THEY made millions of viewers laugh and cry in equal measure for nine years on Scrubs, before finally wrapping filming with a tear-jerking finale in 2010.
And now, as the medical comedy marks its 20th anniversary year since first airing, we’re looking at where some of its biggest stars are now.
The Scrubs cast kept viewers entertained for almost a decadeCredit: NBC
With star-studded weddings, high profile romances, a career change to real estate and huge roles along the way, the actors and actresses behind the sitcom have come a long way from where they began.
And leading the success recently has been Elliot star Sarah Chalke, 44, who landed a lead role in Netflix hit Firefly Lane, alongside Katherine Heigl.
She looks almost unrecognisable in the popular series, as she plays one half of an incredibly close friendship duo through the years.
Here we look at where she, and her co-stars, have ended up since Scrubs aired its finale in March 2010 – and the heartbreaking tragedy that saw them unite to pay moving tributes last year…
Sarah Chalke (right) now appears alongside Katherine Heigl in Firefly LaneCredit: Netflix
The show aired its finale, with most of its main stars still on, in March 2010Credit: Alamy
He played the lead role of J.D. in the sitcom, but actor Zach Braff, 45, has enjoyed just as much success since it wrapped up filming – as a director.
While he’d had some smaller roles before Scrubs, it was the medical series that made Braff a star, with him quitting his job as a waiter to appear in it.
Braff played lead character J.D. on ScrubsCredit: Channel 4
Braff has remained in the spotlight since Scrubs, and received huge praise for his directingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Braff has continued to live in LA with his partner Florence PughCredit: zachbraff/Instagram
He made his debut as a director around his busy filming schedule in 2004, with Garden State – which he wrote and starred in alongside Natalie Portman.
After his finale with Scrubs, he achieved huge success directing Wish I Was Here, with Kate Hudson, and 2017’s Going in Style, with Morgan Freeman.
Since then he’s remained close to his former co-star and friend Donald Faison, who played Turk, and has been dating British actress Florence Pugh since 2019.
Braff and Donald Faison have remained very close over the yearsCredit: donald_aison/Instagram
Braff is dating UK actress Florence PughCredit: zachbraff/Instagram
Braff was very close to Nick Cordero before his tragic deathCredit: Getty Images
Some of the cast reunited recently and looked completely differentCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Sadly Braff suffered heartbreak last year when his close friend and broadway star, Nick Cordero – whose family were living in the actor’s guest house at the time – tragically passed away following a battle with Covid-19.
Braff’s friend, both on and off screen, Donald Faison – aka Chris Turk – was recognisable to many fans before his Scrubs debut.
The actor, 46, had enjoyed roles on Clueless – both the movie and the TV series – and Remember the Titans.
Donald Faison played lovable Chris Turk on ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Faison has transformed his appearance with a distinctive beardCredit: donald_aison/Instagram
Since Scrubs, he’s continued to succeed on screen with a cameo role in Pitch Perfect, several TV spots and voicing pilot Hype Fazon in Star Wars Resistance.
Faison was married to his first wife, Lisa Askey, for four years before their split, and went on to marry second wife, CaCee Cobb, in a star-studded ceremony in December 2012.
Scrubs’ leading trio have remained close ever since filming wrappedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Faison, Braff and Chalke recently reunited, proving they’re as close as everCredit: donald_aison/Instagram
Faison is now happily married to CaCee CobbCredit: Splash News
Faison has six kids and regularly shares photos on Instagram of themCredit: donald_aison/Instagram
It took place at his friend Braff’s home, where he was also a groomsman, and Jessica Simpson was a bridesmaid – after Cobb worked as a personal assistant for her.
Faison has six children with Cobb and two of his former partners, and now co-hosts the Scrubs podcast, Fake Doctors, Real Friends, with Braff.
Sarah Chalke is making waves on Netflix hit Firefly Lane now, but she was once best known for her role as Elliot Reid on Scrubs.
Sarah Chalke played Dr. Elliot Reid in ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Chalke (left) now stars in Firefly Lane and looks completely differentCredit: Netflix
She went on to play dermatologist and Ted Mosby’s love interest, Stella Zinman, on How I Met Your Mother – proving medical TV truly ran through her blood.
Chalke has also had a huge role as the voice of Beth Smith in science-fiction series Rick and Morty, and a recurring role on the third season of Cougar Town.
The actress is engaged to long-term partner Jamie Afifi and they have two children together.
Chalke played out her real-life hell in an episode of Grey’s AnatomyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Their son, Charlie, was diagnosed at the age of two with Kawasaki disease – which has more recently been linked to Covid – and Chalke has been very open about it since.
She guest starred in an episode of Grey’s Anatomy which focused on the real-life hell, and told TVLine last year: “You present with all these symptoms, you get a lot of repeated misdiagnoses, you keep getting sent home [by doctors].”
“We fought really hard to see a specialist, but got the treatment on day 10½,” she added. “It was on the late side, but thank God Charlie is okay.”
She won millions of fans with her sharp and quick-witted humour on Scrubs, playing Carla Espinosa, and Judy Reyes went on to land a lead role in Lifetime’s Devious Maids when filming wrapped.
Judy Reyes as Nurse Carla Espinosa in ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Judy Reyes has continued to enjoy big TV roles since her time on ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Judy is in a long-term relationship with George Valencia, who she shares. adaughter withCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Other TV hits since have included Jane The Virgin, Fresh Off The Boat and series Claws.
While she was married to Edwin M. Figueroa for 11 years, they later divorced and she’s now happily settled with partner George Valencia. The pair share a daughter, Leila Rey Valencia.
A much more recognisable face on Scrubs was actor Neil Flynn, 60, who played prank-loving The Janitor.
Having already starred in shows like Rookie of the Year, Flynn also went on to appear in Mean Girls and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, around Scrubs filming.
The Janitor ended up being a major character throughout ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Flynn enjoyed a role in The Middle after ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Neil Flynn continued to appear in huge films around his filming with ScrubsCredit: Getty Images
After the finale, Flynn took a position in The Middle and now stars in NBC’s new sitcom, Abby’s.
Another lead character in the popular show was sarcastic Dr. Perry Cox, and he was played by actor John C McGinley, 61,
Like Flynn, he’d already enjoyed an impressive career before filming began, with roles in Point Break, Office Space and Wall Street, among others.
John C McGinley played Dr. Perry Cox on the long-running sitcomCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Dr. Cox won fans over throughout his time in the fictional hospitalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
McGinley went on to star in Burn Notice and Chicago PDCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Since hanging up his scrubs, he’s starred in Burn Notice and Chicago PD.
McGinley has one son, Max, with his first wife Lauren Lambert. They divorced in 2001.
Max has Down’s syndrome and McGinley has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the condition, serving on the Board of the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and as a celebrity ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society.
McGinley has a son, Max, and two daughters nowCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The star went on to marry yoga instructor Nichole Kessler in 2007, and welcomed two daughters.
She’s married to Scrub’s producer Bill Lawrence, but actress Christa Miller stood out in her own right as Dr. Cox’s ex wife Jordan.
Christa portrayed Dr. Cox’s ex wife Jordan SullivanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Christa is happily married to Bill Lawrence, proving work can mix with pleasureCredit: christabmiller/Instagram
Christa often shares photos with her daughter Charlotte
She’d already had roles in Seinfeld and The Drew Carey Show, before she went on to appear on her husband’s sitcom Cougar Town with some of her Scrubs co-stars afterwards.
The mum-of-three often shares photos with her husband and kids on Instagram now, and has also remained close to co-star Braff.
As the no-nonsense Chief of Medicine, Dr. Bob Kelso, actor Ken Jenkins, 80, won fans over throughout the series with his supporting role.
He was a much-loved star on screen before joining the cast, having had roles in Psycho, The Sum of Fears and Last Man Standing.
Actor Ken Jenkins played Dr. Bob Kelso on ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Jenkins went on to star in Cougar TownCredit: Getty Images – Getty
(L-R) Ken Jenkins, Robert Maschio, Sarah Chalke and Sarah Schneider reunited in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
He went on to play Courteney Cox’s father on Cougar Town, among other roles, and has been happily married to second wife Katharine Houghton, also an actress and niece of Katharine Hepburn, since 1970.
Best known on Scrubs as ‘The Todd’, Dr. Todd Quinlan may have had a smaller role – but it was one of the funniest for many viewers.
Maschio starred as ‘The Todd’ during his stint in the limelight on ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Maschio is now a realtor, after choosing to make a major career changeCredit: robertmaschio/Instagram
Actor Robert Maschio, 54, has done the odd acting gig since – including a spot on Cougar Town like his fellow cast members – but he’s largely had a career change, moving into real estate in recent years.
He often shares throwback photos of his Scrubs days on social media, and appears to have remained close to the cast.
Eliza, 39, played resident physician Denise Mahoney on Scrubs, joining the cast later in the show – but she didn’t fail to make an impression.
Coupe played Denise Mahoney on Scrubs during her stint on the showCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Eliza Coupe often attends red carpet events in LACredit: Getty Images
Since then, she’s perhaps become better known for playing Jane on Happy Endings. She also enjoyed time in the cast of House of Lies and The Mindy Project.
With more than 32,000 followers on Instagram, the glam actress has remained popular with fans through the years and now often shares photos posing for professional shoots online.
The Scrubs crew sadly suffered a heartbreaking loss last April when actor Sam Lloyd, who played Ted Buckland on the sitcom, passed away.
Late actor Sam Lloyd played Ted Buckland on ScrubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Actor Sam Lloyd tragically passed away last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Lloyd was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, but it was later revealed to be metastatic lung cancer that had spread throughout his body.
The star’s wife, Vanessa, had recently given birth to their son when he got his diagnosis.
His co-stars paid moving tributes to him following his death, with Braff writing on Twitter: “Rest In Peace to one of the funniest actors I’ve ever had the joy of working with.
“Sam Lloyd made me crack up and break character every single time we did a scene together. He could not have been a kinder man. I will forever cherish the time I had with you, Sammy.”
Chalke wrote: “Oh Sam…I feel so lucky I got the chance to know and work with you. You were [the] kindest, funniest man. Sending so much love to your family. Rest In Peace.”
Faison added: “Rest In Peace Sam. God bless your family. I’ll always treasure our time together singing, playing basketball, laughing, working, and partying. You’re a true gem.”
And producer Lawrence wrote: “Thinking a lot about Sam Lloyd today. (Ted). Truly such a kind, sweet guy. He will be missed by so many.”
Lloyd enjoyed an incredible career, and after Scrubs he went on to appear in The Middle, where he reunited with Neil Flynn, Desperate Housewives and Cougar Town.
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