This Is What Characters From Disney and Nickelodeon Shows Look Like Today

In the past, Disney and Nickelodeon knew how to produce series that made us laugh out loud. Since the year 2000, we enjoyed lots of kids’ shows (and some not so childish) on television, which entertained us in our spare time. They also introduced us to many actors who stole our hearts, and who, after becoming famous, continued on with their lives on and off the screen. Some even became superstars, like Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, who have millions of followers on social media today.
Bright Side collected some current photos for you of the most memorable characters from popular shows like Hannah Montana, Zoey 101, and Lizzie McGuire.
Wizards of Waverly Place
1. David Henrie — Justin Russo
2. Jake T. Austin — Max Russo
3. Selena Gomez — Alex Russo
4. Jennifer Stone — Harper Finkle
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
1. Cole and Dylan Sprouse — Zack and Cody Martin
2. Brenda Song — London Tipton
3. Ashley Tisdale — Maddie Fitzpatrick
4. Debby Ryan — Jessie Prescott (Jessie)
That’s So Raven
1. Raven‑Symoné — Raven Baxter
2. Kyle Massey — Cory Baxter
Hannah Montana
1. Miley Cyrus — Hannah Montana
2. Emily Osment — Lilly Truscott
3. Mitchel Musso — Oliver Oken
4. Moisés Arias — Rico Suave
Hilary Duff — Lizzie McGuire (Lizzie McGuire)
Sonny with a Chance
1. Demi Lovato — Sonny Munroe
2. Sterling Knight — Chad Dylan Cooper
3. Allisyn Ashley Arm — Zora Lancaster
Zoey 101
1. Jamie Lynn Spears — Zoey Brooks
2. Sean Flynn‑Amir — Chase Matthews
3. Victoria Justice — Tori Vega
4. Matthew Underwood — Logan Reese
5. Erin Sanders — Quinn Pensky
Shake It Up
1. Bella Thorne — CeCe Jones
2. Zendaya — Rocky Blue
iCarly
1. Miranda Cosgrove — Carly Shay
2. Jennette McCurdy — Sam Puckett
3. Nathan Kress — Freddie Benson
Drake & Josh
1. Drake Bell — Drake Parker
2. Josh Peck — Josh Nichols
Ariana Grande — Cat Valentine (Sam & Cat)
Jonas — The Jonas Brothers (Jonas L.A.)
Do you remember these characters? Is there anyone else you would like to add to the list? Tell us in the comments!
Comments
I remember I used to love watching Hannah Montana after school, was so awesome.
ahh sweet childhood
Together with "Sponge Bob" and "H2O: Just Add Water" ?
I loved "Zack and Cody" :)
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