By Wonderwall.com Editors
8:22am PDT, Jul 22, 2019
"Orange Is the New Black" returns for its seventh and final season on July 26, 2019. The Netflix series was one of the first critically acclaimed shows on the streaming platform, which led to multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award wins for its stars. In celebration of the final "OITNB" season, Wonderwall.com is checking up on the cast. Keep reading to find out how their lives have changed since "Orange Is the New Black" premiered in 2013…
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Taylor Schilling earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her starring performance on "Orange Is the New Black" in 2014 and a second Globe nod in 2015. She's appeared in several films since finding fame on "OITNB" including "The Public," "The Titan" and "The Prodigy." Taylor is notoriously private so details on her love life remain a mystery.
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Laura Prepon stars as Alex Vause, an inmate who's Piper's on-again off-again girlfriend on "Orange Is the New Black."
Laura Prepon has expanded her resume — and her family — since 2013. The "That '70s Show" alum released her own wellness book, "The Stash Plan," in 2016 and appeared in two films, 2016's "The Girl on the Train" and 2017's "The Hero." Laura — who regularly shares food prep and cooking videos on social media — welcomed her first child, daughter Ella, with actor Ben Foster in the summer of 2017. The couple tied the knot a year later in June 2018.
Uzo Aduba stars as Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren, an inmate who suffers from mental health issues, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Uzo Aduba has transitioned from Hollywood newcomer to Emmy- and SAG Award-winning actress. For her performance as Crazy Eyes on the show, the Boston native won Emmys for best guest actress in a comedy series in 2014 and best supporting actress in a drama series in 2015 — making her one of only two actors to win an Emmy in both comedy and drama categories for the same role. She also won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for her performance as Crazy Eyes. In addition to "OITNB," Uzo has appeared in "Candy Jar," "Beats," "The Wiz Live," "Steven Universe" and "Showing Roots" in recent years. She's set to appear in the FX miniseries "Mrs. America" in 2020.
Kate Mulgrew stars as Galina "Red" Reznikov, a Russian inmate and prison leader, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Kate Mulgrew has continued to appear in other projects while also starring on "Orange Is the New Black." The mother of three has landed guest roles on "American Dad," "I Live with Models," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters" and "Mr. Mercedes." She also narrated the 2014 documentary "The Principle." Kate divorced her longtime husband, Tim Hagan, in 2014 — a decision she later said she regretted.
Samira Wiley starred as Poussey Washington, a lighthearted inmate who was murdered by a guard, on "Orange Is the New Black" in 2015.
Samira Wiley is one of the true breakout stars of "Orange Is the New Black." After her character Poussey was killed off in 2017, Samira landed the role of Moira on the hit Hulu series "The Handmaid's Tale" — and the performance won her an Emmy. The actress has also appeared in several films like "Detroit" and "Nerve" and had a guest role on "Will & Grace." Up next, she'll star in 2020's "Bios" and "Breaking News in Yuba County." Samira not only found fame on "OITNB" — she also found love. The Washington, D.C., native began dating "Orange Is the New Black" writer Lauren Morelli after meeting her on the set and the pair married in March 2017.
Natasha Lyonne stars as Nicky Nichols, an inmate who struggles with drug addiction, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Natasha Lyonne's career and personal life have continued to flourish since "OITNB." The actress was nominated for an Emmy for her performance as Nicky in 2014 and has gone on to star in several movies including "Sleeping with Other People," "Hello My Name Is Doris," "Antibirth," "The Intervention" and "Show Dogs." In 2019, she began starring on the Netflix series "Russian Doll," which she also created and executive produces. Natasha has been dating "Saturday Night Live" alum Fred Armisen since 2014.
Laverne Cox stars as Sophia Burset, a transgender inmate who also works as the prison's hairstylist, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Laverne Cox's career as an actress and passion as an activist has blossomed since since 2013. The Alabama native has appeared on TV's "Doubt," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again" and "The Mindy Project" as well as in a few movies. In addition to acting, Laverne has also made history several times over. She's the first openly trans person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category (she has three noms total), the first openly trans woman to win a Daytime Emmy (for her documentary "The T Word"), the first transgender person to play a trans series regular on broadcast TV, the first openly trans person to appear on the cover of Time and Cosmopolitan magazines, and the first openly trans person to have a wax figure of herself at Madame Tussauds (all accomplishments she achieved over the past few years)! Laverne also managed to find love amid her busy work schedule. She began dating real estate agent Kyle Draper in 2017 but the duo called it quits in 2019.
Dascha Polanco stars as Dayanara "Daya" Diaz, an inmate who's hardened by the prison system after a failed relationship with a guard, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Dascha Polanco became an overnight sensation thanks to her breakout role on "Orange Is the New Black." The mother of two has starred on numerous TV shows including "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," "When They See Us" and "Russian Doll," alongside "OITNB" co-star Natasha Lyonne. She's also appeared in a few films including "The Perfect Match" and "Joy." Next up, she'll star in the 2020 musical "In the Heights." Dascha is seemingly single after breaking off a six-year engagement in 2013.
Danielle Brooks stars as Tasha "Taystee" Jefferson, a smart and funny inmate who's wrongly convicted of killing a guard, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Danielle Brooks, a Juilliard grad, earned a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Sofia in the 2015 Broadway production of "The Color Purple." She's appeared on several hit shows including "Girls" and "Master of None." Next up, she'll appear in the 2019 films "Clemency" and "The Day Shall Come." Danielle is pretty private about her personal life but has posted a few snaps of her yet-to-be-named boyfriend on Instagram. In July 2019, she announced that she and her mystery man were expecting their first child.
Jason Biggs played Larry Bloom, Piper's former fiancé, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Jason Biggs has appeared in several TV shows and movies since leaving "Orange Is the New Black" in 2014. The "American Pie" alum has appeared in "Who Are We Now," "Dear Dictator," "Deadbeat" and "The Good Fight." Next up, he'll appear on the upcoming FOX series "Outmatched" and the 2019 film "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot." Jason is still happily married to author Jenny Mollen, with whom he shares two sons.
Taryn Manning stars as Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett, a born-again Christian who becomes friends with her fellow inmates after initially causing them grief, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Taryn Manning's career has continued to grow since 2013. The actress has focused primarily on films, appearing in "Low Down," "A Winter Rose," "The Vault," "The Brawler," "Experimenter" and "Cleveland Abduction" in addition to shooting for "OITNB." She's set to appear in the upcoming crime flick "The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson." Taryn's had few run-ins with the law over the years, including arrests in 2012 and 2016 for allegedly assaulting her personal assistant. But she also faced a scary time not long after she started working on "OITNB" when a former friend began stalking and harassing her and ultimately was jailed at least four times.
Jackie Cruz stars as Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales, a creative inmate who works as a radio host, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Jackie Cruz was working as a waitress when she landed the role of Flaca in 2013. Since then, she's expanded her acting resume, appearing in "Unforgettable," "Blue Bloods" and "13 Steps." Next up, the actress will star in "Faraway Eyes" and "A Nice Girl Like You" alongside Lucy Hale. Jackie is also working on new music with her band, the Family Portrait. She's been dating artist Fernando Garcia since at least 2017.
Yael Stone stars as Lorna Morello, an inmate who eventually finds love after previously deluding herself about a relationship that wasn't real, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Yael Stone has continued to rack up credits since landing her celebrated role as Lorna. The actress has appeared in films like "The Wilde Wedding" and numerous TV shows including "Childhood's End," "High Maintenance," "Deep Water" and "Picnic at Hanging Rock." Yael has also made major changes in her personal life, divorcing her first husband, Australian actor Dan Spielman, in 2016. She began dating AIME Mentoring founder Jack Manning Bancroft in 2017 and the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Pemau, in May 2018.
Diane Guerrero stars as Maritza Ramos, a fashionable inmate who's Flaca's best friend, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Since she began appearing on "Orange Is the New Black," Diane Guerrero has also starred as Lina on "Jane the Virgin" and has appeared on "Superior Donuts," "Doom Patrol" and "Elena of Avalor." Next up, she'll be in the film "Beyond Control." In addition to acting, Diane has also become an advocate for immigration reform. In 2016, she released "In the Country We Love: My Family Divided," a memoir about her parents being detained and deported to Colombia when she was 14. Diane has been in relationship with Joseph Ferrara since 2014.
Selenis Leyva stars as Gloria Mendoza, an inmate and devoted mother, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Acting veteran Selenis Leyva has continued to expand her resume since 2013. The mother of one has appeared in several films including 2016's "Custody" and 2017's "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and guest starred on TV shows like "Veep," "Madam Secretary," "Maniac" and "Murphy Brown." Next up, she'll appear on the TV series "Diary of a Female President."
Nick Sandow stars as Joe Caputo, captain of the guard and later director of human activities at Litchfield Prison, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Nick Sandow has landed several film roles since he began playing Joe Caputo on "OITNB." The actor has appeared in "Zarra's Law," "Meadowland," "Patti Cake$," "Cabaret Maxime" and "Stella's Last Weekend." He and longtime partner Tamara Malkin-Stuart share two sons.
Adrienne C. Moore stars as Cindy "Black Cindy" Hayes, an inmate who's one of Taystee's best friends, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Adrienne C. Moore is now an award-winning actress. The Nashville native won a NAACP Image Award in 2017 for her performance on "Orange Is the New Black." She's also appeared on notable TV shows such as "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Homeland." Adrienne more recently starred in the 2019 film "Shaft" alongside Samuel L. Jackson.
Laura Gomez stars as Blanca Flores, a former inmate who's facing deportation after being transferred into ICE custody, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Laura Gomez appeared in several Spanish films and TV shows before landing her breakout role on "Orange Is the New Black." Since then, the Dominican actress has appeared in the HBO miniseries "Show Me a Hero" and the 2016 thriller "Exposed." Next up, she'll star in the short film "White Horse." Laura is happily single, according to her Instagram.
Jessica Pimentel stars as Maria Ruiz, an inmate who gives birth in prison and subsequently becomes hardened, on "Orange Is the New Black."
Jessica Pimentel has continued to build not only her acting career but her music career. The Brooklyn native has appeared on TV shows like "Person of Interest" and in films like "The Grief of Others" and "The Bread Factory." Jessica — a classically trained violinist — is also a vocalist in the New York-based metal band Alekhine's Gun and the Mexican metal band Brujeria. She's been dating Meshuggah drummer Tomas Haake since 2013.
