The cast of the 1999 classic has had some fun reunion opportunities over the years

Taye Diggs he has nothing but fond memories of his cast The best man.

The actor, 51, starred alongside the beloved 1999 romantic comedy Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Harold PerrineauMonica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa and The Queen’s Hall. The cast also returned for a sequel in 2013, The best man’s holiday.

Speaking with PEOPLE about his partnership with Lysol Air Sanitizer, Diggs says he has “great memories” of his time making the film, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

“Some things as simple as certain rehearsals where we were all laughing mean so much. And it was another time when we felt really free, stress-free and allowed to work without worries,” he tells PEOPLE exclusively.

“Well, I’m old enough now to say it was a great time and I think I took it for granted. They make movies differently now and I’m so happy that I was a part of that time and that the movie meant something like that. a lot for a lot of people, I’m very proud of that.

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PEOPLE recently caught up with Lathanwho played Robyn, is interested in Diggs’ Harper. The actress was happy to report that the cast remains close.

“I talked to Nia yesterday. I talk to Regina all the time. Taye and I just DMed each other,” Lathan, 53, told PEOPLE. “We don’t hang out all the time, but when we see each other, there’s a sense of family. It definitely feels like beyond friends.”

On Saturday, October 26, Diggs visited The Germ Zone experience in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in Champions Lane as part of its partnership with Lysol. The event, held at the University of Alabama Crimson Tide’s pregame fan festival area located outside the northwest gates of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, featured The Germ Booth.

The experience was “very exciting” for Diggs, who sees prioritizing his health as part of prioritizing his family life.

“I’m a father and I’m getting older and my health is very important to me. So this partnership makes sense, because it’s easy,” he says.

“When I’m worried about germs and colds and keeping my son healthy and eating my vitamins and exercising, it’s easy to grab Lysol air sanitizer and clear the room.”

This college football season, fans can enter to receive their own germ zone essentials package by commenting with the hashtag #LysolGermZoneSweeps on content posted by @Lysol on Instagram.