Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson and Annette O'Toole walked very different paths before finding their way to Virgin River. The hit Netflix show – which just wrapped its sixth season – has captivated viewers over the years, thanks to its quiet optimism, idyllic setting and incredibly talented cast.
Before shooting kicked off in 2019, the stars of had already poured their hearts and souls into various other roles across film and TV, leading them to where they are now. Come with us on a trip down memory lane and see the cast at the start of their careers – these throwback photos are epic!
Alexandra Breckenridge
According to , Alexandra Breckenridge landed her first acting credit in 1998, after signing on as Kit Murphy in the TV movie . Among her earliest roles, the aspiring actress starred in episodes of (2000), (2000), and (2001-2002).
By 2002, Alexandra had started bagging film roles too, appearing in , and – the above photo was taken that same year. With her dark brunette locks, the A-lister looks worlds away from her on-screen counterpart, Mel Monroe.
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Martin Henderson
Martin Henderson began acting on-screen at the age of 13 after he was cast in (1989). Four years later, he joined the New Zealand prime-time soap opera, , playing Stuart Neilson from 1992 to 1995.
While Martin was already making his mark on the acting world, it wasn't until 2002 that he landed his big break. Appearing alongside Naomi Watts in , the supernatural horror film became a box office success, catapulting the actor to stardom.
He followed up with (2004), (2005), (2016) and more before finding himself in a certain small town.
Annette O'Toole
There's no doubt about it, Annette O'Toole is a Hollywood legend. Her earliest roles came in the late '60s and early '70s, and by the '80s she was a household name. (1982),(1983) and (1987) are among her best-known films.
No stranger to the small screen, Annette has also appeared in episodes of (2001-2011) (2011) and (2013).
While we're used to seeing Annette with her beautiful silver locks, the actress was a natural redhead, just like Mel Monroe! Above, she's pictured filming the 1979 TV movie .
Tim Matheson
Like his co-star, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson landed his first role at the age of 13, starring in (1961-1962). In the years that followed he was cast in the films (1968), (1973) and (1978).
As for his TV roles, Tim is best known for (1982-83), (1999-2006) and (2011-15).
Ben Hollingsworth
Ben Hollingsworth has been acting since the early 2000s. You may have spotted him in episodes of (2008), (2008), (2009) and (2011).
Zibby Allen
Zibby Allen hasn't changed one bit! The above photo was taken in February 2011. At this point in her career, the actress had appeared in (2008), (2009) and (2006-2012).
Just before she was cast as Brie in , Zibby featured in episodes of (2017), (2017) and (2021).
