Austin Butler Through the Years: From Nickelodeon Star to Playing Elvis Presley

usmagazine.com:

Hollywood heartthrob! Austin Butler has come a long way since his Nickelodeon days in the early 2000s — and fans are taking notice.The California native broke into the entertainment industry in 2005 and instantly became a staple on the kids’ network with roles on both Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide and Zoey 101.As he continued to gain fame, Butler stayed close to his inner circle, which includes Ashley Tisdale.

The duo met when the Yoga Hosers actor was a teenager — well before Butler dated Tisdale’s other BFF Vanessa Hudgens — and went on to costar in 2011’s Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure.“You’ve been my best friend since you were 15 so that’s 15 years strong of friendship,” the Suite Life of Zack and Cody alum gushed via Instagram in August 2021 in celebration of Butler turning 30.  “I am beyond proud of you and everything you’re accomplishing but most importantly proud of the person you are.”Tisdale continued: “You’ve been my closest friend through the years, you’re the type of friend that came over when I was crying on the floor from a horrible breakup and not only lifted me off the ground but brought my favorite candy