Where Are They Now? The Cast Of 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'

Let me take you back three decades ago to a holiday film that brought plenty of laughter and chaos to the big screen. That’s right, we’re talking about National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. This movie, directed by the legendary John Hughes, premiered on December 1, 1989, and quickly became a holiday classic. But have you ever wondered what the cast is up to today? Let’s dive in and catch up with these beloved actors.

A Holiday Classic That Stands the Test of Time

Now, let’s talk about the star of the show, Chevy Chase, who played the unforgettable Clark Griswold. Chevy was already a comedy heavyweight by the time this film rolled around. His resume included iconic roles like his days on Saturday Night Live, Caddyshack, Fletch, and ¡Three Amigos!. And let’s not forget, he had already tackled two other National Lampoon films, Vacation and European Vacation. So, when it came to bringing the Griswold family to life, Chevy was the perfect choice.

Chevy wasn’t the only star in this film. He was joined by the incredibly talented Beverly D’Angelo, who played his on-screen wife, Ellen Griswold. Their children were portrayed by Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki, and Randy Quaid brought the house down as the quirky Cousin Eddie. But that’s not all—this movie was packed with an all-star cast, including E.G. Marshall, John Randolph, Doris Roberts, and Diane Ladd. Chevy himself once told Rolling Stone, “I think we had the best actors of our time. That’s quite a group.”

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From Mixed Reviews to Holiday Must-Watch

When Christmas Vacation first hit theaters, it received mixed reviews. But guess what? It didn’t matter. The film topped the box office for a couple of weeks and has only grown in popularity over the years. It’s now a staple of holiday viewing, often compared to another iconic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful Life. However, Chevy isn’t exactly sold on that comparison. “Comparing ‘Christmas Vacation’ to ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is the silliest thing,” he said. “That film starred James Stewart, one of the greatest movie actors of all time. The idea that our movie could ever be connected to something so brilliant and beautiful always made me feel like, ‘That’s all they had to write about?’”

Every holiday season, you can bet that Christmas Vacation will be playing on a loop on TV. Chevy admitted that he doesn’t watch it when it’s on television, but recently, his wife Jane showed him some clips on her computer. “I started realizing, hey — that was really funny!” Chevy said. “It bucked me