Remember Jeremy Sumpter from “Peter Pan” in 2003? He was a teen heartthrob back then, but what has he been up to lately? Well, he dated his co-star, Rachel Hurd-Wood, and even got into golfing. He landed a role on “Friday Night Lights” and won an award for his charity work with the Ready or Not Foundation. So that’s what he’s been doing. It’s pretty cool, huh?
1. Peter Pan and Wendy were a thing?
After filming Peter Pan, Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood, who played Wendy, dated for two years. They fell in love on set and dated for a while. Apparently, they were each other’s first love! Unfortunately, they split as their lives went separate ways, but Sumpter still remembers their great moments together. He posted a throwback on Instagram in 2015, reminiscing about their love, and two years later, they reunited at Disneyland, but this time as good friends.
2. Golfing Fever
Being a movie star is not Sumpter’s only hobby; he’s also very much into golfing. He’s been into smacking balls since childhood, and by 17, he started getting serious about it. Despite his dedication, he’s humble about his handicap, wishing he played even better. Sumpter admitted in a 2014 interview that if his acting career didn’t pick up when it did, he’d aim for the PGA Tour.
3. “Change the World” Award for Jeremy
Jeremy Sumpter snagged the Change the World Award for his work with the Ready or Not Foundation, focused on pediatric brain cancer, not long after he turned 20. To raise awareness and, of course, funds, he was very vocal on social media, launched fundraisers, and visited charity events and children’s hospitals. The kids are worth it in the end.
