The show Desperate Housewives was an amazing drama upon its original release and it’s one that audiences are currently reliving and enjoying on Disney+. With a great blend of mystery, emotion, and comedy, this series truly had something for everyone, and the actors who were part of the show became household names because of it.
They brought the characters to life in an excellent manner, pumping them full of personality and life, making them relatable and entertaining. But what was life like after Wisteria Lane for the actors who played the popular neighbors on Desperate Housewives, and where else can fans watch them act?
Eva Longoria (The Sentinel Available To Stream On HBO)
Eva Longoria is excellent as the spoiled Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives, a person who enjoys the lavish things in life with her expensive tastes. However, she is still a caring and kind member of the neighborhood, and that is something that Eva was able to perform well.
Since that point, Eva has been involved in a lot of projects both in front and behind the camera. She’s worked as a producer for John Wick and other shows and movies, while also being involved in some major television commercials, most famously for L’Oréal. She’s also worked on other movies such as The Sentinel where she played Jill, who is a rookie agent that ends up in conflict with a senior member of staff.
Ricardo Antonio Chavira (Santa Clarita Diet Available To Stream On Netflix)
Ricardo Antonio Chavira was on hand to play the on-screen husband to Eva as Carlos Solis. He was someone who went through a lot of ups and downs on the show and would often look to solve all of his problems via violence.
Aside from this series, Ricardo has been involved in countless projects which included the sitcom Telenovela, where he actually worked with Eva once again. He’s also been involved in Santa Clarita Diet where he plays Dan, who is the deputy of the Sherriff and also Eric’s stepfather. He ends up in a rivalry with Joel which has serious consequences.
Mark Moses (Mad Men Available To Stream On Fubo, IMDb TV, AMC)
Mark Moses plays the character of Paul Young on Desperate Housewives, who is someone that is wrapped up in one of the biggest mysteries that the show has. He’s someone who is happy to get his hands dirty to solve a problem, and it’s a role that he put together well.
Outside of Desperate Housewives, Mark Moses has also been involved in another popular series, Mad Men. He played Duck Phillips on the show. Duck is in charge of the account services but struggles in other areas of his life.
James Denton (Good Witch Available To Stream On Netflix And Sling)
James Denton played the character of Mike Delfino in Desperate Housewives, and he proved to be one of the greatest characters on the show. He was quite a mysterious character throughout the show often having secrets, yet he was also fiercely protective as well.
James Denton was a big reason the character was so beloved, as he put together such great performances. That’s something he has continued since that point, with his slot on Good Witch being one of his biggest roles. Here he plays Sam Radford, a doctor who moves into the area and instantly takes an interest in the Nightingales.
Doug Savant (NCIS: New Orleans, Available To Stream On DirecTV, Sling, And Fubo)
The character of Tom Scavo was another enjoyable element to the show, with his relationship with Lynette being one of the strongest in the show. They complimented each other well and became the most relatable part of the show because of how they were portrayed.
Tom was a good father and husband, and someone who brought a lot of comedy to the show. Because his role was so good, it’s no surprise that Doug has gone on to have roles in several shows such as Criminal Minds and NCIS: New Orleans. In the latter, he takes on the role of Eric Barlow, who is an Associate Attorney General who is involved in a terrorist plot storyline.
Brenda Strong (13 Reasons Why, Available To Stream On Netflix)
Brenda Strong is only a recurring character in terms of on-screen appearances due to the fact that her character, Mary Alice Young dies in the opening episode. However, she is one of the lead characters as she provides the narration to the entire series.
One show that she is known for since that is 13 Reasons Why. She was originally a recurring character, but in season three she became one of the lead roles. She played Nora Walker, the mother of Bryce who ended up becoming very involved in the show once he transferred schools.
Nicollette Sheridan (Dynasty, Available To Stream On Netflix The CW, And CW Seed)
Edie Britt is a key character in Desperate Housewives, and she’s one of the neighbors who has no problem in telling people exactly how she feels. Edie is blunt at times, but that often leads to some hilarious moments, which made her a real fan favorite.
Away from Wisteria Lane, one of the ways people can see her was when she was part of the revival of Dynasty. She was involved in that project, playing the character of Alexis Colby. She is the ex-wife of Blake and someone who ends up remarried to Jeff and playing a key role in the movie.
Marcia Cross (Quantico, Available To Stream On Netflix)
The character of Bree Van de Kamp is one that cannot be forgotten from Desperate Housewives. The neighbor who is constantly looking for perfection and seems like she’s living an ideal life often has issues going on behind closed doors, and it led to her having some of the best storylines in the show.
Aside from that, fans are able to see Marcia Cross acting on the show Quantico, where she gets to play Claire Haas. The show is a thriller, but Cross works on the political side of things, despite her background as a former FBI agent. She eventually becomes Vince President of the United States, putting her in a true position of power.
Felicity Huffman (When They See Us, Available To Stream On Netflix)
Lynette Scavo is one of the funniest characters in Desperate Housewives, and someone who is easy to relate with as a mother and a wife who is simply trying to do her best, even in tough circumstances. Felicity Huffman played the role well, adding plenty of comedy to a lot of her scenes to make the character stand out.
The series When They See Us is one that focuses on the 1989 Central Park jogger scandal, which saw five young Black men be falsely prosecuted for a crime. Felicity plays Linda Fairstein in this show, who was the real-life prosecutor in the case.
Teri Hatcher (Planes, Available To Stream On Disney+)
While Desperate Housewives is an ensemble cast, Teri Hatcher’s character of Susan Mayer is arguably the lead role in the series. Often unlucky in life, she’s someone who always remains positive and upbeat, looking for the best in others, and it’s a role that Teri played brilliantly.
Since the show wrapped up, one of the biggest ways that fans can see her work is in the animated world. Teri lent her familiar voice to the Disney movie Planes, and its sequel, Planes: Fire & Rescue, where she voices the character of Dottie. She is a forklift that works as Dusty’s mechanic in the movie, and is one of his closest friends.
