--- title: Empire Records Rex Manning Day: See Stars Then and Now description: Here's what the cast of Empire Records looks like 22 years after the cult film introduced Rex Manning Day, still celebrated by fans today. canonical: https://time.com/4730201/empire-records-rex-manning-day/ author: Cady Lang article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2017-04-07T19:41:06.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:46:28.736Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: See the Cast of 'Empire Records' Then and Now og:description: Happy Rex Manning Day og:url: https://time.com/4730201/empire-records-rex-manning-day/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc59f6abb1b961bcb/6988c1d6cf40a8bba8c47201/liv-tyler-fb.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: liv-tyler-fb og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: See the Cast of 'Empire Records' Then and Now twitter:description: Happy Rex Manning Day twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc59f6abb1b961bcb/6988c1d6cf40a8bba8c47201/liv-tyler-fb.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # See the Cast of _Empire Records_ Then and Now, in Honor of Rex Manning Day > Sponsored content. 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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Apr 7, 2017 7:41 PM UTC  Warner Bros.; David M. Benett—Getty Images  by [Cady Lang](https://time.com/author/cady-lang/)  ## Cady Lang Apr 7, 2017 7:41 PM UTC On April 8 of every year, _Empire Records_ fans know they [mustn’t dwell](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30fw5My1QJM), no, not today, because [it’s Rex Manning Day](http://time.com/3813747/rex-manning-day-empire-records-april-8/). This hallowed holiday is a special time to listen on repeat to the classic Manning song “[Say No More, Mon Amour](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szvt8iWJ0oo)” and pay homage to the heavily tanned and slightly sleazy crooner, also known as “oh-so-sexy Rexy.” Although having his own day might suggest otherwise, Manning is just one of the many eccentric characters from the 1995 film, which has become a cult classic in the 22 years since its release. Boasting an ensemble cast of now-household names like Renée Zellweger, Liv Tyler and Debi Mazar, the film centers around a close-knit staff of quirky teens fighting to save an independent record store from a corporate buyout, long before [streaming services like Spotify and Tidal](http://time.com/4697959/best-media-streaming-devices-boxes-chomecast-amazon-fire-tv-roku-apple-tv/) came into existence. In honor of Rex Manning day, here’s a look back at the stars of _Empire Records_ and what they’ve been up to since the film hit theaters.  Maxwell Caulfield, who played Rex Manning, has spent the years following 'Empire Records' channeling his dulcet tones into voice work for TV shows like 'Modern Family' and 'Castle' and appearing in theater productions including 'Chicago.' Warner Bros./Everett Collection; Tibrina Hobson—Getty Images  Liv Tyler, who portrayed overachiever Corey Mason, has appeared in films including 'Armageddon' and the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. She's currently starring in HBO's 'The Leftovers' as Meg Abbott. Warner Bros.; David M. Benett—Getty Images  Anthony LaPaglia, who played store manager Joe Reaves, nabbed an Emmy for his role as Daphne Moon's brother Simon on 'Frasier' and later won a Golden Globe for his leading role as Jack Malone on the television series 'Without a Trace.' Brendon Thorne—Getty Images  Renée Zellweger saw her career skyrocket after playing the freewheelin' Gina, with starring roles in blockbuster hits like 'Jerry Maguire,' 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Chicago.' She later scored an Oscar for her role in 'Cold Mountain' and, most recently, reprised her role as Bridget Jones in 'Bridget Jones's Baby' Warner Bros.; Theo Wargo—Getty Images  Debi Mazar, who played Jane in 'Empire Records,' has played such memorable roles as Spice in 'Batman Forever' and Shauna, Vinny Chase's long-suffering press agent, on the HBO series 'Entourage.' Warner Bros.; Laura Cavanaugh—Getty Images  Ethan Embry, who played Mark in the film, has had starring roles on 'Brotherhood' and 'Once Upon a Time' and has appeared on 'The Walking Dead.' He currently appears in the Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie.' 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