The There’s Something About Mary cast features Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon and Ben Stiller. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly’s 1998 movie on Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu and Netflix. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

There’s Something About Mary examines a love triangle in Miami, Florida. As a man named Ted tracks down his high school crush, he hires a private investigator named Healy. The narrative follows the two gentlemen as they fall in love with the same woman. Here’s every actor and character in There’s Something About Mary.

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There’s Something About Mary Cast: Cameron Diaz as Mary

Character Profile: An orthopedic surgeon. She moved to Rhode Island from Minnesota as a teenager. Mary develops a romantic relationship with a private investigator before reuniting with Ted.

Diaz’s Resume: Tina Carlyle in The Mask (1994), Natalie in Charlie’s Angels (2000), Julie Gianni in Vanilla Sky (2001), Princess Fiona in Shrek (2001), Emily in Back in Action (2025)

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There’s Something About Mary Cast: Matt Dillon as Healy

Character Profile: A private investigator. He develops romantic feelings for Mary while investigating her. Healy changes his appearance and manipulates people while executing a plan in Miami, Florida.

Dillon’s Resume: Dallas Winston in The Outsiders (1983), Bob in Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Healy in There’s Something About Mary (1998), Officer Ryan in Crash (2004), Denny in High Desert (2023)

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There’s Something About Mary Cast: Ben Stiller as Ted

Character Profile: A writer. He hires a private investigator to locate Mary. Ted struggles with personal insecurities while pursuing a romantic relationship with the title character.

Stiller’s Resume: Michael Grates in Reality Bites (1994), Greg Focker in Meet the Parents (2000), Derek Zoolander in Zoolander (2001), Larry Daley in Night at the Museum (2006), Tugg Speedman in Tropic Thunder (2008)

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There’s Something About Mary Cast: Lee Evans as Tucker

Character Profile: Mary’s friend. He presents himself as a disabled man and intellectual. Tucker is actually a pizza delivery driver who admires Mary.

Evans’ Resume: Fog in The Fifth Element (1997), Lars Smuntz in Mousehunt (1997), Arthur Watson in The Medallion (2003), Sean Veil in Freeze Frame (2004), Malcolm in Doctor Who (2009)

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There’s Something About Mary Cast: Chris Elliott as Dom

Character Profile: Mary’s ex-boyfriend. He is a married man who travels to Miami to assist Ted. Dom still has romantic feelings for Mary.

Elliott’s Resume: Bendix in The Abyss (1989), Larry in Groundhog Day (1993), Saturday Night Live Cast Member (1994-95), Nathanial Mayweather in Cabin Boy (1994),  Roland Schitt in Schitt’s Creek (2015-20)

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There’s Something About Mary Cast: Lin Shaye as Magda

Character Profile: Mary’s neighbor. She is a charismatic woman who lives with her dog, Puffer. Magda uses technology to snoop on her neighbors’ conversations.

Shaye’s Resume: Teacher in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Sally in Critters (1986), Mrs. Neugeboren in Dumb and Dumber (1994), Elise Rainier in the Insidious Movie Franchise (2010-23), Dottie Minter in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020)

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The There’s Something About Mary cast also includes:

• Jeffrey Tambor as Sully
• Markie Post as Mary’s Mom
• Keith David as Mary’s Dad
• W. Earl Brown as Warren
• Sarah Silverman as Brenda
• Khandi Alexander as Joanie
• Marnie Alexenburg as Lisa
• Danny Murphy as Boss’ Brother
• Richard Tyson as Detective Krevoy
• Rob Moran as Detective Stabler
• Brett Favre as Himself
• Jonathan Richman as Jonathan

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.