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The stars of Degrassi recently reunited for Drake's music video "I'm Upset," and it has us wondering what they've been up to. The series first premiered in 2001, and the stars have certainly grown up since then. While Nina Dobrev (Mia) and Shenae Grimes-Beech (Darcy) moved on to other popular TV shows following their stints on the Canadian series, others have branched out into different careers entirely. Jake Epstein (Craig) fittingly has had a handful of theater credits, while A.J. Saudin (Connor) - who got very hot, Btw - has said goodbye to acting for good to work on music. Keep scrolling to see what the rest of the cast is up to now.

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While most of us would probably dread going to our high school reunion, Drake managed to make it look like the best idea ever when he dropped the Degrassi: Next Generation-themed music video for his new single "I'm Upset" on Wednesday. Not only did he reunite all of our favorite characters - including Nina Dobrev (Mia Jones), Lauren Collins (Paige Brooks), Shane Kippel (Gavin "Spinner" Mason), Miriam McDonald (Emma Nelson), and Ephraim Ellis (Rick Murray) - but he also brought back a hotter-than-ever A.J. Saudin, who played Connor DeLaurier on the beloved teen series.

Although some stars were left out, like Daniel Clark and Ryan Cooley (who played Sean Cameron and J.T. Yorke respectively), we can't help but reminisce about our childhood with the epic throwback video that has us deep in our feelings. Keep reading to see all of the behind-the-scenes photos the former cast mates shared from...

Degrassi was one of the most beloved teen dramas in the early 2000s, which is why fans were deep in their feelings when the cast reunited for Drake's latest music video, "I'm Upset." Not only is the high-school-reunion-themed video jam-packed with nostalgic references (including the show's iconic theme song), but it also reintroduces us to our favorite characters and the actors who played them. While Emma and Manny haven't aged a day, there was one star who made us do a double take: Connor freaking DeLaurier.

Let's just say Connor, who was played by Canadian actor A.J. Saudin, had a serious glow-up. To be honest, we didn't even realize it was him until the credits rolled and showed the side by side of him and his character. Since wrapping the series in 2015, the 26-year-old, who now goes by the professional name Saudin, has put his acting days behind him and pursued a career in music.

Drake’s former castmates from “Degrassi: The Next Generation” had a blast reuniting for his latest video, “I’m Upset,” shot this past weekend in downtown Toronto from the Air Canada Centre, where the rap star’s beloved Raptors play basketball, in addition to the Degrassi set in north Toronto, where the long-running teen drama still films.

He released the video Wednesday night and it already has more than 2.5 million views on YouTube.

From 2001 to 2009, Drake, then known by his birth name Aubrey Graham, played Jimmy Brooks in the series, a rich kid who ends up in a wheelchair after getting shot.

He appeared in over 100 episodes, and again in “Degrassi: Minis” (2005-2007). He also released his first mixtape, “Room For Improvement,” in 2007.

For the video, directed by recent Prism Prize winner Karena Evans, Drake — inexplicably sleeping on a bed at the Raptors’ centre court at the Acc — gets a...

Drake hasn’t forgotten where he came from. The rapper just reunited pretty much the entire cast of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” for his “I’m Upset” music video.

Reprising their roles were Shane Kippel, Stacey Farber, Adamo Ruggiero, Lauren Collins, Jake Epstein, Christina Schmidt, Andrea Lewis, Melissa McIntyre, LinLyn Lue, Stefan Brogren, Ephraim Ellis, Jake Goldsbie, Marc Donato, Dalmar Abuzeid, A.J. Saudin, Miriam McDonald, Cassie Steele, Nina Dobrev, Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, and Paula Brancati.

Even Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith brought back their Jay and Silent Bob characters for a cameo recalling their original cameo.

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Next to the rapper, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, Dobrev is the breakout star of the regular group. She starred on The CW’s “Vampire Diaries” from 2009-2017.

Drake/Graham played Jimmy Brooks from 2001-2009 on “Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Drake gets back to his “Degrassi” roots in the new music video for “I’m Upset,” a song which is expected to be included on his upcoming fifth studio album “Scorpion.” Drake appeared as the character Jimmy Brooks for eight seasons on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” and his new music video includes nineteen actors who also starred on the series during its run.

The following cast members you’ll spot in the video below include (via TVLine): Shane Kippel (Spinner), Stacey Farber (Ellie), Adamo Ruggiero (Marco), Jake Epstein (Craig), Christina Schmidt (Terri), Andrea Lewis (Hazel), Melissa McIntyre (Ashley), Linlyn Lue (Ms. Kwan), Stefan Brogren (Snake), Ephram Ellis (Rick), Jake Goldsbie (Toby), Marc Donato (Derek), Dalmar Abuzeid (Danny), A.J. Saudin (Connor), Miriam McDonald (Emma), Cassie Steele (Manny), Nina Dobrev (Mia), Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (Liberty) and Paula Brancati (Jane).

The music video also features Jay and Silent Bob, played by Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes.

Drake is doing whatever it takes to make sure his latest music video goes viral, enlisting some help from his former Degrassi: The Next Generation co-stars.

The rapper, who played Jimmy Brooks on the Canadian teen drama from 2001 to 2009, stages a high school reunion in the Karena Evans-directed music video for his latest single “I’m Upset,” sending him back to his old stomping grounds.

In addition to Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith (aka Jay and Silent Bob), who appeared on Degrassi for a few episodes in Season 4, the following 19 alumni show up in the video: Shane Kippel (Spinner...

Here's a project we first told you about back in December. The Up Original Movie Apple Mortgage Cake, stars Kimberly Elise in the the inspiring true story of Angela Logan (played by Elise) who, when faced with foreclosure, set a goal to bake 100 cakes in 10 days to save her home.  Cake, directed by Michael Scott from a script penned by Jamie Pachino (Franklyn & Bash) and produced by Entertainment One (eOne), will make its world television premiere on Up on April 20, 2014 (Easter Sunday) at 7p.m. et. The ensemble cast also includes Kevin Hanchard, Lamar Johnson, Stephan James, A.J. Saudin, Gabrielle...

Watch our exclusive preview of the first new episodes of 2014, beginning Jan. 28 on TeenNick!

Say it with me, friends: Degrassi. Is. Back. TeenNick’s insanely addictive series continues its 13th season Jan. 28, and along with a new night — it now airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. Et — there’s also plenty of new drama for the boys and girls of Degrassi. HollywoodLife.com snagged an exclusive new promo of the upcoming episodes, including more than a few scandalous hookups.

Miles & Maya Strip Down In New ‘Degrassi Promo

The promo’s first big moment comes courtesy of Miles (Eric Osborne) and Maya (Olivia Scriven), who go for a clothing-optional swim — and get caught by Miles’ parents!

“You said nobody would be home,” Maya tells him, as if Miles being a liar with questionable judgment is a new concept to anyone.

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Production is underway this week in Hamilton, outside of Toronto, Canada on the Up Original Movie Apple Mortgage Cake, the inspiring true story of Angela Logan who, when faced with foreclosure, set a goal to bake 100 cakes in 10 days to save her home.  The film stars Kimberly Elise as Logan, is produced by Entertainment One (eOne), and will make its world television premiere on Up in 2014, under Michael Scott's directiong, from a script penned by Jamie Pachino (Franklin & Bash). The ensemble cast also includes Kevin Hanchard, Lamar Johnson, Stephan James, A.J. Saudin, Gabrielle Miller, Joanne Boland, Paul De La Rosa, Catherine Disher, Peter Williams,...

Does Becky blame herself for Adam’s death? Watch our exclusive clip from the ‘Degrassi’ summer finale!

If you got all choked up over Adam’s death on last week’s Degrassi, you’re definitely going to want to have tissues handy during the Aug. 22 summer finale. Adam’s friends and family end the show’s eight-episode summer run with a loving tribute to him — and in this preview clip, obtained exclusively by HollywoodLife.com, it’s clear Adam’s girlfriend Becky (Sarah Fisher) is going to have an especially rough time.

The scene below finds Becky preparing an informal memorial service for her (ex?)boyfriend, with pals Jenna (Jessica Tyler), Ali (Melinda Shankar) and Connor (Aj Saudin) by her side. Though they try to be supportive, it doesn’t take long for Ali to slip up and make Becky feel awkward. But hey, isn’t that what Ali’s best at?...

Eli gets some unlikely relationship advice from Connor in this clip from the April 5 episode of ‘Degrassi!’

Has “Eclare” finally gone stale? Eli (Munro Chambers) sure seems to think so! He admits in defeat in this new clip from the April 5 episode of Degrassi — obtained exclusively by HollywoodLife.com — and not even a pep talk from one of his best friends is able to lift him out of his deep depression.

Sensing his buddy is down in the dumps, Connor (A.J. Saudin) attempts to lift Eli’s spirits, and when it doesn’t work out, he reveals his ulterior motive: Eli’s breakup from Clare (Aislinn Paul) is apparently screwing up Connor’s relationship with Jenna (Jessica Tyler)!

I’m not quite sure how ‘Eclare’ calling it quits is having a negative impact on Connor and Jenna, and neither does Eli; he seems super skeptical.

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BFFs Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus each earn equally one spot at the Young Artist Awards this year under the television category. The first two are included for their roles in TV movie "Princess Protection Program" while Miley is in for her leading role on "Hannah Montana".

In terms of the number, it is Miranda Cosgrove and her show "iCarly" that earn the most. Beside the actress herself who is nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Leading Actress, the whole cast are nominated for Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series. Additionally, Nathan Kress and Joey Luthman land a nod each in supporting actor and recurring categories respectively.

However, Nate Hartley adds one for "Hannah Montana" in the guest starring category. As for Gomez's "Wizards of Waverly Place", it is Jake T. Austin who gets a nod, while as for Lovato's "Sonny with a Chance...

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are placed in competition against each other at the upcoming 31st Annual Young Artist Awards. As the Young Artist Foundation unveiled this year's nominees, it is revealed that the two Disney stars and best friends are vying for Leading or Supporting Young Actress title in a category for TV movie, mini-series or special.

Both Selena and Demi received the nomination for their performance as Carter Mason and Rosalinda respectively in "Princess Protection Program". Beside each other, they are also up against two other hopefuls, Tori Barban of "The Christmas Hope" and Patricia Raven of "Dear Harvard".

The two teen stars are not the only Disney's leading lady to get nominated for 2010 Young Artist Awards. Miley Cyrus has earned a nod for Leading Young Actress in TV series for her role on "Hannah Montana". She is listed among four other contenders that include the star of Nickelodeon's "iCarly", Miranda Cosgrove.