Housewives Aftermath: Drama, Scandals, and Cat Dating!
The Desperate Housewives: Where Scandal Meets Sass
It's been over a decade since the iconic TV show "Desperate Housewives" went off the air, but the drama still lingers like a toxic cloud over Wisteria Lane. The ladies of this once-beloved neighborhood have had their fair share of scandals, affairs, and even prison time. But what's new with them? Let's get the tea!
Teri Hatcher: The 'Difficult' Cast Member Left Dating Her Cat
Remember Susan Meyer, the "mom next door" played by Teri Hatcher? Well, it seems like her off-screen life has been just as dramatic. After all those years of playing the emotional anchor of Wisteria Lane, Hatcher earned a reputation for being a bit of a diva. She was known to be challenging to work with, and even Desperate Housewives writer Patty Lin referred to her as "the queen bee" who wouldn't make eye contact during read-throughs.
But what's really got our attention is that Teri is currently single and dating... her cat! Yes, you read that right. When asked about men in an interview last year, she joked, "I don't need a man. I mostly date my cat." It seems like she's moved on from her days of playing the perfect homemaker.
Post-Housewives High: Teri has reinvented herself as a cookery influencer and mental health advocate. She even shared an Instagram recipe for poached chicken snacks, advising us to "club our feelings" with this nutrition-dense snack.
Post-Housewives Low: After her stint on the show ended, Hatcher struggled to find work. In 2016, she appeared in CBS sitcom The Odd Couple, which was a critical and commercial flop. One reviewer described it as "the laziest TV show of all time."
Up for a Reunion?: Teri's not ruling out a reunion, but we're not holding our breath.
Felicity Huffman: Scandal-Hit Star Who Served Prison Time
Lynette Scavo, played by Felicity Huffman, was the "smartest" housewife on Wisteria Lane. But in real life, Huffman found herself entangled in a college admissions scandal that landed her an 11-day stint in prison.
Post-Housewives High: Despite her legal troubles, Huffman has continued to act in various projects, including ABC drama American Crime. She even won an Emmy for her role as Barb Hanlon!
Post-Housewives Low: After serving time, Huffman struggled to find work. In a candid interview last year, she admitted that it's been "hard" and that she felt like her old life had died with the scandal.
Up for a Reunion?: Felicity would love to be part of the Wisteria Lane reboot, but only if it means doing "craft services" – aka providing snacks on set.
Marcia Cross: Cancer Battle That Became Her Cause
Bree Van de Kamp, played by Marcia Cross, was the epitome of perfection. But in real life, Cross has been open about her struggles with anal cancer, which she was diagnosed with in 2017.
Post-Housewives High: Cross has become a vocal advocate for anal cancer awareness and has even modeled for designer Farfetch's spring/summer campaign.
Post-Housewives Low: Despite being a stay-at-home mom on the show, Cross revealed that her biggest challenge off-screen was dealing with the aftermath of her divorce from Tom Mahoney in 2014.
Up for a Reunion?: Marcia would love to be part of the Wisteria Lane reboot and has even said she misses working on the show.
Eva Longoria: Show's Success Story – Who Fled to Spain
Gabrielle Solis, played by Eva Longoria, was the queen bee of Wisteria Lane. And in real life, Longoria has been a true Hollywood success story, starring in hit TV series Only Murders In The Building and even directing her own projects.
Post-Housewives High: Longoria has become a vocal advocate for Latina rights and has even started her own production company.
Post-Housewives Low: After her divorce from Tony Parker in 2011, Longoria revealed that she struggled with depression and weight gain. But now, she's thriving as an entrepreneur and activist.
Up for a Reunion?: Eva is open to the idea of reuniting with her former co-stars on Wisteria Lane.
Nicollette Sheridan: Killed Off, But Finally Bouncing Back
Edie Britt, played by Nicollette Sheridan, was the resident seductress of Wisteria Lane. And in real life, Sheridan has had her fair share of drama, including a very public feud with Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry.
Post-Housewives High: Sheridan has found new success playing Alexis Carrington in the 2017 re-make of Dynasty.
Post-Housewives Low: After being killed off on Desperate Housewives, Sheridan claimed that she was "degraded and demoralised" by her exit. She even sued Cherry for £15 million, but the case was eventually thrown out.
Up for a Reunion?: Nicollette has ruled out any possibility of reuniting with her former co-stars due to the drama surrounding her character's death.
And that's what happened to the ladies of Wisteria Lane. From scandalous affairs to prison time and even cat-dating, these housewives have had their fair share of drama off-screen. But hey, at least they're still bringing the heat!
What Happened to the Sexy Gardener?:
Jesse Metcalfe, who played teenage gardener John Rowland, is still making waves in Hollywood. He's dated Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle and even spoken about his long-term friendship with the Duchess of Sussex.
Up for a Reunion?: Jesse would love to be part of the Wisteria Lane reboot, but only if he gets to play one of the parents of the younger cast.
So there you have it – the tea on Desperate Housewives. Who knew that behind-the-scenes drama could be more juicy than any plot twist?