If you’re anything like me, you probably spent seven seasons yelling at your TV while Liza Miller tried to navigate the shark-infested waters of Manhattan publishing while pretending to be 26. It was a chaotic, beautiful, and deeply stressful ride. But then 2021 hit, the finale rolled credits, and we were left wondering if Empirical Press survived or if everyone just vanished into the Brooklyn ether.
Honestly, the Younger cast where are they now updates are way more dramatic than the show's finale. We’ve seen high-profile divorces, surprise romance rumors with Wolverine himself, and a music career revival that literally no one saw coming in 2026.
Sutton Foster: Broadway, Books, and a Very Public Divorce
Let’s start with the heart of the show. Sutton Foster didn't just walk away from Liza Miller; she sprinted back to her first love: the stage. She’s a Broadway titan, and if you haven't seen her live, you’re missing out.
After Younger wrapped, she famously starred in the revival of The Music Man alongside Hugh Jackman. It was a massive hit, but the real headlines started dropping later. In October 2024, Foster filed for divorce from her husband, screenwriter Ted Griffin.
Then things got interesting.
By January 2025, the internet nearly broke when Foster and Hugh Jackman were spotted together in Santa Monica. People have been speculating about their "Music Man" chemistry for years, and while they haven't released some big formal manifesto, seeing them hand-in-hand basically confirmed what the gossip columns were whispering.
In early 2026, she’s still a force. She just finished a run in Once Upon a Mattress and her memoir, Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life, is still a staple for anyone who needs to know how she survived the grind of back-to-back shows. She's living that authentic life Liza was always chasing.
Hilary Duff: The Music Comeback and the Queen of Reboots
Kelsey Peters was the ride-or-die friend we all wanted. Hilary Duff played her with this perfect mix of ambition and "I need a drink." After the show, fans were desperate for a Kelsey spinoff. It was in the works—set in LA, very much a "Kelsey takes on the West Coast" vibe—but it ultimately fizzled out.
Instead, we got How I Met Your Father. It lasted two seasons on Hulu before getting the axe in 2023, which sucks because we never found out who the dad was.
But here is the news that’s actually shaking up 2026: Hilary Duff is a pop star again. She just dropped a single called "Mature" and has her sixth studio album, Luck... or Something, scheduled for release in February 2026. It’s her first major musical pivot in over a decade. On top of that, she’s a mom of four now. She welcomed her fourth child, Townes Meadow Bair, in May 2024. Between the home fragrance line (Below 60°) and the new album, she’s basically the busiest person in Hollywood.
Nico Tortorella: Beyond the Tattoo Shop
Josh was the "soul" of the show for many, and Nico Tortorella brought a lot of their own queer, non-binary identity to a character that started as a "straight bro" archetype.
Since the show ended, Nico hasn't slowed down:
- The Walking Dead: World Beyond: They played Felix Carlucci, proving they could do gritty action just as well as romantic comedy.
- City On Fire: This Apple TV+ series let Nico explore the 2003 NYC music scene, which actually inspired them to start recording music for real.
- Parenthood: Nico and partner Bethany C. Meyers welcomed their first child, Kilmer Dove, in 2023.
Nico’s been vocal about wanting to be in the writer’s room and directing more. They’ve moved away from just being "the guy in the tattoo shop" and are leaning into heavy-hitting activism and music.
The Support Cast: Where Are the Rest?
You can’t talk about Younger without the powerhouse supporting cast. These guys were often the best part of the episode.
Miriam Shor (Diana Trout) The queen of statement necklaces stayed busy. She showed up in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Bradley Cooper’s Maestro. Most recently, she’s been seen in the Apple TV+ series Before. She’s also a director now, having helmed episodes of Younger toward the end.
Peter Hermann (Charles Brooks) Charles was the ultimate "is he or isn't he" love interest. Peter Hermann is still recurring on Blue Bloods as Jack Boyle. He also stays busy being one half of a Hollywood power couple with Mariska Hargitay. They’ve been married since 2004 and honestly, they’re the gold standard for relationship goals.
Debi Mazar (Maggie Amato) Debi moved to Italy! No, seriously. She moved her family there in 2020. Professionally, she’s been everywhere—from Mike Myers’ The Pentaverate to playing Medusa in the 2024 Netflix series Kaos. She’s living her best "empty nester" life in Europe.
Molly Bernard (Lauren Heller) Lauren was the chaotic neutral energy we needed. Molly Bernard has been doing a lot of indie work, including Milkwater, a drama about surrogacy. In 2026, she’s finally making her Broadway debut in Cult of Love. She also became a mom in early 2023.
What Really Happened with the Spinoff?
There's a lot of misinformation about why we never got more Kelsey or Liza. Darren Star basically admitted that once everyone knew Liza’s secret, the "hook" of the show was dead. The Kelsey spinoff was killed by a mix of timing and Duff’s commitment to the Lizzie McGuire reboot (which also died) and then How I Met Your Father.
It’s a bummer, but seeing where the Younger cast where are they now trajectory has gone, maybe it’s for the best. They’ve all evolved way past those Empirical Press desks.
Your Next Steps
If you're missing the vibe of the show, here is how to keep up with the cast in 2026:
- Listen to Hilary Duff’s new album Luck... or Something when it drops in February—it’s a total departure from her Disney days.
- Check out Miriam Shor in Before on Apple TV+ if you want to see her do something much darker than Diana Trout.
- Follow Sutton Foster’s Broadway schedule. She’s rumored to be eyeing another revival late in the 2026 season.
The show might be over, but the cast is currently peak-fame in completely different industries.
