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Rita Wilson Imagines the Future of Chrissy from *Now and Then*
5/12/2026, 9:51:00 PM
Revisiting Chrissy: Wilson’s 2026 Projection
Rita Wilson, who portrayed the adult Chrissy in the 1995 coming-of-age dramedy *Now and Then*, speculated on how the character would appear in 2026. Wilson, 69, said Chrissy “would’ve gone gray by now” and would likely have “been over her whole pink phase.” She added that the character might be “divorced and single, but a really rocking grandma.” These comments were made in a recent interview with PEOPLE.
The 1995 Film and Its Enduring Appeal
*Now and Then* debuted in 1995, following four women who reminisce about a shared summer in 1970. The adult cast includes Wilson, Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, and Rosie O'Donnell, while the younger versions feature Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffmann, and the late Ashleigh Aston Moore. Wilson described the film as “a female coming-of-age, a female Stand by Me,” noting that it offered a rare focus on the female experience at the time of its release.
Cast Reflections and Recent Reunions
In April 2024, Wilson reunited with Moore, Griffith, and O'Donnell at ELLE’s Women in Hollywood celebration in Los Angeles. The trio also appeared together at a 92NY event promoting Wilson’s upcoming album *Sound of a Woman*. During the latter gathering, Wilson recalled that Moore encouraged her to sing publicly for the first time while filming *Now and Then*, saying, “We’ve been friends for a very, very long time, I’d say around 30 years.”
Cultural Impact on Female Audiences
Wilson emphasized the film’s lasting resonance, stating that “young women still see it” and that “now, moms are showing it to their daughters, and that was their movie when they were young.” She highlighted the story’s focus on “the female experience, those young girls, that tight friendship” and the fact that the friends “still stayed friends” into adulthood.
Official Statements & Responses
Wilson said the film’s themes remain relevant and that a sequel is possible. She referenced a working title, “Now and Again,” noting it “could be a good sequel or version of that,” and emphasized the original’s focus on female friendship and coming-of-age narratives.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Chrissy would've gone gray by now,” — Rita Wilson, Actress
- “I think that she would have been over her whole pink phase.” — Rita Wilson
- “No one had made a movie like that, that was this female coming-of-age, a female Stand by Me ,” — Rita Wilson
- “We've been friends for a very, very long time, I'd say around 30 years,” — Rita Wilson
- “I had never sung anywhere like publicly ever… and Demi encouraged me to do it.” — Rita Wilson
Future Prospects: Possible Sequel
Wilson’s mention of the tentative title “Now and Again” signals interest in revisiting the characters. No script is confirmed, but she said a sequel or reimagining “could be a good sequel or version of that,” leaving development open.
