‘Everybody Loves Raymond’: What Happened to the Stars of the Iconic Series

"Everybody Loves Raymond" has a unique place in the world of American situation comedies. The show ran for nine glorious seasons and centered around the Barone household. Here's what the actors from the popular 90s series have been up to since leaving our television screens.

Almost two decades ago, audiences waved goodbye to one of the most iconic American sitcoms, "Everybody Loves Raymond." With its first episode airing in 1996, the show ran until 2005, keeping people entertained with its exciting family dynamics and witty banters.

After the iconic show went off-air, many of its famed actors underwent life-altering transformations. One of the stars quit drinking for her family's sake, while another parted ways with his first wife and wed a woman 20 years his junior.

And in a tragic twist of fate, one of the cast members lost their real-life twin sibling and co-star, leaving him forever shattered. Please join us as we delve deep into how your beloved stars changed over the years after leaving the famous comedy series.

Ray Romano as Ray Barone

Ray Romano starred as Raymond "Ray" Barone, a successful sportswriter, in the CBS sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," for which he earned six Emmy nominations and bagged an award in 2002.

Many don't know that Romano also served as the show's writer alongside creator Phil Rosenthal. Another intriguing fact about Romano is that his real-life family and comic streak significantly inspired the sitcom's storyline.

Post "Everybody Loves Raymond," he did voice-over roles and starred in critically-acclaimed movies, including 2017's "The Big Sick" and 2019's "The Irishman." Romano is a family man and will celebrate his 66th birthday in December 2023.

In 1987, he tied the knot with Anna Scarpulia. They share four children—a daughter, Alexandra "Ally" Romano, and twin boys Gregory and Matthew Romano, who inspired the Barone twins, Geoffrey and Michael Barone, in "Everybody Loves Raymond."

Patricia Heaton as Debra Barone

Patricia Heaton is most popularly known for starring as Debra Barone, Ray Barone's wife, on "Everybody Loves Raymond." Debra loved her husband dearly but often faced trouble at the hands of her overbearing in-laws, who never hesitated to share their two cents on every matter.

People loved her portrayal of Debra so much that she won two Primetime Emmy awards. After the series, she appeared in "Back to You" in 2007, where she played a girls' mom. She also starred in 2009's "The Middle."

After separating from her first husband in 1987, Heaton married British actor and producer David Hunt, and they have four boys. Through her on-screen mom roles, Heaton, who will be celebrating her 65th birthday on March 4, 2023, felt inspired to raise her kids with utmost dedication and love.

As a devoted mother, Heaton wanted to do right by her kids and decided to eliminate some habits for their future. At 60, she turned to social media and surprised her fans by letting them in on her sobriety secret.

Heaton recalled accompanying her sons to an event and drinking to the point that her speech became slurred. Being embarrassed before her boys, who were in their 20s then, the "Back to You" alum said she vowed to stop drinking, hoping to set a healthy example for her grandkids.

She reportedly promised a house to the first of her sons who would make her a grandma. Heaton also fixed her definition of self-love and adopted an active lifestyle. She was said to have revived her belief after reciting a whole Bible.

Today, Heaton's a caring wife, a doting mom, and a firm believer—living her best life!

Brad Garrett as Robert Barone

Brad Garrett played "Robert Barone," Ray Barone's tall NY city cop brother who always felt insecure about whatever his younger brother did in life. Garrett won critical praise for his performance and bagged three awards like his fellow actors.

After the show ended, he appeared in the 2006 series, "Til Death," and continued his work as a stand-up comedian. The "Single Parents" actor who turns 63 in April 2023 is divorced from his wife, Jill Diven, with whom he shares two kids—Maxwell and Hope.

Luckily, Garrett found love again in a woman more than 20 years his junior. He met Isabella Quella in 2008, and they got engaged in 2015.

The duo didn't marry until 2021, after at least four postponed wedding dates due to wildfires, mudslides, and the global pandemic. But the wait was worth it. Garrett later confessed he married the love of his life.

Besides being a family guy, Garrett also enjoys playing professional poker. He lives with his wife and two dogs in Malibu.

Monica Horan as Amy MacDougall-Barone

Monica Horan gained widespread attention following her portrayal of Amy MacDougall-Barone, Robert Barone's girlfriend-turned-wife, in the 1996 comedy series.

After the show went off the air, Horan starred in "Hot in Cleveland" and "Better Things," among many others. She also starred in "The Bold and the Beautiful," for which she won an Emmy nomination in 2017.

In 1990, she married Phil Rosenthal, credited with creating and screenwriting "Everybody Loves Raymond." Rosenthal was said to have taken inspiration from his own family life to weave intriguing plot twists on the show. According to sources, Horan and her husband's relationship was sometimes portrayed on-screen through Ray and Debra's relationship dynamics.

Horan turned 60 in January 2023 and continues to go strong in her marriage to Rosenthal. They are doting parents to two kids—Lily and Ben Rosenthal. Their mom sometimes shares glimpses from her family life on social media, including essential occasions like birthdays.

Madylin Sweeten as Ally Barone

Madylin Sweeten portrayed "Ally Barone," Debra and Ray Barone's eldest and only daughter on the show. Her warm-heartedness and selfless nature blended well with her occasional stubbornness. She was loved and doted on by everyone in her family, including her on-screen younger twin brothers, Geoffrey and Michael, who happen to be her real-life brothers.

Sweeten also performed in theater regularly, where she crossed paths with her husband. However, little is known about the duo still being together.

Sweeten, who will celebrate her 32nd birthday in June 2023, graduated with an interior design degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. After "Everybody Loves Raymond," she took up various other roles, and starred in "Grey's Anatomy," "Lucifer," and "TMI Hollywood."

Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten as Michael Barone and Geoffrey Barone

Real-life twin brothers, Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten, landed the roles of Michael and Geoffrey Barone when they were only 16 months old. Their on-screen big sister, Ally Barone, was their real-life older sibling.

After the show ended, the brothers steered clear of the limelight. In 2015, the then-19-year-old Sawyer died by suicide, leaving Sullivan, Madylin, and his loved ones in pieces. Regarding the heart-wrenching tragedy, Madylin expressed:

"He was a strong and selfless friend. When confiding in one another, Sawyer always had the kindest words of encouragement. He will live on in my head and those shared moments forever."

In 2019, four years after Sawyer's death, Sullivan, Madylin, and their family dedicated a theater in his name, thanks to the support of the Romanos and Rosenthals.

Doris Roberts as Marie Barone

Doris Roberts played the ultimate Barone matriarch when she starred as Marie in "Everybody Loves Raymond." Throughout the show, Marie was seen gushing over her boys, squabbling with her husband, and unleashing her wrath on her daughters-in-law.

Roberts was so loved for the iconic performance that she bagged four Emmy awards. She was married twice and had one child.

After portraying Mrs. Barone, she starred alongside Heaton on "The Middle" for some episodes and made people giggle in "Grandma's Boy" in 2006. Sadly, in 2016, Roberts passed away at the age of 90.

Peter Boyle as Frank Barone

Peter Boyle's portrayal of Francis Oscar "Frank" Barone is remembered by many even to date. Frank was Marie's husband, Ray and Robert's father, and Debra and Amy's father-in-law.

Although he didn't take an award home, unlike his other co-stars, his cantankerous performance left a lasting impression on people. He died from multiple myeloma and heart issues in 2006 at age 71.

Boyle wed Loraine Alterman in 1977 and remained married to her till his death. The couple shares two daughters.

Fred Willard as Hank MacDougall

Fred Willard starred as Hank MacDougall, Amy's dad, and Robert's religious and opinionated father-in-law. He won three Emmy nominations for his performance and also starred in other shows later, including "Modern Family."

Willard tied the knot with playwright Mary Lovell in 1968 and remained married to her until her demise in 2018. In May 2020, the actor died from cardiac arrest at age 86. He left behind a daughter, Hope Mulbarger, and a grandkid.

Willard was once asked to recall the proudest achievement from his life. Many thought he would refer to an award nomination or an unforgettable role, but instead, Williard replied, "It was teaching my daughter to catch a fly ball."

Georgia Engel as Pat MacDougall

Patricia "Pat" MacDougall was Hank's wife, Amy's mother, and Robert's mother-in-law on "Everybody Loves Raymond." Georgia Engel played the role brilliantly and earned three Emmy nominations for her performance.

Engel passed away in April 2019 at age 70 for unknown reasons. Her death was confirmed by her friend, John Quilty, who claimed her belief system as a Christian Scientist didn't let her seek medical guidance for her illness.

So, now that you've read about your beloved actors from the classic comedy-drama series, we would love to hear your thoughts! Please let us know which character was your absolute favorite. Nobody will judge you for wanting to binge-watch the show again!