Keep in mind ‘Awkward’ on MTV? Right here’s What the Solid Is Doing Now
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Remember rushing home to catch the latest episode of Awkward on MTV? Remember obsessing over Team Matty versus Team Jake debates with your friends? If you spent your high school or college years between 2011 and 2016 following Jenna Hamilton’s cringe-worthy misadventures, you’re not alone.
Now, nearly a decade after the series wrapped its five-season run in 2016, you might find yourself wondering: what happened to the cast members? The good news is that just like you, they’ve been busy building careers, getting married, having kids, and figuring out adulthood. Here’s everything you need to know about where your favorite Awkward stars are today.
Ashley Rickards Played Jenna Hamilton
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 19: Ashley Rickards attends the 2nd Annual Emily’s List Pre-Oscar Event at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
The series began with a major misunderstanding that changes high-schooler Jenna’s life, and Ashley Rickards brought that character to life so well that it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role.
Ashley is now 33 years old, and she hasn’t slowed down since the show ended. After Awkward wrapped, Ashley Rickards continued acting in both TV shows and films, including 2017’s The Outcast and Killer App. She also starred in the R-rated horror thriller Smiley Face Killers in 2020.
Ashley’s most recent television appearance was on The Flash, and prior to that, she appeared on ctrl alt delete. If you’re looking to catch up with her work, these projects offer a chance to see how she’s evolved as a performer since her MTV days.
Beau Mirchoff Played Matty McKibben
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 02: Actor Beau Mirchoff attends the Starz FYC Day at The Atrium at Westfield Century City on June 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)
Let’s be honest—Matty McKibben was complicated. He was the popular jock who genuinely cared about Jenna but struggled with what that meant for his social standing.
Beau Mirchoff continued acting after Awkward in shows like The Fosters, I’m Dying Up Here, and Narcos: Mexico—a pretty impressive range that spans family drama, period pieces, and gritty crime thrillers. His most recent acting credits include Good Trouble and The Finnish Line (2024), so he’s definitely stayed busy in the industry.
When he first read the script for Awkward, Mirchoff immediately knew that Matty was a character he could relate to. “I remember actually liking a girl in high school who was kind of an outcast and weird, and people made fun of her. I remember hanging out with her, but I was apprehensive about telling anyone I really liked her,” he revealed to Collider.
Brett Davern Played Jake Rosati
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 25: Brett Davern attends the 2019 MLB FoodFest Special VIP Preview Night at Magic Box on April 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images)
If you were Team Jake, you’ll be happy to know that Brett Davern has been thriving since the show ended. He acted in shows like Major Crimes, Relationship Status, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Tacoma FD, per IMDb.
On the film side, he appeared in Sitting in Bars With Cake (2023), keeping his presence on the big screen active. But here’s something you might not know: he hosts “All Day,” the Seattle Seahawks podcast. If you’re a football fan, that’s a fun way to hear his voice regularly in a completely different context.
Brett has been married to his wife Tricia for over a decade, and they have two children.
Jillian Rose Reed Played Tamara Kaplan
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 28: Jillian Rose Reed attends Thirst Project 10th Annual Thirst Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on September 28, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Thirst Project )
No discussion of Awkward would be complete without talking about Tamara, Jenna’s fast-talking, fiercely loyal best friend played by Jillian Rose Reed.
Jillian acted in series like Daytime Divas, Lucifer and Raven’s Home after Awkward. She also lent her voice to Elena of Avalor, expanding into voice acting territory. But her career has extended well beyond traditional acting roles.
On the personal front, Jillian married Marty Shannon in 2021.
Aside from taking on more roles, she’s stayed busy with the Breaking The Chains Foundation, even creating a social media wellness program called How To Love Yourselfie.
Jillian also hosts Alt Home on The Design Network, a show exploring unique homes.
Molly Tarlov Played Sadie Saxton
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 05: Molly Tarlov at a Social Influencer Special Screening of Columbia Pictures’ ‘The Girl In The Spider’s Web’ held at ArcLight Hollywood on November 05, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Entertainment)
Remember Sadie’s iconic mean-girl moments? Molly Tarlov made that character unforgettable with her delivery and timing. Since Awkward ended, she acted in shows like No, That’s Okay. I’m Good. and Nasty Habits.
But the bigger news for fans who love following their favorite stars’ personal lives: she married Alexander Noyes in 2017, and she has a son born in 2020. Like so many of us who watched her on MTV, Molly has transitioned into the marriage-and-parenthood phase of life.
Nikki DeLoach Played Lacey Hamilton
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – OCTOBER 16: Nikki DeLoach attends Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown To Christmas” Kick-Off Event at Category 10 on October 16, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for Hallmark Media)
Nikki DeLoach played Lacey, Jenna’s mom — and if you loved her energy on Awkward, you’ll be thrilled to know she’s been incredibly busy.
Nikki has become a Hallmark Channel mainstay, acting in dozens of films. Nikki’s recent films include Our Holiday Story (2024) and Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit (2024), so there’s plenty of her work to stream if you’re looking for familiar faces in feel-good content.