Janel Parrish Celebrates PLL 15th Anniversary
Parrish shares memories, thanks fans and cast, and looks back on Mona’s PLL debut 15th year.
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Celebrating 15 Years Of Pretty Little Liars
Janel Parrish marked a milestone on Instagram this week, commemorating fifteen years since the teen mystery drama Pretty Little Liars first premiered. In a post accompanied by a series of nostalgic, slightly blurry behind-the-scenes snapshots, Parrish wrote, “I’m also late but somehow it’s been 15 years of @prettylittleliars 🥹 forever grateful to this show and everyone involved. Forever grateful to our PLL fam and fans 🤫🤍 enjoy some blurry and wonderful memories 🥰” (via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLGOT78BVgO/).
Janel Parrish’s Role As Mona Vanderwaal
Premiering on ABC Family in June 2009, Pretty Little Liars ran for seven seasons and became a cultural phenomenon. Parrish joined the cast in season one as Mona Vanderwaal, transforming from an overlooked classmate to a cunning antagonist. Her nuanced performance earned her multiple Teen Choice Awards and plaudits from critics and fans alike. According to IMDb and verified fan sites, Parrish appeared in 101 episodes, cementing Mona’s status as one of the series’ most unpredictable and beloved characters.
Off-screen, Parrish has parlayed her PLL success into a varied career. Born June 30, 1988, she made her on-screen debut in 2004 and later showcased her dancing chops on seasons 18 and 19 of Dancing With the Stars, finishing fourth in 2014. Her résumé also includes voice work in animated projects and roles in independent films, demonstrating a versatility that traces back to her early days on Pretty Little Liars.
Fan Appreciation And Looking Ahead
In tagging @prettylittleliars and directly acknowledging the show’s global fanbase, Parrish tapped into a fervent online community. According to social-listening platform data, #PLL remains among the top 50 trending hashtags in the drama genre, fueled by fan theories, rewatch marathons, and weekly TikTok recaps. Parrish’s heartfelt post sparked a barrage of comments, with many followers replying, “Mona forever!” and “Can we get a reunion?”
While there’s been no official reboot announcement from HBO Max—which now holds streaming rights—cast reunions and retrospective specials have become common. Parrish herself teased an upcoming virtual Q&A event with co-stars, noting on her Instagram Story that she’s “looking forward to more behind-the-scenes stories and answering your burning questions.”
Outside of PLL, Parrish recently shared glimpses of her life off-camera—from New York outings with her sister to candid dog selfies—underscoring how the former teen star has evolved. Although the bulk of her 2024 posts focus on personal hobbies like crocheting and paddle boarding, the anniversary tribute firmly reminds fans of where it all began.
Fifteen years on, Pretty Little Liars continues to find new audiences. As Parrish’s post shows, the bond between cast and fans remains as strong as ever. Whether Mona is plotting her next twist or Parrish is planning her next project, one thing is clear: the PLL legacy is alive and thriving in the hearts of viewers worldwide.
Thanking fans, cast and crew, Parrish closed her caption with an emoji-laden salute to “our PLL fam and fans 🤫🤍,” proving that even after a decade and a half, the mystery—and the gratitude—are far from over.
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