As the first widely successful television musical, Ryan Murphy’s Glee has managed to attract a long list of celebrity guest stars. Everyone from Broadway veterans to long-time television personalities and A-List international names made pit stops in Lima, Ohio and McKinley High. Snakkle looks back at some of our favorites—before they were stars.

18 years ago, they helped defend the world against a gnarly alien invasion. Since the film’s premiere in 1996, they’ve scored some great roles in movies, TV, and theater. In honor of the American holiday and one of the most epic White House demolition scenes, Snakkle catches up with the cast of Independence Day!