As the final chapter of "The Originals" concluded, bidding farewell to the iconic Mikaelson family, the stars embarked on new journeys beyond the supernatural realm. Premiering in October 2013 as a spinoff from "The Vampire Diaries," the show became a sanctuary for fans seeking the perfect blend of family dynamics and supernatural intrigue.
Joseph Morgan, who portrayed the enigmatic Klaus, revealed the emotional impact of wrapping up the series, describing it as both overwhelming and surreal. "I remember sort of standing there feeling like everyone’s gone," he shared with Us Weekly in 2018. "It’s a joy and a sadness at once, is the only way I can describe it. It’s a plethora of feelings."
Now, years after the last mystical adventure in New Orleans, the cast members have dispersed into various endeavors. Join us as we explore the diverse paths taken by the talented ensemble, discovering where the cast of "The Originals" finds themselves now.
#1. Joseph Morgan (Klaus Mikaelson)
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The actor has appeared in Animal Kingdom and Brave New World. He has been married to Persia White, whom he met on the set of The Vampire Diaries, since July 2014.
#2. Daniel Gillies (Elijah Mikaelson)
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Gillies moved on to Virgin River, Occupation: Rainfall and Coming Home in the Dark. After nearly 15 years of marriage, the actor and Rachael Leigh Cook announced their divorce in June 2019; he filed for divorce in July 2020. Charlotte and Theodore are the couple's children. In February 2021, the Canadian native made his Instagram relationship with Julia Misaki official.
#3. Phoebe Tonkin (Hayley Marshall)
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With roles on Bloom, Westworld, The Place of No Words, and The Affair, the actress has kept herself busy. Tonkin announced her engagement to Alex Greenwald in June 2020.
#4. Charles Michael Davis (Marcel Gerard)
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Davis's career has been thriving after The Originals. He has starred in various TV Shows such as Younger, NCIS: New Orleans, Chicago P.D., For the People, No Sleep ‘Til Christmas, and Same Time, Next Christmas.
#5. Claire Holt (Rebekah Mikaelson)
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The actress has been featured in numerous movies such as The Divorce Party and A Violent Separation. She played the role of the Original vampire again in the fourth season of Legacies. In 2021, she ventured into swimwear design and collaborated with Andie Swim.
After divorcing Matthew Kaplan, she married Andrew Joblon in August 2018. The couple had three children: son James in March 2019, daughter Elle in September 2020, and second son Ford in November 2023.
#6. Danielle Campbell (Davina Claire)
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Campbell has added many roles to her resume over the years. She has appeared in popular shows like Tell Me a Story, Runaways, All American, Ghost Light, and Alive in Denver.
In August 2023, Campbell and her former Originals co-star, Colin Woodell (who played Aiden), announced their engagement after dating for nine years.
#7. Leah Pipes (Camille O’Connell)
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The actress has appeared on 9-1-1, Charmed, The Perfect One, and A Beauty & The Beast Christmas. In May 2019, she filed for divorce from A.J. Trauth after four years of marriage.
#8. Riley Voelkel (Freya Mikaelson)
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Voelkel has been involved in several projects, including Roswell, New Mexico, Hightown and Brampton’s Own. She also returned to Legacies in November 2019 and October 2021 to reprise her role as Freya. The actress began dating Mike C. Robertson in October 2016 and got engaged to him in March 2021.
#9. Yusuf Gatewood (Vincent Griffith)
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The actor has recently been cast in various productions including The Umbrella Academy, Good Omens, and Jacob's Ladder. The statement appears to be grammatically correct, and there are no spelling or punctuation errors.
#10. Danielle Rose Russell (Hope Mikaelson)
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Russell played the role of Hope in Legacies, a spinoff of The Originals. The show aired on The CW from 2018 to 2021.
#11. Summer Fontana (Hope Mikaelson)
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Fontana has appeared in various TV shows and movies including X-Men: Dark Phoenix, The Outsider, The Magicians, Wish Upon a Unicorn, and Legacies, where she reprised her role as Young Hope.
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