Jenny McCarthy as Courtney Leopold | Now
Jenny McCarthy, sometimes credited as Jenny Wahlberg, is an actress, activist, model, television host, author, and screenwriter. The bombshell was actually very well known for being a nude model for Playboy magazine way before she appeared on the show. She even won Playmate Of The Year!
She went on to appear in shows and films, including Diamonds, Scream 3, and Santa Baby. She’s also known for her publicly announcing her controversial views on the ABC talk show, The View.
Conchata Ferrell as Berta | Now
Conchata Ferrell is well known for her character work, receiving two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her exceptional performances. The American actress has still been active in the industry, even nailing a role as Shirley on the Netflix comedy show, The Ranch.
She was also most recently featured in the film, Deported. But no matter the role given to Ferrell, people will always know and love her for playing Berta!
Jenny McCarthy as Courtney Leopold | Then
Courtney Leopold was the minor recurring character in the show. She was played as the former professional con-artist, and eventually Charlie’s temporary girlfriend. Though Alan warns Charlie of Courtney’s sociopathic tendencies, he still decides to go on with their relationship. Alan is, of course, proven right after Courtney successfully convinces Charlie to give her $50,000 and give her a Ferrari. Talk about lavish needs!
Charlie then proposes to her but ends up not pushing through with the marriage after finding out that her real name is Sylvia and her parents are con-artists in reality. That’s some pretty sketchy stuff right there.
Teri Hatcher as Liz | Then
Liz is Judith’s sister and is seen as the “sleaze-ball” in the show. She is the woman Charlie ended up having sex with in the coatroom during Alan and Judith’s wedding, though he does not remember. She is introduced for the first time at Jake’s birthday party which eventually gets messy. Judith and Liz get into some heat after Judith sees Liz hitting on Alan.
In a comical twist, Liz ends up taking Alan to a room and Judith grabs Charlie along with her instead. However, both sisters just end up backing out.
Teri Hatcher as Liz | Now
After appearing on the show, Teri Hatcher went on to make it big in Hollywood. She starred as Susan Mayer on the hit drama series, Desperate Housewives.
Working on the show for eight tedious years, Teri ended up winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards!