Then And Now: See What The Cast Of 'Armageddon' Is Up To 24 Years Later

Few late-90s blockbusters are as instantly recognizable as Armageddon, the Michael Bay disaster movie that mixed asteroid chaos, big emotions, and a soundtrack that would not leave your head.

With Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and a stacked supporting cast, the film became a pop culture staple and a cult favorite that still gets revisited decades later. The story of NASA, oil drillers, and one very dramatic mission to save Earth made a lasting impression.

Now, 24 years later, the cast has changed a lot, and some of those transformations are impossible to ignore.

Bruce Willis Then

Bruce Willis' career was at its peak in the nineties. Aside from 'Armageddon,' he starred in films such as 'The Fifth Element,' 'The Siege,' and 'The Sixth Sense.'

Around the time of 'Armageddon's' release, Bruce separated from his wife of 11 years, Demi Moore. The pair had three daughters together: Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout.

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Bruce Willis Now

Bruce married Emma Heming Willis in 2009, and the couple has two daughters together: Mabel and Evelyn. Since 'Armageddon,' he has starred in many more popular films, including 'Death Wish,' 'American Siege,' and 'Survive The Night.'

Recently, Bruce sadly announced his retirement. After being diagnosed with aphasia, the star has had to take a step back from his acting career.

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Bruce Willis helped make Armageddon one of the biggest movies of 1998.

Ben Affleck Then

Ben was a big deal in the late nineties. With films like 'Chasing Amy,' 'Shakespeare In Love,' and 'Good Will Hunting' under his belt, Ben's career was soaring.

At that time, Ben was dating Gwyneth Paltrow. However, in the early 2000s, he dated Jennifer Lopez, and the pair were engaged for a short time.

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Ben Affleck Now

Ben has written, directed, and starred in several blockbuster films since 'Armageddon.' His most recent hits include 'Deep Water' and 'The Last Duel.'

Ben married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005, and they had three children together. However, the couple has since divorced, and Ben has rekindled his romance with Jennifer Lopez.

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Ben Affleck was still early in his rise when he starred in the film.

Liv Tyler Then

Liv starred in popular films like 'That Thing You Do' and 'Empire Records' before 'Armageddon' came out. Three years after the hit film, Liv went on to star as Arwen in 'The Lord of the Rings.'

Liv dated Joaquin Phoenix for three years. During that time, she became a vegan but returned to eating meat after the pair split up in 1998.

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Liv Tyler Now

In 2003, Liv married Royston Langdon. The couple has three children together: Milo, Lula, and Sailor.

Liv has scaled back her acting career somewhat to focus on being a wife and mother. However, she has starred in several films during the 2000s, including 'Awaken,' 'Wildling,' and 'Ad Astra.'

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Liv Tyler's role helped make the movie's love story just as memorable as the action.

Billy Bob Thornton Then

In 1998, Thornton starred in 'Homegrown,' 'A Simple Plan,' and 'Primary Colors,' as well as 'Armageddon.' He was engaged to Laura Dern at the time; however, he would soon leave her for Angelina Jolie.

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Billy Bob Thornton Now

Thornton went on to star in films such as 'No Time To Die,' 'Bad Santa,' and most recently, 'The Gray Man.' He was married to Angelina Jolie from 2000 to 2003 and is currently married to his sixth wife, Connie Angland.

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Billy Bob Thornton brought a serious edge to the NASA side of the story.

Will Patton Then

Before 'Armageddon,' Will Patton starred alongside Liv Tyler in 'Inventing The Abbotts.' He also appeared in 'I Woke Up Early The Day I Died,' 'Remember The Titans,' and 'Gone In Sixty Seconds.'

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Will Patton Now

Will went on to star in the crime drama 'Shots Fired,' as well as 'Boarding School,' 'Falling Skies,' and 'Halloween.' Now 67, Will has never married or had any children.

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Will Patton was part of the ensemble that gave the movie its grounded feel.

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Owen Wilson Then

Aside from 'Armageddon,' Owen starred in films such as 'Anaconda,' 'The Minus Man,' and 'The Haunting.' Back then, he was dating singer Sheryl Crow.

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Owen Wilson Now

Since his role as Oscar in 'Armageddon,' Owen's career has only become more successful. Starring in films such as 'Father Figures,' 'Wedding Crashers,' and 'Wonder,' Owen is as popular as ever.

The actor is now 53 years old and has never married. However, he does have three children: Lyla, Finn, and Robert.

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Owen Wilson added some of the film's lighter moments.

Steve Buscemi Then

'Armageddon' wasn't the only film Steve Buscemi starred in during the late nineties. He also featured in 'The Big Lebowski,' 'The Wedding Singer,' and 'Con Air.'

In 1994, Steve starred in 'Airheads' with Adam Sandler, and the pair became great friends. At that time, Steve was married to Jo Andres.

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Steve Buscemi Now

Steve went on to star in many more hits, including 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Grown Ups,' and 'The Island.' He has one son, Lucian, and has since separated from Jo Andres.

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Steve Buscemi's character remains one of the movie's most memorable supporting roles.

Keith David Then

Before 'Armageddon,' Keith David starred in 'There's Something About Mary.' Not long after, he also starred in 'The Tiger Woods Story.'

Keith is also known for voicing several animated characters, such as Apollo in 'Hercules' and Goliath in 'Gargoyles.' He is recognized for his signature deep voice.

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Keith David Now

Keith continues to voice multiple cartoon characters. Most recently, he has starred in 'Adventure Time' and 'Rick and Morty.'

Keith has been married to Dionne Williams since 2001. They have two children: Maelee and Ruby.

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Keith David brought authority and presence to the cast.

William Fichtner Then

William Fichtner was well-known in the nineties for his roles in films such as 'Contact,' 'Heat,' and of course, 'Armageddon.' He was married to Betsy Aidem at the time.

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William Fichtner Now

More recently, William has starred in several films such as '12 Strong' and 'Finding Steve McQueen.' He also has a recurring role in the comedy TV series 'Mom.'

William separated from Betsy Aidem in 1996 and married Kymberly Kalil in 1998. He has two children: Vangel and Sam.

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William Fichtner's performance helped round out the mission crew.

Peter Stormare Then

Peter Stormare starred in 'The Big Lebowski' alongside his 'Armageddon' co-star Steve Buscemi in 1998. He also starred in 'Fargo,' 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park,' and was featured in an episode of 'Seinfeld.'

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Peter Stormare Now

Peter went on to voice Lord Dregg in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' and starred in films such as 'The Last Stand,' '22 Jump Street,' and 'Songbird.' He was married to Karen Sillas until 2006 before marrying Toshimi Stormare in 2008.

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Peter Stormare gave the film another unforgettable supporting turn.

Michael Clarke Duncan Then

Michael Clarke Duncan starred in several films around the same time as 'Armageddon.' He was best known for his roles in 'The Green Mile' and 'A Night At The Roxbury.'

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Michael Clarke Duncan Now

Sadly, Michael Clarke Duncan passed away in 2012 after suffering a heart attack. His last film was 'The Challenger.'

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Michael Clarke Duncan left a huge impression in a role that fans still remember.

So, there you have it. The cast of 'Armageddon' 24 years later!

It's great to see that most of the stars have continued to flourish in their careers. However, it is incredibly sad that others, such as Michael Clarke Duncan, have since passed away.

Who was your favorite 'Armageddon' character? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.

Some movie casts age better than others, but this one still hits hard.

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