Like many Disney stars, Mendler also ventured into the music industry, releasing her debut album in 2012.

In time, though, Mendler took a big step back from the limelight.

While thriving in the world of academia, Mendler’s personal life didn’t get pushed to the wayside.

Bridgit Mendler smiling

She got married at the age of 26 and started a family a few years later.

In truth,Bridgit Mendler has come far since her days on the Disney Channel.

At the event, the actor spoke about about finding new and creative ways to give back.

Bridgit Mendler at the Teen Choice Awards in 2012

“It was an accident,” the actor admitted on"Jimmy Kimmel Live" in 2016.

“She was the one that showed me around campus the first time,” she told Jimmy Kimmel.

It turned out she had a real knack for pop music, and her album was a success.

Bridgit Mendler at the 2016 Spirit of Life Gala

In 2016, she released her album “Nemesis,” which had a decidedly more grown-up vibe.

“I binged on it after I found out.

And I genuinely, like, wanted to keep watching episodes of it!”

Bridgit Mendler at WE Day Toronto in 2016

the actor toldTV Linein 2015.

While many rallied around Ford, a psychologist and professor, her accusations led to backlash and death threats.

“Looking forward to holding [your] hand forever.”

Bridgit Mendler and the cast of “Undateable” during a 2015 press tour

The happy couple tied the knot later that year in November during a beautiful beach ceremony.

“It was magical,” Mendler toldExtrawhen asked about her nuptials.

“People thought that we, like, hired him,” Mendler said.

Bridgit Mendler at a Save the Children Event / Christine Blasey Ford at an ACLU event

“Because he made a professional sandcastle.”

“Thank you to everyone for the abundance of love that you showered on Griff and I.

We are so excited for this new chapter,” she captioned the post.

Griffin Cleverly and Bridgit Mendler engagement photo

“He just went in on it, and I really respect that fearlessness,” she said.

Bridgit Mendler studied at both M.I.T.

In 2020, Mendler began studying for her doctorate in philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.

Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Ashley Tisdale, and Brent Morin at Young Hollywood studio

), something she was still working toward as of March 2024.

It appeared that the cast was still super close and had met up before the official reunion.

In 2022, Mendler took on yet another role perhaps the most important of her life.

Bridgit Mendler at WE Day in Seattle, Washington (2015)

The aim of Mendler’s new venture is to build ground stations that connect to satellites in space.

The cast of “Good Luck Charlie” at the premiere of “Pants on Fire”

Bridgit Mendler at the NBC Summer Press Day in 2015

Bridgit Mendler at the 2015 NBC Upfront Presentation