After decades of leaving Hollywood, Rick Moranis' 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' celebrates its 35th anniversary.

Marcia Strassman and Rick Moranis Starred in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

After decades of leaving Hollywood, Rick Moranis' 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' celebrates its 35th anniversary.
After decades of leaving Hollywood, Rick Moranis' 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' celebrates its 35th anniversary.

The 35th anniversary of the movie 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' is now official.

Over three decades ago, Rick Moranis accidentally shrank the Szalinski and Thompson kids to ant size when his malfunctioning shrinking machine suddenly activated while they were present.

The kids found themselves outside in their front yard and had to navigate challenges such as stray Legos, sprinklers, and bugs while avoiding being stepped on by their parents.

Over the past 35 years, the film's cast has been active in various projects.

Rick Moranis and Marcia Strassman in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."
One of Rick Moranis' final on-screen roles was in "Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves," in 1997. (AJ Pics/Alamy Stock Photo)

Rick Moranis

Rick Moranis then and now split
Moranis played Wayne Szalinski in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." The film premiered in 1989. (Disney/Getty Images)

In "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," Rick Moranis portrayed the endearing character of Wayne Szalinski, a father who mistakenly shrank not only his own children but also the kids of his neighbors. Prior to this film, Moranis had already earned an Emmy for his work on "The SCTV Network" and was recognized for his roles in "Ghostbusters" and "Spaceballs."

He starred in "Parenthood," "My Blue Heaven," "Gravedale High," "Little Giants," "The Flintstones," and the two sequels to "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."

Rick Moranis and John Goodman in "The Flinstones"
Rick Moranis and John Goodman riding together in a scene from the 1994 film "The Flintstones." (Universal/Getty Images)

After the death of his wife in 1991 from breast cancer, Moranis took a break from Hollywood to care for his kids. Despite not taking on new projects, he didn't officially retire.

"He revealed that he initially intended to take a brief break, but it ended up being longer. Despite this, he stated that he is always open to new opportunities and still receives occasional inquiries about film and television roles. As soon as he finds a role that interests him, he will consider it."

Moranis has primarily been working as a voice actor, but he first dipped his toe back into the movie business in 2001 by voicing two characters in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer & the Island of Misfit Toys." Some of his other voice-acting gigs include "Brother Bear," "The Animated Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie," and the voice of Dark Helmet in "The Goldbergs."

From 1986 until her death in 1991, Anne Moranis was married to Moranis. They have two children, twins Mitchell and Rachel.

Matt Frewer

Matt Frewer then and now split
Matt Frewer played Big Russ Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." (Getty Images)

Matt Frewer first gained fame as Max Headroom in the show of the same name, then portrayed Big Russ Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." In the same year, he started playing Mike Stratford in "Doctor, Doctor," starring in the series from 1989 to 1991.

Throughout the '90s, he made guest appearances in TV shows and smaller roles before starring in 17 episodes of "Shaky Ground" and other notable projects such as "The Stand," "The Itsy Bitsy Spider," and "Dumb and Dumber."

He starred as the Pink Panther in the TV series from 1993 to 1996, in addition to appearing in several episodes of "Gargoyles."

Matt Frewer in "Doctor Doctor"
Matt Frewer, left, stars as Dr. Mike Statford, in the CBS television series "Doctor, Doctor." (CBS via Getty Images)

He reprised the character of Panic in "Hercules," which aired for one year, and also starred in several other TV series, including "PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal," "Intelligence," "Eureka," and "Orphan Black."

In addition to his roles in "Watchmen," "Rampage," "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," and "The BFG," he has recently appeared in "The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair," "Fear the Walking Dead," and "Perry Mason."

Frewer married Amanda Hillwood in 1984, and they share their daughter Scout.

Marcia Strassman

Marcia Stassman then and now split
Marcia Strassman played Diane Szalinski in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." (Disney/Getty Images)

Marcia Strassman, known for her roles in "Welcome Back, Kotter," "M*A*S*H," and "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," later starred in the short-lived sitcom "Booker" from 1989 to 1990 and the film "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid."

She appeared in various movies and TV shows, including "Another Stakeout," "Earth Minus Zero," "Sweet Justice," "Murder, She Wrote," "Baywatch," "Noah Knows Best," "Tremors," and "Third Watch." Her final on-screen appearance was in the film "Looking for Mr. Right."

From 1984 to 1989, Strassman was married to Robert Collector and they had a daughter, Elizabeth. The actress passed away in March 2007 due to advanced breast cancer that had spread to her bones. She was 66 years old.

Kristine Sutherland

Kristine Sutherland then and now split
Kristine Sutherland went on to star in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." (Getty Images)

Before landing the role of Mae Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," Kristine Sutherland had primarily appeared in guest roles on TV shows. Her career received a significant boost when she was cast as Joyce Summers in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," portraying the mother of Sarah Michelle Gellar's character.

Sutherland appeared on "New Amsterdam," "One Life to Live," and "The Perfect Wedding" after finishing 58 episodes of her show, with her most recent role being that of Pat Lonergam in "Before/During/After."

In 1986, John Pankow married Eleanore Sutherland, and they have one daughter together.

Thomas Wilson Brown

Thomas Wilson Brown in "Honey I Shrunk the Kids."
Thomas Wilson Brown played Little Russ Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." (Disney)

Thomas Wilson Brown first gained fame in the 1985 film "Silverado" and later starred as Little Russ Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."

From 1994 to 1998, Brown starred in "Days of Our Lives" and later appeared in "Pearl Harbor," "Urban Justice," and "Sun Records." He would later star in "Knots Landing," "Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael," and "Boy Meets World," and later appear in "Diggstown" and "Skeletons."

Recently, he has been seen in "The Last Three Days" and "The Last Champion."

Jared Rushton

Jared Rushton as a child
Jared Rushton quit acting to become a musician. (Disney/Getty Images)

Jared Rushton, who later starred as Ron Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," had already gained fame for his roles in "Overboard" and "Big" prior to that film.

He starred in "A Cry in the Wild" and "Pet Sematary II," and appeared in episodes of "Life Goes On," "Northern Exposure," and "ER." His final on-screen appearances were in "Dead Man's Walk," "Cracker: Mind Over Murder," and "Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family."

Rushton left acting in 2000 to focus on a music career. He now plays guitar and organ for the rock bands Deal By Dusk and Goodbye Effect.

Amy O'Neill

Amy O'Neill then and now
O'Neill played Amy Szalinski in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." (Disney/Getty Images)

Amy O'Neill began her acting career as a guest on TV shows like "Highway to Heaven" and "Family Ties" before landing a role on "The Young and the Restless." She later starred as Amy Szalinski in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids."

In 1992, O'Neill starred in the sequel "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid" after a series of guest appearances, including "The Young Riders" and "Murder, She Wrote." She has also appeared in recent shorts such as "The Japanese Sandman" and "The Follower."

Robert Oliveri

Robert Oliveri then and now split
Robert Oliveri left Hollywood in 1992 after starring in "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid." (Disney/Getty Images)

"Robert Oliveri's first major role in Hollywood was in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," where he played Nick Szalinski. Following that, he appeared in a few shows before taking on the role of Kevin in "Edward Scissorhands.""

Despite his fame following his role in "Honey, I Blew Up the Kid," Oliveri retired from acting and now lives in Florida with his family.

Mark L. Taylor

Mark L. Taylor at Disney on Ice
Mark L. Taylor went on to appear in "High School Musical 2." (David Livingston/Getty Images)

Before starring as Don Forrester in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," Mark L. Taylor was a seasoned actor who had already appeared in numerous TV shows and films. He would later star in "Arachnophobia," as well as the shows "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo," "Problem Child," and "The Mask."

He continued appearing on shows such as "Ally McBeal" and "Chicago Hope," and had a 20-episode arc on "Melrose Place." He later appeared in "Last Ride," "Eddie's Million Dollar Cookoff," "The West Wing," "High School Musical 2," and "Boston Legal," before starring in "Saving Grace."

Recently, he was seen in "Grey's Anatomy," "9-1-1 Lone Star," and "NCIS."

Since 1975, Taylor and Judy Taylor have been married and have two children, Benjamin and Daniel.

Kimmy Robertson

Kimmy Robertson then and now split
Kimmy Robertson was known for her role in "Twin Peaks" before starring in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." (Getty Images)

Kimmy Roberston gained fame for her role in "The Last American Virgin" before starring as Gloria Forrester in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." She later starred as Lucy Moran in "Twin Peaks" from 1989 to 1991.

After starring in "Gravedale High," "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead," "The Tick," and 1991's "Beauty and the Beast" as the voice of Featherduster, Robertson later had guest appearances and smaller roles. She later voiced a character in "Pepper Ann" and appeared in "Southland," "Psych," and "Marry Me."

The actress starred in the 2017 reboot of "Twin Peaks" and has recently appeared in "Adventures in Odyssey" and "Ollie and Scoops."

Robertson was married to John Christian Walker from 2003 to 2004.

by Lori Bashian

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