WhenSkinsfirst burst onto our screens 10 years ago it perfectly encapsulated what life was like for teenagers in 2007.

It dealt with all the usual stuff like sex, drugs, and acne, but it also covered some heavier topics like suicide, eating disorders, teenage pregnancy and homelessness.

The gritty British TV series also launched the careers of some of our favourite actors. Here’s a rundown of what some of the most popularSkinsactors are up to now:

Dev Patel

After Dev Patel leftSkinsat the end of season two, he landed his breakout role inSlumdog Millionaire.He then took on a range of supporting roles before completely Longbottoming it and being adopted by Nicole Kidman inLion.

Did I mention that he’s smokin’ hot now?

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Nicholas Hoult

BeforeSkinsNicholas Hoult was known for his role inAbout A Boyand those... those eyebrows.

AfterSkins,Hoult has starred in a bunch of Hollywood blockbusters includingX-Men: First Class, Days of FuturePastandApocalypse,Jack the Giant Slayer,Warm Bodies, andMad Max: Fury Road.

Oh, and he also briefly dated Jennifer Lawrence.

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Hannah Murray

In the first two seasons ofSkinsshe played Cassie, a teen dealing with an eating disorder and depression. And in HBO'sGame of Thrones,Hannah Murray has taken on the role of Gilly, the daughter and wife of Craster (um, what) and the love interest of Sam Tarly.

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Daniel Kaluuya

Danial Kaluuya had a minor role in the first few seasons ofSkinsas Posh Kenneth. He also wrote a couple of the episodes and hosted theSkinspodcast,Skinscast.

This year he played Chris Washington in the blockbuster horror film,Get Out.

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Jack O'Connell

Remember James Cook from Season 2? He got his big break afterSkinswhen Angelina Jolie cast him as war hero POW Louie Zamperini inUnbroken. He's also had roles inMoney Monster, '71andStarred Up.

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Kaya Scodelario

Everyone's favouriteSkinscharacter Effie made a move to the big screen in 2014 in her role as Teresa inMaze Runner- a science fiction film that's soon to be a three-part series.

This year, she stars in the latestPirates of the Caribbeanfilm,Dead Men Tell No Tales,alongside Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush.

Image via E4 and Walt Disney Pictures.

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