Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 25, 2025 · Entertainment

From Heroes to Hollywood: Where Are They Now?

Heroes was an immediate smash hit when it arrived on screens back in 2006, propelling its cast to overnight fame, but where are they now?

The Heroes Reunion: A Look into the Lives of Its Beloved Stars

It's been over a decade since the sci-fi series Heroes first hit our screens, captivating audiences with its thrilling storyline and lovable characters. The show's impact was undeniable, propelling its cast to overnight fame and cementing their places in our hearts forever. But what have these talented stars been up to since their time on Heroes? Let's take a journey down memory lane and catch up with the likes of Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Zachary Quinto, Greg Grunberg, Masi Oka, Kristen Bell, Cristine Rose, Jack Coleman, Leonard Roberts/Ali Larter, and Adrian Pasdar.

Hayden Panettiere: The Heroes Heartthrob

After her four-season stint as Claire Bennet on Heroes (pictured), Hayden, 35, went on to nab a leading role in another major drama series, Nashville

Since her time on Heroes, Hayden Panettiere has continued to dazzle us with her acting prowess. After her four-season stint as Claire Bennet, she landed a leading role in the country-music drama Nashville, which ran for six seasons from 2012 until 2018. But it's not just her acting career that's been making waves – Hayden's personal life has also been under scrutiny. In 2009, she was involved with co-star Milo Ventimiglia, but the couple eventually parted ways.

In a shocking turn of events, Hayden revealed in 2023 that she had taken an unplanned four-year break from acting due to struggles with alcohol and drug addiction. However, it seems she's back on track now, appearing in Scream VI in 2023 as Kirby Reed. The actress has been open about her past addiction struggles and is currently sober.

Milo Ventimiglia: The Teen Heartthrob Grows Up

But after wrapping up filming on Nashville (pictured on the show), she took an unplanned four-year break from acting amid her struggles with alcohol and drug addiction

Milo Ventimiglia rose to fame as the lovable bad boy Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls, but it was his role as Peter Petrelli in Heroes that catapulted him to stardom. Although he didn't reprise his role for the 2015 reboot, Heroes Reborn, Milo has continued to impress us with his performances. He's had high-profile roles in The Art of Racing in the Rain and Creed II, but it's his portrayal as Jack Pearson on This Is Us that's earned him three Emmy nominations.

Milo's personal life is also making headlines. In January 2025, he welcomed his first child with wife Jarah, just days after their home was destroyed in the LA Pacific Palisades wildfires. The couple is overjoyed to be "healthy and safe" despite losing their home.

Zachary Quinto: From Heroes to Starfleet

Her love life came under interest from Heroes fans as she dated her co-star Milo for more than a year, before welcoming a child with her now-ex, boxer Wladimir Klitschko (pictured in 2015)

Arguably one of the best-known Heroes cast members, Zachary Quinto has gone on to launch himself into mainstream Hollywood. After his role as villain Sylar/Gabriel Gray, he took on the iconic role of Spock in the rebooted Star Trek franchise. But it's not just his acting career that's been making waves – Zachary's personal life is also under scrutiny.

In 2023, Zachary married model Kelly Stables, but the couple has kept their relationship relatively private. However, Zachary has been open about his struggles with anxiety and depression, using his platform to raise awareness for mental health issues.

Greg Grunberg: From Heroes to Hawaii Five-0

Hayden, who is now sober, has reentered the spotlight in more recent years, starring in other releases including Amber Alert in 2024 and 2025 release A Breed Apart

Greg Grunberg's portrayal of Matt Parkman on Heroes was a fan favorite, but it seems he's moved on from the supernatural world. He's had high-profile roles in Hawaii Five-0 and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and has even made appearances in TV shows like Bosch: Legacy.

But Greg's personal life is also making headlines. In 2023, he was spotted with his wife Rina Goodman, who is a well-known actress and producer. The couple seems to be living their best lives, attending high-profile events and enjoying quality time together.

Masi Oka: From Heroes to Tech Mogul

Milo, 48, rose to fame as quite the teenage heartthrob in the 2000s, starring as Rory Gilmore's misunderstood love interest Jess Mariano on Gilmore Girls

Who would have thought that the lovable Hiro Nakamura from Heroes would become a tech mogul? Masi Oka has indeed traded in his acting career for a life of entrepreneurship. He's co-founded Mobius Digital, a cutting-edge tech company that's making waves in the industry.

But it seems Masi hasn't abandoned his acting roots entirely. In 2023, he made an appearance in the TV series The Good Doctor as Dr. Lim. We're not sure if he'll be reprising his role as Hiro anytime soon, but we can't help but wonder what's next for this talented actor.

Kristen Bell: From Heroes to Frozen

Starring as Peter Petrelli in Heroes, Milo's talents were shown to a whole new audience when he joined the star-studded cast and he stayed for the entire four-series run

Who could forget Kristen Bell's iconic portrayal of Elle Bishop on Heroes? Although she only appeared in 12 episodes, her character left a lasting impact on the show. After leaving Heroes, Kristen went on to star in smash hit rom-coms like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Couples Retreat.

But it seems Kristen has moved on from comedy, taking on more dramatic roles in TV shows like The Good Place. Her portrayal as the lovable Anna in Frozen was a critical success, earning her widespread acclaim.

Cristine Rose: From Heroes to How I Met Your Mother

In his personal life, Milo welcomed his first child with his wife Jarah (both pictured in October) in January 2025, two years after they tied the knot

Cristine Rose's portrayal of Angela Petrelli on Heroes was a fan favorite, but it seems she's moved on from the supernatural world. She took on the iconic role of Virginia Mosby in How I Met Your Mother, becoming a regular fixture in the sitcom.

However, Cristine has stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, opting to focus on her writing career instead. Her play Sanctuary had a successful run in London last year, and it seems she's finding new passion in creative writing.

Jack Coleman: From Heroes to The Vampire Diaries

The arrival of their daughter, Ke'ala Coral, came just days after they devastatingly lost their home during the LA Pacific Palisades wildfires

Jack Coleman's portrayal of Noah Bennet on Heroes was a fan favorite, but it seems he's moved on from the supernatural world. He took on the role of Bill Forbes on The Vampire Diaries, becoming a recurring character in the show.

However, Jack hasn't abandoned his acting roots entirely. In 2023, he appeared in the TV series East New York as Captain James Fallon. We're not sure what's next for this talented actor, but we can't help but wonder what he'll be up to next.

Leonard Roberts and Ali Larter: The Controversy

Arguably one of the best-known Heroes cast, Zachary has gone on to launch himself into mainstream Hollywood since his role as villain Sylar/Gabriel Gray

In a shocking turn of events, Leonard Roberts accused Ali Larter of having him written off the NBC programme Heroes in 2020. In an essay for Variety, Leonard recounted how he was hired and then fired from his role as DL Hawkins.

However, Ali responded to the allegations, stating that she was "deeply saddened" by Leonard's experience and insisted it didn't line up with her own memories of the show. The controversy surrounding this incident is still ongoing, but one thing's for sure – both actors have moved on since their time on Heroes.

Adrian Pasdar: From Heroes to East New York

The American actor, 48, memorably took over the role of Spock from the late Leonard Nimoy in J.J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek adaptation and two further sequels

After his time on Heroes came to an end, Adrian Pasdar took on high-profile roles in TV shows like The Lying Game and Avengers Assemble. He even reprised his role as Nathan Petrelli in the 2015 miniseries Reborn.

However, Adrian's personal life has been making headlines lately. In 2023, he was spotted with his wife Natalie Maines at a charity event. The couple is still married after their divorce settlement was finalized in December 2019.

In conclusion, it seems our beloved Heroes cast members have indeed moved on from the supernatural world. But we can't help but wonder what's next for this talented group of actors and actresses. Will they be reprising their iconic roles anytime soon? Only time will tell!

Greg starred as Matt Parkman on Heroes (pictured) and has continued to pursue acting, also joining a major sci-fi franchise, later appearing in Star Wars

Masi famously took on the role of Hiro Nakamura on Heroes and went on to have another high-profile role on CBS' Hawaii Five-0 remake

He is still working as an actor and appeared in Bullet Train. He will also be starring in an adaptation of dark fantasy manga series Claymore, Deadline reported earlier this year

Though arguably one of the most famous Heroes alumni, it is often forgotten that she got one of her early jobs on Heroes

Most recently, Kristen won over legions of fans starring as the leading lady in Nobody Wants This alongside Adam Brody, with their on-screen love story winning over fans

Kristen also has a high-profile marriage to Dax Shepard (pictured in April) and the couple have two daughters - Lincoln and Delta, who they keep out of the public eye

Cristine starred as tightly-wound mother Angela Petrelli on Heroes, first appearing as a recurring character for two series before becoming a regular feature

She has stepped away from the spotlight in recent years, not racking up any further acting credits since starring in Sharp Objects for one episode in 2018

Heroes certainly wasn't Jack's first foray into the spotlight as he spent six years starring on Dynasty in the 1980s, before taking on the role of Claire Bennet's father Noah

Leonard portrayed DL Hawkins on Heroes

Leonard (pictured) only appeared in one series of Heroes and he has since accused Ali of having him written off the NBC programme

Ali has most recently starred in TV series Landman alongside the likes of Billy Bob Thornton, Michelle Randolph and Demi Moore

She portrays Angela Norris in the show, sex-crazed ex-wife of Billy Bob's Tommy Norris, and often films scantily-clad scenes for the role

Adrian appeared as Nathan Petrelli on Heroes from 2006 until 2009, before he was killed off by Skylar in a shock twist

Adrian was also married to Dixie Chicks singer Natalie Maines for 17 years but she filed for divorce back in 2017