22 Nickelodeon Stars From The 2000s: What They Look Like Now in 2026
If you rushed home from school in 2005 to watch Nickelodeon, you grew up with them. Zoey 101, Drake & Josh, Unfabulous, All That. They were 12, 14, 16 on your TV every day. Now it’s 2026 and they are in their mid-30s, some are parents, some are still on TV, and some stepped away completely. We tracked down what 22 of your favorite Nickelodeon kids look like now.
22. Jamie Lynn Spears – Zoey 101
THEN Photo: Jamie Lynn as Zoey Brooks 2005
Age Then: 14 years old as Zoey Brooks
Age Now: 35 in 2026
At 14, Jamie Lynn Spears became Nickelodeon’s biggest star as Zoey Brooks on Zoey 101 from 2005 to 2008. The show was one of Nick’s highest rated shows at the time. She left acting to focus on music in Nashville. In 2023 she returned for Zoey 102 and in 2024 for Zoey 103 reunion movies. Now in 2026, she lives in Louisiana, has two daughters, and continues to release country music and makes TV appearances.
NOW Photo: Jamie Lynn in 2025-2026
21. Josh Peck – Drake & Josh
THEN Photo: Josh as Josh Nichols 2004
Age Then: 17 years old as Josh Nichols
Age Now: 39 turning 40 in 2026
Josh Peck played Josh Nichols on Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007. After Nickelodeon, he moved to films like Red Dawn and The Wackness and built a large audience on YouTube. He co-hosts the Good Guys podcast. Now in 2026, he is married, has two sons, and works as an actor and podcaster in Los Angeles.
NOW Photo: Josh Peck in 2025-2026
20. Emma Roberts – Unfabulous
THEN Photo: Emma as Addie Singer 2004
Age Then: 13 years old as Addie Singer
Age Now: 35 in 2026
Emma Roberts started on Nickelodeon at 13 as Addie Singer in Unfabulous from 2004 to 2007. After Nick, she moved to movies like Aquamarine, Nancy Drew, and later became known for American Horror Story. Now 35 in 2026, she is an actress and producer, has one son, and leads projects for Netflix and Hulu while running her Belletrist book club in Los Angeles.
NOW Photo: Emma Roberts in 2025-2026
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