If you spent any time in the early 2010s switching channels between Nickelodeon and Broadway bootlegs on YouTube, the name Elizabeth Gillies probably rings a bell. She’s the actress who made sarcasm an art form as Jade West on Victorious and later reinvented herself as a prime-time soap star on Dynasty — this article traces her career from a New Jersey stage to a 108-episode CW run, explains why she skipped her best friend’s wedding, and answers every question fans still ask.
Born: July 26, 1993 ·
Profession: Actress, singer, director ·
Breakthrough Role: Jade West on Victorious ·
Broadway Debut: 2008, age 15 ·
Spouse: Michael Corcoran (m. 2020) ·
Net Worth (estimated): $2 million
Quick snapshot
- Born July 26, 1993 in Haworth, New Jersey (IMDb Biography)
- Broadway debut in 13 at age 15 (Wikipedia)
- Starred as Fallon Carrington on Dynasty for 108 episodes (IMDb)
- Exact net worth unconfirmed; estimates vary around $2 million
- No public statement confirms or denies having children
- Specific reason for missing Ariana Grande’s wedding not detailed beyond “had a prior commitment”
- Depth of ongoing friendship not publicly quantified beyond positive statements
- Exact reason for not attending wedding not detailed beyond “prior commitment”
- 2008: Broadway debut → 2010: Nickelodeon stardom → 2020: Marriage → 2023: Christmas album with Seth MacFarlane (All American Speakers)
- Produced and starred in 2024 film Spread (IMDb)
- Continues releasing seasonal music (IMDb)
The following table summarizes six key data points from verified public records — one pattern: Gillies’ professional life is documented with unusual consistency across sources, while her private finances remain opaque.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Elizabeth Egan Gillies |
| Birth Date | July 26, 1993 |
| Birth Place | Haworth, New Jersey, USA |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Spouse | Michael Corcoran (m. 2020) |
| Years Active | 2007-present |
| Known For | Victorious, Dynasty |
What happened to Elizabeth Gillies?
Career timeline and recent projects
Gillies hasn’t disappeared. She transitioned from Nickelodeon into prime time, landing the lead role of Fallon Carrington on IMDb’s records show Dynasty ran 108 episodes across five seasons on The CW. Before that, she played Gigi on the FX series Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (IMDb). In 2023, she released a Christmas-duets album, We Wish You the Merriest, with Seth MacFarlane (All American Speakers). Most recently, she produced and starred in the 2024 film Spread (IMDb).
Personal life updates
Gillies married musician Michael Corcoran in August 2020 (People). As of 2025, she has not publicly stated whether she has children. The couple has collaborated professionally; Corcoran co-wrote and produced music for Victorious and other Nickelodeon projects.
The implication is that Gillies is controlling her own narrative by producing her own projects.
Why was Elizabeth Gillies not at Ariana Grande’s wedding?
Public reasons given by Gillies
Grande married Dalton Gomez in May 2021 in a small ceremony at her Montecito home. Gillies did not attend. In subsequent interviews, she said she had a prior commitment, but she hasn’t specified the reason beyond that. The absence fueled speculation, but neither Grande nor Gillies has suggested any rift.
Evidence of continued friendship
Public records show the friendship not only survived but deepened. In 2024, Gillies told Complex that she watched the Nickelodeon documentary Quiet on Set over FaceTime with Grande, calling the experience something that made them “reevaluate” their time on the network (BuzzFeed). E! Online reported in 2024 that their bond “has endured” since Victorious ended.
The wedding absence is the single most-searched question about Gillies. The answer is mundane — she had a scheduling conflict — but the intensity of fan curiosity shows how closely the public ties her identity to Grande.
The pattern suggests that speculation often overrides mundane reality in celebrity reporting.
Is Elizabeth Gillies still friends with Ariana Grande?
Shared public appearances and social media
Yes. The friendship precedes Victorious. They met when both appeared on Broadway — Grande in 13 as an understudy, Gillies in the same show as Lucy — and shared a dressing room (The Tulane Hullabaloo). They’ve remained publicly supportive; Gillies posted birthday tributes to Grande on Instagram, and they’ve been photographed together at events.
Interviews confirming friendship
Both have spoken about each other positively in interviews long after Victorious ended. The Tulane Hullabaloo reported that during a campus speaking event, Gillies described their pre-show bond as the foundation of a relationship that lasted through network fame, solo careers, and Grande’s global superstardom (The Tulane Hullabaloo).
What this means is that the friendship is resilient and well-documented.
Elizabeth Gillies movies and TV shows
Victorious (2010-2013)
Gillies played Jade West, the deadpan, goth-leaning aspiring filmmaker and on-again-off-again love interest of Beck Oliver. The role defined her early career and produced two of her most famous musical collaborations: “Give It Up” with Ariana Grande and “Take a Hint” with Victoria Justice (All American Speakers).
Dynasty (2017-2022)
She was cast as Fallon Carrington, the sharp-tongued heiress at the center of The CW’s reboot. The show ran 108 episodes (IMDb), giving her the longest continuous role of her career. Critics noted the role let her stretch beyond the teen-genre constraints of Nickelodeon.
Other film and television credits
Her first television role was on The Black Donnellys in 2007 (Wikipedia). She voiced Daphne in the animated Winx Club (2011-2014). She appeared in the 2018 film Arizona and the 2024 film Spread, which she also produced (IMDb).
The pattern shows a deliberate broadening of range beyond teen roles.
Elizabeth Gillies husband and personal life
Marriage to Michael Corcoran
Gillies married Michael Corcoran in August 2020, as People reported. Corcoran is a musician, songwriter, and producer who worked on the music for Victorious and other Nickelodeon series. The couple kept the wedding private — no public guest list, no media access.
Shared professional collaborations
Corcoran has contributed to several of Gillies’ musical projects. The intersection of their personal and professional lives follows a pattern common in entertainment couples: meet on a set, collaborate on music, build a private life outside the spotlight.
Gillies and Corcoran have maintained near-total privacy about their marriage. The upside: no tabloid coverage, no divorce rumors. The downside for fans: the public knows almost nothing about their daily life, which feeds speculation about children and finances.
The catch is that privacy limits public knowledge but avoids drama.
Timeline
- July 26, 1993: Born Elizabeth Egan Gillies in Haworth, New Jersey (IMDb Biography)
- 2007: First television role on The Black Donnellys (Wikipedia)
- 2008: Broadway debut in 13 as Lucy (Wikipedia)
- 2010-2013: Played Jade West on Nickelodeon’s Victorious (Wikipedia)
- 2017-2022: Starred as Fallon Carrington on The CW’s Dynasty (IMDb)
- 2020: Married musician Michael Corcoran (People)
- 2023-2024: Released singles “White Christmas”, “Sleigh Ride”, and album We Wish You The Merriest with Seth MacFarlane (All American Speakers)
The timeline underscores career pivots that required calculated risks.
Clarity section
Confirmed facts
- Elizabeth Gillies is an American actress and singer born July 26, 1993 (IMDb Biography)
- She played Jade West on Victorious and Fallon Carrington on Dynasty (Wikipedia)
- She married Michael Corcoran in 2020 (People)
What’s unclear
- Exact net worth figure — estimates around $2 million, no confirmed statement
- Whether she has children — no public confirmation or denial
- Specific reason for missing Grande’s wedding — “prior commitment” only
- Depth of ongoing friendship not publicly quantified beyond positive statements
- Exact reason for not attending wedding not detailed beyond “prior commitment”
Quotes
“I think a lot of people don’t realize that Ariana and I were close before Victorious. We shared a dressing room on Broadway.”
— Elizabeth Gillies, speaking at Tulane University (The Tulane Hullabaloo)
Gillies told BuzzFeed that watching Quiet on Set with Grande over FaceTime made them both “reevaluate a lot of our experiences.” (BuzzFeed)
The implication for anyone following Gillies’ career is that she’s made deliberate, strategic choices — leaving Nickelodeon before its cultural reckoning, building a prime-time foothold, and choosing privacy over tabloid visibility. For fans who worry she’s faded away, the evidence points the other way: she’s simply working in spaces that don’t require daily headlines.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Liz Gillies have a child?
As of 2025, Gillies has not publicly confirmed whether she has children. No public records or interviews address the question.
Is Elizabeth Gillies nice in real life?
Co-stars and interviewers consistently describe her as professional, grounded, and warm. She has no public reputation for diva behavior. The Tulane Hullabaloo reported that during a campus speaking event, she was described as “down-to-earth”.
Did Ariana Grande kiss Liz Gillies?
The two shared a brief on-screen kiss during an episode of Victorious. There is no evidence of a romantic relationship outside the scripted performance.
What is Elizabeth Gillies doing now?
She continues acting and producing. She produced and starred in the 2024 film Spread (IMDb), and she released a Christmas album with Seth MacFarlane in 2023 (All American Speakers).
How tall is Elizabeth Gillies?
She is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) (IMDb Biography).
Where can I find Elizabeth Gillies on Instagram?
Her verified Instagram handle is @lizgillz.
What is Elizabeth Gillies’ net worth?
Her exact net worth is unconfirmed. Estimates by celebrity wealth trackers place it around $2 million, but Gillies has not disclosed financial details publicly.
For fans wondering whether Gillies faded after Victorious, the answer is clear: she didn’t fade, she rebranded. Her career shows a performer who moved deliberately from teen phenomenon to prime-time lead to independent producer. For viewers in the U.S. market still searching for her next role, the choice is to wait for network casting, or track independent releases — because Gillies is producing her own opportunities now, not waiting for an audition.
George Thompson is Senior Reporter at UrbanMixr.uk, covering breaking culture, lifestyle and general news stories across the UK.