Checking In On Bridgit Mendler, Erik von Detten & More Disney Alums

Originally appeared on E! Online

Every once in a while, a ghost of Disney Channel past will emerge, offering up an update on their current life and, in turn, sending a certain demographic (hi, Millennials) into an absolute tailspin.

The latest? Good Luck Charlie's Bridgit Mendler, who not only announced she and husband Griffin Cleverly adopted a 4-year-old son ("started fostering in 2021 adopted near Christmas of 2022. I'm so lucky," she wrote on X Feb. 19), but also that she launched her own tech startup, which builds ground satellite stations to better help send and receive data from space.

Yes, you read that correctly.

"The vision is a data highway between Earth and space," the 31-year-old—she stopped acting to pursue a law degree from Harvard and a PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology—told CNBC of her company Northwood Space. "Space is getting easier along so many different dimensions but still the actual exercise of sending data to and from space is difficult."

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Now, if you're anything like us, this update probably has you wondering where the heck all your other favorite Disney Channel alums are these days. (And no, we don't mean Zac Efron, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Raven-Symoné. Unless you just crawled your way out of a cave, you're likely well versed on those stars.)

Erik von Detten, Bridgit Mendler
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So, fear not, because we did the heavy lifting, as we always do, and found all the answers you didn't know you needed until right now.

Grab your lunchables, feed your Tamagotchi and playback the most magical phrase to any '90s kid—I'm Ryan Merriman and you're watching Disney Channel—because we're catching you up with all your favorite stars...

Clayton Snyder, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>

Clayton Snyder, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>


Adam Lamberg, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>

Adam Lamberg, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>


Lalaine, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>

Lalaine, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>


Jake Thomas, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>

Jake Thomas, <i>Lizzie McGuire</i>


Camilla Belle, <i> Rip Girls</i>

Camilla Belle, <i> Rip Girls</i>


Jake T. Austin, <i>Wizards of Waverly Place</i>

Jake T. Austin, <i>Wizards of Waverly Place</i>


David Henrie, <i>Wizards of Waverly Place</i>

David Henrie, <i>Wizards of Waverly Place</i>


Jennifer Stone, <i>Wizards of Waverly Place</i>

Jennifer Stone, <i>Wizards of Waverly Place</i>


Mia Talerico, <i> Good Luck Charlie</i>

Mia Talerico, <i> Good Luck Charlie</i>


Bridgit Mendler, <i>Good Luck, Charlie</i>

Bridgit Mendler, <i>Good Luck, Charlie</i>


Kiely Williams, <i>Cheetah Girls</i>

Kiely Williams, <i>Cheetah Girls</i>


Sabrina Bryan, <i>Cheetah Girls</i>

Sabrina Bryan, <i>Cheetah Girls</i>


Ryan Merriman, <i>Smart House</i>

Ryan Merriman, <i>Smart House</i>


Kirsten Storms, <i>Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century</i>

Kirsten Storms, <i>Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century</i>


<p>Erik von Detten, <em>Brink!</em></p>

<p>Erik von Detten, <em>Brink!</em></p>


Raviv Ullman, <i>Phil of the Future</i>

Raviv Ullman, <i>Phil of the Future</i>


Kimberly J. Brown, <i>Halloweentown</i>

Kimberly J. Brown, <i>Halloweentown</i>


Mitchel Musso, <i>Hannah Montana</i>

Mitchel Musso, <i>Hannah Montana</i>


Jason Earles, <i>Hannah Montana</i>

Jason Earles, <i>Hannah Montana</i>


Kyle Massey, <i>That's So Raven</i>

Kyle Massey, <i>That's So Raven</i>


A.J. Trauth, <i>Even Stevens</i>

A.J. Trauth, <i>Even Stevens</i>


Christy Carlson Romano, <i>Even Stevens</i>

Christy Carlson Romano, <i>Even Stevens</i>


Brandon Baker, <i>Johnny Tsunami</i>

Brandon Baker, <i>Johnny Tsunami</i>


Alana Austin, <i>Motocrossed</i>

Alana Austin, <i>Motocrossed</i>


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