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Home · News

'Fame'

As "Fame," hits theaters today we take a look at the past and present cast of the film and tv show that made us want to boogie.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Wet n Wild

As “Fame” hits theaters, we take a look at the past and present cast of the film and TV show that made us want to boogie.

Denise (Naturi Naughton) makes a splash in the film in the remake.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

02
Head Strong

Collins Pennie (Malik) and Alvin Dod (Charles S. Dutton) simply don’t see eye-to-eye in the “Fame” remake.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

03
Tough Love

In the remake, Alvin Dod (Dutton) has a heart to hear with his students.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

04
Rhythm Nation

Dance teacher Lydia Grant (Debbie Allen) shows her students how to get their groove back. Allen leaves her dancing shoes behind to return to the big screen in “Fame” as Principal Simms.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Center Stage

Irene Cara stands front and center in the original film “Fame.”

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Dancing Machines

Original “Fame” stars Leroy Johnson (Gene Anthony Ray) and Coco (Irene Cara) share a candid moment.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Songbird

Denise (Naturi Naughton) sings “On My Own” in the 2009 version of “Fame.”

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Flying High

Leroy rides high in the streets of New York during a festive scene of the 1982 TV series.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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All in the Family

The cast of the TV show “Fame” stole the hearts of America.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Golden Girl

Coco (Cara) kept audiences on their toes with her weekly adventures and dilemmas.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Jam Session

Coco enjoys a jam session with her peers.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Head of the Class

Cleo Hewitt (Janet Jackson) was quite the vocal student struggling her way through dance classes.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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Screen Gems

The orignal cast of the hit TV series kept America tuned it for the drama and grooves.

Naturi Naughton on her role in the “Fame” remake

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