The world of television was turned upside down five years ago today.
On June 8, 2011, ABC Family turned a relatively little-known book about four young woman into a viral sensation, taking viewers inside the mysterious town of Rosewood and introducing them to the following Pretty Little Liars:
- Spencer Hastings, the brainiac.
- Hanna Martin, the beautiful cheerleader-type.
- Emily Fields, the lesbian.
- Aria Montgomery, the rebellious rule breaker.
The four main cast members - Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale - quickly went from anonymous young actresses to breakout stars.
They now rule Twitter. They now cover magazines. They now serve as role models who encourage women to remain true to themselves.
But it wasn't always this way.
Mitchell, Bellisario, Benson and Hale have come very far since the early days of their careers.
Go back in time with the Pretty Little Liars cast above, get to know them better below and visit TV Fanatic to watch Pretty Little Liars online now.
