THE SPROUSE TWINS AT 30: WHERE ARE DYLAN AND COLE TODAY?

 

THE SPROUSE TWINS AT 30: WHERE ARE DYLAN AND COLE TODAY?

It feels like only yesterday that the world first fell in love with the cheeky preschooler duo on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. But the Sprouse twins — Dylan and Cole Sprouse — are no longer pint-sized Disney stars. Born in 1992 in Italy, the identical twins have spent more than three decades in the public eye, evolving far beyond their wholesome sitcom beginnings.

From Child Stars to Young Adults

Dylan and Cole started acting before they could walk — often sharing roles to comply with child labor rules in television and film. Their breakthrough came as the mischievous Zack and sensible Cody on Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008), followed by The Suite Life on Deck and The Suite Life Movie in 2011.

After years in front of the camera, the brothers chose something different: college life. Both enrolled at New York University, where Dylan studied video game design while Cole majored in humanities and archaeology. The time away from Hollywood gave them space to grow personally and professionally.

Dylan Sprouse: Actor, Entrepreneur, and Family Man

Dylan continued to dip his toes in acting after graduation, appearing in films like Dismissed (2017), After We Collided (2020), Beautiful Disaster (2023), and more recent titles such as Beautiful Wedding and Aftermath.

But that’s not all. Dylan is also a businessman — he co-founded the popular All-Wise Meadery in Brooklyn, New York, turning his passion for craft beverages into a successful venture.

On the personal front, Dylan found love with Hungarian supermodel Barbara Palvin. The couple wed in 2023, combining two very public yet private lives into one.

Cole Sprouse: From Disney Heartthrob to Serious Actor and Photographer

Meanwhile, Cole returned to the screen with a defining role as Jughead Jones in Riverdale, the teen drama that became a hit with older audiences and showcased a much darker, more nuanced side of his acting.

In addition to acting, Cole has gained recognition as a professional photographer and creative voice beyond scripted roles. His off-screen work reflects his artistic sensibilities and continues to resonate with fans.

On the relationship side, Cole has been linked with Canadian model Ari Fournier for several years, embracing life both in front of and behind the camera.

Separate Lives, Shared Legacy

Though they began their careers within inches of each other — literally swapping in and out of the same role as infants — Dylan and Cole now pursue distinct paths that reflect their personal passions. They remain close, but their careers underscore how different their interests have become since the Suite Life days.