What My Parents Are Aliens family look like now 20 years on from show
The cast of My Parents Are Aliens were on screen in most Brits' living rooms on a weekly basis back in the 2000s.
But as it has been two decades since we said goodbye to the endearingly eccentric Barker brood, you might struggle to recognise some of them these days.
The child stars of the family favourite ITV show are all grown up now, while their otherworldly foster parents have also matured - and while some have embraced the entertainment industry, others have shunned the spotlight.
For those who need a quick recap or are simply in the market for a dose of nostalgia, My Parents Are Aliens was one of the most enticing titles in the UK's after-school TV lineup for kids.
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The show had an incredible run on ITV from 1999 until 2006, with Brits sinking their teeth into eight seasons of the comical show, which followed the lives of three orphaned children who were in the care of a pair of extraterrestrials.
Brian and Sophie Johnson's alien antics gave viewers endless laughs, while Mel, Josh, and Lucy's attempts to keep their secret under wraps from social services also provided a lot of hilarious moments.
But as well as giving us a bit of comic relief, My Parents Are Aliens also explored a few serious themes such as acceptance, family life, the foster system and the trials and tribulations that come with being a school kid.
All in all, it was an A* example of what children's television should be like - so, let's see what the beloved cast are up to now.
Brian Johnson - Tony Gardner
Tony Gardner's portrayal of the deliciously wacky Brian Johnson is one which is hard to forget - but fans have also seen him take on a string of other roles since the finale of My Parents Are Aliens.
The 62-year-old star went on to appear in a host of other popular TV productions, including the likes of New Tricks, Fresh Meat, Plebs, Unforgotten, Doctor Who and Death in Paradise.
These days, he's a granddad and a proud owner of an adorable dachshund - and Tony still dabbles in acting projects. His latest appearances were in Silent Witness and the BBC sitcom he wrote and starred in alongside Phil Hammond, Doctors On Hold.
Sophie Johnson - Carla Mendonca
Although she no longer sports her signature red hair-do, the hallmarks of Sophie Johnson still remain embedded in Carla Mendonca.
The 64-year-old, who took over the role from Barbara Durkin in 2001, continued to pursue a TV career following the end of My Parents Are Aliens, much like her on-screen husband.
She's taken a bit of a backseat in recent years, but did go on to bag roles in shows such as Dani's House, Doctors and even Coronation Street.
Mel Barker - Danielle McCormack
She starred as the stubborn older sister who adopted something of a motherly role towards her younger siblings - and although she's now 42, Danielle McCormack looks as though she's barely aged.
The Yorkshire-born actress, who played Mel Barker in My Parents Are Aliens, continued with a career in TV before then switching gears and breaking into the music industry.
Danielle provides vocals and plays the drums for a band called The Gospel, while she has also shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from her days on the children's TV show on social media in recent years.
Josh Barker - Alex Kew
Remembered for his trademark spiky hair, sniping sarcasm and get-rich-quick schemes, Josh Barker's baby-face remains etched in the mind of most Brits.
But at the age of 39, actor Alex Kew looks a lot different - and he's made music his main focus. Much like his character, he plays guitar, while he also describes himself as a singer-songwriter.
He's often gigging in and around London, while he's shared a fair few selfies online showing how he now sports a thick beard... and there's no gelled up spikes in sight.
Lucy Barker - Charlotte Francis
Charlotte Francis portrayed Lucy, the brainbox of the Barker family - and according to reports, she went down a similar path in real life too.
The child star is said to have focused on her studies after My Parents Are Aliens came to an end, while her social media presence is slim to none.
However, her on-screen brother Alex did previously appear to tag her in an Instagram post - which showed the pair smiling, while Charlotte sported a pair of glasses. Another showed Tony with her arm around her.
It appears she also may have got hitched, as her surname is now 'Benton'.
My Parents Are Aliens reunions
Much to the joy of long-time fans, the cast of My Parents Are Aliens has reunited a few times since the end of the show.
Some of the gang got back together in support of Tony, who was appearing in a theatre production of Accidental Death of an Anarchist, back in March 2023.
Alex and Charlotte posed for a sweet snap alongside fellow cast members Olisa Odele (CJ) and Jordan Maxwell (Frankie Perkins).
The OGs also reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of My Parents Are Aliens in November last year, with Tony sharing a sweet snap of them all on social media.
The actor also had a 'small' reunion with his on-screen children Danielle and Alex in May 2025 too, as the fellas each attended a gig by The Gospel to support the singer - and they marked the occasion by sharing a selfie.
Olivia Burke