What Happened to Lauren Cohan?

Lauren Cohan, born Lauren Storholm on January 7, 1982, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is a British-American actress who has carved a significant niche in genre television. After spending part of her childhood in the United States and then moving to the United Kingdom, she developed a transatlantic background that aided her career in both American and British productions. Cohan's early career included notable roles such as Bela Talbot in "Supernatural" (2007–2008), Rose in "The Vampire Diaries" (2010–2012), and Vivian McArthur Volkoff in "Chuck" (2011), showcasing her versatility across various fantasy and action genres.

Her breakthrough came in 2011 when she joined the cast of AMC's "The Walking Dead" as Maggie Greene, a role that would define much of her career. Maggie evolved from a farmer's daughter into one of the show's most important and resilient leaders, earning Cohan a loyal international fanbase. After eight seasons, Cohan temporarily departed "The Walking Dead" in 2018 due to contract negotiations and to pursue other opportunities, notably taking on the lead role of Francesca 'Frankie' Trowbridge in the action-comedy series "Whiskey Cavalier" in 2019. However, "Whiskey Cavalier" was not renewed for a second season, and Cohan subsequently returned to "The Walking Dead" as a series regular for its eleventh and final season, which concluded in 2022.

Following the conclusion of the flagship series, Cohan continued her portrayal of Maggie Rhee in the spinoff series "The Walking Dead: Dead City," which premiered in 2023. In this series, she co-stars with Jeffrey Dean Morgan, reprising his role as Negan, as their characters navigate a post-apocalyptic New York City. Cohan also serves as an executive producer on "Dead City," expanding her creative involvement in the franchise. The series was renewed for a second season in July 2023, which premiered on May 4, 2025. During this period, Cohan also ventured into directing, helming episodes 4 and 6 of "Dead City" season 2.

As of 2026, Lauren Cohan remains deeply involved with "The Walking Dead: Dead City." The third season of the show premiered on July 26, 2026, and is currently airing. Cohan has been actively promoting the series, attending events such as the AMC Networks Upfront & Content Showcase in New York City on April 29, 2026, and "The Walking Dead" conventions in June 2026. Discussions are actively underway for a potential fourth season of "Dead City," with Cohan herself stating in August 2026 that the creative team has "a lot of ideas that are outside the box for another season." Beyond her acting commitments, Cohan is also exploring other creative endeavors, including writing a feature-length film and producing another, indicating a broader expansion of her career in the entertainment industry.