Miranda Cosgrove

Miranda Cosgrove is an American actress, singer, and producer whose career spans more than two decades, evolving from a child star into a versatile presence in film and television. Miranda Cosgrove made her acting debut as Summer Hathaway in the film "School of Rock" and had her breakout role as Megan Parker on the Nickelodeon sitcom "Drake & Josh" before achieving mainstream success as Carly Shay on the Nickelodeon sitcom "iCarly." "iCarly" became one of the most watched shows in Nickelodeon history, and the role established Cosgrove as a prominent figure among teen audiences. In the Guinness World Records, Cosgrove was listed as the highest-paid child actress.

Beyond television, Cosgrove has built a presence in film and music. She voiced Margo in Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's "Despicable Me" franchise, including "Despicable Me," "Despicable Me 2," and "Despicable Me 3." Her debut album, "Sparks Fly," reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200 chart, and she released two EPs: "About You Now" and "High Maintenance." Her popularity from "iCarly" helped launch her singing career, and she was named an MTV Pop Rookie.

Cosgrove has expanded her role in the entertainment industry as both an actress and producer. She reprised her role as Carly Shay in the "iCarly" revival for Paramount+, which she also executive produced. The first season received a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Cosgrove also hosts "Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove" on CBS, a show that earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. She was included on Forbes "30 Under 30" list.

Cosgrove has taken on diverse roles in film, starring in the comedy "Drugstore June" and the Netflix film "Mother of the Bride" opposite Brooke Shields. While "Mother of the Bride" received mixed reviews, critics noted Cosgrove's performance in the film's emotional moments. She also starred in the romantic comedy "The Wrong Paris" for Netflix, playing a single woman who enters a dating show set in Paris.

Cosgrove graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in psychology. Off-screen, she is a national spokesperson for Light the Night Walk, an organization that raises awareness for blood cancer, and is an active supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She also supports Education Through Music. Cosgrove's career bridges childhood stardom and adult artistry, making her a notable figure in Hollywood's entertainment industry.