What The Stars Of Desperate Housewives Look Like Now

The Y2K era was full of shows centering around dysfunctional families, and along with "The O.C." and "One Tree Hill," the ABC series "Desperate Housewives" was full of complicated relationships, hidden secrets, and clandestine romances. The women of Wisteria Lane had what seemed to be the picture-perfect life until the mystery surrounding their friend Mary Alice Young's death caused a chain of events that rattled the peaceful street. However, "Desperate Housewives" wasn't just all about the drama. The campy humor written into every episode captured viewers' hearts, and we all grew to love Susan Mayer, Bree Van de Kamp, Gabrielle Solis, Lynette Scavo, and Edie Britt.

Led by Teri Hatcher (who was already known for her roles in "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and "Tomorrow Never Dies"), Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, and Nicollette Sheridan rounded out the cast. After over 20 years since the series premiere, the actors' looks have certainly changed with time, but they still look just as gorgeous now as they did when they first became one of the messiest, yet lovable, housewives on our screens.

Teri Hatcher has always had that gorgeous girl-next-door look, which made her the perfect choice to play the clumsy, endearing Susan Mayer in "Desperate Housewives." Back then, the "2 Days in the Valley" star kept with her approachable aesthetic, favoring the perfect soft glam look with rosy lip gloss and neutral eyeshadow. Now, at over 60 years old, she's one of the many Hallmark stars who are aging like fine wine. While at the opening night of "The Balusters" in April 2026, Hatcher wore her signature brunette hair in long waves around her shoulders and kept her makeup simple, with just a hint of black mascara and pink blush to bring out her features.

Hatcher is not afraid of showing off the lines on her face and stated on "The Bossticks" podcast that plastic surgery isn't the first option she would try when it comes to feeling better about herself. "For now, when I look in the mirror, and I think, what is lacking? What am I still struggling with? What would I like to be better at? How would I like to be better? How can I find peace? All the things that I think a lot of people ask of themselves," the mom of one reflected. She continued, "My answer is not a facelift." Hatcher feels that looking inward and focusing on her mental and emotional health is generally the best solution to those worries. "If I felt like my answer was in not having wrinkles in my neck, then I would probably do it," she added.

Somebody tell us what youth potion Eva Longoria is drinking, because she hasn't changed a bit since her "Desperate Housewives" days. When she first starred in the pilot as Gabrielle Solis, the actor was just in her late 20s, and her character was having an affair with a teenage gardener, played by Jesse Metcalfe. "He was 25 playing 16, and I was 27 playing 40. So Jesse and I were actually the same age, so we didn't feel weird, but it was definitely much better chemistry and better for the story that it was Jesse," Longoria told ET. With her supermodel looks, the former soap star was perfectly cast as the hot, bored wife of a rich businessman — and Longoria's wardrobe on the show proves that jeans and heels never go out of style.

The actor is now in her early 50s and looks just as youthful as ever, thanks to her genes and rigorous skincare routine. When asked on the "Jennifer Hudson Show" what her beauty secret was, the "Flamin' Hot" star laughed, "Honestly, it's being Mexican. We don't really age." Longoria certainly demonstrated that when she showed her makeup-free face in a GRWM video for Vogue, revealing smooth skin with not a hint of a wrinkle anywhere. She does rely on an extensive skincare routine that includes hyaluronic acid and multiple moisturizing products. "I love taking care of my skin. I like the way it feels. I feel like I'm pampering myself every day in my bathroom," she shared. The lesson to be learned here is, don't skimp on your beauty regimen, folks!

While playing the overworked mom of five young kids, Felicity Huffman's role on "Desperate Housewives" was certainly not as glamorous as the other ladies. During the show, her character, Lynette Scavo, was often seen with her hair in a hastily done ponytail and no-nonsense clothes, which Huffman totally leaned into. "I was very clear about, look, this is how you dress if you're a tired mom. I need button-ups. Button-ups if I'm nursing. She's always going to have food on her clothes. She doesn't have time to shop," the actor shared with FoundationINTERVIEWS in 2016.

Huffman has always rocked blond hair, but these days, she's gone even lighter, with chunky platinum highlights framing her face. The lifted color adds a bit of glow to her face, and gone are the dark roots of the Y2K era. While at an event for Sony Pictures in May 2026, the "Transamerica" star's money pieces were on full display, creating a halo-like effect that brought out her amazing bone structure. Like her character Lynette, Huffman usually keeps her makeup minimal, but she doesn't need much to look as fresh as she did all those years ago.

We can't imagine anyone playing the uptight, prim and proper Bree Van de Kamp on "Desperate Housewives" other than Marcia Cross, who scored an Emmy nod for her role. As a reflection of her character's personality, the "Melrose Place" star's red hair was always perfectly styled with the ends flipped out, and she practically lived in pastel sweater sets during the earlier seasons. Over the years, Bree's style loosens, and in 2008, Cross told CBS News how the fictional suburban mom has changed. "Let's put it this way, the (hair) flip has died, and I'm so happy about that," she joked.

In real life, Cross' hairstyle is much more relaxed, although she's kept the fiery color, which hasn't lost its luster since her earlier acting days. In an Instagram selfie shared on May 28, 2026, she looked gorgeous with a nearly makeup-free face and her shoulder-length strands loose under a bucket hat. As the pic was taken on a plane, it seems she was on her way to "The Desperate Con" in Paris, France, which took place a few days later. During a panel, Cross showed off more of her vibrant hair, which was styled with curtain bangs and loose waves, which Season 7 Bree would totally have approved of.

One of the main characters on "Desperate Housewives" was Edie Britt, who was known for her sexy wardrobe and towering heels. Played by Nicolette Sheridan, the real estate agent who lived on Wisteria Lane was not afraid to be a sex symbol, which wasn't a big stretch for the former model. While at "The Desperate Con," she told the audience, "I loved Edie. I loved the layers of her complexity that were hidden behind her humor and her sexuality that she hid behind. I thought she was a special character, and I loved playing her."

Sheridan's style is still reminiscent of Edie's, and she's clearly not afraid to show some skin. In 2023, she attended a Lifetime event rocking a bright red blazer and pants combo, with a low-cut camisole underneath. It was definitely a 'fit the character would have worn while closing real estate deals, and this power suit only shows how fierce Sheridan's fashion game still is in her 60s.