In fact, it’s the longest-running dramatic series ever to come out of Canada.
Degrassi’s legacy has solidified it as one of the most iconic brands in youth culture."
Chances are, you grew up with “Degrassi,” no matter how old you are.
Over the years, plenty of actors have appeared on the show.
Other “Degrassi” stars ended up pursuing new careers after leaving the show.
Interested in finding out where everyone ended up after the show?
We’ve found out what happened to all your favorite “Degrassi” stars.
He eventually married Emma Nelson and reappeared in “Degrassi: Next Class.”
As Kippel explained in a 2014Redditinterview, he started focusing more on music after “Degrassi.”
By the sounds of things, Kippel is still pursuing his various artistic endeavors.
As he put it, “I ask myself every day [what I would do instead].”
Since her time on “Degrassi,” McDonald has worked on several other projects.
In 2014, she played Haley in the horror film “Wolves” alongside Lucas Till.
In 2018, McDonald spoke toE!
Newsabout her appearance in Drake’s “I’m Upset” video.
One thing that’s not off the table?
A “Degrassi” reboot.
“Never say never,” she said.
We can only cross our fingers that the producers have the same idea.
Since then, it seems that McDonald has given up acting.
As her co-star Sarah Barrable-Tishauer toldRefinery29, McDonald is now working as a real estate agent.
Steele was part of the “Degrassi” world from 2001 to 2010.
Since then, she’s continued acting in various films and TV shows.
As she toldComplex, the role was pretty relatable for her.
Steele has also spent some time creating a buzz on TikTok.
In fact, she’s gained some attention for herrecreationsof well-known “Degrassi” outfits.
According toIMDb, these are Barrable-Tishauer’s only professional acting credits.
So, what has the former actress been up to instead?
Well, asRefinery29reported, the “Degrassi” star eventually became a DJ.
At the same time, she began spending her nights in the music world.
As she told the publication, she loves her two jobs.
In addition to “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” Collins has appeared in numerous other projects.
In 2006, she played Caitlin in the Antonio Banderas film “Take the Lead.”
In 2007, she appeared alongside Anton Yelchin and Robert Downey Jr. in “Charlie Bartlett.”
She’s even produced and written a few short films (viaIMDb).
In 2018, Collins appeared on “Jobs in Showbiz” to discuss her career.
I’d sleep in my dressing room and then be in front of the cameras again by 9 a.m. As we know, he chose music.
Since then, Drake has released 10albums.
In 2020,Vogueeven called him “the world’s biggest pop star.”
However,the rappernever forgot his “Degrassi” roots.
In 2008, he spoke to CTV’seTalkabout his own personal journey.
For Ruggiero, it was important to use his platform for good.
As of 2021, it’s clear that Ruggiero is still just as passionate about advocating for LGBTQ rights.
A full circle moment."
At the time, she was brand new to the entertainment industry.
After her time on “Degrassi,” her career just kept getting bigger and bigger.
It’s clear that Farber has been working non-stop since her time on “Degrassi.”
And, based on her social media, she couldn’t be happier with her career.
Apparently, the actress is also interested in pursuing other projects.
In 2020, she evenconfessedto wanting to write a novel.
Wow, we can’t wait to see what’s next for her!
He also played Brian on “Suits” (viaIMDb).
In 2011, he took over the titular role in “Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark” on Broadway.
As the actor toldMy Entertainment World, “I grew up idolizing Broadway.
I spent my whole childhood dreaming of moving to New York and performing on those stages.
The crazy thing is that I actually achieved that dream.”
He eventually created a one-man show about these experiences.
That’s because she pursued a modeling career instead of an acting career after her “Degrassi” days.
“I never realized that some of these young girls really needed someone to look up to.”
“It’s about embracing everything and not being scared,” she said.
“Never care what anybody thinks.”
After leaving the show, Lewis played Melissa on the series “Moccasin Flats.”
She also appeared in “Beyond Complicated” and “The Number: The Reboot” (viaIMDb).
She uses thechannelto publicize her acting work and chat with fans about topics like mental health and creativity.
Despite her hugely popular channel, Lewis insists she isn’t a YouTuber.
And I’ve never felt like a YouTuber, I just felt like somebody who uses YouTube."
“The Vampire Diaries” was definitely a change of pace for the young actress.
She added, “Everything is different now.”
It’s true everything did change for Dobrev thanks to “The Vampire Diaries.”
These days, she’s living the life of a movie star in Hollywood.
And she’s always looking for her next artistic project.
We can’t wait to see what’s next for her.
I went to NYU in New York City," he said.
Clark studied political science and eventually wound up working at ABC News.
Wow, talk about a change of pace.
He spoke toTMZabout the omission, explaining that he had no idea why he wasn’t included.
If he’d been asked, Clark would have “100%” participated.
It seems that Clark is now pivoting away from journalism and back into acting.
Basically, he played Snake for around 30 years!
In addition to his acting work, Brogren has turned to directing since leaving “Degrassi.”
He currently lives in Toronto, Canada, with his wife, comedianMichelle Shaughnessy.
Yorke, the class clown who was killed in his final year at the school.
It’s an Alien Invasion," according toIMDb.
However, from the looks of hisInstagrampage, it seems he may have given up acting altogether.
He’s now a VP for a digital agency called Konrad Group that helps brands plan their digital campaigns.
Cooley also gotengagedto his girlfriend, Stephanie, in 2019.
He even stays in touch with some of his old castmates.
I hadn’t talked to him in a long time.
… Once you make that reconnection, it’s really nice."
We certainly love to hear it, too!
