Have you ever wondered about your favorite characters from the shows you loved as a kid? Life goes on for everyone, and our beloved Nickelodeon stars are no exception.
Take a look at what they’re doing now, whether they’ve continued their acting careers or changed fields. Our childhoods have been enriched by these stars, so it’s worth taking a look at their lives today.
Ariana Grande – Victorious
Ariana Grande is now a pop music icon, but she started as a 13-year-old Nickelodeon star. Playing the role of Cat Valentine on the popular series Victorious, she spent four years combining her on-screen career with her music.
After the show was canceled in 2013, Nickelodeon rebranded her character as Sam & Cat, alongside fellow Nickelodeon alum Jennette McCurdy. That series lasted one season, and then Ariana went on to make her mark in the music world—and what a mark she’s made!
Victoria Justice – Zoey 101
Victoria Justice burst onto the Nickelodeon scene in 2005 as Lola Martinez on Zoey 101. Over the next few years, she guest-starred on many other Nickelodeon shows and eventually ended up finding her way to her own show, Victorious.
In 2013, the show was canceled, and like her co-star Ariana Grande, Victoria wanted to focus more on her music. In 2013, she released her first album. Since then, she’s been working on her music and performing here and there.
Christine Taylor – Hey Dude
Christine Taylor may be best known for her roles in The Brady Bunch movies, but she began her career on the Nickelodeon series Hey Dude. On this show, she played lifeguard Melody Hanson until 1991. She then moved on to larger roles.
She has guest-starred on several television shows and played supporting roles in several major films, including The Craft. Christine has been married to comic actor Ben Stiller since 2000, although they have separated since 2017, and continues to act in supporting roles both on television and on the big screen.
Devin Werkheiser – Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide
Devin has had many roles in various films and television shows, but the one he will always be remembered for is playing Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon series Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. From 2004 to 2007, this was his home.
After the series ended, she continued acting but also began to forge a musical career. In fact, she released her third album in early 2020.
