John Hamburg’s romantic comedy movie “Along Came Polly” is about to celebrate its 22nd anniversary, if you can believe that. The film hit theaters in the United States on January 16, 2004.
It stars Jennifer Aniston as the eponymous Polly Prince, and Ben Stiller as Reuben Feffer, a former classmate of Polly’s who reunites with her in adulthood. Of course, the pair end up romantically involved with each other, despite the inevitable rom-com hiccups.
“Along Came Polly” has a tremendous supporting cast that includes Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, and Hank Azaria, among others.
Wouldn’t it be interesting to see what the core cast members of the movie look like now, compared to how they looked when it was released? Let’s find out…
Jennifer Aniston (Polly Prince)
Getty“Friends” icon Jennifer Aniston played the eponymous Polly Prince in “Along Came Polly.” Polly is the outgoing and risk-taking former middle school classmate of Ben Stiller’s more cautious Reuben Feffer, who ends up falling for him.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 34.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: Leprechaun (1993), The Iron Giant (1999), Bruce Almighty (2003).
Above is a 2025 social media post by Jennifer Aniston with a recent picture of her.
Age now: 56.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: The Break-Up (2006), Marley & Me (2008), Horrible Bosses (2011).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Ben Stiller (Reuben Feffer)
GettyActor, comedian, and filmmaker Ben Stiller played Reuben Feffer in “Along Came Polly.” Reuben is the cautious and spicy food-intolerant risk assessor and former middle school classmate of the more outgoing eponymous Polly Prince, who he ends up falling for.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 38.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: There’s Something About Mary (1998), Mystery Men (1999), Meet the Parents (2000).
Above is a 2025 social media post by Ben Stiller with a recent picture of him.
Age now: 60.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), Night at the Museum (2006), Tropic Thunder (2008).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Philip Seymour Hoffman (Sandford “Sandy” Lyle)
GettyThe immensely talented character actor Philip Seymour Hoffman played Sandford “Sandy” Lyle in “Along Came Polly.” Sandy is Reuben Feffer’s eccentric, loyal, and down-on-his-luck actor friend.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 36.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: Twister (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999).
GettyAge now: Sadly passed away in 2014 aged 46.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: Mission: Impossible III (2006), Charlie Wilson’s War (2007), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Debra Messing (Lisa Kramer)
Getty“Will & Grace” star Debra Messing played Lisa Kramer in “Along Came Polly.” Lisa is the new wife of Ben Stiller’s Reuben Feffer at the start of the movie, but she cheats on him on their honeymoon and opts to stay with the man she cheats with.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 35.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: McHale’s Navy (1997), The Mothman Prophecies (2002), Marion’s Triumph (2003).
Above is a 2025 social media post by Debra Messing with a recent picture of her.
Age now: 57.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: Garfield (2004), The Wedding Date (2005), Open Season (2006).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Hank Azaria (Claude)
GettyActor, voice actor, and producer Hank Azaria played Claude in “Along Came Polly.” Claude is the man Debra Messing’s Lisa Kramer cheats with while she’s on her honeymoon with Reuben Feffer.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 39.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: Pretty Woman (1990), Heat (1995), Godzilla (1998).
Above is a 2025 social media post by Hank Azaria with a recent picture of him.
Age now: 61.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: The Simpsons Movie (2007), The Smurfs (2011), Lovelace (2013).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Bryan Brown (Leland Van Lew)
GettyAustralian actor Bryan Brown played Leland Van Lew in “Along Came Polly.” Leland is an adventurous CEO who wants the life insurance company Reuben Feffer works for to insure him so he can maintain control of his company.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 56.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: Cocktail (1988), Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Blame It on the Bellboy (1992).
GettyAge now: 78.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: Australia (2008), Gods of Egypt (2016), Peter Rabbit (2018).
Filmography info per IMDb.
Alec Baldwin (Stanley “Stan” Indursky)
GettyActor and producer Alec Baldwin played Stanley “Stan” Indursky in “Along Came Polly.” Stan is Reuben Feffer’s loud, outspoken, and somewhat crude boss at the insurance company he works for.
Age when “Along Came Polly” released: 45.
Selected movie credits before “Along Came Polly”: Beetlejuice (1988), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Cooler (2003).
Above is a 2025 social media post by Hilaria Baldwin with a recent picture of Alec.
Age now: 67.
Selected movie credits after “Along Came Polly”: The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), Motherless Brooklyn (2019).
Filmography info per IMDb.
“Along Came Polly” is far from being the perfect rom-com, but if it’s an easy watch, with a great cast, and gratuitous gross-out humor you’re looking for, it’s well worth 90 minutes of your time.
May Philip Seymour Hoffman rest in eternal peace.
