Remember the ’90s Cult Classic Empire Records? Here’s What the Cast Looks Like Today

After Empire Records, Tunney became best known for The Craft, cementing her status as a ’90s cult favorite. She’s since built a long TV career, especially with her lead role on The Mentalist, and remains a familiar face.

She also occasionally returns to indie films, choosing projects that interest her rather than chasing stardom. Tunney has never tried to reinvent herself — she simply kept going, steady and self-contained. Decades after Debra’s bathroom breakdown, she feels like the opposite: quietly resilient, grounded, and entirely in control.