Big Brother Season 1: Where Are the Contestants Now in 2017?

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.

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!

Brittany Petros

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.

Karen Fowler

The now 60-year-old former contestant has largely stayed out of the spotlight since her BB days. It's rumored that she has reconciled with her husband — yes, the same one she asked for a divorce from while on the show! — but there is very little information about her provided on her Facebook page. She has listed "Self-Employed" as her current occupation.

Jamie Kern

Since her reality TV debut, Jamie has gotten married, adopting the surname Lima, and launched her own line of beauty products, IT Cosmetics. IT has been incredibly successful, resulting in Jamie making appearances on QVC, The Today Show, E! News, and more. Forbes valued her business to be worth $1.2 million as of 2017.

William Collins

Will aka "Mega" was a politician in Philadelphia before becoming the first House Guest voted off on Season 1. After the show, he returned to his political roots, even running for Philadelphia City Council at one point (though he did not win). According to his Twitter, Will is now an "Education advocate, Lifestyle consultant, political strategist, and issue advocacy consultant."

In 2012, he received some criticism while running for Philadelphia City Council. The then-candidate used posters that some viewed as soliciting an endorsement from then-President Barack Obama, despite Obama never officially offering an endorsement.

Eddie McGee

The Season 1 winner lasted 88 days in the Big Brother house but nowadays, the 38-year-old is known for much more than his winnings. The Long Island native lost his leg to cancer at 11 years old and has since made a name for himself competing in wheelchair basketball tournaments and starring as an actor in several films that portray amputees in leading roles.

He has appeared on Law and Order, Desperate Housewives, and most recently, God's Pocket.

Jean Jordan

She went by "Jordan" on the show but in most recent years, she might have adopted a different name after allegedly returning back to exotic dancing in Minneapolis in 2005. The super low-key former contestant writes on her Facebook that she's the Executive Director of Green City Campaigns and the Founder and Director at Bring Your Bag Chicago.

George Boswell

Back in 2000, George was known as the Illinois native who worked on roofs for a living. After years of odd jobs — sketch comedy, starring in a documentary following ex-reality stars, and working on a game show — George made an appearance the All-Star Season 7 of Big Brother before settling into a career in hotel promotions back in his Illinois hometown.