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Updated on: May 12, 2024
Forever young! Parenthood made a family out of its cast — both on screen and off. Although the stars have moved on to other career opportunities, they remain close-knit.
The NBC drama ran for six seasons from March 2010 to January 2015 and became known as a tearjerker for its story lines on cancer, marriage, bullying and, of course, parenting. Peter Krause (Adam Braverman), Lauren Graham (Sarah Braverman), Dax Shepard (Crosby Braverman) and Erika Christensen (Julia Braverman-Graham) played siblings, while Monica Potter (Kristina Braverman), Craig T. Nelson (Zeek Braverman), Mae Whitman (Amber Holt) and more talented actors made up the branches of the family tree.
Krause, for his part, assured fans in March 2016 that he is still in touch with his former costars — not just Graham, whom he began dating while filming the critically acclaimed series. “It was just a fun set,” he told HuffPost Live. “Very collaborative, we all really loved each other. I’m in contact with all of the people on the show.”
He continued: “I still see Dax a lot and Mae. Every now and then I’ll have a text back and forth with Craig T. … And I’m really proud of Max Burkholder, who was accepted into Harvard. And he’s a great actor. What a fantastic job he did in that role. Great kid.”
While viewers likely cannot imagine other actors in the roles of the beloved Bravermans, Shepard initially turned down the part of Crosby to be with wife Kristen Bell. “I chose her, which blew my mind,” he revealed during a March 2019 episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast. “I got offered Parenthood — I hadn’t acted in a long time, no one was offering me anything — and they said, ‘This show shoots in Philadelphia,’ and I said, ‘There’s no way I can be in this relationship and move to Philadelphia.’”
The Bless This Mess alum noted it “was certainly the first time in my life that I had ever” passed on an acting opportunity. “I couldn’t believe I was doing that,” he said, adding that he “very much wanted to be on that show” and thought the idea of living in Philadelphia was “very appealing.”
When production moved to Los Angeles, Shepard was able to accept the role. “What’s so ironic is you make a decision like that and then, weirdly, you’re rewarded,” he explained.
Scroll through the gallery below to see where the cast of Parenthood is today!
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‘Parenthood’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Forever young! Parenthood made a family out of its cast — both on screen and off. Although the stars have moved on to other career opportunities, they remain close-knit. The NBC drama ran for six seasons from March 2010 to January 2015 and became known as a tearjerker for its story lines on cancer, marriage, bullying and, of course, parenting. Peter Krause (Adam Braverman), Lauren Graham (Sarah Braverman), Dax Shepard (Crosby Braverman) and Erika Christensen (Julia Braverman-Graham) played siblings, while Monica Potter (Kristina Braverman), Craig T. Nelson (Zeek Braverman), Mae Whitman (Amber Holt) and more talented actors made up the branches of the family tree. Krause, for his part, assured fans in March 2016 that he is still in touch with his former costars — not just Graham, whom he began dating while filming the critically acclaimed series. “It was just a fun set,” he told HuffPost Live. “Very collaborative, we all really loved each other. I’m in contact with all of the people on the show.” He continued: “I still see Dax a lot and Mae. Every now and then I’ll have a text back and forth with Craig T. … And I’m really proud of Max Burkholder, who was accepted into Harvard. And he’s a great actor. What a fantastic job he did in that role. Great kid.” [sendtonews type=”float” key=”VcD92eVaqk-3118554-14453″] While viewers likely cannot imagine other actors in the roles of the beloved Bravermans, Shepard initially turned down the part of Crosby to be with wife Kristen Bell. “I chose her, which blew my mind,” he revealed during a March 2019 episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast. “I got offered Parenthood — I hadn’t acted in a long time, no one was offering me anything — and they said, ‘This show shoots in Philadelphia,’ and I said, ‘There’s no way I can be in this relationship and move to Philadelphia.’” The Bless This Mess alum noted it “was certainly the first time in my life that I had ever” passed on an acting opportunity. “I couldn’t believe I was doing that,” he said, adding that he “very much wanted to be on that show” and thought the idea of living in Philadelphia was “very appealing.” When production moved to Los Angeles, Shepard was able to accept the role. “What’s so ironic is you make a decision like that and then, weirdly, you’re rewarded,” he explained. Scroll through the gallery below to see where the cast of Parenthood is today!
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Lauren Graham (Sarah Braverman)
After Parenthood ended, Graham reprised her role as Lorelai Gilmore in the 2016 revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. She has also starred on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers and Curb Your Enthusiasm and released multiple books, including her 2016 memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can.
The actress started seeing Krause, who played her brother on Parenthood, in 2010. Us confirmed in June 2022 that the pair called it quits one year prior.
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Peter Krause (Adam Braverman)
The actor moved on to leading roles in 9-1-1 and The Catch as well as made a cameo in the Gilmore Girls revival. He also appeared in Night Owls and Saint Judy.
Krause, who is father of son Roman, began dating Graham in 2010 after the longtime pals reconnected on the set of Parenthood. Us confirmed in June 2022 that the duo had parted ways and were no longer living together.
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Dax Shepard (Crosby Braverman)
Shepard’s resume has grown with parts in Chips (which he also directed and wrote), Bless This Mess, The Ranch, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later and The Good Place. In addition to acting, he hosts the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Top Gear America and Family Game Fight.
The actor married Kristen Bell in October 2013; the couple share daughters Lincoln and Delta.
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Erika Christensen (Julia Braverman-Graham)
Christensen has since starred on Wicked City, Ten Days in the Valley, Clover, Confirmation and The Case for Christ. In 2022, the Swimfan actress scored two more film roles: Cheaper by the Dozen and Kimi. She is set to star in the ABC series Will Trent in 2023.
The actress wed Cole Maness in September 2015 and has two daughters, Shane and Polly, with the cyclist.
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Craig T. Nelson (Zeek Braverman)
Nelson has appeared in a slew of popular films and TV shows, including Grace and Frankie, The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2, Young Sheldon, Book Club and Get Hard. The actor will return for the next film in the Book Club franchise, which is currently filming.
The Coach alum tied the knot with Doria Cook-Nelson in 1987. He is the father of three children — Noah, Christopher and Tiffany — from his previous marriage to Robin McCarthy.
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Bonnie Bedelia (Camille Braverman)
Bedelia took on roles in A Stone in the Water, Designated Survivor, What/If and Christmas on the Coast. In 2021, she had a recurring role on the Amazon Prime series Panic.
The actress has been married to Michael MacRae since 1995 and has two sons, Uri and Jonah, with ex-husband Ken Luber.
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Monica Potter (Kristina Braverman)
Potter appeared on Wisdom of the Crowd and Goliath. The Patch Adams star has portrayed Dr. Bell on the podcast “Classified” since 2022. She is also the owner of Monica Potter Home.
The actress shares sons Daniel and Liam with ex-husband Tom Potter and daughter Molly with ex-husband Daniel Christopher Allison.
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Joy Bryant (Jasmine Trussell)
Bryant has kept her plate full with roles on Rosewood, For Life, Good Girls Revolt, Ballers and Trinkets.
The actress married Dave Pope in June 2008.
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Sam Jaeger (Joel Graham)
Jaeger moved on to The Politician, Tell Me a Story, The Handmaid’s Tale, When We Rise, Law & Order True Crime and Why Women Kill. He recently wrapped filming on the upcoming miniseries Devil in Ohio.
The actor tied the knot with Amber Marie Mellott in August 2007. They have three children: August, Redford and Calvin. He is also a stepfather to Mellott’s daughter from a previous marriage, Aubrey.
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Mae Whitman (Amber Holt)
Whitman’s star only rose after Parenthood. She landed parts in The DUFF, Good Girls, Valley Girl and various animated series — including Disney Channel’s The Owl House, in which she voices a lesbian witch.
In 2021, she praised her character and the series itself, coming out as pansexual via Twitter. “I am SO proud to be even a small part of a show like The Owl House,” the actress wrote at the time, adding, “Queer representation is sososo important. keep it up world!”
In 2024, Whitman revealed via Instagram that she was pregnant with her first baby in a Mother’s Day post. As Whitman showed off her baby bump, she was joined in the photo by Graham and Heizer.
“Not to make a parenthood episode out of it or anything but!!!” Whitman wrote in the caption. “Mother’s Day looking a little different this year! 🤰🏼can’t wait to meet you, huge baby kicking my insides to filth! #ruveal.”
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Miles Heizer (Drew Holt)
The actor took on star-studded projects such as 13 Reasons Why, Love, Simon and Nerve.
Heizer and boyfriend Connor Jessup made their relationship Instagram official in February 2020. Two years later, they’re still going strong.
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Sarah Ramos (Haddie Braverman)
The American Dreams alum has appeared in How to Be Single, City Girl, Midnight, Texas and The Affair. She published her exhibition book, Autograph Hound, in 2020, and frequently shares her celebrity exploits (and impressions) via Instagram. In 2022, she starred in three movies, including Hallmark’s A Kismet Christmas.
The actress married director Matt Spicer in October 2020.
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Max Burkholder (Max Braverman)
In addition to attending Harvard, Burkholder continued acting on The Orville, Babysitter, Almost Home, Blush and Benjamin. He is set to play John Bennett on Ted, an upcoming series on Peacock, which premieres in 2023.
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Savannah Paige Rae (Sydney Graham)
Following a memorable guest spot on Grey’s Anatomy and an appearance in the 2016 short The Firefly Girls, Rae took a step back from acting. She occasionally shares sweet snippets of her life via Instagram, including photos with her mom and sister.
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Tyree Brown (Jabbar Trussell)
Brown, who was just 6 years old when he started on Parenthood, has since has appeared on Black-ish, Criminal Minds, One Nation Under God and My Brothers’ Crossing.
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