Noughties kids TV star has barely aged a day 19 years after Disney fame and new career
A NOUGHTIES kids TV star looked incredible 19 years after her Disney fame.
Joy Tanner, 58, played Nora McDonald-Venturi for four seasons of Life with Derek.
Life with Derek follows the lives of George Venturi and Nora McDonald and their blended family.
Joy appeared 70 episodes of the much-loved show between 2005 and 2009.
The actress played Nora, a window treatment specialist, who was mum to Casey, Lizzie and Simon, and step mum of Derek, Edwin and Marti.
Life with Derek hit out screens in 2005 and it had four successful series which later wrapped up in 2009.
Fans were also treated to a series finale Vacation with Derek in 2010.
Last year there was a spin off film called Life with Luca – and Joy reprised her role as Nora in the special.
Since Life with Derek, Joy has appeared in various TV shows and films.
Some include Skins, Saving Hope, Private Eyes and In Contempt.
Nowadays Joy is still acting – but she’s also doing other stuff too.
Her X bio states: “Actor Writer Teacher Mom Jack of All Trades Master of One. PhD candidate Second City.”
Joy boasts 1,894 followers on the social media platform.
Meanwhile she also keeps fans up to date with pictures on Instagram.
She recently attended an event to celebrate her friend publishing a novel.
Joy said: “My friend published a book. @heidi.c.reimer When actors become mothers. Nothing is simple.
“#themotheract #booklaunch @penguinrandomca @duttonbooks #jude #sadie @rjswillis
“I’m so proud of her! Now go read a book. #writer #actor #actorslife.”
The American-born Canadian star gave birth to her son in 2005.
