The Wonder Years turns 35 today! The beloved family series premiered on January 31, 1988 right after Super Bowl Xxii. In honor of the show’s anniversary, Danica McKellar is sharing the story of how she got the role of Winnie Cooper as part of TV Insider’s first edition of “My Audition Story.” Winnie Cooper was a beloved fixture of The Wonder Years. But did you know that McKellar’s sister, Crystal McKellar, nearly played her? What started as a long day of auditioning for what they believed to be a one-episode role ended with Winnie becoming a series regular and an entirely new role being written for Crystal. “My mother had a rule,” McKellar says in the video above. “This was going to be a hobby only. No series regular auditions, and no auditions for feature films that would take us out of town.” The Christmas at the Drive-In star says...
- 1/31/2023
- TV Insider
Back in May, the cast of the Emmy-winning coming-of-age TV series The Wonder Years reunited to film some extras for the show's DVD release. The beloved show about growing up in the 1960s (filmed in the late '80s and early '90s) has been off the air for two decades, and the actors hadn't all gotten together in over 16 years.
Stars Fred Savage and Jason Hervey shared a few "sneak peek" pics on Twitter, but the general public would have to wait a little longer to fully indulge in our childhood nostalgia.
Well, that long wait has finally come to an end.
Stars Fred Savage and Jason Hervey shared a few "sneak peek" pics on Twitter, but the general public would have to wait a little longer to fully indulge in our childhood nostalgia.
Well, that long wait has finally come to an end.
- 10/21/2014
- by Saryn Chorney, @sarynthumps
- People.com - TV Watch
Back in May, the cast of the Emmy-winning coming-of-age TV series The Wonder Years reunited to film some extras for the show's DVD release. The beloved show about growing up in the 1960s (filmed in the late '80s and early '90s) has been off the air for two decades, and the actors hadn't all gotten together in over 16 years. Stars Fred Savage and Jason Hervey shared a few "sneak peek" pics on Twitter, but the general public would have to wait a little longer to fully indulge in our childhood nostalgia. Well, that long wait has finally come to an end.
- 10/21/2014
- by Saryn Chorney, @sarynthumps
- PEOPLE.com
Danica McKellar and her composer husband Mike Verta are calling it quits.
The former Wonder Years star filed for divorce on Monday from her husband after three years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Related: Danica McKellar Ties the Knot
McKellar is seeking joint custody of their 1-year-old son, Draco, with Verta.
The couple started dating in 2001 and married in 2009 in La Jolla, California amongst family and friends including her Wonder Years co-stars Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Danica's sister Crystal McKellar.
The former Wonder Years star filed for divorce on Monday from her husband after three years of marriage, citing "irreconcilable differences."
Related: Danica McKellar Ties the Knot
McKellar is seeking joint custody of their 1-year-old son, Draco, with Verta.
The couple started dating in 2001 and married in 2009 in La Jolla, California amongst family and friends including her Wonder Years co-stars Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Danica's sister Crystal McKellar.
- 6/6/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Danica McKellar's sister starred on The Wonder Years with her sibling, but Crystal McKellar's latest role - as her sis's maid of honor - made her feel like a true star. "I am so thrilled that my sister Danica has met and married the love of her life, composer Mike Verta," Crystal, 32, tells People. "I spoke to Danica today - they are on their honeymoon and having the time of their lives." Danica, 34, and Verta, 36, got married in a sunset ceremony over the weekend in La Jolla, Calif. "Everything about the day was magical," adds Crystal, who played...
- 3/25/2009
- by Marla Lehner
- PEOPLE.com
When The Wonder Years's Danica McKellar first started planning her wedding to composer Mike Verta, she had one wish: "I didn't want a huge event," she tells People. "I wanted to be able to talk to everyone and I wanted it to be intimate." At her recent wedding in La Jolla, Calif., McKellar's wish came true. The couple, who have dated for 7 ½ years, tied the knot in an ocean side church in front of 150 family members and friends, including her maid of honor, the bride's sister, Crystal McKellar, who played Becky Slater on The Wonder Years. At the black tie reception,...
- 3/24/2009
- by Ulrica Wihlborg
- PEOPLE.com
The Wonder Years actress Danica McKellar has wed composer Mike Verta. McKellar, 34, who played Winnie Cooper on the ABC comedy drama, tied the knot on Sunday, according to People. She exchanged vows with the 36-year-old at an ocean-side church in California. Former Wonder Years cast members at the ceremony included her sister Crystal McKellar, Dan Lauria and Allie Mills. The pair have been dating (more)...
- 3/23/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Forget the happily ever after for Winnie Cooper and Kevin Arnold. Actress-turned-mathlete Danica McKellar tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, composer Mike Verta, in La Jolla, Calif., Sunday in a sunset, oceanside ceremony. According to People, the 34-year-old star and her 36-year-old groom, who have been together since 2001, swapped vows in front of 150 guests. While former small-screen beau Fred Savage was Mia, a few other Wonder Years costars were present and accounted for, including sister Crystal McKellar, who served as maid of honor, and Dan Lauria and Alley Mills, who played the Arnold parents. "We wanted an intimate, formal event," said the bride. From the sounds of it, she didn't...
- 3/23/2009
- E! Online
Former The Wonder Years star Danica McKellar has married her longtime boyfriend in a romantic California ceremony.
The ex-child star, who played Fred Savage's sweetheart Winnie Cooper on the hit 1980s TV show, wed film and TV composer/visual effects artist Mike Verta on Sunday at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.
The pair tied the knot in front of 150 guests, including the bride's sister Crystal McKellar - who starred as Becky Slater on The Wonder Years.
The couple first started dating in 2001.
The ex-child star, who played Fred Savage's sweetheart Winnie Cooper on the hit 1980s TV show, wed film and TV composer/visual effects artist Mike Verta on Sunday at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club.
The pair tied the knot in front of 150 guests, including the bride's sister Crystal McKellar - who starred as Becky Slater on The Wonder Years.
The couple first started dating in 2001.
- 3/23/2009
- WENN
Danica McKellar the actress who played Winnie Cooper, Kevin's (Fred Savage) dream girl on "The Wonder Years", married her composer boyfriend Mike Verta this weekend -- read on for more wedding details! The couple was married at a church near the ocean in La Jolla, California in front of family and friends including "The Wonder Years" co-stars Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, and Danica's sister Crystal McKellar, People.com reports. The couple who started dating in 2001 danced their first dance as husband and wife to a song written by Verta and performed by the bride's uncle Kim McKellar, People says.
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- 3/23/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
The Wonder Years's Winnie Cooper is all grown up. Danica McKellar, a mathematician and actress who played the beloved character on the hit TV show, tied the knot on Sunday with composer Mike Verta, her rep tells People exclusively. McKellar, 34, and Verta, 36, exchanged vows in an ocean-side church at sunset in La Jolla, Calif., in front of 150 guests, including the bride's sister and maid of honor, Crystal McKellar, who played Becky Slater on The Wonder Years.Also present were actors Dan Lauria and Allie Mills, who portrayed Kevin's (played by Fred Savage) parents on the show. The bride wore...
- 3/22/2009
- by Ulrica Wihlborg
- PEOPLE.com
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