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Q: Whatever happened to the actress who played the coach’s teenage daughter on “Friday Night Lights”? I was watching an old episode and realized I haven’t seen her in anything since the series ended. What a great show it was! – W.B.
A: “Friday Night Lights” ended 10 years ago after five seasons on NBC. It starred Kyle Chandler as a high-school football coach and Connie Britton as his wife, the school’s guidance counselor. It was based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Buzz Bissinger. The series was beloved by fans and critics alike and currently is available on the Peacock streaming platform. Many of its stars have gone on to other projects, but “FNL” will likely live on in their hearts.
Aimee Teegarden (Hallmark Channel photo)
As for the character of Julie Taylor, she was played by Aimee Teegarden, who is now 31 years old. After “FNL” concluded, she appeared in the film “Scream 4” and then was a regular for one season of “The Ranch,” a sitcom on Netflix that stars Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott. Teegarden recently starred in the Hallmark Channel romantic comedy film “A New Year’s Resolution.” You might not recognize her though, as she’s now a brunette instead of a blonde.
As for the other “FNL” cast members, Michael B. Jordan, who played Vince Howard, went on to become the biggest star of the bunch with blockbuster films like “Black Panther,” “Creed” and “Creed II.” Britton starred in two hit shows, “Nashville” and “9-1-1,” while you can see Chandler on the big screen in the upcoming “Godzilla vs. Kong.”
Q: I was watching the Golden Globe Awards recently and noticed there had been a movie about the singer Billie Holliday. Was it in theaters or on TV? Who is the actress who played Billie? – A.A.
A: “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” was originally meant for the big screen, but like most films in 2020, it has made its way to the homes of moviegoers. The film was sold to the streaming service Hulu and was released in February. Andra Day won a Golden Globe for her portrayal, which was her first big starring role. She’s best known for her hit single “Rise Up,” which, along with her album, was nominated for a Grammy in 2016. Her future looks bright whether she continues in film or sticks with vocals.
Q: Whatever happened to the TV show “Supergirl?” Is it coming back, or did it get canceled? – B.H.
A: “Supergirl,” starring Melissa Benoist, will return for its final season on the CW network on Tuesday, March 30, at 9 p.m. ET. “Superman & Lois” will be going on a brief hiatus during that time and will return on May 18. “Supergirl” will return again later this summer with its final episodes. When news of its ending broke last year, Benoist stated of her heroic character, “She’s taught me strength I didn’t know I had … and I’m forever grateful.”
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