So, I was binge-watching Victorious the other day, you know, for like the millionth time. And it got me thinking, "Wow, these guys were just kids when they started this show!" I mean, I remember seeing them on the red carpet, all grown up and glamorous, but in the show, they're just... kids. It's like, one minute they're singing and dancing, the next minute I'm wondering, "How old were they when they filmed this?"

Let's take a trip down memory lane, shall we?

First off, let's talk about our fearless leader, Tori Vega, played by the incredibly talented Victoria Justice. When the show started in 2010, Victoria was just a baby-faced 17-year-old. Can you even? I mean, she was barely old enough to drive, let alone carry a whole show on her shoulders. But carry it she did, and we loved her for it.

Now, let's not forget our resident jock and all-around nice guy, Beck Oliver, played by Avan Jogia. Avan was 18 when the show started, making him the oldest of the main cast. He was already a seasoned actor by then, having appeared in several TV shows and movies. But even with all that experience, he was still just a kid at heart, playing pranks on set and making us laugh.

And how could we forget our favorite British exchange student, Cat Valentine, played by the ever-adorable Ariana Grande? Ariana was just 16 when she started on the show. She was already a singer, but Victorious was her big break into acting. And boy, did she break through! She went on to become one of the biggest pop stars in the world. But back then, she was just a sweet, slightly ditzy teenager, making us laugh with her quirky one-liners.

But wait, there's more!

We can't talk about the cast without mentioning the one and only Robbie Shapiro, played by the hilarious Matt Bennett. Matt was 17 when the show started, and he was already a seasoned musician. He even wrote and performed some of the show's songs! But despite his musical prowess, he was just a kid like the rest of them, goofing off on set and making us laugh with his deadpan humor.

And let's not forget our favorite teacher, Hollywood Arts High's very own Mr. Sikowitz, played by the awesome Eric Lange. Eric was the oldest cast member, already in his 40s when the show started. But he played the part of the eccentric teacher to a tee, making us laugh with his quirky one-liners and oddball behavior.

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So, how old were they really?

Well, as we've established, the main cast was between 16 and 18 when the show started. But what about when it ended? The show wrapped up in 2013, with Victoria, Avan, and Matt all turning 21 that year. Ariana was 20, and Eric was in his mid-40s. So, they were all still pretty young, but they'd grown up a lot since the show started.

It's crazy to think about, isn't it? One minute they're just kids, singing and dancing and making us laugh. The next minute, they're all grown up, with successful careers and lives of their own. It's like, one minute you're watching them on TV, the next minute you're watching them on the Grammys. It's a weird, wonderful world, isn't it?

But hey, that's showbiz. And we loved every minute of it. So here's to the cast of Victorious, then and now. Thanks for the laughs, the memories, and the music. You guys were just kids, but you sure knew how to put on a show.