22 Nickelodeon Stars From The 2000s: What They Look Like Now in 2026 Pg 5

10. Ariana Grande – Victorious Cat Valentine
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Age Then: 16 as Cat Valentine in 2010
Age Now: 32 turning 33 in 2026
Ariana Grande played Cat Valentine on Victorious from 2010 to 2013 at 16 years old. It was her first major TV role. After Nickelodeon she became the biggest pop star in the world with albums like Thank U Next and Positions. She starred as Glinda in Wicked Part 1 in 2024 and Wicked For Good in 2025. Now in 2026, she is 32, an Oscar nominee for Wicked, and is on her Eternal Sunshine Tour which started January 2026 with no new music planned before the tour.
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9. Avan Jogia – Victorious Beck Oliver
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Age Then: 18 as Beck Oliver in 2010
Age Now: 34 in 2026
Avan Jogia played Beck Oliver, the cool actor boyfriend on Victorious from 2010 to 2013. He was 18 when it started. After the show he starred in Twisted, Tut, and Zombieland Double Tap. He also directed films and wrote books. In February 2026 he revealed in interviews he was almost fired from Victorious in season 1. Now in 2026, he is 34, lives in Los Angeles, and continues acting and directing.
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8. Matt Bennett – Victorious Robbie Shapiro
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Age Then: 18 as Robbie Shapiro in 2010
Age Now: 34 in 2026
Matt Bennett played Robbie Shapiro and his ventriloquist dummy Rex on Victorious from 2010 to 2013. He was the shy tech guy with a funny puppet. After Victorious, he released music and toured as a DJ doing Victorious nostalgia sets. He has over 5 million followers on TikTok for his piano covers. Now in 2026, he is 34 and still tours doing Victorious and nostalgic DJ shows.
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