What The Cast Of Liar Liar Looks Like Now

One of the biggest comedic stars of the 1990s, Jim Carrey has come back in a big way to play the notoriously mad villain Dr. Robotnik in "Sonic the Hedgehog 2." With a current worldwide gross of $392 million, the sequel based on the classic video game seems to have broken the trend of terrible game-to-film adaptations over the decades. Not only that, but it has brought Carrey back into the spotlight as the madcap funnyman that Gen Xers and millennials have come to know and love.

As Carrey is introduced to a new generation of movie fans, audiences may begin revisiting some of the actor's classic roles. Thanks to streaming, more and more viewers have the opportunity to watch Carrey in his prime. One of his more family-friendly movies, "Liar Liar," is getting a second life 25 years after its original release.

Carrey plays Fletcher Reede, a corrupt lawyer who finds himself compelled to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth when his young son, Max (Justin Cooper), makes a wish that his dad can't lie for one day. The result is a hilarious series of misadventures and a heartwarming tale of redemption as Fletcher struggles to get his life — and his compulsive truth-telling — back under control. Along with Carrey, the film featured a memorable cast of actors, some of whom have shied away from the spotlight over the years. If you're wondering where those actors ended up, and what they look like now, this article is for you.

The opening scene in "Liar Liar" takes place in Max's (Cooper) classroom, where he and his fellow students are learning about the workforce. Max shares with the class that his father is a "liar," which causes a bit of confusion. His teacher, Ms. Berry, upon asking him to explain further, deduces that Max's dad is a lawyer — though "liar" isn't too far off.

While she only appears in a few scenes, Ms. Berry gives the impression of a caring and attentive educator of young minds. She is played by Marianne Muellerleile, who began acting in the early 1970s. Muellerleile has been a supporting actor in over 230 films and TV shows, including familiar film titles such as "Jingle All the Way," "Executive Decision," and "The Terminator." She's also had a plethora of TV appearances, such as "Family Ties," "Married...with Children," "Sister, Sister," "3rd Rock From the Sun," "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody," "How I Met Your Mother," and many, many more.

Muellerleile most recently appeared in the 2021 romcom "Queen Bees," which stars celebrated film veterans Ellen Burstyn, Ann-Margaret, Loretta Devine, and Jane Curtin. She is very active on her Instagram, where she describes herself as a "wife, actor, volunteer, travel enthusiast. Person of faith. Lover of Life!"

While "Liar Liar" doesn't have a villain per se, Fletcher's boss Miranda comes pretty close. The predatory partner at the law firm singles Fletcher out for his uncanny ability to bend the truth. She even promises him a big promotion if he can win the case of a wealthy client, Samantha Cole (Jennifer Tilly). However, when Fletcher insults Miranda following a post-coital sucking-up session, she makes it her personal mission to sabotage Fletcher's career.

Miranda is played by English actor Amanda Donohoe, who broke into American films and TV in the early 1990s. Her big break came with her role in "L.A. Law" as C.J. Lamb, for which she won a Golden Globe Award in 1992. She followed up her role in "Liar Liar" with a series of British films, such as "Circus," "Wild About Harry," and "The Calling," as well as a TV appearance in "Ally McBeal." Fans of Netflix's library of original romance films may remember her as Bianca Pembroke in "The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star."

On the opposite side of the courtroom aisle is Richard Cole, Samantha's (Jennifer Tilly) ex-husband. Richard hopes to settle things with his ex and avoid a lengthy court battle, but Fletcher and his team have no intention of ending things quickly. Though he has only a few lines in "Liar Liar," the audience can relate to Richard's befuddled reactions to Fletcher's bizarre behavior during the proceedings.

In the end, Fletcher wins his client's suit by allowing the truth to work for him rather than against him. However, his victory is short-lived when he learns that Samantha will not be satisfied with 50% of Richard's assets, and now wants to seek full custody of their children. It's a heartbreaking moment as Richard embraces his kids before they are unceremoniously dragged out of the courtroom by their mother, and Fletcher realizes the error of his ways.

Eric Pierpoint plays Richard Cole, who has made his living as a supporting actor since the early 1980s. Pierpoint has appeared in several well-known TV series over the decades, including "Hill Street Blues," "Fame," "Parks and Recreation," and the many iterations of the "Star Trek" franchise. He's also had small roles in the films "Holes" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," and will co-star in the upcoming film "I Am Gitmo," written and directed by Phillipe Diaz.

Much to Fletcher's chagrin, his ex-wife, Audrey (Maura Tierney), is dating a man who is his complete opposite — which, as Audrey points out, is kind of the point. Where Fletcher is dishonest, selfish, and corrupt, Jerry is thoughtful, kind, and attentive. Okay, he might be a bit vanilla. Yet Fletcher's constant excuses and absence from Max's life serve to make Jerry look like the perfect candidate to replace him as a husband and father. Though he may not win out in the end, viewers can't help but feel a bit of affection for this all-around nice guy.

Playing Jerry is Cary Elwes, best known for his role as Westley in the romantic comedy "The Princess Bride." Elwes has continued to have a large presence in film and television over the years. In the early 2000s, he gave a compelling performance as Dr. Gordon in the horror film "Saw," a role which he reprised in "Saw: The Final Chapter" in 2010. More recently, he had a prominent role as Mayor Larry Kline in Season 3 of "Stranger Things," and a guest role spanning four episodes in the third season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." 

Though Fletcher may have sabotaged his relationship with his ex, the bond between him and his son, Max, is undeniable. The precocious five-year-old clearly loves his dad, and the two of them have a fun time together — when Fletcher shows up, that is. Even Max knows that his father has an issue with lying, which inspires him to make a unique birthday wish. Little does he know that it will actually come true.

Max is played by Justin Cooper, who was nine years old when he played Jim Carrey's son in "Liar Liar," his first feature film. His career began with a guest role on "Full House" in 1993, and the child actor went on to appear in other series such as "ER," "General Hospital," and "Boy Meets World." 

Cooper continued acting for six more years following "Liar Liar," performing his final role in the courtroom drama series, "The Practice," in 2003. Since then, Cooper has moved from acting into sports journalism. In 2014, Cooper joined the Fox Sports Radio talk show, "The Ben Maller Show," and would go on to become an executive producer for the series as well (via Twitter).