Marla Sokoloff, who portrayed the iconic “mean girl” Cokie in the 1995 film adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club, recently took a moment to honor the film’s 30th anniversary.
Now 44, she reflected fondly on the experience, sharing rare behind-the-scenes photos and memories from her time on set.
“Happy 30th birthday to The Babysitters Club. So many amazing memories and friends were made. Love my BSC fam so much. #thebabysittersclub #bsc #tbt #throwbackthursday #90s,” Sokoloff captioned the carousel of images.
The movie, inspired by Ann M. Martin’s beloved book series has become a cultural touchstone for many who grew up in the ‘90s. Sokoloff’s character was the confident “queen bee” who often clashed with the club members.
Natanya Ross, who played Cokie’s loyal friend Grace Blume, also marked the anniversary on social media, reflecting on the film’s lasting impact.
In her post, Ross shared, “Wow. 30 years. Grateful for how many lives this movie affected. Us included. Special special little baby happy bday #BSC.” She then referenced a memorable line from the film, “They’re not cool, we’re cool. And don’t you forget that,” adding that “they were actually way cooler than us.”
The anniversary celebrations extended beyond social media. Sokoloff and fellow alum Rachael Leigh Cook, who starred as Mary Anne Spier, joined forces for a volunteer event at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles.
Sokoloff shared a selfie from the day, joking, “And look who I found! Mary Anne!”
Over the years, the young actors from The Baby-Sitters Club have branched out into diverse careers. Netflix brought the story back to screens with a new series, featuring Alicia Silverstone in the role of Kristy’s mother, introducing this story to a new generation.
Reflecting on this impact in an interview with Vulture, Cook explained, “Just the idea of kids being able to make their own money — have their own business — that’s powerful stuff. It grabbed me as a kid, and I think it grabs people now.”
