Disney and Nickelodeon Child Stars: Where Are They Now?
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ntMiley Cyrus’ starring role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel seriesu00a0Hannah Montana</em>, from 2006u20132011, launched her career as a child. She also made guest appearances on other Disney shows as well as led 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Movie</em>.</p>nnnn
ntWhile Cyrus has starred in a few post-Disney film and TV projects over the years, including The Last Song</em>, LOL</em>, So Undercover</em> and Black Mirror</em>, her focus has mostly been on music. She’s released nine studio albums, including her most recent, Something Beautiful</em>, in 2025. Cyrus has also won three Grammys, including record of the year for “Flowers.”</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Hannah Montana’ and Miley Cyrus.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Amy Sussman/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524676,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-Miley-Cyrus-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-Miley-Cyrus-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-Miley-Cyrus-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-Miley-Cyrus-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-Miley-Cyrus-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hannah-Montana-Miley-Cyrus-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntBefore becoming an Emmy-winning actress, Zendaya starred on two Disney Channel shows. She played Rocky Blue on Shake It Up</em>, opposite Bella Thorne, from 2010 to 2013, and later K.C. Undercover</em>, which ran from 2015 to 2018. She also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movies Frenemies</em> (2012) and Zapped</em> (2014).</p>nnnn
ntOnce Zendaya stepped away from the kids’ network, she quickly stepped into more mature roles, including her Emmy-winning role on Rue in Euphoria</em>, which premieres its third season in 2026. On the film side, she’s starred in major blockbusters, such as the Spider-Man</em> franchise, opposite Tom Holland (her now husband), Dune: Part One</em> and Dune: Part Two</em>, as well as Challengers</em>.</p>nnnn
ntZendaya shows no signs of slowing down as she has several upcoming projects, including The Drama</em>, The Odyssey</em>, Spider-Man: Brand New Day</em>, Dune: Part Three</em> and Shrek 5</em>.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Shake It Up’ and Zendaya.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524679,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shake-It-Up-Zendaya-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shake-It-Up-Zendaya-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shake-It-Up-Zendaya-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shake-It-Up-Zendaya-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shake-It-Up-Zendaya-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shake-It-Up-Zendaya-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntDemi Lovato made a name for herself as a teenager, starring in the Disney series Sonny With a Chance</em> and as the character Mitchie Torres in the films Camp Rock</em> (2008) and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam</em> (2010). The Jonas Brothers also starred in the two Disney films.</p>nnnn
ntFollowing her time at the network, Lovato put most of her focus on music. She’s released nine studio albums so far, with her most recent, It’s Not That Deep</em>, dropping in 2025. She’s also earned two Grammy nominations.</p>nnnn
ntLovato has also been candid over the years about her long-term struggle with substance abuse and addiction, including her near-fatal overdose in 2018. She specifically opened up in the 2021 docuseries Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil</em>.</p>nnnn
ntShe is married to Jordan u201cJutesu201d Lutes.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Sonny with a Chance’ and Demi Lovato.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Amy Sussman/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524684,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonny-with-a-Chance-Demi-Lovato-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonny-with-a-Chance-Demi-Lovato-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonny-with-a-Chance-Demi-Lovato-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonny-with-a-Chance-Demi-Lovato-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonny-with-a-Chance-Demi-Lovato-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sonny-with-a-Chance-Demi-Lovato-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntThe Jonas Brothers u2014 comprised of brothers Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas u2014 first became teen idols in the mid-2000s, after dropping several hit songs and starring in multiple Disney Channel projects. Some of their early hits included a cover of “Year 3000,” as well as the tracks “S.O.S.” and “Burnin’ Up.” In addition to music, they continue to capture hearts with their own Disney series, Jonas L.A.</em>,and theCamp Rock</em>movies.</p>nnnn
ntAfter releasing several albums, the group split in 2013 to pursue individual projects. Nick found success with his solo music career, while Joe was the lead singer for the band DNCE and Kevin focused on entrepreneurship.</p>nnnn
ntHowever, the Jonas Brothers reunited in 2019 and have since released more studio albums and went on multiple world tours. In total, they have releasedsix studio albumstogether as a group over the years. They also released a holiday film,A Very Jonas Christmas Movie</em>, in 2025.</p>nnnn
ntKevin currently shares two daughters with his wife, Danielle Deleasa Jonas; Nick has a child with his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas; and Joe shares two daughters with ex-wife Sophie Turner.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Jonas’ and Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Joe Jonas.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524686,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jonas-Jonas-Brothers-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jonas-Jonas-Brothers-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jonas-Jonas-Brothers-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jonas-Jonas-Brothers-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jonas-Jonas-Brothers-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jonas-Jonas-Brothers-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntZac Efron became a teen idol after starring as Troy Bolton in the 2006 Disney Channel hit High School Musical</em>. He reprised the role in two more films, 2007’s High School Musical 2</em> and 2008’s High School Musical 3: Senior Year</em>.</p>nnnn
ntSince his days on Disney, he’s starred in numerous films, from 2007’s Hairspray</em> and 2012’s The Lucky One</em> to 2014’s Neighbors</em> and 2017’s The Greatest Showman</em>. His most recent projects include 2023’s The Iron Claw </em>and 2024’s A Family Affair</em>.</p>nnnn
ntHe also appeared in and executive produced the Netflix docuseries, Down to Earth With Zac Efron</em>, for two seasons.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘High School Musical’ and Zac Efron.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524688,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Muscial-Zac-Efron-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Muscial-Zac-Efron-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Muscial-Zac-Efron-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Muscial-Zac-Efron-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Muscial-Zac-Efron-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Muscial-Zac-Efron-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntSabrina Carpenter may be a global pop star now, but she initially found stardom playing Maya Hart on the Disney Channel seriesGirl Meets World</em>from 2014 to 2017.</p>nnnn
ntWhile she’s appeared in a handful of films since, such as 2019’s Tall Girl</em>, 2020’s Work It</em>, 2020’s Clouds </em>and 2022’s Emergency</em>, Carpenter’s main focus has been on music. She’s released a total of sevenu00a0studio albums, including 2024’s Short n’ Sweet,</em> which launched her into a global pop superstar, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Her most recent album was 2025’s Man’s Best Friend</em>, which also debuted at No. 1.</p>nnnn
ntCarpenter has also earned two Grammys, including 12 nominations.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Girls Meets World’ and Sabrina Carpenter.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Amy Sussman/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524690,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Girls-Meets-World-Sabrina-Carpenter-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Girls-Meets-World-Sabrina-Carpenter-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Girls-Meets-World-Sabrina-Carpenter-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Girls-Meets-World-Sabrina-Carpenter-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Girls-Meets-World-Sabrina-Carpenter-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Girls-Meets-World-Sabrina-Carpenter-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntHilary Duff first captured people’s attention leading the hit Disney Channel seriesu00a0Lizzie McGuire</em> from 2001 to 2004. She also starred in 2003’s The Lizzie McGuire Movie</em>.</p>nnnn
ntShe continued to become a household name with her roles in 2003’s Cheaper by the Dozen</em>, 2004’s A Cinderella Story</em>, 2004’s Raise Your Voice</em> and 2006’s Material Girls</em>. She also had a recurring role on Gossip Girl</em> in 2009. More recently, she starred on Younger </em>from 2015 to 2021 and How I Met Your Father</em> from 2022 to 2023.</p>nnnn
ntIn addition to acting, Duff also had a successful music career, releasing several albums before taking a hiatus from music. She returned in 2026 with her sixth studio album, Luck… Or Something</em>.</p>nnnn
ntDuff shares three daughters with husband Matthew Koma and a son with ex-husband Mike Comrie.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Lizzie McGuire’ and Hilary Duff.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABA”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524709,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lizzie-McGuire-Hilary-Duff-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lizzie-McGuire-Hilary-Duff-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lizzie-McGuire-Hilary-Duff-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lizzie-McGuire-Hilary-Duff-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lizzie-McGuire-Hilary-Duff-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lizzie-McGuire-Hilary-Duff-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntOlivia Rodrigo is known as a global superstar now, but she actually first achieved fame through her roles on the Disney Channel show Bizaardvark</em>, playing Paige Olvera from 2016 to 2019, and the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series</em>, playing Nini from 2019 to 2022.</p>nnnn
ntShe was then launched to international stardom when her debut single, “Drivers License,” exploded in 2021, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. She followed it with her debut album,u00a0Sour</em>, and her sophomore album, Guts</em>, in 2023.</p>nnnn
ntRodrigo has also won three Grammys, including 14 nominations.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Bizaardvark’ and Olivia Rodrigo.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Amy Sussman/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524711,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bizaardvark-Olivia-Rodrigo-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bizaardvark-Olivia-Rodrigo-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bizaardvark-Olivia-Rodrigo-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bizaardvark-Olivia-Rodrigo-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bizaardvark-Olivia-Rodrigo-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bizaardvark-Olivia-Rodrigo-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntVanessa Hudgens first garnered attention for her breakout role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channelu2019sHigh School Musical</em>franchise, which included three films that ran from 2006 to 2008.</p>nnnn
ntAfter Disney, she starred in the controversial 2012 film Spring Breakers</em>, and later made her Broadway debut as the title character inthe revival ofGigi</em>in 2015. More recently, she’s starred in several holiday films for Netflix, including 2018’s The Princess Switch</em>, 2019’s The Knight Before Christmas</em>, 2020’s The Princess Switch: Switched Again</em> and 2021’s The Princess Switch 3</em>. She also appeared in the 2024 rom-com French Girl</em>.</p>nnnn
ntHudgens also had a short music career, releasing two pop albums, V</em>(2006) andIdentified</em>(2008).</p>nnnn
ntShe is married to Cole Tucker, and they have two children together.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘High School Musical’ and Vanessa Hudgens.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Vanity Fair”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524713,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Musical-Vanessa-Hudgens-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Musical-Vanessa-Hudgens-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Musical-Vanessa-Hudgens-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Musical-Vanessa-Hudgens-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Musical-Vanessa-Hudgens-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/High-School-Musical-Vanessa-Hudgens-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntAriana Grande got her start playing the bubbly Cat Valentine on Nickelodeonu2019sVictorious</em>,from 2010 to 2013, as well as its spinoff Sam & Cat</em>, from 2013 to 2014.</p>nnnn
ntFollowing her time on the kids’ network, she turned her focus to music, releasing her debut album, Yours Truly</em>, in 2013 and launching to global stardom. Not only did it top the Billboard 200 chart, but it also featured the hit single “The Way.” She went on to release several more smash hits, including “Problem,” “Dangerous Woman” and “thank u, next,” among many others. Grande has released a total of seven studio albums, including her most recent, 2024’s Eternal Sunshine</em>.</p>nnnn
ntShe’s also earned three Grammys, including 19 nominations.</p>nnnn
ntGrande later landed her dream role as Glinda in the big-screen adaptation of the Wicked</em> Broadway musical. She starred opposite Cynthia Erivo in 2024’s Wicked</em> and 2025’s Wicked: For Good</em>, and received a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for her performance in the first film. As for other roles, she also appeared in the TV series Scream Queens </em>in 2015.</p>nnnn
ntShe next stars in Focker In-Law.</em></p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘Victorious’ and Ariana Grande.”,”image_credit”:”Aaron Warkov/Nickelodeon; Amy Sussman/Getty Images”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524715,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorious-Ariana-Grande-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorious-Ariana-Grande-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorious-Ariana-Grande-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorious-Ariana-Grande-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorious-Ariana-Grande-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Victorious-Ariana-Grande-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
ntKeke Palmer became a child star, first leading the critically acclaimed filmu00a0Akeelah and the Bee</em>u00a0(2006). She followed that with her starring roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!</em> (2007), with Corbin Bleu; the Nickelodeon sitcomu00a0True Jackson, VP</em>u00a0(2008u20132011); and the Nickelodeon movie Rags</em> (2012).</p>nnnn
ntAfter making a name for herself, Palmer also branched into music. She’s released several albums and EPs throughout her career, including her most recent, the 2023 studio album Big Boss</em>and 2025 EP DivaGurl</em>.</p>nnnn
ntSince entering adulthood, Palmer has starred in numerous onscreen projects, including Hustlers</em> (2019), Alice</em> (2022), Nope </em>(2022), One of Them Days </em>(2025), Good Fortune</em> (2025), The ‘Burbs </em>(2026) and I Love Boosters</em> (2026).</p>nnnn
ntPalmer has also been hosting her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer</em>, since 2022. And she’s won two Emmys.</p>nnnn
ntShe shares a son with ex-partner Darius Jackson.</p>n</div>”,”alt”:”‘True Jackson, VP’ and Keke Palmer.”,”image_credit”:”Everett Collection; Julian Hamilton/FilmMagic”,”url”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/disney-nickelodeon-child-stars-where-are-they-now/”,”image_id”:1236524718,”image”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/True-Jackson-VP-Keke-Palmer-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”sizes”:{“pmc-gallery-s”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/True-Jackson-VP-Keke-Palmer-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=320″,”width”:320,”height”:180},”pmc-gallery-m”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/True-Jackson-VP-Keke-Palmer-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=640″,”width”:640,”height”:360},”pmc-gallery-l”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/True-Jackson-VP-Keke-Palmer-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=800″,”width”:800,”height”:451},”pmc-gallery-xl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/True-Jackson-VP-Keke-Palmer-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1024″,”width”:1024,”height”:577},”pmc-gallery-xxl”:{“src”:”https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/True-Jackson-VP-Keke-Palmer-everett-getty-H-2026.png?w=1280″,”width”:1280,”height”:721}},”fullWidth”:1020,”fullHeight”:575,”mime_type”:”image”,”ad”:””,”appleSongID”:null,”enableAppleGA”:false,”additionalDescription”:null,”subtitleColor”:null,”additionalSubtitle”:null,”additionalSubtitleColor”:null,”ads”:{“html”:”t
