What Happened to Miranda Cosgrove?
Miranda Cosgrove rose to fame as a child star on Nickelodeon's 'Drake & Josh' and 'iCarly,' later transitioning into voice acting with the 'Despicable Me' franchise. After a hiatus for college, she reprised her iconic role in the 'iCarly' revival (2021-2023) and has continued to expand her career with recent film releases and an upcoming 'iCarly' movie slated for filming in early 2026, while also serving as an executive producer and host of 'Mission Unstoppable.'
Quick Answer
Miranda Cosgrove continues to be an active presence in Hollywood as of May 2026. She recently starred in the Netflix romantic comedy 'Mother of the Bride' (May 2024), voiced Margo in 'Despicable Me 4' (July 2024), and appeared in 'The Wrong Paris' (September 2025). Most notably, she is set to star in and executive produce an 'iCarly' movie, which began filming in early 2026 to resolve the cliffhanger from the Paramount+ revival series.
📊Key Facts
📅Complete Timeline16 events
Discovered by an Agent
At the age of three, Miranda Cosgrove was discovered by a talent agent while singing and dancing at a restaurant in Los Angeles.
Film Debut in 'School of Rock'
Cosgrove made her film debut as Summer Hathaway in the critically acclaimed comedy 'School of Rock,' starring alongside Jack Black.
Breakthrough Role in 'Drake & Josh'
She landed her breakout role as Megan Parker, the mischievous younger sister, in the popular Nickelodeon sitcom 'Drake & Josh,' which ran until 2007.
Stars in 'iCarly'
Cosgrove achieved mainstream success as the lead character, Carly Shay, in her own Nickelodeon sitcom 'iCarly,' which became a global phenomenon.
Releases Debut Album 'Sparks Fly'
She released her debut studio album, 'Sparks Fly,' which peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart.
Begins Voice Role in 'Despicable Me'
Cosgrove began voicing the character Margo in the animated film 'Despicable Me,' a role she would reprise in subsequent highly successful sequels.
Original 'iCarly' Series Concludes
The original 'iCarly' series aired its final episode, marking the end of an era for Nickelodeon fans.
Enrolls at University of Southern California
Cosgrove enrolled at the University of Southern California, pursuing a degree in psychology, taking a break from full-time acting.
Begins Hosting 'Mission Unstoppable'
She began hosting the CBS educational television series 'Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove,' which earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination.
Stars in 'iCarly' Revival on Paramount+
Cosgrove reprised her role as Carly Shay in the 'iCarly' revival series for Paramount+, also serving as an executive producer. The series ran for three seasons.
'iCarly' Revival Concludes on Paramount+
The 'iCarly' revival aired its final episode, ending on a cliffhanger that left fans anticipating a resolution.
Stars in 'Drugstore June'
Cosgrove had a starring role in the comedy film 'Drugstore June,' which had a limited theatrical release.
Appears in Netflix's 'Mother of the Bride'
She starred opposite Brooke Shields in the Netflix romantic comedy 'Mother of the Bride.'
Reprise Voice Role in 'Despicable Me 4'
Cosgrove reprised her voice role as Margo in 'Despicable Me 4,' continuing her involvement in the successful animated franchise.
Stars in Netflix's 'The Wrong Paris'
She starred in the Netflix romantic comedy 'The Wrong Paris,' playing a woman who mistakenly joins a dating show set in Paris, Texas.
iCarly Movie Begins Filming
Miranda Cosgrove confirmed that an 'iCarly' movie, which she will star in and executive produce, is set to begin filming in early 2026 to resolve the cliffhanger from the revival series.
🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Miranda Cosgrove's journey in entertainment began at a remarkably young age, discovered at three years old while singing and dancing in a restaurant. Her breakout role came in 2003 as Summer Hathaway in the hit film 'School of Rock,' which quickly paved the way for her prominent career on Nickelodeon. She gained widespread recognition as Megan Parker in 'Drake & Josh' (2004-2007) before achieving global stardom as the titular character in 'iCarly' (2007-2012). During her time on 'iCarly,' Cosgrove also ventured into music, releasing her debut album 'Sparks Fly' in 2010.
Following the conclusion of the original 'iCarly' series, Cosgrove took a hiatus to pursue higher education, enrolling at the University of Southern California to study psychology. This period marked a conscious decision to balance her acting career with personal growth. However, she remained active in voice acting, notably as Margo in the highly successful 'Despicable Me' franchise, a role she originated in 2010 and has continued through its sequels, making it her highest-grossing film series.
A significant turning point in her adult career was her return to the role of Carly Shay in the 'iCarly' revival on Paramount+, which premiered in June 2021 and ran for three seasons until July 2023. Cosgrove not only starred but also served as an executive producer, allowing her greater creative control over the character and storyline. The revival was well-received, earning a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season and demonstrating her ability to successfully transition from child star to adult actress.
Despite the revival's cancellation in October 2023, Cosgrove quickly confirmed that efforts were underway to provide a proper conclusion to the series' cliffhanger. As of May 2026, she has been actively involved in several projects. In 2024, she starred in the comedy film 'Drugstore June' (February 2024), the Netflix romantic comedy 'Mother of the Bride' (May 2024), and reprised her voice role in 'Despicable Me 4' (July 2024). In September 2025, she starred in the Netflix romantic comedy 'The Wrong Paris.'
Her current status is marked by a continued balance of acting and producing. She continues to host the CBS series 'Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove,' which began in 2019. The most anticipated development is the 'iCarly' movie, which Cosgrove confirmed in September 2025 would begin filming in early 2026. The movie is set to pick up where the revival left off, focusing on the return of Carly's long-absent mother. Cosgrove remains single as of early 2026, focusing on her career and personal life.
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