Set in the 1990s, “My Mad Fat Diary” aired from 2013 to 2015 and was praised for its candid depiction of teenage life. The series chronicled the life of Rae Earl, a 16-year-old grappling with psychosis and friends. Almost ten years on, fans are left wondering what the cast of the show is up to now.
Sharon Rooney (Rae Earl)
Critical acclaim for Sharon Rooney playing Rae Earl. Following the series, she starred in multiple television dramas. She appeared as Miss Atlantis in Tim Burton’s Dumbo (2019). Most recently, she appeared as Lawyer Barbie in the 2023 film “Barbie”. It’s a testament to her grit and craft that she’s gone from feeling “uncastable” to being the most significant film lead.
Chloe Gemmell (Jodie Comer)
Rae’s best buddy, Chloe, played by Jodie Comer, has gone on to do great things. Her portrayal of Villanelle in “Killing Eve” shot her to international fame and won her an Emmy and BAFTA in 2019. Comer also appeared in the one-woman show “Prima Facie,” which has wrapped up in London and will debut on Broadway in 2023.
Nico Mirallegro (Finn Nelson)
The character of Finn Nelson, played by actor Nico Mirallegro, went on to star in a Channel 5 thriller series called Penance and the BBC drama Our Girl in 2020. Also featured in the Alibi series, We Hunt Together. The continued versatility of Mirallegro means he remains a busy man on screen.
Ciara Baxendale (Izzy)
Ciara Baxendale, who played the lovely but scatterbrained Izzy, turned to odds and ends, including radio, after acting. She now has a Thread Radio show called Factor 50. Adding to her diverse range, Baxendale also featured in the recording of Algorithms, an Audible original audiobook.
Jordan Murphy (Chop)
Known for playing party-lover Chop, Jordan Murphy has been quiet since the show finished. Publicly, he accepted no acting roles and continued to keep his life private.
Dan Cohen (Archie)
Dan Cohen, the actor for adorable Archie, left acting after the show. After studying English Literature at Leeds University, he trained as an actor and is currently working as an acting tutor at City Academy, a performing arts school in London.
Since the show ended, the My Mad Fat Diary cast has all followed different paths. These actors have gone on to a range of careers, from large films to radio and teaching, as well as working in or outside of the entertainment industry.
