22 Nickelodeon Stars From The 2000s: What They Look Like Now in 2026 Pg 2

Caption: Kenan in the 90s on All That and Kenan & Kel

Age Then: 16 in 1996 on All That
Age Now: 48 in 2026

At 16, Kenan Thompson started on Nickelodeon‘s All That in 1994, then became half of Kenan & Kel from 1996 to 2000 – one of Nick’s most famous duos. After Nickelodeon, he joined Saturday Night Live in 2003 and became the longest-serving cast member in SNL history. Now in 2026, he is 48, still on SNL, has two daughters, lives in New York, and is also an executive producer for projects like All That revival.

NOW:

Caption: Kenan Thompson now in 2026 on SNL

Caption: Kel Mitchell in the 90s on Kenan & Kel

Age Then: 18 in 1996 as Kel Kimble
Age Now: 47 in 2026

Kel Mitchell starred as Kel Kimble on Kenan & Kel and was a regular on All That from 1994 to 1999. Famous for loving orange soda. After Nickelodeon he acted in Good Burger, Dancing With The Stars in 2019, and voice work. He became a youth pastor in 2019. Now in 2026, he is 47, married, has four kids, lives in Los Angeles, and continues acting and hosting, including the All That revival and church work.

NOW:

Caption: Kel Mitchell now in 2025-2026

17. Keke Palmer – True Jackson, VP

THEN:

Caption: Keke Palmer in 2008 on True Jackson, VP

Age Then: 15 as True Jackson in 2008
Age Now: 32 in 2026

Keke Palmer was 15 when she headlined True Jackson, VP on Nickelodeon from 2008 to 2011, already a movie star from Akeelah and the Bee. After Nick she became a major actress, singer, and host in movies like Hustlers, Nope, and as host of GMA3. Now in 2026, she is 32, has one son born in 2023, lives in Los Angeles, hosts her Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast, and is one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.

NOW:

Caption: Keke Palmer now in 2025-2026

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