'Almost Famous' Stars, Where Are They Now Years Later?

Posted by Chauncey Koziol on Sunday, June 9, 2024

Today, Deschanel is a highly accomplished actress, musician, writer, and businesswoman.

Zooey Deschanel is known for her work on TV. Timothy Hiatt/Getty

After "Almost Famous," Deschanel appeared in several notable films, including "Elf," "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," "Yes Man," "500 Days of Summer," and "Rock the Casbah."

She later went on to star as Jess on the hit Fox comedy "New Girl," which made her a household name.

In addition to acting, the Los Angeles native founded the women-centered media company Hello Giggles in 2011. She's also an accomplished musician, performing as half of the folk duo She & Him since the early 2000s.

Most recently, Deschanel voiced a character in the "Trolls" franchise. 

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