Born in Los Angeles, California,Miranda Cosgrovehas been on our screens since she was a child.

But Cosgrove has a unique upbringing compared to other actors in the business.

He made me really feel that even though I was little, that I was really an actor."

Miranda Cosgrove posing at event

She continued, “It was definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had” (viaYouTube).

I love when kids tell me their favorite episodes."

“iCarly” ran for six seasons, and it also shot Cosgrove into musical success.

Miranda Cosgrove posing at event

“I really love New York, so I had really wanted to go to NYU.

So in 2012, she enrolled in the University of Southern California for film studies.

“When I’m at school, I focus on school,” she said.

Miranda Cosgrove smiling

College had its ups and downs for Cosgrove.

The downs included people taking pictures of her around campus without her consent, as she toldABC.

However, fame at college wasn’t all bad.

Miranda Cosgrove posing

“People come up to me and introduce themselves and it kind of opens the door…

But fans say hello to new actors like Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett (viaIMDb).

And so are fans as they get to see one of their favorite childhood stars return to the screen.

Miranda Cosgrove smiling in blue dress