In 2000, actor Devon Sawa appears in Eminem’s music video for “Stan,” portraying the title character. The latest coverage also points to his earlier prominence that same era, including his role as one of the leads in the original Final Destination film.

Recent articles describe how Sawa looks different now, framing a comparison between his appearance then—during the Y2K period—and his current look at age 47. The outlets largely focus on the contrast between past pop-culture visibility and Sawa’s later career, using the “Stan” video and Final Destination as reference points for his enduring presence in mainstream media.

While the reporting centers on Sawa’s age and visual transformation, the shared context across sources is his connection to two widely recognized 2000 releases: the original Final Destination and Eminem’s “Stan” video, where he plays the character associated with the song’s narrative.