"Disney Channel Star Bridgit Mendler: From Actress to Mom and Space Startup CEO"
Disney Channel alum Bridgit Mendler surprised fans by revealing she's now a mom to a 4-year-old boy whom she fostered and adopted, and also launched her own startup, Northwood Space, aiming to build ground satellite stations for data transmission from space. This comes after pursuing a law degree from Harvard and a PhD from MIT, showcasing her transition from performing to practicing science. Other stars like Ian Somerhalder, Jennette McCurdy, Meghan Markle, and Cameron Diaz have also pursued different careers and lives outside of Hollywood.