The Cast Of 'The Nanny' Looks Quite Different Nowadays

Remember The Nanny? Fran Drescher may have had an annoying voice, but she sure played a great role as the wacky-yet-lovable caretaker of some rich British dude's kids. It's no secret that as a kid I absolutely loved the show, and in fact, often pestered my parents to hire our own nanny. Needless to say, that didn't happen, but it's cool - at least I got to watch Fran Drescher annoy the hell out of millions of American's with her high-pitched, nasally voice. Recently the cast of the show reunited after just over 15 years since the show's series finale, and you won't believe how much they've changed.


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1. THEN

Fran Drescher's character offered an uptight, high-class family some much needed fun. 

NOW

Most recently Fran starred in the Broadway production of Cinderella. 

2. THEN

Maxwell was the very sophisticated father that hired Fran as his nanny to help raise his kids. Much of the show revolved around Max and Fran's romantic tension.

NOW

Charles is still acting to this day in film and television, and much like his former co-star Fran Drescher, has embarked on a successful Broadway career.

3. THEN

In my mind, Niles was by far the funniest character of the show. He was always ready with a quick and sarcastic comment that ultimately shut everybody up. 

NOW

Daniel Davis has continued acting both on-screen and in voice over roles since the show ended in '99. He was most recently cast on the Broadway musical Noises Off which closed earlier this month.

4. THEN

Lauren Lane played C.C. Babcock - a fellow employee of Maxwell's who, unrecognized by him, continuously makes sexual advances towards him. 

NOW

Lane still acts today, but mainly in theatre productions. Since 2000, she has participated in dozens of productions at the Zachary Scott Theatre, in Austin, Texas.

5. THEN

The eldest child of Maxwell was Margaret. She was played by Nicholle Tom, who had an impressive film career while still acting on the show. Today she continues to appear in various film roles.

NOW

Wow! Nicholle has really grown up!

6. THEN

Brighton was the middle child in the Sheffield clan and was played by child actor Benjamin Salisbury. 

NOW

Since The Nanny's finale, Salisbury has struggled to keep his acting career afloat. However, he is a professional trained dancer and still performs to this day for fun. 

7. THEN

Grace Sheffield was the youngest Sheffield child and was simply adorable. She loved Fran and ultimately idolized her.

NOW

Madeline Zima is now 30 years old and has done some major growing up. You can see her in the earlier seasons of Californicationwhere she bares it all with co-star David Duchovny. 

8. THEN

Fran's mother Sylvia was played by the always fantastic Renee Taylor. 

NOW

At the age of 83, Taylor is still acting and making audiences howl with her outrageous characters and undeniable spunk.

9. THEN

Fran's grandma was played by Ann Morgan Guilbert. Grandma Yetta had even more extravagant outfits than Fran!

NOW

Guilbert is now 87 years old and still living life to the fullest. She last appeared on the 2016 sitcom Life In Pieces.

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