{"id":221437,"date":"2026-02-07T17:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/remember-awkward-on-mtv-heres-what-the-cast-is-doing-now\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T17:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:00:35","slug":"remember-awkward-on-mtv-heres-what-the-cast-is-doing-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/07\/remember-awkward-on-mtv-heres-what-the-cast-is-doing-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Remember ‘Awkward’ on MTV? Here\u2019s What the Cast Is Doing Now"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Remember rushing home to catch the latest episode of Awkward<\/em> on MTV<\/a>? Remember obsessing over Team Matty versus Team Jake debates with your friends? If you spent your high school or college years between 2011 and 2016 following Jenna Hamilton\u2019s cringe-worthy misadventures, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n

Now, nearly a decade after the series wrapped its five-season run in 2016, you might find yourself wondering: what happened to the cast members? The good news is that just like you, they\u2019ve been busy building careers, getting married, having kids, and figuring out adulthood. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about where your favorite Awkward<\/em> stars are today.<\/p>\n

Ashley Rickards Played Jenna Hamilton<\/h2>\n
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 19: Ashley Rickards attends the 2nd Annual Emily\u2019s List Pre-Oscar Event at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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The series began with a major misunderstanding that changes high-schooler Jenna\u2019s life, and Ashley Rickards<\/strong> brought that character to life so well that it\u2019s hard to imagine anyone else in the role.<\/p>\n

Ashley is now 33 years old, and she hasn\u2019t slowed down since the show ended. After Awkward wrapped, Ashley Rickards continued acting in both TV shows and films, including 2017\u2019s The Outcast<\/em> and Killer App.<\/em> She also starred in the R-rated horror thriller Smiley Face Killer<\/em>s in 2020.<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s most recent television appearance was on The Flash<\/em>, and prior to that, she appeared on ctrl alt delete<\/em>. If you\u2019re looking to catch up with her work, these projects offer a chance to see how she\u2019s evolved as a performer since her MTV days.<\/p>\n

Beau Mirchoff Played Matty McKibben<\/h2>\n
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 JUNE 02: Actor Beau Mirchoff attends the Starz FYC Day at The Atrium at Westfield Century City on June 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s be honest\u2014Matty McKibben was complicated. He was the popular jock who genuinely cared about Jenna but struggled with what that meant for his social standing.<\/p>\n

Beau Mirchoff<\/strong> continued acting after Awkward<\/em> in shows like The Fosters<\/em>, I\u2019m Dying Up Here<\/em>, and Narcos: Mexico<\/em>\u2014a pretty impressive range that spans family drama, period pieces, and gritty crime thrillers. His most recent acting credits include Good Trouble<\/em> and The Finnish Line<\/em> (2024), so he\u2019s definitely stayed busy in the industry.<\/p>\n

When he first read the script for Awkward<\/em>, Mirchoff immediately knew that Matty was a character he could relate to. \u201cI remember actually liking a girl in high school who was kind of an outcast and weird, and people made fun of her. I remember hanging out with her, but I was apprehensive about telling anyone I really liked her,\u201d he revealed to Collider<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brett Davern Played Jake Rosati<\/h2>\n
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If you were Team Jake, you\u2019ll be happy to know that Brett Davern<\/strong> has been thriving since the show ended. He acted in shows like Major Crimes, Relationship Status, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Tacoma FD, <\/em>per IMDb<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n

On the film side, he appeared in Sitting in Bars With Cake<\/em> (2023), keeping his presence on the big screen active. But here\u2019s something you might not know: he hosts \u201cAll Day,\u201d the Seattle Seahawks podcast. If you\u2019re a football fan, that\u2019s a fun way to hear his voice regularly in a completely different context.<\/p>\n

Brett has been married to his wife Tricia<\/strong> for over a decade, and they have two children.<\/p>\n

Jillian Rose Reed Played Tamara Kaplan<\/h2>\n
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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA \u2013 SEPTEMBER 28: Jillian Rose Reed attends Thirst Project 10th Annual Thirst Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 28, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez\/Getty Images for Thirst Project )<\/p>\n

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No discussion of Awkward<\/em> would be complete without talking about Tamara, Jenna\u2019s fast-talking, fiercely loyal best friend played by Jillian Rose Reed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Jillian acted in series like Daytime Divas, Lucifer<\/em>\u00a0and Raven\u2019s Home<\/em> after Awkward.<\/em> She also lent her voice to Elena of Avalor,<\/em> expanding into voice acting territory. But her career has extended well beyond traditional acting roles.<\/p>\n

On the personal front, Jillian married Marty Shannon <\/strong>in 2021.<\/p>\n

Aside from taking on more roles, she\u2019s stayed busy with the Breaking The Chains Foundation, even creating a social media wellness program called How To Love Yourselfie.<\/p>\n

Jillian also hosts Alt Home<\/em> on The Design Network, a show exploring unique homes.<\/p>\n

Molly Tarlov Played Sadie Saxton<\/h2>\n
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Remember Sadie\u2019s iconic mean-girl moments? Molly Tarlov<\/strong> made that character unforgettable with her delivery and timing. Since Awkward ended, she acted in shows like No, That\u2019s Okay. I\u2019m Good<\/em>. and Nasty Habits<\/em>.<\/p>\n

But the bigger news for fans who love following their favorite stars\u2019 personal lives: she married Alexander Noyes<\/strong> in 2017, and she has a son born in 2020. Like so many of us who watched her on MTV, Molly has transitioned into the marriage-and-parenthood phase of life.<\/p>\n

Nikki DeLoach Played Lacey Hamilton<\/h2>\n
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE \u2013 OCTOBER 16: Nikki DeLoach attends Hallmark Channel\u2019s \u201cCountdown To Christmas\u201d Kick-Off Event at Category 10 on October 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson\/Getty Images for Hallmark Media)<\/p>\n

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Nikki DeLoach<\/strong> played Lacey, Jenna\u2019s mom \u2014 and if you loved her energy on Awkward<\/em>, you\u2019ll be thrilled to know she\u2019s been incredibly busy.<\/p>\n

Nikki has become a Hallmark Channel mainstay, acting in dozens of films. Nikki\u2019s recent films include Our Holiday Story<\/em> (2024) and Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit<\/em> (2024), so there\u2019s plenty of her work to stream if you\u2019re looking for familiar faces in feel-good content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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