It's hard to believe it's been 17 years!
Season 1 of Big Brother debuted nearly two decades ago in 2000 and reality TV — and competition, for that matter! — has never been the same.
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Die-hard fans of the show will remember classic contestants from the series like Jamie Kern, who went on to build a makeup empire, Will "Mega," who has been extremely involved in politics, and of course, Eddie McGee, the first-ever Big Brother winner, who took home a whopping $500,000 in monetary winnings.
The Season 1 Big Brother cast. (Photo Credit: R/R)
The show was an instant hit and the franchise has since spun off a total of 19 seasons in the US alone. The newest run is set to premiere on CBS on June 18, 2017.
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So, what became of the Season 1 stars that America instantly fell in love with? Since it's been nearly 20 years since the hit series aired, we're taking a look back at where the cast was then and where they are in 2017.
Check out the gallery to see what the Season 1 contestants are up to now!
Though she's largely been absent from social media for the past two years, Brittany has accomplished a lot since Season 1 of the show. She worked as a casting director and actress, most notably landing a role on Days of Our Lives. Behind the scenes of video production, Brittany has also worked as an assistant director, producer, and camera person. Most recently, according to her Facebook, she's been traveling the world.
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