As both performers moved into their twenties, their creative choices further distinguished them. Shapiro redirected her energy toward alternative pop, goth subcultures, and digital community building. After navigating the disorienting fame of Hereditary, where her face was plastered across horror memes worldwide, she reclaimed her image on social platforms, discussing body neutrality, voice acting, and fashion.
Matarazzo has balanced big-budget screen projects with high-profile Broadway revivals. He earned critical acclaim playing Tobias Ragg in the 2023 Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street alongside Josh Groban. On screen, he expanded beyond the Hawkins universe into indie comedies and wild satire, including his starring turn in the drug-fueled comedy feature Pizza Movie.
