‘Lizzie McGuire’ cast then and now: See Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg and more

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Lizzie McGuire It premiered on January 12, 2001, and the world has never been the same since. The Disney Channel series was a hit and became a huge hit Hilary Duff Huge star. The thing about Lizzie was that she was very relatable to the children and teenagers of the time. The show followed the ups and downs of the adorable middle school student, who also had a larger-than-life animated personality.

The show was so sensational that it spawned a 2003 film, Lizzie McGuire movie. Lizzie and her friends go on a school trip to Italy, where Lizzie discovers she has a doppelgänger, who also happens to be an Italian pop star. The song “What Dreams Are Made Of”, which Lizzie performs at the end of the film, remains a classic to this day, and Hilary even performed the song live for the first time in early 2026.

Hilary and most of her cast mates were set to return for a revival of the series on Disney+ which will follow Lizzie in her 30s as she lives her life in New York. After behind-the-scenes drama, the series creator departed Terry MinskyAnd Hillary requests that the show be moved to Hulu. Hillary announced in December 2020 that the revival was no longer happening. “I know that efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make the reboot a success, but unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, it will not happen,” she said in her message. No matter what, we will always have it Lizzie McGuire. Find out where the entire cast is today.

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff as Lizzie McGuire vs. Now. (Everett Group/AP)

The titular role of Lizzie McGuire in the Disney Channel series was without a doubt Hilary Duff The role of penetration. She starred in both seasons of the show and reprized her role in the 2003 film, Lizzie McGuire movie. Hillary starred in a number of films after becoming one of the most famous rising stars in Hollywood. Featured in Cadet Kelly, cody banks agent, Cheaper by dozens, Cinderella storyAnd more.

Hilary also recurred during the third season of gossip girl Like Olivia Burke. One of her most prominent postsLizzie McGuire He played the role of Kelsey on the hit TVLand series Younger. Hilary is currently filming the seventh season of the show in New York City. Regarding her music career, she has released several studio albums and made a big comeback in late 2025 after the release of her single “Mature”.

The actress dated singers Aaron Carter and Joel Madden When she was a teenager. She married an NHL player Mike Comrie In 2010. They have a son, LucaShe was born in 2012, they separated in 2014, their divorce was finalized in 2016, and she began dating the singer. Matthew Koma In early 2017, they got married.

Adam Lamberg

Adam Lamberg
Adam Lamberg as Gordo vs. Now. (Disney+/Ali Goldstein)

Adam Lamberg He played the lovable and intelligent David “Gordo” Gordon. Like many of them Lizzie McGuire Co-stars, he reprized his iconic role in Lizzie McGuire movie. After the Disney Channel show ended in 2004, Adam only appeared in two more films. His last role was as Reggie in the 2008 film Beautiful loser.

Adam quit acting and graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in geography, according to hustle. He also attended Baruch College in New York City and earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration. As of 2014, he works as a development assistant at the Irish Arts Center in New York City.

He was set to return to the role that made him famous. Adam was going to play Gordo again in Lizzie McGuire alive. He was photographed with Hilary on set for the show before the Disney+ revival was cancelled.

Laline Vergara Paras

Lalin
LaLine as Miranda in the movie “Lizzie McGuire.” (Disney+)

Laline Vergara Paras She played Miranda Sanchez, Lizzie’s best friend, on the Disney Channel series. She was the only main cast member who didn’t have a role in it Lizzie McGuire moviee. Laline was unable to appear in the film, which was shot primarily in Italy, due to a scheduling conflict. In the movie, Miranda is on vacation with her family.

In addition Lizzie McGuireLalin also plays roles in films such as Promised Land, Royal murderand Easy A. She appeared in 3 episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer In 2003 and a Disney Channel original movie You want! Her last role was in the movie 2020 Definition please. She released her only studio album, Inside the storyin 2003.

Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas
Jake Thomas as Matt vs. Now. (Disney+/Ali Goldstein)

Jake Thomas He starred as Matt McGuire, Lizzie’s mischievous little brother. Jake appeared on the show from 2001 to 2004 and reprized his role in it Lizzie McGuire movie. after Lizzie McGuireJake notably starred in several episodes of the Disney Channel series Corey at home. He has also appeared in shows like er, house, NCIS, SwatAnd more.

Since then Jake has discovered roles behind the camera as well. “My work behind the camera ranges from filming and directing commercial entertainment to screenwriting for films and television,” Jake wrote on his official website. Jake was scheduled to play Matt McGuire in Lizzie McGuire alive.

Haley Todd

Haley Todd
Haley Todd as Joe vs. Now. (Disney+/Ali Goldstein)

Haley Todd She played Lizzie’s wonderful and supportive mother, Jo McGuire. She played the role of Jo in the Disney Channel series and movie. Her roles after lizzie included appearances in shows such as Kim is possible, Malcolm in the middleAnd more. She recently starred in the 2020 film The last hero.

Like her colleague Lizzie McGuireHaley was to reprise her role in the revival, which has since been cancelled. Haley has also written two books: Being young actors and Parenting the young actor.

Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine
Robert Carradine as Sam vs. Now. (Everett Group/AP)

Robert Carradine He starred as Lizzie’s goofy father, Sam McGuire. After the show and the movie, Robert continued to appear in shows like Law and Order: Mens rea and doubtAnd also movies like Deep winter, Almost leftAnd more. He co-hosted and executive produced the reality series King of nerdsInspired by the 1984 movie Revenge of the nerdsfrom 2013 to 2015. Like Haley, Jake, and Hilary, Robert was scheduled to return for Lizzie McGuire The renaissance that did not bear fruit.

Robert was in a terrible car accident with his now ex-wife EdithIn 2015. They both survived the accident. The couple officially became divorced in 2019 after a nasty court battle. In court documents he obtained the peopleEdith claimed that Robert told her that he “intentionally drove the truck to kill us both.” Robert said he was in a state of “acute psychosis” at the time because Edith had cut off his treatment for bipolar disorder.

Unfortunately, Robert died by suicide on February 23, 2026. His family announced that he had been living with bipolar disorder for most of his life.

Clayton Snyder

Clayton Snyder
Clayton Snyder as Ethan Kraft. (Disney+)

Clayton Snyder She played Ethan Kraft, Lizzie’s ultimate lover, in both the show and the movie. The role of Ethan was Clayton’s first acting role. after Lizzie McGuire Clayton finished in 2004, went to college at Pepperdine University and was a member of the water polo team.

He has appeared in numerous films and web series over the years. Clayton is a realtor these days, as well as an actor. He married the actress Allegra Edwards In October 2020 after meeting at Pepperdine University.

Ashley Breault

Ashley Breault
Ashley Breault played Kate Sanders. (Disney+/ ap)

It was the turn of Kate Sanders, the resident girl at Lizzie’s school Ashley Breault Debut on screen. Playing Kate was Ashley’s first and last acting role. After 2004, Ashley earned her law degree from the University of Denver. She is currently a criminal defense attorney.

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