Wizards of Waverly Place Cast Then & Now: See How Much Theyve Changed
Wizards of Waverly Place remains a Disney Channel classic.When the show premiered in 2007, it became an instant hit.
Wizards of Waverly Place catapulted Selena Gomez to superstardom, and the cast remains close even after all these years, especially since Selena reprised her role as Alex Russo in the sequel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, which concluded with its four-episode third and final season in 2026.Since the original show came to an end in 2012, the cast has been very busy.
From acting projects to launching makeup collections, to directing and to becoming a nurse, the Wizards of Waverly Place cast has changed so much.See how the cast has evolved and what they’re up to today.
Selena Gomez Selena starred as the one and only Alex Russo in the Disney Channel series.Right after Wizards ended in 2012, Selena left her child star past behind with the film Spring Breakers.
She has continued to star in a number of films and also executive produced the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why.In addition to acting, Selena has released three solo albums since 2012, including 2020’s Rare, and in 2025 she teamed with now-husband Benny Blanco for the joint album I Said I Love You First.
Selena was diagnosed with lupus and underwent a kidney transplant in 2017.In 2020, Selena revealed she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Selena is making her mark in the beauty industry with the launch of her makeup collection Rare Beauty.She also stars in the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building, which premiered in 2021 and returned for its fifth season in 2025.
When it comes to romance, Selena was on and off for years with Justin Bieber before they split for good in 2018.She married her husband, Benny Blanco, in 2025.
David Henrie David Henrie starred as the eldest Russo child, Justin Russo.When Wizards of Waverly Place came to an end, David continued to act.
He starred in multiple movies, including Grown Ups 2, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, and Walt Before Mick...