History of Bridgit Mendler in Timeline

Bridgit Claire Mendler is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and business executive. She gained initial recognition as a child actress in films such as Alice Upside Down, The Clique, and Labor Pains. Mendler signed with Disney Channel in 2009, where she played notable roles including Juliet van Heusen on Wizards of Waverly Place, Olivia White in Lemonade Mouth, and Teddy Duncan on Good Luck Charlie. She later appeared as Candace in NBC's sitcom Undateable, Ashley Willerman in the ABC/CMT series Nashville, and Emmy Quinn in Netflix's Merry Happy Whatever.

December 18, 1992: Birth of Bridgit Mendler

Bridgit Claire Mendler was born on December 18, 1992. This marks the beginning of the life of the future actress, singer-songwriter, and business executive.

2004: First Voice Acting Role

In 2004, Mendler got her first voice acting role in the animated Indian film The Legend of Buddha, portraying young Buddha.

2007: Film Debut in Alice Upside Down

In 2007, Bridgit Mendler made her film debut in the film adaptation of the Alice series, titled Alice Upside Down. She starred alongside Disney Channel actress Alyson Stoner and Lucas Grabeel.

2008: Role in The Clique

In 2008, Mendler was announced to play Kristen Gregory in the film adaptation of the popular teen novel series The Clique by Lisi Harrison.

2009: Signed with Disney Channel

In 2009, Mendler signed with Disney Channel and played Juliet van Heusen on Wizards of Waverly Place. This role significantly increased her visibility as an actress.

April 4, 2010: Good Luck Charlie Premiere

In 2010, Bridgit Mendler became the star of the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie, which premiered on April 4, 2010, and met with positive reception and viewership.

2010: Ambassador for First Book and Give with Target

From 2010 to 2012, Mendler served as an ambassador for the nonprofit organizations First Book, encouraging reading, and Give with Target, raising funds to reform schools in the United States.

2010: Ambassador to First Book

In 2010, Bridgit Mendler became an ambassador to First Book, a service that encourages reading and provides books to children in need.

2010: Good Luck Charlie Premiere

In 2010, Bridgit Mendler became the star of the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie, which premiered on April 4, 2010, and met with positive reception and viewership.

January 11, 2011: Release of 'This Is My Paradise'

On January 11, 2011, Bridgit Mendler released the song 'This Is My Paradise' as a promotional single for 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2,' accompanied by a music video directed by Alex Zamm.

March 31, 2011: Signing with Hollywood Records

On March 31, 2011, Bridgit Mendler signed with Hollywood Records and began working on her debut album, marking a significant step in her music career.

April 12, 2011: Release of Lemonade Mouth Soundtrack

On April 12, 2011, Bridgit Mendler performed numerous songs for the soundtrack of 'Lemonade Mouth,' which was released by Walt Disney Records. The soundtrack featured several tracks that Mendler contributed to, showcasing her musical talents.

May 2011: Start of Relationship with Shane Harper

In May 2011, Bridgit Mendler and Shane Harper began dating after becoming friends during the filming of 'Good Luck Charlie'.

June 11, 2011: Release of 'We Can Change the World'

On June 11, 2011, Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performed the Disney's Friends for Change Games anthem 'We Can Change the World,' which was released as her third promotional single.

November 12, 2011: Release of 'I'm Gonna Run to You'

On November 12, 2011, Bridgit Mendler released 'I'm Gonna Run to You' as a promotional single. The song, co-written and performed by Mendler, was featured in 'Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!'

December 2, 2011: Premiere of Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!

On December 2, 2011, Mendler starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!, which premiered to a substantial viewership.

2011: Disney's Friends for Change

In 2011, Bridgit Mendler joined Disney's Friends for Change, a pro-social initiative for environmental issues. She released a single, 'We Can Change the World', and raised $250,000 for the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Mendler also participated in the Friends for Change Games, securing a $125,000 donation to UNICEF.

2011: Music Debut with Lemonade Mouth Soundtrack

In 2011, Bridgit Mendler made her singing debut by contributing to the soundtrack of the Disney Channel film Lemonade Mouth.

2011: Lead Role in Lemonade Mouth

In 2011, Mendler starred as Olivia White, the lead role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth, which premiered to 5.7 million viewers.

February 2, 2012: Release of 'Summertime'

On February 2, 2012, Bridgit Mendler recorded and released 'Summertime' as a promotional single for 'The Secret World of Arrietty.'

March 27, 2012: Shane Harper Confirms Relationship with Mendler

On March 27, 2012, Shane Harper confirmed in an interview with Officially the Hottest that he was dating Bridgit Mendler. He shared that they became friends early during the filming of 'Good Luck Charlie' and started dating in May 2011.

July 2012: Give With Target Campaign

In July 2012, Bridgit Mendler became an ambassador for the Give With Target campaign, which aimed to raise $1 billion to reform schools in the U.S. The campaign started with a $5 million investment and $25,000 grants to 100 in-need schools.

August 21, 2012: Radio Airplay of 'Ready or Not'

On August 21, 2012, Bridgit Mendler's official debut single 'Ready or Not' was released for radio airplay. The song peaked at number 49 in the United States and achieved significant success worldwide, receiving platinum certification in the US and Canada.

September 2012: Mendler Talks About Relationship with Harper

In September 2012, Bridgit Mendler discussed her relationship with Shane Harper in an interview with Cambio, noting that their friendship turned into a relationship two years after meeting.

2012: Musical Influences and Inspirations

In 2012, Bridgit Mendler discussed her musical influences, citing Bob Dylan as her biggest inspiration. She also mentioned artists like Etta James, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, and others for their soulful voices.

2012: Billboard's 21 Under 21

In 2012, Bridgit Mendler was included on Billboard's '21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors' list. She was also chosen as role model of the year by Common Sense Media for her charity work against bullying.

2012: Guest Role in House

In 2012, Mendler guest-starred in the television series House as Callie Rogers, a homeless runaway teenager with a mysterious illness.

2012: Release of Debut Studio Album

In 2012, Mendler released her debut studio album Hello My Name Is..., which peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 and included the hit single 'Ready or Not'.

2012: End of Wizards of Waverly Place

In 2012, the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, in which Mendler played Juliet Van Heusen, came to an end.

January 2013: UNICEF Acoustic Concert

In January 2013, Bridgit Mendler attended the annual UNICEF acoustic concert in New York to raise donations for charity.

February 12, 2013: Release of 'Hurricane'

On February 12, 2013, Bridgit Mendler released her second single 'Hurricane' for radio airplay, which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 in the United States.

March 2013: Spring Edition of D-Signed

In March 2013, Bridgit Mendler released a Spring edition of her D-Signed by Teddy Duncan fashion collection, inspired by her character from 'Good Luck Charlie'.

March 2013: Delete Digital Drama Campaign

In March 2013, Bridgit Mendler was featured in the Delete Digital Drama campaign by Seventeen Magazine to end cyberbullying. She also mentored Katie, a winner of the 2013 Acuvue 1-Day Contest.

November 16, 2013: Premiere of 'Top of the World' Acoustic Video

On November 16, 2013, Bridgit Mendler premiered the music video for the acoustic version of 'Top of the World,' directed by Matt Wyatt and filmed independently at Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

2013: Billboard's 21 Under 21

In 2013, Bridgit Mendler appeared again on Billboard's '21 Under 21: Music's Hottest Minors' list and was recognized as one of the ten hottest young female artists by Forbes Woman.

2013: Studied Anthropology at USC

In 2013, Bridgit Mendler chose to study anthropology at the University of Southern California (USC), focusing on subjects like Medieval Visual Culture and medical anthropology, while balancing her music career.

2013: Concert Tours

In 2013, Mendler embarked on two concert tours: Bridgit Mendler: Live in Concert and the Summer Tour (2013-2014).

2013: Bridgit Mendler Praises Adele's Career

In 2013, Mendler revealed her admiration for Adele's musical style, praising her for having her own unique style and writing about things she is passionate about. She expressed this admiration during an interview with Disney Channel UK, stating that Adele's approach was really working out well for her.

2013: Comparison to Other Young Artists

In 2013, during an interview with the Huffington Post, Bridgit Mendler was compared to other young Disney Channel stars like Miley Cyrus. Mendler emphasized her desire to be her own person and not be categorized by the same path, acknowledging the talent and success of her peers while stressing the importance of individuality.

March 2014: Save the Children Project

In March 2014, Bridgit Mendler traveled to El Quiché, Guatemala, to participate in a Save the Children project helping underprivileged children in developing countries.

June 28, 2014: Start of Second Leg of Summer Tour

On June 28, 2014, Bridgit Mendler began the second leg of her Summer Tour in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. During the tour, she performed new songs including 'Fly to You.'

November 25, 2014: Cast in NBC's Undateable

On November 25, 2014, Mendler was announced as a member of the main cast of the NBC comedy series Undateable in its second season, playing the character Candace.

2014: Influences on Second Album

In 2014, Bridgit Mendler mentioned in an interview with CKQK-FM that her second album was influenced by various artists, including Canadian musicians Nelly Furtado and Joni Mitchell, as well as European bands like Coldplay and Little Dragon.

2014: Continuation of Summer Tour

In 2014, Mendler continued her Summer Tour, which had started in 2013.

2014: End of Good Luck Charlie

In 2014, the Disney Channel series Good Luck Charlie, where Mendler played Teddy Duncan, concluded after four successful years.

July 2, 2015: Departure from Hollywood Records

On July 2, 2015, it was confirmed that Mendler had left Hollywood Records earlier in the year.

November 13, 2015: Cancellation of Live Program

On November 13, 2015, minutes before air time, a decision was made to cancel the then-upcoming live program of Undateable due to the November 2015 Paris attacks.

November 2015: End of Relationship with Shane Harper

In November 2015, Bridgit Mendler announced that she had ended her relationship with Shane Harper.

November 2015: Tribute to Paris Attacks

In November 2015, Undateable made references to the November 2015 Paris attacks as a tribute in one of its live episodes.

2015: Cast in NBC's Undateable

In 2015, Mendler was cast as Candace in the NBC sitcom Undateable, which lasted until 2016.

August 4, 2016: Announcement of 'Atlantis'

On August 4, 2016, Bridgit Mendler announced the title of her new single 'Atlantis,' featuring Kaiydo. The single was released later that month.

August 26, 2016: Release of 'Atlantis'

On August 26, 2016, Bridgit Mendler released her single 'Atlantis,' featuring Kaiydo. This marked her return to music with a more mature sound.

October 2016: Role in Nashville

In October 2016, Mendler was cast as Ashley Willerman on the fifth season of the CMT television series Nashville.

2016: Dropped Out of USC

In 2016, Bridgit Mendler decided to drop out of her anthropology program at the University of Southern California (USC).

2016: Independent Release of Nemesis EP

In 2016, Mendler released the extended play (EP) Nemesis independently under the Black Box record label and embarked on the Nemesis Tour.

2016: End of Undateable

In 2016, the NBC sitcom Undateable, where Mendler played Candace, came to an end.

February 3, 2017: Announcement of 'Temperamental Love'

On February 3, 2017, Bridgit Mendler announced her new single 'Temperamental Love,' featuring Devontée. The music video was later featured on Jam in The Van.

February 10, 2017: Cast in Fox Pilot Thin Ice

On February 10, 2017, Mendler was cast in the lead role of the Fox comedy television pilot Thin Ice, created by Elizabeth Meriwether.

May 2017: Announced as MIT Media Lab Fellow

In May 2017, Bridgit Mendler was announced as one of the 2017 MIT Media Lab's Director's Fellows, recognizing her involvement and potential contributions to the field.

August 25, 2017: Release of 'Diving'

On August 25, 2017, Bridgit Mendler released the single 'Diving' with American group RKCB. The official music video was released the same day.

2017: Enrollment at MIT Media Lab

In 2017, Bridgit Mendler began focusing on her education and became a student and researcher with the MIT Media Lab.

2017: Role in Nashville

In 2017, Mendler played Ashley Willerman in the ABC/CMT musical television series Nashville.

May 2018: Started Graduate Program at MIT

In May 2018, Bridgit Mendler announced on Twitter that she had started a graduate program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), focusing on improving social media.

July 20, 2018: Release of Father of the Year

On July 20, 2018, Mendler appeared in the Netflix comedy film Father of the Year along with David Spade and other notable actors.

January 2019: Enrolled in Harvard Law School

In January 2019, Bridgit Mendler indicated that she was enrolled in a class at Harvard Law School, furthering her education.

October 2019: Marriage to Griffin Cleverly

In October 2019, Bridgit Mendler announced via Instagram that she had married Griffin Cleverly.

November 2019: Role in Merry Happy Whatever

In November 2019, Mendler appeared in the eight-part Netflix comedy television series, Merry Happy Whatever, along with Dennis Quaid and Ashley Tisdale.

2019: Role in Merry Happy Whatever

In 2019, Mendler portrayed Emmy Quinn in the Netflix comedy series Merry Happy Whatever.

2020: Completed M.S. at MIT

In 2020, Bridgit Mendler completed her Master of Science degree in media arts and sciences at MIT. Her thesis was titled 'OurStory: Dispute System Design Technology for Stakeholder Inclusion,' with Deb Roy as her advisor.

2021: Started Fostering Son

In 2021, Bridgit Mendler started fostering a boy who would later become her adopted son.

2022: Adoption of Son

Around Christmas 2022, Bridgit Mendler adopted the boy she had been fostering since 2021.

2022: Enrolled at Harvard Law and MIT

As of 2022, Bridgit Mendler was enrolled both at Harvard Law School and working on her PhD at MIT.

2023: PhD Candidate at MIT

By 2023, Mendler was registered as a PhD candidate with MIT's Center for Constructive Communications and Social Machines group.

2023: Co-founding of Northwood Space

In 2023, Bridgit Mendler co-founded Northwood Space, a satellite data startup, with her husband. The venture-backed company, based in El Segundo, California, aims to mass-produce satellite ground stations. Serving as CEO, Mendler revealed that the idea was conceived during the COVID-19 lockdowns in New Hampshire. They launched with $6.3 million in funding from investors including the Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz.

February 2024: Announcement of Adopted Son

In February 2024, Bridgit Mendler announced on Twitter that she had become the mother of a 4-year-old boy, whom she had started fostering in 2021 and adopted around Christmas 2022.

March 2024: Near Completion of Juris Doctor

In March 2024, Bridgit Mendler stated that she was '2 months away from' earning her Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and was still working towards her PhD at MIT.