Where Are They Now: The Cast of Monster's Ball

What became of the talent behind this 2001 hit?

Monster's Ball (2001) - This intense drama about a racist prison guard who rethinks his beliefs after falling in love with a Black woman, who happens to be the wife of the last man he executed, unintentionally echoed the somber feeling of post-9/11 America. The film has stood the test of time as a great dramatic work and also showcases a career-making performance from Halle Berry, who won a historic Oscar for Best Actress for her role as a grieving wife and mother. Here's a look at where the key players from Monster's Ball are 13 years after the film's release.(Photo: Lionsgate)

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Monster's Ball (2001) - This intense drama about a racist prison guard who rethinks his beliefs after falling in love with a Black woman, who happens to be the wife of the last man he executed, unintentionally echoed the somber feeling of post-9/11 America. The film has stood the test of time as a great dramatic work and also showcases a career-making performance from Halle Berry, who won a historic Oscar for Best Actress for her role as a grieving wife and mother. Here's a look at where the key players from Monster's Ball are 13 years after the film's release.(Photo: Lionsgate)

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Billy Bob Thornton - As hard-drinking, racist Georgia prison guard Hank Grotowski, Thornton's performance in Monster's Ball was one of the best in an already illustrious career. The Arkansas native was a two-time Oscar nominee for Best Actor coming in to the film and continued his tradition of playing offbeat, challenging roles after. His resume from the last decade includes comedies like Bad Santa, action fare like Eagle Eye and, most recently, critically-acclaimed television as the lead in the small screen adaptation of Fargo. Thornton continues to be one of the most respected actors of his generation. (Photo: Kazuki Hirata/AI Wire /Landov)

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Billy Bob Thornton - As hard-drinking, racist Georgia prison guard Hank Grotowski, Thornton's performance in Monster's Ball was one of the best in an already illustrious career. The Arkansas native was a two-time Oscar nominee for Best Actor coming in to the film and continued his tradition of playing offbeat, challenging roles after. His resume from the last decade includes comedies like Bad Santa, action fare like Eagle Eye and, most recently, critically-acclaimed television as the lead in the small screen adaptation of Fargo. Thornton continues to be one of the most respected actors of his generation. (Photo: Kazuki Hirata/AI Wire /Landov)

#Flawless - Halle Berry is picture perfect on the red carpet of God's Love We Deliver's Golden Heart Awards Gala in New York City. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

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Halle Berry - You hardly need to rev up your search engine to know what Miss Berry has been up to, both personally and professionally, since becoming the first Black woman to win Best Actress at the Academy Awards for her performance as Leticia Musgrave in Monster's Ball. The actress has flaunted both her god-given assets and her acting chops in films like Swordfish, X-Men and Gothika. This year, Berry took on her most challenging role to date in the TV drama Extant. She is also the proud mother of two, daughter Nahla and son Maceo, and wife to French actor Olivier Martinez. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Diddy x Revolt and Time Warner - Diddy inked one of his biggest and most unique deals in music in 2013. In conjunction with Time Warner Cable, Diddy launched Revolt TV, the only 24-hour music-themed cable network. While the vision for Revolt TV originated from Comcast's diversity program, Diddy made Revolt his own by encompassing lessons from the likes of Oprah, BET founder Robert "Bob" Johnson, and MTV. He also maintains a 50 percent stake in the venture, which helped boost his net worth to some $700 million.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for REVOLT TV)

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Diddy - The Bad Boy boss always had a bug for acting and proved that he can be more than just a caricature in his role as Halle Berry's incarcerated husband Lawrence in this film. We all know that Sean Combs is an accomplished recording artist and mogul, but his acting resume has flourished as well. In 2010, he had a standout role in the comedy Get Him to the Greek and this year he co-starred in the football drama Draft Day.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for REVOLT TV)

Mos Def - The hip hop artist played a man whose family was on the receiving end of Hank's racism. After the breakout role, Mos'sacting career really took off. He has starred in over a dozen films and as many TV shows since. His notable credits include Taye Diggs's friend in Brown Sugar, Chuck Berry in Cadillac Records and a part in the quirky comedy Be Kind Rewind. Mos is one of the rare talents whose work has earned him Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.  (Photo: Splash News)

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Mos Def - The hip hop artist played a man whose family was on the receiving end of Hank's racism. After the breakout role, Mos'sacting career really took off. He has starred in over a dozen films and as many TV shows since. His notable credits include Taye Diggs's friend in Brown Sugar, Chuck Berry in Cadillac Records and a part in the quirky comedy Be Kind Rewind. Mos is one of the rare talents whose work has earned him Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.  (Photo: Splash News)

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Marc Forster (Director) - Monster's Ball was the breakthrough film for the Swiss-German filmmaker, who went on to helm films across all genres and budget levels. Some of his career highlights include Will Ferrell's Stranger Than Fiction, the big screen adaptation of The Kite Runner and the Brad Pitt-starrer World War Z.    (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images for IWC Schaffhausen)

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Marc Forster (Director) - Monster's Ball was the breakthrough film for the Swiss-German filmmaker, who went on to helm films across all genres and budget levels. Some of his career highlights include Will Ferrell's Stranger Than Fiction, the big screen adaptation of The Kite Runner and the Brad Pitt-starrer World War Z.   (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images for IWC Schaffhausen)

Lee Daniels (Producer) - As the film's producer, Daniels was instrumental in helping get the film made. Daniels, who started his Hollywood career as a producer and manager, went on to become the acclaimed director of Precious, The Paperboy and The Butler. Daniels is now one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood — especially by actors looking to earn Oscar nominations! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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Lee Daniels (Producer) - As the film's producer, Daniels was instrumental in helping get the film made. Daniels, who started his Hollywood career as a producer and manager, went on to become the acclaimed director of Precious, The Paperboy and The Butler. Daniels is now one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood — especially by actors looking to earn Oscar nominations! (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Peter Boyle - As Billy Bob Thornton's staunchly-racist father, Boyle's character was so detestable he was almost difficult to watch. Boyle, of course, is best-known for his role as carmudgeonly patriarch Frank Barone in the hit series Everybody Loves Raymond. The actor sadly passed away in 2006. (Photo: Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

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Peter Boyle - As Billy Bob Thornton's staunchly-racist father, Boyle's character was so detestable he was almost difficult to watch. Boyle, of course, is best-known for his role as carmudgeonly patriarch Frank Barone in the hit series Everybody Loves Raymond. The actor sadly passed away in 2006. (Photo: Fernando Leon/Getty Images)

Heath Ledger - Though his role as Thornton's son and fellow executioner in Monster's Ball was relatively small, it was enough to demonstrate Ledger's enormous talent as a dramatic actor. The Australian star, who died tragically in 2008, left behind an incredible legacy of work, including a groundbreaking role in Brokeback Mountain and a portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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Heath Ledger - Though his role as Thornton's son and fellow executioner in Monster's Ball was relatively small, it was enough to demonstrate Ledger's enormous talent as a dramatic actor. The Australian star, who died tragically in 2008, left behind an incredible legacy of work, including a groundbreaking role in Brokeback Mountain and a portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)