United Archives GmbH/Alamy Coyote Uglypremiered 25 years ago on Aug. 4, 2000 The film starred Piper Perabo, Maria Bello, Tyra Banks, Bridget Moynahan and Melanie Lynskey, among others Over the years, many of theCoyote Uglycast members have expressed interest in returning for a sequel It's been 25 years sinceCoyote Uglyfirst rocked the big screen. Directed by David McNally,Coyote Uglyfollows Violet Sanford (Piper Perabo), an aspiring songwriter who trades her quiet New Jersey hometown for the bright lights of New York City. Struggling to break into the music industry, she takes a job at Coyote Ugly, a high-energy bar known for its fearless, dancing bartenders. The film, which also starredMaria Bello,Tyra Banks,Bridget MoynahanandMelanie Lynskey, premiered on Aug. 4, 2000, and grossed more than $113 million globally, perBox Office Mojo. Ever since, fans have been clamoring for aCoyote Uglysequel — and the cast members are more than ready to saddle up for round two. "There has been some discussion about [a sequel]," Perabo toldThe Hollywood Reporterin July 2025. "I will say that people that were integral to making it are in communication about how to do something more." No official announcements have been made, so until then, here's everything to know about where theCoyote Uglycast is now. Perabo burst onto the scene as wannabe singer Violet Sanford, who moves from New Jersey to N.Y.C. to pursue her dreams — and ends up joining the Coyote Ugly crew. After the movie hit theaters, Perabo found steady film work before scoring her role onCovert Affairs,which earned her aGolden Globenomination. In 2021, she joined the cast ofYellowstoneas Summer Higgins, an animal rights activist. In 2014, she wed director-producer Stephen Kay. Already one of the world's most famous models whenCoyote Uglycame out, Banks made her mark in the film as bartender Zoe. In a 2018 interview with PEOPLE, she shared she's "dying" to do a sequel. "I want to produce it — I just need to get the rights from Mr. Jerry Bruckheimer or work with him." SinceCoyote Ugly, Banks helmed her show,America's Next Top Model, for 15 years. She was also the host ofDancing with the Starsfrom 2020 to 2023. Banks is currently dating businessmanLouis Bélanger-Martin. As the bar's tough — but fair — owner, Bello's Lil gave Violet her chance, then took it away and gave her another opportunity. Best known for her work onER,Bello has also appeared in films such asA History of Violence(2005),Grown Ups(2010)and Lights Out(2016) as well as TV seriesGoliathandNCIS. The actress, who shares a son with ex-boyfriend Dan McDermott,wed chef Dominique Crennin April 2024 andfiled for divorcea year later. Coyote UglymarkedIzabella Miko's first role in Hollywood. "A year beforeCoyote, I was selling batteries in Times Square and going to AA meetings. I didn't have a drinking problem, but I wanted the free cookies and milk in the back," Miko, who played Cammie, said at the May 2025Coyote Ugly25th anniversary screening in L.A. The film opened doors for the Polish actress, and she went on to land parts inSave the Last Dance 2(2006) andStep Up: All In(2014).She also appeared on the TV seriesNCIS: Hawai'iin 2022. Coyote Uglywas also Moynahan's first major film role, hitting theaters right around the time she joined the cast ofSex and the Cityas Mr. Big's wife, Natasha. She's since starred on series such asSix DegreesandBlue Bloods. Moynahanshares son Jackwith her exTom Brady. In 2015, shemarriedN.Y.C. businessmanAndrew Frankel. A huge name in Hollywood,John Goodmanstarred as Violet's loving (but overprotective) father, who discouraged her new career path after seeing a racy photo of her in the newspaper. Goodman's career hasn't slowed down, with roles in a myriad of TV shows and movies, includingArgo(2012),Flight(2012),10 Cloverfield Lane(2016) andThe Conners. He's been married toAnna Beth Goodmansince 1989. They share one daughter. Adam Garcia played Violet's boyfriend, Kevin. The actor, who was asked to audition after the casting director saw him in theSaturday Night Fevermusical on London's West End, went on to appear in films likeDeath on the Nile(2022). He's been married to Nathalia Chubin since 2015. They share two children. Melanie Lynskeyhad a handful of roles under her belt beforeCoyote Ugly,in which she played Violet's New Jersey-based BFF, Gloria. The New Zealand-born actress has appeared in multiple films and on TV series, includingTwo and a Half Men,Togetherness,Mrs. AmericaandCandy. Since 2021, she's starred on the hit Showtime seriesYellowjackets, which earned herEmmynominations in 2022 and 2023 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She also appeared onThe Last of Usin 2023 as the brutal Kathleen, which earned her another Emmy nomination. She's been married to actorJason Rittersince 2020, and the pairshare one daughter. Read the original article onPeople
