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Yara Shahidi as Zoey Johnson
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Before joining theBlack-ishcast at age 14,Shahidialready had a few roles under her belt, including a cameo as young Olivia Pope onScandaland as the president’s daughter inThe First Family.
02of 05Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson Jr.Craig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Dario Calmese/ABC via GettyAlso a mere 14 years old at the outset ofBlack-ish,Scribneris now an adult — and in recognition of his growing up, he’s reprised his role as Andre Johnson Jr. alongside Shahidi inGrown-ish, where his character “embarks on his own journey to being ‘grown,’ " according to Freeform. He also starred in the movie adaptation of Sarah Dessen’s novelAlong for the Ride, whichpremiered on Netflix on May 6, 2022.
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Marcus Scribner as Andre Johnson Jr.
Also a mere 14 years old at the outset ofBlack-ish,Scribneris now an adult — and in recognition of his growing up, he’s reprised his role as Andre Johnson Jr. alongside Shahidi inGrown-ish, where his character “embarks on his own journey to being ‘grown,’ " according to Freeform. He also starred in the movie adaptation of Sarah Dessen’s novelAlong for the Ride, whichpremiered on Netflix on May 6, 2022.
03of 05Marsai Martin as Diane JohnsonCraig Sjodin/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Dario Calmese/ABC via GettyThe powerhouse actress and producer, who at just 14 executive produced and starred in a major motion picture (2019’sLittle, in which she acted withRegina HallandIssa Rae), isn’t slowing down. After bidding farewell to her role as Diane Johnson, the BET and NAACP Award winner is set to star in and executive produce a scripted podcastremake of YA novelFree to Fall, and she starred alongsideKelly RowlandandOmari Hardwickin theParamount+ filmFantasy Football.In December 2022, at 18 years old, Martin hadan ovarian cyst removed, letting her followers know she was “back and betta” days after surgery.
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Marsai Martin as Diane Johnson
The powerhouse actress and producer, who at just 14 executive produced and starred in a major motion picture (2019’sLittle, in which she acted withRegina HallandIssa Rae), isn’t slowing down. After bidding farewell to her role as Diane Johnson, the BET and NAACP Award winner is set to star in and executive produce a scripted podcastremake of YA novelFree to Fall, and she starred alongsideKelly RowlandandOmari Hardwickin theParamount+ filmFantasy Football.
In December 2022, at 18 years old, Martin hadan ovarian cyst removed, letting her followers know she was “back and betta” days after surgery.
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Miles Brown as Jack Johnson
05of 05August & Berlin Gross as Devante JohnsonEric McCandless/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Dario Calmese/ABC via GettyTwins August and Berlin Gross joined the series in season 5 as youngest family member, Devante Johnson. The little ones have grown up on set and went on totheir first day of kindergartenin August 2022.
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August & Berlin Gross as Devante Johnson
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Twins August and Berlin Gross joined the series in season 5 as youngest family member, Devante Johnson. The little ones have grown up on set and went on totheir first day of kindergartenin August 2022.
source: people.com
