These real-life siblings who starred together on a beloved ’90s show have since pursued diverse careers in the entertainment industry. Now grown, here’s a glimpse into their lives and how they look like today.
Joey, Matthew, and Andrew Lawrence are famous brothers best known for starring together in the sitcom “Brotherly Love” (1995–1997), where they portrayed siblings dealing with life after their father’s death. They all have pursued other careers in show business since finding fame as kids.
Joe, Matthew, Andrew, Donna, and Joey Lawrence attended the Los Angeles premiere of “”Oliver & Company,” 1988 | Source: Getty Images
Joey, the oldest of the Lawrence siblings, began his career as a child actor in the early 1980s and later gained fame with roles in “Blossom” and “Melissa & Joey.” Besides acting, he is also a singer-songwriter, a record producer, a game show host, and a podcaster.
Joey Lawrence and Matthew Lawrence at the Los Angeles premiere of “Oliver & Company,” 1988 | Source: Getty Images
Matthew, the middle sibling, is recognized for his role as Jack Hunter in “Boy Meets World” and his performance in “Mrs. Doubtfire.” He also appeared in “The Hot Chick” and had guest roles on shows like “CSI: Miami.” Like his older brother, Matthew is also a singer and a podcaster.
Matthew Lawrence in a promotional photo for the movie “David,” on January 1, 1988 | Source: Getty Images
Andrew, the youngest, started acting at age three and has worked in both voice and live-action roles. His projects include “Recess” and “The Other Me.” Similar to his siblings, he also dabbles in singing and podcasting and is also a filmmaker.
Joe, Matthew, Andrew, Donna, and Joey Lawrence attended the Los Angeles premiere of “”Oliver & Company,” 1988 | Source: Getty Images
The Lawrence brothers have come a long way since their early days in showbiz, undergoing remarkable changes over the years. From facing personal challenges to changing appearances, here’s a look at how the famous trio evolved.
1991
From the early ’90s, Joey was at the height of his fame thanks to his stint in “Blossom.” During that period, he and his siblings attended the McLaren Children’s Center’s 10th Anniversary party in Los Angeles, showcasing their youthful looks.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence at McLaren Children’s Center’s 10th Anniversary party on March 16, 1991 | Source: Getty Images
A day later, the brothers were photographed at the Los Angeles premiere of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze.” They donned coordinating outfits for the occasion.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence at the Los Angeles premiere of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze” in 1991 | Source: Getty Images
1992
In this family portrait, the television stars were pictured alongside their parents, Donna and Joe Lawrence, at the 1992 Publicists Guild of America Awards.
Donna, Joey, Matthew, Andrew, and Joe Lawrence pictured at the 1992 Publicists Guild of America Awards on March 17, 1992 | Source: Getty Images
The three were also photographed together in August of that year at “An Evening At The Net” party, showing a slight change in their appearances.
Joey, Andrew, and Matthew Lawrence photographed at the “An Evening At The Net” party on August 3, 1992 | Source: Getty Images
The next month, in September, the brothers were seen at the MTV Rock N’ Jock B-Ball Pediatric AIDS Foundation, showing their distinct styles.
Joey, Andrew, and Matthew Lawrence spotted at the MTV Rock N’ Jock B-Ball Pediatric AIDS Foundation event on September 20, 1992 | Source: Getty Images
1993
In 1993, Joey launched a singing career and released his eponymous debut album “Joey Lawrence.” That same year, he and his brothers attended the 11th Annual Celebrity Day at McClaren Hall. They appeared poised and comfortable as a trio, marking another appearance in their growing public presence during the early ’90s.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence pictured at the 11th Annual Celebrity Day on March 6, 1993 | Source: Getty Images
Several months later, the trio were photographed at the Hollywood Stars Celebrity Baseball Game. Joey wore a sleeveless baseball jersey, Matthew sported a casual T-shirt, and Andrew was dressed in a matching team jersey.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence during Hollywood Stars Celebrity Baseball Game on August 14, 1993 | Source: Getty Images
May 1994
On May 2, 1994, the Lawrence brothers were photographed on the set of “Blossom,” with the two older siblings sporting similar hairstyles. The trio appeared together as part of the show’s production, showcasing their involvement in one of Joey’s most iconic roles.
Matthew, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence on the set of “Blossom,” 1994 | Source: Getty Images
A few days later, the trio made a public appearance, supporting a charitable cause together as a family. They attended the American Diabetes Association Celebrity Waiters event.
Andrew, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence at the American Diabetes Association Celebrity Waiters on May 14, 1994 | Source: Getty Images
1995
In May 1995, the famous siblings attended the 69th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and were dressed warmly for the occasion.
Joey, Matthew, and Andrew Lawrence attend the 69th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 1995 | Source: Getty Images
1996
A year later, in May 1996, Joey, Matthew, and Andrew attended the 9th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. The brothers made a stylish public appearance dressed in suits for the event.
Andrew, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence during the 9th Annual Kids Choice Awards on May 11, 1996 | Source: Getty Images
Four months later in September, the trio attended MTV’s Rock N’ Jock Basketball event. Joey’s facial features appeared more defined, Matthew looked more grown-up, and Andrew still had his youthful, rounded features, similar to the previous years.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence seen at 1996 MTV’s Rock n’ Jock Basketball on September 18, 1996 | Source: Getty Images
1998
Two years later in December 1998, the actors attended the Westwood premiere of “Jack Frost.” They posed together, showing a more mature and polished look.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence during the Westwood premiere of “Jack Frost,” 1998 | Source: Getty Images
2000
The stars attended another red carpet event for the “Battlefield Earth” premiere in May 2000. All three sported short hairstyles, with Joey and Matthew’s facial features appearing more chiseled, while Andrew maintained a youthful yet maturing look. During this period, Joey had a supporting role in the film “Urban Legends: Final Cut,” following a decline in acting projects.
Andrew, Joey, and Matthew Lawrence attend the premiere of “Battlefield Earth,” 2000 | Source: Getty Images
2012
On April 20, 2012, Joey celebrated his 36th birthday at Disneyland with his brothers. The eldest sibling appeared more muscular with defined facial features, while Matthew had a leaner build and sharp jawline, and Andrew displayed a solid, athletic physique with a youthful look.
Andrew, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence pictured outside the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland on April 20, 2012, in Anaheim, California. | Source: Getty Images
The celebration for Joey’s 36th birthday continued at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens in Las Vegas on April 28, 2012.
Joey Lawrence poses at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens on April 28, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
In this image, Joey posed with his brothers, as he held his birthday cake. The three-tier cake featured black and green accents.
Matthew, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence pictured at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens on April 28, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
Another photograph from the occasion showed the brothers posing together, while the birthday boy held a white printed mug.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence photographed at the Sugar Factory on April 28, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
At the event, Joey wore a sharp gray suit paired with a black shirt. Matthew opted for a black velvet blazer with coordinating pants and shirt, while Andrew dressed in a semi-formal style, completing the trio’s stylish appearance.
Matthew, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence photographed at the Chateau Nightclub & Gardens on April 28, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
2014
In 2014, Matthew returned as Jack Hunter on “Girl Meets World” Season 2. In October of that same year, he and his brothers attended Taylor Spreitler’s “21 In The City” birthday party and looked stylish for the event.
Andrew, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence attend Taylor Spreitler’s 21 “In The City” birthday party on October 25, 2014, in Studio City, California. | Source: Getty Images
2016
Matthew, Joey, and Andrew also attended the premiere of “Adventures in Babysitting” and the celebration of all DCOMs at the Directors Guild of America on June 23, 2016, in Los Angeles.
Matthew, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence attend the premiere of “Adventures In Babysitting,” 2016 | Source: Getty Images
2017
On March 5, 2017, the Lawrence brothers attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Joey, Andrew, and Matthew Lawrence attend the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 5, 2017, in Inglewood, California.
The next month, they also attended the premiere of Pop TV’s “Hollywood Darlings,” and were dressed in casual outfits in Los Angeles, California.
Andrew, Joey, and Matthew Lawrence attend the premiere of “Hollywood Darlings,” 2017
Joey, Matthew, and Andrew also attended the premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” celebrating the latest installment of the blockbuster franchise.
Matthew, Joey, and Andrew Lawrence at the premiere of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” 2017
2022
In 2022, Joey tied the knot for the third time and his younger brothers served as his best men. The newlywed shared his gratitude for their support on Instagram.
2023
A year later, in December 2023, Matthew shared a humorous video on Instagram featuring the three siblings. In the video, they posed together, lying on their backs with towels on their heads, showcasing their playful bond.
Joey, Andrew, and Matthew Lawrence, dated December 4, 2023 | Source: Instagram/matthewlawrence
2024
The Lawrence siblings continued to share clips of them together on social media the following year. In a video from April 2024, the brothers are standing closely together, with Joey speaking animatedly while Matthew and Andrew pose with more serious expressions.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence, dated April 30, 2024 | Source: Instagram/andrewlawrence
That same month, they were pictured seated together in a car, with Joey and Matthew looking to the side while Andrew rested his hands on their shoulders.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence, dated April 3, 2024 | Source: Instagram/joeylawrence
In this image from May 2024, the siblings are seen standing in a gym, aligned in a row, all wearing sleeveless workout attire, as they strike a playful pose together.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence, dated May 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/andrewlawrence
Fast forward to August 2024, the Hollywood movie stars were seen shirtless on a beach, smiling and holding coconuts with straws.
Matthew, Andrew, and Joey Lawrence, dated August 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/matthewlawrence
Over the years, the actors have undergone noticeable physical changes, sparking reactions from online critics. Fans have taken to X to share their observations of Joey.
One individual penned, “Wow, Joey Lawrence is unrecognizable!” Someone else said, “[…] His face kinda scares me. That’s what too much plastic surgery will do for you.”
One person added, “Joey Lawrence’s surgery has taken its toll.” “Joey Lawrences looks plastic!” exclaimed another. “Really, Joey? Omg,” commented one user. While some people claimed Joey looks different than before, others discussed his baldness.
An X user expressed confusion about Joey’s hair, asking, “I don’t understand Joey Lawrence’s hair. Is he bald? Does he have a receding hairline, does he use a toupee, or does he have a full head of hair he cuts short? When he was younger, it was long and thick… confused.”
Someone else joked, “Joey Lawrence went bald before this dude was born.” “[..] Back in the day the man looked like a John Stamos starter kit and now Lawrence has no hair,” penned another. One person shared her encounter with the star writing, “I saw Joey at Urban Outfitters. He was bald and very tan. I did no say ‘woah’ to him.”
Joey and his brothers have faced obstacles over the years. In 2017, Joey and his second wife, Chandie Yawn-Nelson, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after accumulating over $355,000 in debt.
Joey, Liberty, Chandie Yawn-Nelson, and Charli Lawrence attend the March of Dimes Foundation & Samantha Harris Host 5th Annual Celebration of Babies Luncheon on November 13, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Their financial struggles were so severe that they resorted to selling personal items online and in second-hand stores. They were $18,000 in the red each month. Joey, who has three daughters, filed for divorce in 2020 after 15 years of marriage.
The singer wed again in 2022 to actress Samantha Cope at the Temecula Creek Inn in Temecula, California. They exchanged wedding vows in front of friends and family.
However, after two years of marriage, Samantha filed for divorce in August 2024. She is reportedly seeking sole physical custody of their 19-month-old daughter, Dylan. As for Joey’s more recent projects, he starred in the 2023 films “Love by Design” and “Frankie Meets Jack,” alongside his now-ex-wife, Samantha.
Matthew Lawrence and Cheryl Burke attend the premiere of “Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End,” 2007 | Source: Getty Images
She cited “irreconcilable differences,” and confirmed a prenuptial agreement was in place. Since the split, Matthew has a new woman in his life. Besides his love life, his most recent movie project was in the 2022 film, “Double Threat.”
Through personal and professional ups and downs, the Lawrence brothers continue to evolve, each navigating their own unique journeys in the public eye.
