Easy A was an instant success when it hit the cinemas in 2010, grossing over $75 million worldwide. The teen comedy, directed by Will Gluck, follows Olive Pendergast, played by Emma Stone, a high school student who lies about losing her virginity and is labeled as promiscuous by her classmates. Olive then becomes a self-proclaimed ‘Easy A’ and offers fake sexual favors to other students for money. The film was partially inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel The Scarlet Letter. Fourteen years after the film’s release, DailyMail.com takes a look-back at where the stars of the movie are now.
Emma Stone, who played Olive Pendergast, saw her career skyrocket after her breakout role in Easy A. Stone has since won two Oscars and starred in acclaimed films such as The Help, La La Land, and The Favourite. In her personal life, she is married to Saturday Night Live segment director Dave McCary and they have a daughter together.
Penn Badgley, who played Woodchuck Todd in Easy A, continued to see success after the film with roles in Gossip Girl and the Netflix series You. He is married to singer Domino Kirke and they have a son together.
Amanda Bynes, who played Marianne in Easy A, retired from acting following personal struggles including mental health issues and substance abuse. She has had a rocky road in recent years, including a conservatorship. Despite setbacks, Bynes seemed to be doing well after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Dan Byrd, who played Brandon in Easy A, has had a solid career since the film, with roles in various TV shows. Thomas Haden Church, who played Mr. Griffith, went on to star in HBO’s Divorce and as Sandman in Spider-Man 3. Lisa Kudrow, who played Mrs. Griffith, continues to act in TV series and movies.
Patricia Clarkson, who played Rosemary in Easy A, won a Golden Globe for her role in the HBO miniseries Sharp Objects. Cam Gigandet, who played Micah, went on to star in various films. Aly Michalka, who played Rhiannon, continues to act in TV shows. Stanley Tucci, who played Olive’s father Dill, is currently working on the National Geographic docuseries, Tucci: The Heart of Italy. Fred Armisen, who portrayed a pastor in Easy A, has had a successful career in comedy and television.
