Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse with Jay Leno.Photo:Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
DylanandCole Sprousehave been in front of a camera since before they could talk and now — three decades later — the famous twins are celebrating their 31st birthdays. After starring in diaper commercials before their 1st birthdays, the duo kept booking gigs — oftentimes sharing the same role as they were virtually indistinguishable from one another.From appearing onThe Tonight Showin 1999 to promote their first movie role inBig Daddyto graduating from New York University, here’s a look back at some of Dylan and Cole’s sweetest throwback moments.
DylanandCole Sprousehave been in front of a camera since before they could talk and now — three decades later — the famous twins are celebrating their 31st birthdays. After starring in diaper commercials before their 1st birthdays, the duo kept booking gigs — oftentimes sharing the same role as they were virtually indistinguishable from one another.
From appearing onThe Tonight Showin 1999 to promote their first movie role inBig Daddyto graduating from New York University, here’s a look back at some of Dylan and Cole’s sweetest throwback moments.
01of 16Starting EarlyThe LIFE Picture Collection/GettyThe Sprouse twins have been acting in diaper commercials since before their 1st birthday, but theyreallygot their start on the showGrace Under Fire,on which they shared the role of Patrick Kelly for five seasons.Cole says he doesn’t remember much of his time on the show,telling theNew York Post: “I remember being on set and growing up on that soundstage and running around and causing a little bit of mischief. I haven’t watched it at all. I honestly could not tell you what that show is even about.”
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Starting Early
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The Sprouse twins have been acting in diaper commercials since before their 1st birthday, but theyreallygot their start on the showGrace Under Fire,on which they shared the role of Patrick Kelly for five seasons.
Cole says he doesn’t remember much of his time on the show,telling theNew York Post: “I remember being on set and growing up on that soundstage and running around and causing a little bit of mischief. I haven’t watched it at all. I honestly could not tell you what that show is even about.”
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Especially as kids, the two were virtually indistinguishable from one another, which made it easy for them to swap in and out for the same character in their earlier roles.
03of 16Big Screen DebutSiemoneit/Sygma/GettyAfterGrace Under Firewrapped in 1998, the twins scored their first film roles as Julian inBig Daddy, where they showed off their comedic chops opposite Adam Sandler.
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Big Screen Debut
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AfterGrace Under Firewrapped in 1998, the twins scored their first film roles as Julian inBig Daddy, where they showed off their comedic chops opposite Adam Sandler.
04of 16Palling AroundAdam Sandler, Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyIn 1999, the Sprouse twinsspoke to PEOPLEalongside their mother, Melanie, about the production of their first movie and working withAdam Sandler.At the time, Melanie recalled that Sandler told her that the boys’ acting was “so good it makes me sick to my stomach."
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Palling Around
Adam Sandler, Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
In 1999, the Sprouse twinsspoke to PEOPLEalongside their mother, Melanie, about the production of their first movie and working withAdam Sandler.
At the time, Melanie recalled that Sandler told her that the boys’ acting was “so good it makes me sick to my stomach."
05of 16Big Chairs, Little DudesCole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse sit down with Jay Leo in 1999.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyDylan and Cole made theirTonight Showdebut in June 1999 while promoting the movie, and sat down with then-host Jay Leno.
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Big Chairs, Little Dudes
Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse sit down with Jay Leo in 1999.Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Dylan and Cole made theirTonight Showdebut in June 1999 while promoting the movie, and sat down with then-host Jay Leno.
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Bring It In
Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
07of 16Two of a KindCole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettySee what we mean?
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Two of a Kind
Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
See what we mean?
08of 16The One Where They Appear on ‘Friends’Warner Bros. TelevisionTheir next big roles came as Ben Geller, son of Ross and his first wife, Carol, onFriends.Like withBig DaddyandGrace Under Fire, the pair shared this part.Though they only appeared in seven episodes, the show has remained a touchstone in their careers: It’s been more than 15 years since his last episode onFriendsaired and Coletold theNew York Posthe still gets recognized for the part.
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The One Where They Appear on ‘Friends’
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Their next big roles came as Ben Geller, son of Ross and his first wife, Carol, onFriends.Like withBig DaddyandGrace Under Fire, the pair shared this part.
Though they only appeared in seven episodes, the show has remained a touchstone in their careers: It’s been more than 15 years since his last episode onFriendsaired and Coletold theNew York Posthe still gets recognized for the part.
09of 16In DisguiseCole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.Gregg DeGuire/WireImageFor the the 9th annual “Dream Halloween Los Angeles” benefit in 2002, the twins went all out with these KISS-inspired costumes — platform boots and all!
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In Disguise
Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse.Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
For the the 9th annual “Dream Halloween Los Angeles” benefit in 2002, the twins went all out with these KISS-inspired costumes — platform boots and all!
10of 16Good Hair DayDylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse.Frazer Harrison/GettyAs famous as the twins were for their acting chops, they were also known for their blond — and matching — sweeping hairdos, which were on full display at the 2004 premiere for the Disney Channel Original MovieTiger Cruise.
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Good Hair Day
Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Frazer Harrison/Getty
As famous as the twins were for their acting chops, they were also known for their blond — and matching — sweeping hairdos, which were on full display at the 2004 premiere for the Disney Channel Original MovieTiger Cruise.
11of 16Living the ‘Suite Life’Disney Channel/EverettIn 2005, the boys got their big solo break when they landed every child actor’s dream: their own Disney Channel show. They played twins, Zack and Cody Martin, who lived in a luxury hotel onThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
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Living the ‘Suite Life’
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In 2005, the boys got their big solo break when they landed every child actor’s dream: their own Disney Channel show. They played twins, Zack and Cody Martin, who lived in a luxury hotel onThe Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
12of 16Disney DarlingsJeffrey Mayer/WireImageSuite Lifewas a big hit. The show lasted for three seasons and 87 episodes and, after its conclusion, got a spin-off,Suite Life on Deck.
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Disney Darlings
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Suite Lifewas a big hit. The show lasted for three seasons and 87 episodes and, after its conclusion, got a spin-off,Suite Life on Deck.
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Sweet 16
Cole and Dylan Sprouse celebrate their 16th birthday.Alexandra Wyman/WireImage
Alexandra Wyman/WireImage
14of 16Sea-ing DoubleCraig Sjodin/Disney Channel/GettySuite Life on Deck, which saw the twins relocate from the Tipton Hotel to a ship for a semester-at-sea program, was equally successful to its predecessor, also running for three seasons.
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Sea-ing Double
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Suite Life on Deck, which saw the twins relocate from the Tipton Hotel to a ship for a semester-at-sea program, was equally successful to its predecessor, also running for three seasons.
15of 16Beyond DisneyPhilip Ramey/Corbis/GettyHowever, the Disney bliss didn’t last forever. The twins pitched an idea for another spin-off show, which at first, Disney didn’t like,according to a YouTube video Dylan shared in 2013.Later, he said that Disney came back and pitched them what was pretty much the same idea, and the company refused to give the twins producer credits. “Cole and I turned to each other and we basically laughed in their faces and walked out,” he said. “And that was the last meeting we had with Disney.”
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Beyond Disney
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However, the Disney bliss didn’t last forever. The twins pitched an idea for another spin-off show, which at first, Disney didn’t like,according to a YouTube video Dylan shared in 2013.
Later, he said that Disney came back and pitched them what was pretty much the same idea, and the company refused to give the twins producer credits. “Cole and I turned to each other and we basically laughed in their faces and walked out,” he said. “And that was the last meeting we had with Disney.”
16of 16Milestone MomentCourtesy Dylan SprouseAfterSuite Life on Deckfinished, the twins took a hiatus from acting to focus on their education. Both men started at New York University in the fall of 2011, with Cole majoring in humanities and archaeology and Dylan studying video game design. They both led fairly normal lives during college: they lived in dorms, and Dylan even worked at a restaurant. They graduated together in 2015.
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Milestone Moment
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AfterSuite Life on Deckfinished, the twins took a hiatus from acting to focus on their education. Both men started at New York University in the fall of 2011, with Cole majoring in humanities and archaeology and Dylan studying video game design. They both led fairly normal lives during college: they lived in dorms, and Dylan even worked at a restaurant. They graduated together in 2015.
source: people.com
