The Freeform romantic sitcom Young & Hungry stars Emily Osment as an ambitious personal chef who lands a job for a wealthy San Francisco millionaire. The endearing comedy ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2018 and was a ratings success for the network. It went on to earn numerous People’s Choice and Teen Choice Award nominations during its successful television tenure.
Osment had previously showcased her winning charm and charisma as Miley Stewart’s best friend and partner-in-crime Lilly Truscott on the beloved Disney hit Hanna Montana and has steadily been a presence in the entertainment industry since. While fans were hoping for an anticipated follow-up series finale movie for Young & Hungry, the project sadly never came to fruition. Here is a handy guide for the cast and crew of the lively comedy.
Emily Osment as Gabi Diamond
The bubbly and ambitious blonde Gabi Diamond (Emily Osment) is a charismatic chef and food blogger who has an innate gift for knowing exactly what food someone is craving and serves it up with a satisfied smile. Gabi is striving to become a respected professional chef and gets a major opportunity to show off her skills when she becomes the personal chef to the self-made young millionaire Josh Kaminski, whom she also develops romantic feelings for throughout the series. She is best friends and roommates with Sofia Rodriguez, and the pair share a San Francisco apartment together as they encourage one another to work towards their dreams and aspirations.
Osment had already skyrocketed to worldwide fame by the time she starred in Young & Hungry, having memorably appeared as Lilly Truscott alongside Miley Cyrus in the Disney Channel hit series, Hannah Montana from 2006 to 2011. The actress has since gone on to earn a Screen Actors Guild Award nod for her work in the Netflix dramedy The Kominsky Method, and since 2022 Osment has starred as Mandy on the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon.
Jonathan Sadowski as Josh Kaminski
Jonathan Sadowski appeared as the nerdy-but-sweet tech wiz Josh Kaminski in the series, with the character remaining humble and down-to-earth despite his extreme wealth and affluent circumstances. Josh and Gabi instantly feel a connection and attraction when they first meet, and the sitcom follows the pair's evolving relationship and romance with one another. Josh often relies on his right-hand man and publicist, Elliot Park, to help him both personally and professionally, and he constantly shows respect and appreciation for his other staff members.
Sadowski had previously appeared in a slew of celebrated films, including She's The Man, Live Free or Die Hard, and Chernobyl Diaries, and after his time on the sitcom had prominent parts in the TV show Lethal Weapon, Legends of Tomorrow, and The Good Doctor. From 2021 to 2023, he portrayed Devon in the Netflix original drama Sex/Life.
Aimee Carrero as Sofia Rodriguez
Gabi's best friend and ultimate confidante, Sofia Rodriguez (Aimee Carrero), is a hard-working, career-minded young woman who is constantly encouraging her close pal to follow her dreams just like she is trying to. Assertive and quick-witted, Sofia is always there for Gabi and is attempting to find her true calling, going from a Soul Spin instructor to a banking intern at a prestigious company and climbing up the ranks.
Carrero had provided her vocal talents for the Disney series Elena of Avalor and appeared in films like The Last Witch Hunter and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel before landing the sitcom. Carrero has continued to find success on both the big and small screen, nabbing roles in the acclaimed comedy horror hit The Menu and festive holiday flick Spirited. She has also starred in shows including She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, The Village, and The Legend of Vox Machina, and most recently appeared opposite Christoph Waltz in the thriller series The Consultant.
Kym Whitley as Yolanda
Lovable comedian and actress Kym Whitley portrayed Josh's candid but nurturing housekeeper Yolanda, who becomes an ally to Gabi as she learns the ropes of being one of the millionaire's key staff members. She has a maternal relationship with Josh and views him like a son, often providing guidance and wisdom when he finds himself in awkward and uncomfortable situations. Yolanda and Gabi become close friends, and she is confident and proud of her job and deeply loyal to Josh.
Whitley is no stranger to Hollywood and has been featured in a wide array of television shows such as The Boondocks, The Parkers, The Cleveland Show, and Black Diamond, while also notably appearing in movies like Deliver Us from Eva, The Perfect Man, and You People. Since earlier this year, Whitley has starred alongside Yvette Nicole Brown and Tisha Campbell in the Bounce comedy series Act Your Age.
Rex Lee as Elliot Park
Josh's high-strung and sassy publicist Elliot Park (Rex Lee) is often at odds with fellow staff members Gabi and Yolanda and is very vocal about his disdain over the bubbly blonde being hired as his boss' personal chef over a world-famous one. Elliot is wound very tight, and he had a not-so-secret unrequited crush on Josh before finding love and happiness with his boyfriend and later husband, Alan.
Lee was best known for portraying Lloyd Lee in the smash hit HBO series Entourage and has since appeared in the show Fresh Off the Boat and in films including Lemon, For the Love of George, and Feel the Beat.
Mallory Jansen as Caroline Penelope Huntington
Josh's girlfriend-turned-fiancée Caroline Penelope Huntington is a beautiful but self-absorbed woman who is instantly standoffish to Gabi over her becoming Josh's personal chef. She does not think highly of the new hire and is depicted as being very vain and only seems to care about the expensive things life has to offer.
Mallory Jansen played the character for the first season and went on to appear in the shows Galavant, Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and This Is Us. Her most recent screen credit was in the Hallmark television film Francesca Quinn, PI, in which she portrayed the titular character.
Jesse McCartney as Cooper Finley
Actor and musician Jesse McCartney appeared in the first two seasons of the sitcom as a computer genius and skilled hacker Cooper Finley, who is hired by Josh and eventually becomes a romantic interest for Gabi. Though the pair begin dating after acting on their mutual attraction, Cooper is nervous about what their relationship would mean for his job stability, and he ends up breaking up with her (but regretting it) in order to keep his position with Josh.
McCartney had previously taken the music world by storm with his solo career, rising to stardom with his hit single "Beautiful Soul" in 2004. He has continued to have a successful music and acting career, having released 5 albums since his debut and landing roles in movies such as Chernobyl Diaries, as Theodore Seville in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film series, and in Love, Weddings & Other Disasters. McCartney was also runner-up in 2020 in The Masked Singer.
Bryan Safi as Alan Lowenstein
Elliot's shy and sweet boyfriend and eventual husband, Alan Lowenstein (Bryan Safi), has had a massive crush on his partner since they went to school together and was elated when Gabi played matchmaker and brought the two together once again. Alan helps keep Elliot grounded and brings immense joy and love to his life, and is extremely devoted to his husband.
Safi has crafted an extensive television resume with notable performances in You, Search Party, and Gay of Thrones, and since 2018 he has portrayed dispatch supervisor Josh Russo in the popular action drama series 9-1-1.
Chris Smith as Nick Walker
The overly-confident immigration lawyer Nick Walker (Chris Smith) was Sofia's main love interest in the comedy after the pair were introduced following Gabi and Sofia needing help getting the latter's then-Mexican boyfriend Juan Carlo to come to visit America. Sparks fly between Nick and Sofia, and they eventually go on to establish a wholesome and serious romantic relationship with one another.
Smith was best known for playing Dennis in Paranormal Activity 3, and since the conclusion of Young & Hungry, has gone on to appear in the films Storks and the rom-com Non Transferable, as well as the shows Friends from College and The Moodys.