She became a zookeeper at Disney World.
1.You probably remember Lisa Jakub as Lydia inMrs.
Doubtfireor Alicia inIndependence Day,but she appeared in a whopping 39 TV shows and movies between 19852000.
I had no desire to be a cautionary tale."
Today, she is an author, speaker, workshop leader, and yoga teacher.
2.Caroline Sunshine is best known for playing Tinka Hessenheffer in theDisneyChannel showShake It Up.
She interned at the White House during the Trump administration and waspromotedto press assistant.
3.Ross Bagley was a huge star in the mid-’90s.
He now works as arealtorand DJ.
She lost her passion for acting and turned to another love: animals.
After returning to school for an 18-month program, she started working as a zookeeper at Disney World.
Despite her roles over the years, she focused heavily on her education.
After several years at USC, the former Disney star earned a master’s degree from MIT.
6.Peter Ostrum starred as Charlie Bucket inWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory his only movie credit.
Afterward, David L. Wolper offered him a three-movie deal, but Peter turned it down.
Instead, he chose to pursue a career as a veterinarian.
7.Amanda Bynes became a household name in the 2000s.
Her last role was Marianne Bryant in the 2010 teen filmEasy A.
“I really hope I pass the test this time,” she said.
8.Rajiv Surendra played Kevin Gnapoor in the 2000s classicMean Girls.
He also appeared inSystem CrashandFast Food High.
In 2016, theGuardianreported that she worked as an art restorer.
10.Clayton Snyder played Ethan Craft in theLizzie McGuireshow and movie.
During an episode of theWhere Are We Now?
With Rivkah Reyespodcast, he said people still come up to him talking about his character on the show.
“You just say yes, ‘cause what are they gonna do?
They’re like, ‘Wait, really?'”
11.At 10 years old, Carrie Henn shot to fame as Newt in James CameronsAliens.
“I wanted to kind of get into American life and make friends,” she toldAVP Galaxy.
Carrie pursued a teaching career and remains an educator today.
12.Danielle Spencer played Dee Thomas on the ’70s sitcomWhat’s Happening!
!.In college, she reprised her role in the sequelWhat’s Happening Now!!.
Danielle stopped acting to better focus on becoming a veterinarian.
In 2014, she toldBlack America Webthat she had no regrets after two decades of working as a vet.
“However, I do miss [acting] every once in a while.”
She said she’d be interested in a show focused on animal rights and care.
13.And finally, Jennifer Stone’s most memorable role was Harper Finkle inWizards of Waverly Place.
Since then, she’s done some acting but chose to pursue a career innursing.
She has provided updates on social media while working as an ER nurse since the pandemic.
Jennifer also co-hosts the podcast namedWizards of Waverly Pod.
