Where ‘Hannah Montana’ Actor Drew Roy Is Now? From TV Star to Jet Pilot

Fans of Hannah Montana have been reminiscing during the show’s 20th-anniversary special, with many wondering about the current lives of the original cast members. Among them, Drew Roy, who charmed audiences as ‘Jesse,’ Miley Stewart’s drummer and on-screen love interest, has remained out of the public eye.

Drew Roy gained popularity with his role as ‘Jesse’ on Hannah Montana, winning over viewers with his charisma and smile. While he played a pivotal role in Miley’s complicated love triangle with Cody Linley’s ‘Jake Ryan,’ he later quietly stepped away from acting, leaving fans curious about his life.

Born Andrew “Drew” Roy on May 16, 1986, in Clanton, Roy moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He appeared in projects such as Curse of Pirate Death, Blink, Falling Skies, Timeless, The Last Ship, and films like Sugar Mountain and The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. His last acting role was reprising ‘Griffin’ in the iCarly revival in 2021.

Fans noted Roy’s absence from both the 20th-anniversary special and the red carpet event. Since leaving Hollywood, he has shifted his career path, becoming a qualified jet pilot. His wife, Renee, celebrated his achievement on social media in 2025, writing:

“From Falling Skies to flying planes. I am so proud of this man! I know absolutely no one who works as hard as you. What you have accomplished in the last 6 years, most can not do in a lifetime. I’m in awe of this. Of you. You impress me every day. We are truly ecstatic to be a part of the Delta Family. May I present to you, Delta First Officer Drew Roy! Whoop whoop!”

On the personal front, Drew Roy married Renee in 2015, and the couple now has two sons. Renee recently shared a heartfelt message celebrating their decade together:

“A DECADE. We only post what we want people to see. What’s hidden are all the messy parts. The fights, the career change, the cross-country move, postpartum, sleepless nights, and more arguments… all of which have made our marriage stronger. We live a chaotic and non-traditional family lifestyle. But it is for us, and it is ours. You have been my rock and the one constant in our home and in our marriage. I thank the Lord every day I get to do this life with my best friend. You. Happy 10 years of marriage! I love you.”

Now, Drew Roy enjoys a fulfilling life as a Delta pilot and family man, balancing his passion for aviation with his role as a husband and father, far from the Hollywood spotlight.