‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ hits theaters ahead of original movie’s 40th anniversary: Cast then and now

It's been 40 years since audiences were first asked 'Who you gonna call …?' 'Ghostbusters' was released in 1984, instantly becoming a hit, thanks to its funny, original script and catchy theme song. The movie followed a group of friends who band together after losing their jobs to save New York City from being taken over by ghosts and other supernatural beings. It not only became the highest grossing comedy of the year, but the highest grossing comedy of all time at the time.

In addition to the 'Ghostbusters' sequels, Weaver also starred in three 'Alien' sequels. In 1988, she starred in 'Gorillas in the Mist' and 'Working Girl,' which both earned her Academy Award nominations. Later, she starred in 'Snow White: A Tale of Terror,' 'Copycat' and 'The Ice Storm,' which won her a BAFTA. The early 2000s were busy for Weaver.

Moranis married Ann Belsky in 1986, and they were together until her death in 1991. Together they had two children, Mitchell and Rachel. Annie Potts Annie Potts was already a Golden Globe nominee for her role in 'Corvette Summer,' when she starred as Janine Melnitz in 'Ghostbusters.' In addition to roles in 'Pretty In Pink' and 'Jumpin' Jack Flash,' Potts went on to star on 'Designing Women,' from 1986 to 1993.

The actress later guest starred on various TV shows, including 'Joan of Arcadia,' 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,' 'GCB' and 'Grey's Anatomy.' Later, she had a recurring role on 'The Fosters' and has been starring on 'Young Sheldon' since 2017. Potts is returning to the character of Janine in 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.' Potts was married to Steven Hartley from 1973 to 1978 and Greg Antonacci from 1978 to 1980.

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