What happened to the Lizzie McGuire cast? Where Hilary Duff is now, along with her on-screen family and friends

It’s been 25 years since TV viewers were first introduced to Lizzie McGuire - a clumsy but loveable schoolgirl who is trying to navigate her teenage years, school problems and her annoying little brother.

Fans of the show have been shocked by the death of Robert Carradine, who played Lizzie’s dad Sam, who has died at the age of 71.

Lizzie actress Hilary Duff has led the tributes to her on-screen dad, who she worked alongside for the three years that the show ran between 2001 and 2004. She wrote on her Instagram page: “This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend.

“There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I’ll be forever grateful for that. I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”

So, where are the rest of the cast now?

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff, now aged 38, continued her acting career when Lizzie McGuire came to an end. She is still an actress, and is also a singer, author and businesswoman.

She has just made a return to music, after a decade away from the industry, with the release of a new album. She will also be going on tour with the album later this year.

Her other TV credits include How I Met Your Father (2022 to 2023) and Younger (2015 to 2021). Her film credits include Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003), A Cinderella Story (2004) and Raise Your Voice (2004).

Away from the spotlight, Hilary is married and has four children. She shares son Luca Cruz, aged 13, with ex-husband Mike Comrie, and daughters Banks Violet, seven, Mae James, four, and Townes Meadow, one, with husband Matthew Koma.

Hallie Todd

Hallie Todd played Lizzie’s mum Jo. Being Lizzie’s mum is her most well-known role, and for it she was named one of the Top Ten TV Mums of All Time by CNN Entertainment. She’s also known for playing Penny Waters in the comedy series Brothers.

She has also guest-starred on several television shows such as Star Trek: The Next Generation and Malcolm in the Middle. The 64-year-old has been married to fellow actor Glenn Withrow for almost 35 years and they share a daughter called Ivy.

Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine was best known for his role as Lizzie’s dad Sam, but he also had many film credits to his name. His breakout role came in the 1984 comedy film Revenge of the Nerds and its sequels. He also appeared in flicks such as Escape From L.A, Ghosts of Mars, and Django Unchained among many others.

He also has brief roles in ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The Twilight Zone, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He was also a musician and a director.

He died at the age of 71, as announced by his family, who said they wanted to acknowledge his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. He had three children; actress Ever, and also son Ian and also another daughter Marika.

He shared daughter Ever with fellow actress Susan Snyder, and then son Ian and daughter Marika with ex-wife Edie Mani, who he was married to from 1990 to 2018.

Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas, now aged 36, played Lizzie’s younger brother Matt. He’s also best known for his Lizzie McGuire role. He’s also appeared in the film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2, as well as episodes of ER, CSI: Miami, NCIS and Rules of Engagement.

In his personal life, he has been married to Erin Brown Thomas since 2011, and he also gained a degree in screenwriting and Japanese. He’s also interested in photography and has worked as a director.

Adam Lamberg

Adam Lamberg portrayed one of Lizzie’s best friends David "Gordo" Gordon. The now 41-year-old quit acting shortly after Lizzie McGuire ended, but did act in a few independent films. He did also appear in The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

He stepped away from the limelight entirely in 2008 and went on to get undergraduate degree in geography. He is now believed to have been working in fundraising and special event consulting for around five years.

Lalaine Vergara-Paras

Lalaine Vergara-Paras played Lizzie’s other best friend Miranda Sanchez. The now 38-year-old stepped away from Lizzie McGuire towards the end of the show’s run in 2004 and barely appeared in the last episodes.

The storyline on the show was that she’d gone on an extended family holiday, but the actress actually wanted to focus on her music career. It was also rumoured that she had fallen out with Hilary Duff and that it was “beyond repair”. She did not appear in The Lizzie McGuire Movie.

Lalaine, who is normally credited by her first name only, went on to have roles in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the film Easy A. She also released her only album Inside Story in 2003.

In 2007, she was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine. She later pleaded guilty, completed a court-mandated rehab program, and had the charge expunged.

Ashlie Brillault

Ashlie Brillault played Lizzie’s school enemy Kate Sanders. The now 38-year-old also decided to give up acting not long after Lizzie McGuire ended, though she did appear in the film adaptation.

After she stopped acting in 2004, Ashlie graduated from high school and went on to get a degree in law. She is now a lawyer, and also a wife and a mum.

Clayton Snyder

Clayton Snyder’s character was Lizzie’s school crush Ethan Craft. Lizzie McGuire also provided him with his most memorable acting role. He continued acting for many years afterwards but has not had a credited role since 2020, which was in a Youtube series. He has also appeared in TV series NCIS.

Away from his acting career, he gained a BA in Film Studies. He has been married to fellow actress Allegra Edwards since 2020 and they have a son.