The Baby-Sitters Club: Where Are The Cast Members Now? (2025 Mega-Update)
The Netflix adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club captured the hearts of a new generation, bringing Ann M. Martin’s classic characters—Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, and Dawn—to life with a modern, inclusive, and deeply emotional touch. Despite critical acclaim and a passionate fanbase, the series was officially canceled by Netflix after just two seasons, leaving viewers in the fictional town of Stoneybrook prematurely.
Now, in early 2025, the talented young actresses who formed the core of the Baby-Sitters Club (BSC) have moved on to massive new projects, cementing their status as rising stars in Hollywood. From major roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to leading Disney+ franchises and highly anticipated streaming dramas, the former members of the BSC are busier than ever. Here is a comprehensive, up-to-date look at the main cast and their latest career moves.
The Core BSC Cast: Full Biographies and Major Post-Stoneybrook Projects
The heart of the series lay in the five main members, all of whom have seen significant career growth since the show's conclusion. The following biographies and career updates are current as of early 2025.
- Sophie Grace (Kristy Thomas)
- Character Role: Kristy Thomas, the energetic and entrepreneurial president of the Baby-Sitters Club.
- Born: April 8, 2006 (Age 18)
- Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Post-BSC Career Update: Sophie Grace continues to focus on her acting career following her breakout role as the determined Kristy. Prior to the show, she was known for roles in films like Terror in the Woods. Her future projects are keenly anticipated by fans eager to see her next move in a leading role.
- Momona Tamada (Claudia Kishi)
- Character Role: Claudia Kishi, the artistic, fashion-forward vice-president of the club who struggles with academics.
- Born: September 28, 2006 (Age 18)
- Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Post-BSC Career Update: Tamada has landed a massive, high-profile role as Ty Lee in the 2024 live-action Netflix series Avatar: The Last Airbender. She also has a recurring role in the upcoming Paramount+ drama series Happy Face, based on the true-life story of Melissa Moore. Her career trajectory is one of the most explosive post-BSC successes.
- Malia Baker (Mary Anne Spier)
- Character Role: Mary Anne Spier, the shy, sensitive, and eventually more assertive secretary of the club.
- Born: December 18, 2006 (Age 18)
- Hometown: Botwana-born, Canadian actress.
- Post-BSC Career Update: Malia Baker is now a major star in the Disney universe. She is starring in the highly anticipated musical fantasy film Descendants: Wicked (2024), taking on a leading role that is expected to be a career-defining project. She is also confirmed to be returning for a potential fifth installment in the Descendants franchise.
- Shay Rudolph (Stacey McGill)
- Character Role: Stacey McGill, the sophisticated, math-whiz treasurer from New York with Type 1 diabetes.
- Born: September 6, 2005 (Age 19)
- Hometown: San Diego, California.
- Post-BSC Career Update: Rudolph has been highly active in the media space, launching The Smart Girl's Podcast, which focuses on mental health and self-care. In film, she is starring in The Present alongside Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear. She was also cast in the Disney+ gender-swapped reboot of the classic film Holes, though the project was later shelved, demonstrating her high demand in the industry.
- Kyndra Sanchez (Dawn Schafer - Season 2)
- Character Role: Dawn Schafer, the free-spirited, California-raised treasurer-turned-vice president. She took over the role from Xochitl Gomez in Season 2.
- Born: December 27, 2006 (Age 18)
- Hometown: New York City, New York.
- Post-BSC Career Update: Sanchez has continued her voice acting work, notably in the Nickelodeon animated series Santiago of the Seas. Her work in family and children's media remains a strong part of her career profile.
The Marvel Superstar: Xochitl Gomez's Unstoppable Rise
The biggest post-BSC success story belongs to the original Dawn Schafer, Xochitl Gomez, who played the character in Season 1. Her departure from the series was due to a scheduling conflict that turned out to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Gomez was cast as the fan-favorite superhero America Chavez, making her massive MCU debut in the 2022 blockbuster film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Her portrayal of America Chavez, a character with the power to travel between universes, instantly made her a global star and a key figure in the next generation of Marvel heroes. This pivotal role is perhaps the most high-profile career leap for any BSC cast member, showcasing the incredible talent that was nurtured on the Netflix show.
Why The Baby-Sitters Club Was Canceled and The Legacy It Leaves
The news of the show’s cancellation in March 2022, after its two-season run, shocked fans and critics alike. The series, created by showrunner Rachel Shukert, was not only a faithful adaptation of the Ann M. Martin novels but also a groundbreaking show praised for its modern handling of topics like gender identity, race, class, and chronic illness (Stacey’s diabetes).
Creator Rachel Shukert later shared that the decision was a practical one by Netflix, citing the difficulty of maintaining the show's youthful, summer-camp feel as the young cast members aged. The core concept of the series relies on the girls being middle-schoolers, and as the actresses naturally grew older, the logistics of continuing the story became challenging for the streaming service. Shukert noted that, while sad, two seasons allowed the show to explore the characters' arcs thoroughly and end with integrity, even if it wasn't a conclusive finale.
The series remains a beloved piece of television, lauded for its warm, empathetic storytelling and its faithful modernization of the source material. The show also featured notable adult actors, including Alicia Silverstone as Elizabeth Thomas-Brewer and Mark Feuerstein as Watson Brewer, adding a layer of nostalgic appeal for older fans.
The Future of The Baby-Sitters Club Universe
While the Netflix series is over, the universe of Stoneybrook is far from finished. The original books continue to be a cultural phenomenon, and new adaptations are always in development. In 2024, Scholastic Graphix announced new titles in The Baby-Sitters Club and Baby-sitters Little Sister graphic novel series, ensuring the franchise’s continued life on the page.
The enduring appeal of the characters—Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, along with later members Mallory Pike and Jessi Ramsey—proves that the spirit of the BSC will always find a new medium. The cast of the Netflix series, having launched their careers with such a critically successful and beloved project, is now poised to dominate the next era of film and television, with major roles across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney+, and Paramount+. Their time in Stoneybrook may be over, but their Hollywood journeys are just beginning.
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