What Happened to Adam Lamberg? His Nonprofit Second Act in 2026
Adam Lamberg played Gordo on Lizzie McGuire, then quietly walked away from Hollywood. Here is what the Disney Channel favorite has been doing in nonprofit work since.
Catching up with the stars who faded from the spotlight
Adam Lamberg played Gordo on Lizzie McGuire, then quietly walked away from Hollywood. Here is what the Disney Channel favorite has been doing in nonprofit work since.
She was Kimberly, the original Pink Ranger, then vanished from Hollywood. Here's what happened to Amy Jo Johnson and what the filmmaker and musician is doing in 2026.
She was Vada in My Girl, then vanished for a decade to attend college and work a desk job. Here is what Anna Chlumsky is doing in 2026, from Veep to Iceland.
She was Chrissy Seaver, the pint-sized scene-stealer on Growing Pains. Then Ashley Johnson vanished from sitcoms and became one of the most awarded voice actors alive. Here's where she is in 2026.
She played Kate Sanders, the cheerleader who tormented Lizzie McGuire. Then Ashlie Brillault vanished from Disney Channel and turned up in a courtroom as a criminal defense attorney.
She was Newt, the terrified survivor in 1986's Aliens — her only movie role. Carrie Henn walked away from Hollywood to become an elementary-school teacher in California.
He was Little Pete on Nickelodeon's The Adventures of Pete & Pete and a cast member on All That. Today Danny Tamberelli plays in rock bands, hosts podcasts, and co-writes rom-com novels.
He was Brink, Sid from Toy Story, and the guy Anne Hathaway got over in The Princess Diaries. Here's why Erik von Detten swapped Hollywood for a finance career.
He was Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years, then a busy TV director. After a 2022 firing over misconduct claims he denies, Fred Savage resurfaced in 2025 authenticating watches.
She was the curly-haired Pepsi Girl of the late '90s who quit Hollywood at 18 for college. Here is what Hallie Kate Eisenberg is doing in 2026.
He was Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, one of the biggest films ever made. Here is what Henry Thomas has been doing since, and where he is in 2026.
He was Ferguson, the sweater-vested little brother on Clarissa Explains It All. Jason Zimbler left acting entirely and now leads an electric vehicle team.
Lalaine played Miranda Sanchez on Lizzie McGuire, then vanished from the franchise and from Hollywood. Here's her music career, her 2007 arrest, and what she does now.
He was Big Pete on Nickelodeon and the bully brother in Home Alone. Michael C. Maronna traded stardom for a set electrician's tool belt — here's what he's doing in 2026.
Nate Richert was Harvey Kinkle, the sweetest boyfriend on 90s TV. He walked away from Hollywood, picked up a guitar and a toolbelt, and is back behind a mic in 2026.
She was Punky Brewster, the plucky '80s TV kid. Today Soleil Moon Frye is a documentary director, podcaster, and entrepreneur — with acclaimed films Kid 90 and The Carters behind her.
She was Vanessa Huxtable on The Cosby Show, then a talk-show host and sitcom star. Today Tempestt Bledsoe keeps a low profile, largely stepping away from the screen.
Tina Yothers was Jennifer Keaton, the little sister on Family Ties, for seven seasons. Then she quietly walked away. Here is what she has been doing since, and where she is in 2026.
He was Zack, the original Black Ranger, and then he vanished mid-season. Here's what happened to Walter Emanuel Jones and what the Power Rangers icon is doing in 2026.
Eric Matthews on 'Boy Meets World' became a beloved voice actor and podcaster. Here's where Will Friedle is now in 2026 — Batman Beyond, Pod Meets World, and more.
She grew up as tomboy Al Lambert on Step by Step. Now Christine Lakin is a working director stepping up to her feature debut. Here's where she is in 2026.
He rode a Big Wheel through the Overlook Hotel as Danny Torrance in The Shining, then walked away from Hollywood. Here's where Danny Lloyd is now.
He was Chunk, the Truffle Shuffle kid in The Goonies. Then he quit acting, became a top Hollywood lawyer, and helped his old castmate Ke Huy Quan win an Oscar. Here's Jeff Cohen now.
Paul Pfeiffer on The Wonder Years, Josh Saviano quit acting to become an NYC attorney and brand consultant. At 50, he is still busting the myth that he grew up to be Marilyn Manson.
She was a Disney Channel and 2000s teen-drama star, then quit acting entirely. Today Kay Panabaker is a zookeeper. Here's where she is now in 2026.
Laura Winslow on Family Matters, Kellie Shanygne Williams stepped back from Hollywood to raise a family and mentor kids. At 50 she is back, hosting a hit rewatch podcast.
He was Mark, the youngest Taylor son on Home Improvement. After leaving Hollywood, he resurfaced in 2025 with a wild new look — and a job recovering SpaceX rockets from the ocean.
She was Kimmy Gibbler, the nosy neighbor everyone loved to groan at on Full House. From leaving Hollywood for college to a nostalgia-packed 2026 — here's where Andrea Barber is now.
He was Billy Cranston, the brainy Blue Ranger, then walked away from Power Rangers in the '90s. From that painful exit to a heartfelt return and a packed 2026 — here's where David Yost is now.
She was Mallory on Family Ties, then walked away from acting to earn a computer science degree. Today Justine Bateman is one of Hollywood's fiercest anti-AI voices. Here's what she's doing now.
She was Rudy Huxtable, America's little sister on The Cosby Show. Today Keshia Knight Pulliam directs Lifetime thrillers, stars on House of Payne, and hosts a reality afterparty. Here's what she's doing now — and why a 2026 death report was a hoax.
From E.T. to a very public childhood, a hard-won recovery, and a hit daytime talk show, Drew Barrymore reinvented herself completely. Here's where she is now in 2026.
The Zoey 101 star navigated teen fame, an early pregnancy, and a famous last name. From Nickelodeon to Netflix and country music, here's where Jamie Lynn Spears is now.
From Blossom child star to a real neuroscience PhD, Big Bang Theory's Amy, and the Jeopardy! host chair she lost — then hinted at returning to. Where Mayim Bialik is now.
The kid from Stand by Me and the ensign everyone loved to hate on Star Trek grew up to become a beloved writer, narrator, and host. Here's where Wil Wheaton is in 2026.
The '80s teen idol from 'The Lost Boys' and 'License to Drive' died in 2010 at 38. From 'The Two Coreys' to a 2025 documentary controversy, here's Corey Haim's legacy in 2026.
Hermione Granger grew up to become an Oxford doctoral student — then made headlines for a six-month driving ban. Here's what Emma Watson is doing now in 2026, and whether she'll act again.
Whoa! The Blossom heartthrob and Melissa & Joey star grew up, made pop records, and rode a rollercoaster of a marriage. Here's what Joey Lawrence is doing now in 2026 — including a new baby boy.
The little brother from Home Alone grew up to steal Succession and win an Oscar. From child actor to Roman Roy to Broadway, here's where Kieran Culkin is now in 2026.
She was Denise Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' and a screen icon in 'Angel Heart' and 'High Fidelity.' After her divorce from Jason Momoa, here's where Lisa Bonet is now in 2026.
Ron Weasley grew up, became a girl dad twice over, and quietly built one of the most interesting post-Potter careers around. Here's what Rupert Grint is doing now in 2026, from horror films to a Johnny Depp Christmas Carol.
He was the original Red Ranger, then walked away to become a paramedic and combat medic. After a federal fraud case and a 2025 sentencing, here's where Austin St. John is now.
He was Cory Matthews, the heart of TGIF and Boy Meets World. Then he traded auditions for campaign trails — and went quiet on his own castmates. Here's where Ben Savage is now.
She was Topanga, the smartest girl on '90s TV. From Boy Meets World to directing, a hair care brand, a breast cancer diagnosis and Dancing with the Stars — here's what Danielle Fishel is doing now.
She played Sam Puckett on iCarly, then walked away from Hollywood for good. From a record-breaking memoir to a debut novel and an Apple TV+ showrunner job — here's what Jennette McCurdy is doing now.
He was Ben Seaver, the wisecracking little brother on Growing Pains. Then came alcoholism, a failed catering company, and a rescue from his TV dad. Here's where Jeremy Miller is now.
He was Short Round and Data — then he vanished from screens for nearly 20 years because Hollywood had no roles for him. From an Oscar win to a memoir and a Goonies sequel, here's where Ke Huy Quan is now.
He was America's TV son as Theo Huxtable, then built a four-decade career as an actor, director, Grammy-winning musician and poet. Malcolm-Jamal Warner died in July 2025 at 54. Here is the life he lived.
He won a Golden Globe at nine, ruled '80s TV on Silver Spoons, then reinvented himself on Lonesome Dove and NYPD Blue. Here's what Ricky Schroder is doing in 2026 — including a secret beach wedding.
She was the sardonic heart of American Beauty and Ghost World, then all but vanished. From Hocus Pocus to Cannes with Kristen Stewart — here's what Thora Birch is doing now.
She was Carol Seaver, the brainy middle child on Growing Pains — then her very public battle with anorexia became the story. Here's what Tracey Gold is doing now, and what she's finally saying about that set.
She was Teddy Duncan on Good Luck Charlie and the voice of Lemonade Mouth — then she vanished. Today Bridgit Mendler runs a satellite company that just raised $100 million. Here's the full story.
She was Jill Taylor, the sharpest wife on '90s TV — then she walked away from Home Improvement over a pay gap. From caregiving to a Tool Time reunion with Tim Allen, here's Patricia Richardson now.
Once the highest-paid actor on TV before a public 2011 meltdown, Charlie Sheen is now over eight years sober. Here's what he's doing after his 2025 memoir and Netflix documentary.
She was the lifeguard in The Sandlot, then Ghostface's least-safe sheriff in Scream. Three decades later Marley Shelton is a steady character actress, a 1923 matriarch, and a Matlock guest star. Here's where she is now.
He lit up the '80s in '9½ Weeks' and 'Angel Heart,' then clawed his way back with 'The Wrestler.' Now, after an eviction and a rough public stretch, here's where Mickey Rourke is in 2026.
She was the breakout charmer of The Whole Nine Yards, Saving Silverman, and 2012. From leading lady to acclaimed TV writer, and a candid 2026 cancer essay — here's what Amanda Peet is doing now.
He was Eddie Winslow, the cool older brother on Family Matters. From a nine-season sitcom to soap operas, music, and a serious legal matter in late 2025 — here's where Darius McCrary is now.
She was Kelly Taylor on 'Beverly Hills, 90210' for a decade. Now Jennie Garth hosts hit podcasts, has published a raw memoir about hitting rock bottom, and is more open than ever. Here's where she is now.
From Harriet the Spy to Dawn Summers on Buffy and Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, Michelle Trachtenberg grew up on our screens. Here's her story and how she is remembered after her death in 2025.
He was Fez, the lovable foreign exchange student on That '70s Show. Two decades later Wilmer Valderrama is a network TV leading man, a new dad, and a bar owner. Here's where he is now.
Corey Feldman was the ultimate '80s child star of The Goonies and Stand By Me. Where is he in 2026? Inside his music, his abuse allegations and a divisive new documentary.
Jamie Kennedy played Randy Meeks in Scream and starred in The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. Here's what happened to him and what he's doing in 2026.
She was Pennsatucky on Orange Is the New Black and Nola in Hustle & Flow. Where is actress-singer Taryn Manning now, and what happened in 2026?
He was the brooding heartthrob of Scream and The Craft, then faded from the A-list before Riverdale brought him roaring back. Here's what Skeet Ulrich is doing now.
He was Harrison Wright, the loyal Gladiator on ABC's Scandal — until he abruptly exited in 2014. From Stomp the Yard to choreographing Britney Spears to a string of legal headlines, here's where Columbus Short is now.
He was the lovable goofball from 'Drake & Josh,' then quietly became one of the most successful child-star comebacks around. Here's where Josh Peck is in 2026 — acting, podcasting, and raising three boys.
He was the sensitive heartthrob of the Brat Pack — Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's. Then he became a director and acclaimed travel writer. Here's Andrew McCarthy now.
She was Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, then she basically vanished from the screen. The twist? She became a published mathematician and a Christmas-movie queen. Here's Danica McKellar now.
She was Clarissa, then Sabrina the Teenage Witch — the ultimate '90s TV teen. Now she's a prolific director and producer who just turned 50. Here's where Melissa Joan Hart is in 2026.
She was little Ashley Banks on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, then a Billboard-charting singer. From Harvard to motherhood to a Bel-Air reboot, here's where Tatyana Ali is now in 2026.
She was the towering Amazon of Red Sonja, Rocky IV's Ludmilla and Stallone's wife. Here's what happened to Brigitte Nielsen and what the 80s icon is doing in 2026.
Dorothy in Return to Oz, Nancy in The Craft, scene-stealer in Almost Famous. So where did Fairuza Balk go? Inside her quiet pivot to art, music, and a far happier life.
He was the bespectacled kid who told Tom Cruise the human head weighs eight pounds. Here's where Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little star Jonathan Lipnicki is in 2026.
Rider Strong was Shawn Hunter, the brooding heartthrob of Boy Meets World. Here's how the teen idol became a Columbia grad, filmmaker and podcast star in 2026.
The Mummy's swashbuckling hero vanished, then came roaring back with an Oscar for The Whale. From The Mummy 4 to playing Eisenhower, here's what Brendan Fraser is doing now in 2026.
He was the motormouth detective in Rush Hour and one of the most explosive comedians of the '90s, then he barely made movies. Here's what Chris Tucker is doing now in 2026 — stand-up, Rush Hour 4 talks, and more.
She was half of the most famous twins on TV, then walked away from acting entirely. From Full House to a billion-dollar fashion empire — here's what Mary-Kate Olsen is doing now.
He was Alfalfa in 1994's The Little Rascals. Today Bug Hall lives off-grid with his wife and five kids under a self-described vow of poverty. Here's where he is in 2026 — and the truth about that recent Ohio arrest.
He played Jimmie 'Rocket Boy' Zara in High School Musical 3 and dated Sarah Hyland, then left Hollywood. Here is what has been reported about Matt Prokop, including the serious charges he now faces in Texas.
He played Martin Qwerly on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified. In 2026 he's at the center of a very different story — homelessness, illness, and a community of former child stars rallying to help. Here's where Tylor Chase is now.
He played big brother Brad Taylor on Home Improvement for eight seasons. From sitcom kid to indie film producer to a string of arrests — here's where Zachery Ty Bryan is in 2026, and why he is now behind bars.
He was the 'half' in Two and a Half Men and one of TV's highest-paid kids — then he called the show 'filth' and walked away. Here's where Angus T. Jones is in 2026.
He was Peter Brady — 'Pork chops and applesauce!' — then quietly walked off-screen and built a tech career and a furniture empire. Here's what Christopher Knight is doing now in 2026.
He played young Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace, then walked away from acting amid relentless bullying. From a 2015 arrest to a schizophrenia diagnosis and a quiet recovery — here's where Jake Lloyd is now.
She was Stephanie Tanner, the 'How rude!' kid on Full House. After a hidden addiction and a hard-won recovery, here's where Jodie Sweetin is now — Fuller House, podcasting, advocacy, and a one-cent residual check.
He was the '90s teen heartthrob who played Randy on Home Improvement and voiced young Simba. Then he walked away for Harvard. Here's where Jonathan Taylor Thomas is in 2026.
She was Aunt Becky on Full House, then the face of the college admissions scandal. From prison to a tearful Hallmark return, here's where Lori Loughlin is now in 2026.
He was Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell, but unlike most child stars he never stopped working. From NYPD Blue to Pitch to his chilling turn on NBC's Found — here's what Mark-Paul Gosselaar is up to now.
She was Nickelodeon's Alex Mack and Bianca in 10 Things I Hate About You. Larisa Oleynik never quit acting, quietly building one of the steadiest character-actor careers of her generation.
Tom Welling was TV's Clark Kent on Smallville for a decade. Then the leading roles thinned out. Here's where the would-be Superman is now in 2026.
He was Casper's human form and Final Destination's first survivor. After years of quiet, Devon Sawa is back with Chucky, Disney's Coven Academy and a 2026 horror return.
Once the scene-stealing McManus in The Usual Suspects and the goofball of Bio-Dome, Stephen Baldwin faded from leading roles. Here's where the youngest Baldwin brother is in 2026.
He was the rom-com heartthrob of She's All That and the live-action Fred from Scooby-Doo, then quietly stepped back. From voicing Star Wars to a wrestling podcast — here's where Freddie Prinze Jr. is now.
She was Izzie on Grey's Anatomy and the queen of rom-coms, then she walked away from Hollywood. From the 'difficult' label to a Utah ranch and a booming dog food brand — here's what Katherine Heigl is doing now.
She was Matilda, the kid in Mrs. Doubtfire, and the little girl who believed in Santa. Then she stepped away from acting for years. Here's how Mara Wilson became a writer and award-winning narrator — on her own terms.
He was a '90s heartthrob — Calvin Klein's underwear model and General Hospital's Jagger. Then Hollywood went quiet. Here's where Antonio Sabato Jr. is now, from a Florida construction site to faith-based films.
He was Steve Urkel, the suspender-wearing nerd who took over '90s TV. From Family Matters fame to a tell-all memoir, a hit game show, and a Super Bowl comeback — here's what Jaleel White is up to now.
She was Lisa Turtle, the coolest girl at Bayside High. Then Lark Voorhies quietly slipped out of the spotlight. From Saved by the Bell to podcasting, conventions, and a moving 2026 documentary — here's where she is now.
From a four-year-old on The Cosby Show to That's So Raven, The View, and a Scrabble revival — here's how Raven-Symoné reinvented herself and what she's doing in 2026.
He was Oz in American Pie, dated Katie Holmes, then watched his career cool. After getting sober, Chris Klein has quietly become one of TV's busiest character actors. Here's where he is now.
He was the shirtless werewolf who made a generation swoon, then stepped back from the spotlight. From Twilight mania to mental health advocacy and impending fatherhood — here's Taylor Lautner now.
From All That sketches to She's the Man, Amanda Bynes was the funniest girl on TV. After a public struggle and a nine-year conservatorship, here's her 2026 comeback.
He was John Connor, the teenage hero of Terminator 2, then his life unraveled in public. From child stardom to a hard-won recovery and a busy indie comeback — here's where Edward Furlong is now.
He whispered 'I see dead people' and became the most famous kid in Hollywood. From The Sixth Sense to a busy adult character career, a rough 2025, and what's next — here's Haley Joel Osment now.
She was Marissa Cooper, the doomed It Girl of The O.C. and the face of mid-2000s teen TV. After a rough decade in the tabloids, here's where Mischa Barton is now in 2026 — including her UK stage debut.
He was Malcolm in the Middle and Agent Cody Banks, then quietly left Hollywood. From memory-loss revelations to drumming to a full-time NASCAR ride, here's where Frankie Muniz is now.
She was Claire on Heroes and Juliette on Nashville, then quietly stepped away. From a four-year break to grief, recovery, a Scream return, and a candid 2026 memoir — here's where Hayden Panettiere is now.
From The Parent Trap and Mean Girls to a very public unraveling and a triumphant Freakier Friday comeback — here's where Lindsay Lohan is in 2026, raising her son in Dubai.
He went from Disney's Even Stevens to Transformers and Indiana Jones, then through years of controversy and a faith conversion. Here's where Shia LaBeouf is in 2026.
From American Pie's Vicky and The Big Lebowski to chainsawing her way through Sharknado, Tara Reid reinvented herself as a cult-movie queen. Here's where she is now in 2026.
He was the biggest child star in Hollywood history, then vanished at 14. From Home Alone to fatherhood, a Walk of Fame star, and life with Brenda Song — here's what Macaulay Culkin is up to now.
Rick Moranis walked away from Hollywood at his peak to raise his kids. Here's where the Ghostbusters and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids star is in 2026 and why he's back.
He was the original big-screen Spider-Man, then quietly stepped out of the spotlight. From Babylon to the Avengers comeback rumors, here's what Tobey Maguire is up to now.