Miranda Taylor Cosgrove’s rise to stardom reads like a classic Hollywood story – but with a few refreshing twists. Born in Los Angeles in 1993, Miranda got her start in television commercials as a young kid, but it didn’t take long for her big personality and quick wit to land her larger roles. Most people got to know her as the irrepressible Megan Parker on “Drake & Josh,” but it was her turn as Carly Shay in Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” that turned her into a superstar almost overnight.
For anyone who grew up in the 2000s, Miranda was everywhere – on TV, in interviews, on magazine covers. Her comedic timing and easygoing charm made her instantly relatable, and unlike so many teenage celebrities, she seldom came off as calculated. Even as she voiced Margo in the “Despicable Me” movies and juggled other acting gigs, it never seemed to go to her head.
Behind the scenes, Miranda charted her own path. Rather than diving headfirst into the usual Hollywood party scene, she decided to go to college, enrolling at USC to study film. For a while, she balanced classes, auditions, and recording sessions – pretty impressive, especially considering how many child stars get lost in the shuffle once their first big show ends.
Of course, being in the spotlight meant her personal life was forever under the microscope. Over the years, fans and tabloids tried to piece together her romantic history. There was talk of her dating James Maslow when they showed up together at a few events, but neither ever addressed the rumors. Later, during her “Dancing Crazy” era, fans wondered if she and Nat Wolff were more than just friends – again, both stayed quiet on the subject. The gossip didn’t stop there: at various times, sites linked her to Noah Centineo and even David Archuleta, thanks to a guest appearance on “iCarly,” but nothing concrete ever surfaced.
What really stands out about Miranda, though, isn’t who she may or may not have dated – it’s how she’s handled fame. Most celebrity interviews feel like well-rehearsed PR, but every so often, Miranda would let her guard down. In one interview with Seventeen, she admitted that dating was weird when you’ve grown up on TV: “It’s so hard to go on first dates because I’ve been on TV since I was little. Guys are nervous or they feel weird.” It’s a refreshingly honest take, and made fans feel like she was one of them, rather than just another face on screen.
These days, Miranda stays pretty private about her love life. Her Instagram is a mix of goofy behind-the-scenes moments, snapshots with friends and family, and the occasional cameo from one of her pets. With the success of the “iCarly” revival, she’s back in the spotlight – but still keeps her personal life just that: personal.
Past Relationships
Noah Centineo
Nat Wolff
James Maslow
Brian (non-famous person)
For someone who spent her entire childhood in the public eye, that’s a rare thing. Maybe that’s why fans who grew up watching her still root for her: Miranda Cosgrove seems to have figured out how to do what so few in Hollywood have managed – stay grounded, stay real, and keep the parts of life that matter most to herself.
