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10 Things I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan unrecognisable on film’s 23rd anniversary after quitting acting for ‘cult’

10 THINGS I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan looks unrecognisable on the movie’s 23rd anniversary - after quitting acting to start a ‘cult’.

The actor was just 20 years old when he took on the role of Joey Donner in the popular 1999 romantic comedy.

10 Things I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan looks totally different 23 years after the film
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10 Things I Hate About You star Andrew Keegan looks totally different 23 years after the filmCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The actor is now 43-years-old - and starred in a number of popular films and TV shows over the years
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The actor is now 43-years-old - and starred in a number of popular films and TV shows over the yearsCredit: Getty

Andrew, 43, starred in the iconic blockbuster alongside a number of Hollywood legends including Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

The fim, directed by Gil Junger, follows the story of two sisters called Kat and Bianca Stratford.

A young boy called Cameron falls hard for Bianca and wants to take her to prom - but has to try and find a way to make her strict dad let her go.

Meanwhile, Andrew's alter-ego Joey tries - and fails - to win over Bianca over.

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Despite being a bully, fans couldn't help but fall for his bad boy ways.

Since then the actor has played in a number of other popular films over the years.

Some include The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, O, A Midsummer Night's Rave, Cruel World and most recently Adverse.

Andrew has also starred in many TV shows including Trinkets, Moesha, Party of Five and 7th Heaven.

Then in 2014 he put all his focus into religion.

The star founded a community spiritual centre in LA called Full Circle.

Andrew described his organization as a "non-denominational spiritual community center where people of all beliefs and backgrounds come together to meditate, practice yoga, and engage artistically".

Three years later Andrew shared a statement that it was closing, and was holding a farewell event at the Rose Temple centre in Venice.

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The actor is in a relationship with Arista Ilona and welcomed their daughter Aiya Rose Keegan into the world in 2016.

Andrew starred in 10 Things I Hate About You alongside Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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Andrew starred in 10 Things I Hate About You alongside Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-LevittCredit: Rex Features
Andrew pictured with Arista and their daughter
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Andrew pictured with Arista and their daughterCredit: Getty