Reba cast ages: How old was the cast then (and now)?

Premiering on the WB in 2001, Reba soon became one of the network’s biggest comedy hits. It starred country music icon Reba McEntire as Reba Hart, a Houston woman who rocked when her husband of twenty years divorced her because he’s gotten his whacky dental assistant pregnant. To make it crazier, Reba’s 17-year-old daughter is also expecting with her jock boyfriend. Reba has to handle this bizarre new family dynamic, not helped by her ex and his new bride moving next door.

The show ran for six seasons, with the final one on the newly formed CW network for a total of 127 episodes. It remains a fun show in reruns, and McEntire and the cast still appear on TV. So how old were they when they starred on the show, and how old today?

How old is Reba McEntire in Reba season 1?

Born March 28, 1955, Reba McEntire was already established as a country music superstar by 2001. 46 when she took on the role of Reba Hart, McEntire did well with the part and still balancing it with country music hits. Since the show ended, McEntire has remained busy with her music, the short-lived 2011 sitcom Malibu Country, a villainous turn in Big Sky and the recent Lifetime movie The Hammer. The 68-year-old McEntire shows no signs of slowing down as she is set to become a new judge on The Voice and continue her standing as an entertainment icon.

How old is Christopher Rich in Reba season 1?

A TV veteran, Christopher Rich had his big breakout as Brock Hart, Reba’s ex-husband, who remains in her life. Born September 16, 1953, he was 48 when the show began and handled it well, even directing a few episodes. Since the series ended, Rich has remained a TV fixture in shows like Melissa & Joey. Slowing down a bit in the last few years, the now 69-year-old Rich is still likely to pop up on some TV movie at any moment.

How old is JoAnna Garcia in Reba season 1?

Born August 10, 1979, JoAnna Garcia was 22 when she took on the role of the 17-year-old Cheyenne, Reba’s pregnant daughter. She grew up well on the show as Cheyenne handled motherhood, college and other challenges. Garcia has remained a familiar TV face with Privileged, Gossip Girl, Better With You, and playing Ariel on Once Upon a Time. The 43-year-old can currently be seen in the Netflix dramedy Sweet Magnolias and is still loved for her TV time.

How old is Steve Howey in Reba season 1?

As the slightly dim-witted but well-meaning Van Montgomery, Cheyenne’s boyfriend, Steve Howey, became a popular face on the show. Born on July 12, 1977, he was 20 when cast as this high-schooler and remained with the show until its end. The now 46-year-old Howey recently starred in the short-lived CBS action comedy True Lies, among other credits, and is remembered best for his role as Van.

How old is Scarlett Pomers in Reba season 1?

The classic “sane person in a wacky family” sitcom character, Kyra, was a nice sarcastic presence on the show. Scarlett Pomers was already familiar to TV audiences as Naomi Wildman on Star Trek Voyager and (having been born November 28, 1988) was just 13 when she began the show. Off-screen, Pomers had some health issues that led to Kyra being absent for much of Season 5, but thankfully returned for the final season. While she had a few more credits and even an album, the 34-year-old Pomers has stated she’s pretty much done with acting and concentrating more on her personal health than this role.

How old is Mitch Holleman in Reba season 1?

The youngest member of the cast, Mitch Holleman, was born September 13, 1994, and thus only 7 years old when the show started. His Jake was often only used in a couple of scenes per episode, making some sharp wisecrack and challenging his mom but grew more as the show went on. Since the show ended, Holleman has been quiet from acting, and since 2019, the 28-year-old has hosted a podcast called Extremely Internet.

How old is Melissa Peterman in Reba season 1?

The scene-stealer of the show was Melissa Peterman as Barbara Ann, Brock’s mistress, who showcased some wonderfully goofy humor, and her banter with McEntire provided huge laughs. Born on July 1, 1971, Peterman was a popular comedian, with the sitcom being her big breakout at 30 years old. Since the show ended, Peterman has popped up on numerous TV and game shows, including a recurring part on Young Sheldon. The 52-year-old Peterman remains friends with McEntire, even co-starring in the movie The Hammer, and a far cry from their relationship on the show.

Reba seasons 1-6 streaming on Hulu.