22 Nickelodeon Stars From The 2000s: What They Look Like Now in 2026 Pg 3
16. Nathan Kress – iCarly Freddie
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Age Then: 14 as Freddie Benson in 2007
Age Now: 33 in 2026
Nathan Kress played Freddie Benson, the tech producer on iCarly from 2007 to 2012. He was the nice guy next door to Carly and Sam. After iCarly ended, he did voice acting for Star Wars Rebels and directed short films. He returned for the iCarly revival from 2021 to 2023. Now in 2026, he is 33, married since 2015, has two daughters, lives in Los Angeles, and works as an actor, director, and family vlogger.
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15. Jennette McCurdy – iCarly Sam
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Age Then: 15 as Sam Puckett in 2007
Age Now: 33 in 2026
Jennette McCurdy played Sam Puckett on iCarly and Sam & Cat – the tough, funny girl who loved fried chicken. At 15 she was one of Nickelodeon‘s highest paid young stars. In 2022 she quit acting and released her bestselling memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. She announced she would not return for any iCarly revival. Now in 2026, she is 33, lives in Los Angeles, works as a writer and director, and is set to release her debut novel Half His Age which is on Barnes & Noble‘s Most Anticipated for 2026.
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14. Miranda Cosgrove – iCarly / Drake & Josh
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Age Then: 14 as Carly Shay in 2007
Age Now: 32 turning 33 in 2026
Miranda Cosgrove first played Megan on Drake & Josh, then became Carly Shay on iCarly from 2007 to 2012, making her the highest paid child star at the time. She also voiced Margo in Despicable Me movies. She graduated from USC in 2012 and returned for iCarly revival 2021-2023. Now in 2026, she is 32, lives in Los Angeles, and confirmed the long-awaited iCarly wrap-up movie is officially in the works for 2026.
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