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'The Cosby Show' Cast: Where Are They Now? — From Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Allegations to Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Tragic Death

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All that has gone down with the cast after 'The Cosby Show' aired it's final episode.

July 24 2025, Published 8:30 p.m. ET

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died at 54 on July 20, once shared, "We share a unique experience that keeps us lovingly bonded no matter how much time goes between seeing or hearing from each other."

His thoughts came just months before his passing, during which he spoke to People about the show's enduring legacy, stating, "I know I can speak for all the cast when I say The Cosby Show is something that we are all still very proud of."

While the sitcom enjoyed critical acclaim during its original run from 1984 to 1992, it now grapples with the fallout from numerous sexual assault allegations against its star, Bill Cosby.

The show followed the Huxtable family, headed by Cliff (Cosby) and Clair (Phylicia Rashad), alongside their five children: Theo (Warner), Vanessa (Tempestt Bledsoe), Rudy (Keshia Knight Pulliam), Denise (Lisa Bonet), and Sondra (Sabrina Le Beauf). Throughout its eight seasons, the series won six Emmy Awards while presenting an upper-middle-class Black American family in a positive light.

RadarOnline.com can reveal what happened to the cast.

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Bill Cosby as Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable

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Cosby has remained out of the limelight after his aggravated assault conviction was overturned.

Cosby starred as the obstetrician and family patriarch, earning the title "America's Dad." His legacy, however, has been marred by serious allegations of sexual assault spanning decades.

In 2018, he was convicted of aggravated assault against Andrea Constand and sentenced to three to ten years in prison, though his conviction was overturned in June 2021.

Now, Cosby lives away from the limelight, maintaining his marriage to Camille and their five children, while enduring fresh lawsuits from accusers that include actresses from the show.

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Phylicia Rashad as Clair Huxtable

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Rashad went on to win a Tony Award, and also offer up her knowledge as a dean at Howard University's College of Fine Arts.

Rashad portrayed the legal powerhouse and matriarch Clair Huxtable. The accomplished actress has returned to the theater, having won a Tony Award for her performance in A Raisin in the Sun.

A former dean at Howard University's College of Fine Arts, Rashad recently stepped down to focus on her Broadway endeavors, including directing the play Purpose, set to close in August 2025.

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Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable

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Bledsoe went to New York University after the show.

Bledsoe brought Vanessa Huxtable to life.

After The Cosby Show, she attended New York University and returned to acting with roles in projects like N-Secure and ParaNorman.

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Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable

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Pulliam appeared in numerous projects following her success on 'The Cosby Show.'

Pulliam played the cute Rudy Huxtable. Post-show, she starred in Tyler Perry's sitcom House of Payne, along with Cuttin' Da Mustard and Madea Goes to Jail.

She married Brad James in 2021 and welcomed a son named Knight in April 2023.

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Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable

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Bonet was in several high-profile relationships, including being married to Jason Momoa.

Bonet started her Hollywood journey as Denise Huxtable.

After roles in films like Enemy of the State and High Fidelity, she shifted her focus towards family. She shares daughter Zoë Kravitz with ex-husband Lenny Kravitz and welcomed two more children with Jason Momoa before they divorced in early 2024.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theo Huxtable

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Warner died after he drowned while on vacation.

Warner, the sole son, starred in Malcolm & Eddie and later appeared in the series Reed Between the Lines, Major Crimes, and Suits. He expressed pride in the show's impact on culture despite its controversial legacy.

Sadly, Warner passed away in July while swimming on a family trip, leaving behind his wife and daughter.

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Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable

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Le Beauf has stepped away from Hollywood.

Le Beauf played Sondra, returning to the screen after The Cosby Show in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

She appears to have stepped back from Hollywood in recent years, focusing on personal pursuits.

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Geoffrey Owens as Elvin Tibideaux

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Owens' financial situation came under the spotlight after he was spotted working at Trader Joe's.

Geoffrey Owens portrayed Sondra's partner, Elvin. He made guest appearances on shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Billions.

In an effort for financial stability amid the unpredictable acting industry, Owens famously worked at Trader Joe's, speaking out about the challenges actors face.

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Raven-Symoné as Olivia Kendall

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Raven-Symoné went on to have another huge hit: 'That's So Raven.'

Before her rise as a Disney Channel star, Raven-Symoné played Olivia Kendall, Denise's stepdaughter. She starred in notable films and is known for her role in That's So Raven.

Now, she co-hosts a podcast with her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday.

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