Melanie Lynskey as Rose | Now
Melanie Jayne Lynskey is a New Zealand actress known for her portrayals of being the soft-spoken, quirky, and flawed character. She went on to gain numerous awards for the acting opportunities she received after the show. These awards included a New Zealand Film Award, a Hollywood Film Award, and a Sundance Special Jury Award, to name a few. She also received critical acclaim for her leading role in Hello I Must Be Going, proving to be the turning point in her career.
She recently starred in films such as Happy Christmas, The Intervention, I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore, and Sadie.
Sophie Winkleman as Zoey Hyde-Tottingham-Pierce | Now
Something particularly surprising about this British beauty is that she is actually considered royalty! Sophie Winkleman is the wife of Lord Frederick Windsor, son of Prince Michael of Kent, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin. As such, she’s actually known as Lady Frederick Windsor.
The English actress, though basking in royalty, still went on into her acting career, voicing a character on the show Milo Murphy’s Law. She’s also currently filming a new show called Trust, featuring Donald Sutherland and Hilary Swank.
Melanie Lynskey as Rose | Then
Rose became one of the main characters of the show, and one of the crowd’s favorites as well! What Charlie thought would be a one night stand, developed into an obsession in which Rose becomes his stalker, only living a few houses down.
Later on in the show, Charlie somehow eventually falls for her and the two decide to get engage and run off to Paris together. Unfortunately, Charlie’s character dies before they are able to tie the knot.
Ming-Na Wen as Linda Harris | Then
Linda Harris was a judge whom Charlie dated for a brief period of time. She first met Charlie after Alan planned a double date involving his brother. Although Charlie was really fond of her, Linda actually found him repulsive for his lecherous nature.
The entertainment ensued when Charlie was caught drunk driving and ended up in court, embarrassed to see Linda as the judge. After some time, Linda decides to end it after Charlie embarrasses her at her awarding ceremony.
Ming-Na Wen as Linda Harris | Now
Ming-Na-Wen was actually famously known for being the voice of the Disney character Mulan. She’s also probably recognizable to you as she played the role of Melinda May in the ABC action drama series, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as the role of Dr. Jing-Mei Chen on the medical drama series ER.
Besides television, Ming is also notable for starring in films such as Street Fighter, The Joy Luck Club, and Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.