We can’t quite believe it, but January 2017 marks exactly 10 years since E4’s cult sitcom ‘Skins’ arrived on our screens.
The iconic teen drama - you can watch all of the episodes on All 4, by the way - provided students around the country with plenty to talk about, and introduced us to a whole host of often outlandish characters and the actors who played them.
And in the years since, the stars of the show have all taken different paths, with some carving successful Hollywood careers and working with the likes of Angelina Jolie and Danny Boyle, while others have given something a little different a go.
So which ex-’Skins’ actress now focusses on bodybuilding? And who swapped the Bristol house parties and college classes for jetsetting around the globe?
Find out what the cast of ‘Skins’ are up to now…
'Skins': Where Are They Now?
Nicholas Hoult(01 of48)
Played Tony Stonem… (credit:Channel 4)
Nicholas Hoult(02 of48)
Nicholas had - as you probably know - already starred in ‘About A Boy’ when he took centre stage as the principal character in the original ‘Skins’ gang.
After leaving the programme, he returned to Hollywood and has since appeared in ‘Kill Your Friends’, ‘Mad Max’ and numerous ‘X-Men’ films - in which he starred with then-flame Jennifer Lawrence. (credit:Jordan Strauss/AP)
After leaving the programme, he returned to Hollywood and has since appeared in ‘Kill Your Friends’, ‘Mad Max’ and numerous ‘X-Men’ films - in which he starred with then-flame Jennifer Lawrence. (credit:Jordan Strauss/AP)
Hannah Murray(03 of48)
Played Cassie Ainsworth... (credit:Channel 4)
Hannah Murray(04 of48)
Hannah won praise for her portrayal of the haunted Cassie, who had numerous mental health issues.
The character was one of the original gang, but her story was revisited in series seven. Today’s TV drama fans will recognised her as Game Of Thrones’ Gilly, a role which has earned Hannah two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA)
The character was one of the original gang, but her story was revisited in series seven. Today’s TV drama fans will recognised her as Game Of Thrones’ Gilly, a role which has earned Hannah two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA)
Joe Dempsie(05 of48)
Played Chris Miles… (credit:Channel 4)
Joe Dempsie(06 of48)
His character’s death made for an emotional end to series two, but Joe’s career didn’t end there and he’s had continued success with Channel 4.
He landed a recurring role in ‘This Is England ‘90’ and like Hannah, he also scored a ‘Game Of Thrones’ role. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
He landed a recurring role in ‘This Is England ‘90’ and like Hannah, he also scored a ‘Game Of Thrones’ role. (credit:Jeff Spicer via Getty Images)
April Pearson(07 of48)
Played Michelle Richardson… (credit:Channel 4)
April Pearson(08 of48)
After her time as Tony’s loyal girlfriend - who put up with far more than most would - April made her film debut in slasher movie ‘Tormented’, alongside fellow ‘Skins’ star Larissa Wilson.
She also trod the boards in two plays, and popped up in a 2015 music video for The Wombats. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
She also trod the boards in two plays, and popped up in a 2015 music video for The Wombats. (credit:David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)
Mike Bailey(09 of48)
Played Sid Jenkins... (credit:Channel 4)
Mike Bailey(10 of48)
Socially awkward Sid struggled through, in the shadow of his best pal Tony.
Aside from a few brief appearance on screen and in a handful of indie films, Mike has mostly stayed out of the limelight, and as of January 2016, was married and living in London. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Aside from a few brief appearance on screen and in a handful of indie films, Mike has mostly stayed out of the limelight, and as of January 2016, was married and living in London. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
Kaya Scodelario(11 of48)
Played Effy Stonem... (credit:Channel 4)
Kaya Scodelario(12 of48)
After making a series of appearances when her brother, Tony was the main event, Effy later became the lead character in the second generation of 'Skins'.
Since then, Kaya has racked up an impressive amount of TV and film appearances, with credits including 'Pirates Of The Caribbean'. In December 2016, she welcomed her first child, with husband Benjamin Walker. (credit:David Jensen - PA Images via Getty Images)
Since then, Kaya has racked up an impressive amount of TV and film appearances, with credits including 'Pirates Of The Caribbean'. In December 2016, she welcomed her first child, with husband Benjamin Walker. (credit:David Jensen - PA Images via Getty Images)
Dev Patel(13 of48)
Played Anwar Kharral... (credit:Channel 4)
Dev Patel(14 of48)
It's fair to say that Dev has gone on to become the most successful ex-'Skins' cast member, largely thanks to his first Hollywood role, which was in Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
In early 2017, he won huge amounts of praise - and numerous award nominations - for his role opposite Nicole Kidman in 'Lion'. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
In early 2017, he won huge amounts of praise - and numerous award nominations - for his role opposite Nicole Kidman in 'Lion'. (credit:Hahn Lionel/ABACA USA/ABACA USA)
Mitch Hewer(15 of48)
Played Maxxie Oliver... (credit:Channel 4)
Mitch Hewer(16 of48)
Remember 'Britannia High'? The show was Mitch's first post-'Skins' role, and later tried his hand at films, with 'Behaving Badly' and 'Nightlight'. (credit:rune hellestad via Getty Images)
Jack O'Connell(17 of48)
Played James Cook... (credit:Channel 4)
Jack O'Connell(18 of48)
Jack's proving to be a rival for Dev Patel, in the unofficial quest for the title of Most Successful Ex-'Skins' star, and has worked with the likes of Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Julia Roberts, on a number of huge film projects.
In 2015, his efforts were recognised by BAFTA, who named him Rising Star of the year. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
In 2015, his efforts were recognised by BAFTA, who named him Rising Star of the year. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Luke Pasqualino(19 of48)
Played Freddie McClair... (credit:Channel 4)
Luke Pasqualino(20 of48)
Luke has made himself comfortable on our TV screens, with roles in 'The Musketeers' and 'Our Girl', and he also hit headlines in 2016, thanks to a brief romance with Little Mix's Perrie Edwards. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Larissa Wilson(21 of48)
Played Jal Frazer... (credit:Channel 4)
Larissa Wilson(22 of48)
The actress has made a handful of (very) brief TV appearances, choosing to remain out of the spotlight and shunning social media. Each to their own, eh? (credit:Ferdaus Shamim via Getty Images)
Siwan Morris(23 of48)
Played teacher Angie... (credit:Channel 4)
Siwan Morris(24 of48)
Siwan is yet another star who went from the E4 show to being a TV staple, securing roles in 'Our Girl', 'Doctor Who' and 'Agatha Christie's Marple', to name a few. (credit:Photoshot via Getty Images)
Daniel Kaluuya(25 of48)
Played Posh Kenneth... (credit:Channel 4)
Daniel Kaluuya(26 of48)
As well as starring in the show, the actor was a staff writer for 'Skins'.
'Black Mirror' fans will know Daniel from the haunting 'Fifteen Million Merits' episode, and in late 2016, he landed a role in the Marvel film 'Black Panther', slated for release in 2018. (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Archive)
'Black Mirror' fans will know Daniel from the haunting 'Fifteen Million Merits' episode, and in late 2016, he landed a role in the Marvel film 'Black Panther', slated for release in 2018. (credit:Hannah McKay/PA Archive)
Aimee-Ffion Edwards(27 of48)
Played Sketch... (credit:Channel 4)
Aimee-Ffion Edwards(28 of48)
Aimee starred as the troubled Jenny in series two of 'Luther' in 2011, and two years later, found a home on 'Peaky Blinders'. (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
Stephen Walters(29 of48)
Starred as Mad Twatter... (credit:Channel 4)
Stephen Walters(30 of48)
Stephen's character probably had the best name of the bunch, and he went on to play a second, fantastically named character in 2007 series 'The Visit', starring as Splodge.
More recently, he's popped up in 'Outlander', and made a brief appearance in 'The Musketeers', which features fellow 'Skins' alumnus Luke Pasqualino. (credit:Twitter/Stephen Walters)
More recently, he's popped up in 'Outlander', and made a brief appearance in 'The Musketeers', which features fellow 'Skins' alumnus Luke Pasqualino. (credit:Twitter/Stephen Walters)
Ollie Barbieri(31 of48)
Played JJ Jones... (credit:Channel 4)
Ollie Barbieri(32 of48)
Ollie continues to act and is active on Twitter, where he shares views on everything from Christmas trees to Brexit and the NHS. (credit:Fred Duval via Getty Images)
Laya Lewis(33 of48)
Played Olivia 'Liv' Malone... (credit:Channel 4)
Laya Lewis(34 of48)
Laya has starred in TV shows and an Emeli Sande music video, since her time on the show came to an end.
As of mid-2016, she was studying at the University of Arts London, and a sneak peek at her Instagram account reveals that she has remained pals with some of her former co-stars. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
As of mid-2016, she was studying at the University of Arts London, and a sneak peek at her Instagram account reveals that she has remained pals with some of her former co-stars. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)
Lily Loveless(35 of48)
Played Naomi Campbell... (credit:Channel 4)
Lily Loveless(36 of48)
Lily starred in the 2015 film 'Fear Of The Water', and while it divided critics, many praised her star turn in the movie. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Will Merrick(37 of48)
Played Alo Creevey... (credit:Channel 4)
Will Merrick(38 of48)
'Skins' was Will's first ever TV project and proved to a springboard to numerous other, exciting roles. 'Brief Encounters' fans will recognise Will thanks to his portrayal of Russell, and he also made a fleeting appearance in 'Doctor Who' in 2013. (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Archive)
Megan Prescott(39 of48)
Played Katie Fitch... (credit:Channel 4)
Megan Prescott(40 of48)
Megan has transformed herself physically in recent years, and appeared on a 2016 episode of 'Body Fixers' to showcase her super-toned physique. (credit:Instagram/Megan Prescott)
Freya Mavor(41 of48)
Played Mini McGuinness... (credit:Channel 4)
Freya Mavor(42 of48)
Scottish actress Freya wrapped filming on 'Modern Life Is Rubbish' in 2016, in which she appears with fellow 'Skins' star Will Merrick. (credit:Robbie Jack - Corbis via Getty Images)
Dakota Blue Richards(43 of48)
Played Franky Fitzgerald... (credit:Channel 4)
Dakota Blue Richards(44 of48)
Dakota made her film debut long before 'Skins', appearing in 'The Golden Compass' at just nine years old.
After a handful of other TV and film appearances, Dakota tried her hand at theatre in 2015, and within 12 months, had starred in three productions. (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
After a handful of other TV and film appearances, Dakota tried her hand at theatre in 2015, and within 12 months, had starred in three productions. (credit:Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
Georgina Moffat(45 of48)
Played Abigail Stock... (credit:Channel 4)
Georgina Moffat(46 of48)
Georgina now describes herself as a "singer-songwriter, composer, actress and philanthropist", and spends a lot of time on envy-inducing trips around the world, if her Instagram is anything to go by. (credit:Instagram/Georgina Moffat)
Alexander Arnold(47 of48)
Played Rich Hardbeck... (credit:Channel 4)
Alexander Arnold(48 of48)
Alexander landed his 'Skins' role after attending an open audition, and has since worked with A-listers including Aidan Turner, in 'Poldark', and Ricky Gervais. (credit:Ian West/PA Archive)