Scandal and The Fosters. His last major gig came in 2014, doing voice over work for Avengers Assemble, and it was his last for a controversial reason.
Collins' portrayal of the virtuous Protestant preacher was overshadowed by a troubling aspect of his past. That aspect came in 2014, when he admitted to sexually abusing three underage women. He later released a public apology, saying: "I deeply regret the mistakes I've made and any pain I have caused these three women. I admit to, apologize for, and take responsibility for what I did."
The actor, following his divorce from wife Faye Grant in 2015, is living off the grid married to a super-fan, named Jenny Nagel in Iowa. Collins issued a statement on the controversy, stating that he's doing his best to work on himself with 'extensive therapy'.
