By Gourav Singh
Hey, Nickelodeon fans! I’m Gourav Singh, your storyteller from DramaWire.Studio, diving into the Celeb scene to unravel a question that’s been buzzing since 2016: Are Jace Norman and Isabela Moner (now Isabela Merced) still friends? As a Noida-based dreamer obsessed with young Hollywood drama, I’ve dug through old interviews, social media, and fan chatter to piece together their story. From their adorable romance to their post-breakup dynamic, let’s explore whether these two former lovebirds kept their friendship alive. For more on Isabela’s life, check out Isabela Merced Married? at DramaWire.Studio. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, or X (@dramawirestudio). Let’s jump in!
A Spark That Lit Up Nickelodeon
Jace Norman and Isabela Moner, two Nickelodeon stars, first crossed paths as friends before their chemistry sparked a romance. Known for Henry Danger and 100 Things to Do Before High School, they co-starred in the 2015 TV movie Splitting Adam, where their on-screen charm hinted at something more. By April 2016, they went public, sharing cute Instagram posts—like Jace kissing Isabela on a beach—that sent fans into a frenzy. “Jacebela is REAL,” one fan gushed on X (@JacebelaFan, April 2016). Their openness, from red carpet dates to Isabela’s 15th birthday boat ride planned by Jace, made them young Hollywood’s it-couple, per J-14 (June 17, 2016).
Love in the Spotlight
Their relationship was anything but private. Jace told J-14 he didn’t see his romance as “super-personal,” posting pictures with Isabela like he would with friends. “It’s my life, and I want to share it,” he said, shrugging off fan backlash fears (June 17, 2016). Isabela matched his vibe, sharing sweet moments, like receiving flowers from Jace for the first time, captioning it, “first time gettin flowers from a boy ?” on Instagram. Their PDA-filled posts, from Vancouver boat rides to cozy birthday dinners, were dubbed “relationship goals” by Liverampup (July 17, 2017). X’s @NickelodeonVibes called them “the cutest teen couple ever” (@NickelodeonVibes, May 2016). But fame and busy schedules loomed large.
The Breakup That Broke Hearts
In November 2016, after seven months, Jace confirmed to Just Jared Jr. that he and Isabela had split, saying, “We’re just friends.” The breakup was amicable, with Jace citing their hectic schedules—him filming Henry Danger in LA, her working on projects like Transformers: The Last Knight. “We’re both working actors, so with traveling, it’s been hard,” Isabela later echoed, per Married Biography (May 9, 2023). Fans were crushed, with X’s @JacebelaForever lamenting, “Young love is dead” (@JacebelaForever, November 2016). Yet, both insisted they’d stay close, having been pals before dating. Seventeen hoped their friendship would keep the “Jacebela cuteness” alive on social media (November 22, 2016).
Friendship After Love?
So, did they stay friends? Post-breakup, Jace and Isabela kept things friendly, at least publicly. Just Jared Jr. noted they remained “great friends,” sharing occasional social media likes and comments in 2017 (November 22, 2016). Isabela told TigerBeat she valued their bond, hinting at mutual respect (November 23, 2016). However, their interactions faded as they pursued new projects and relationships. By 2017, Isabela was linked to Dylan Summerall, posting cozy pics, while Jace dated Daniella Perkins and later Cree Cicchino, per Ecelebrityfacts (July 11, 2017) and Biogossipy (December 12, 2023). No public hangouts or joint posts surfaced after 2017, suggesting their friendship may have cooled.
X chatter reflects mixed fan theories. @HenryDangerFan
speculated in 2023, “Jace and Isabela prob don’t talk anymore, different lives now” (@HenryDangerFan, June 2023), while @JacebelaHope clung to, “They’re probs still cool, just private” (@JacebelaHope, August 2023). Without recent evidence—no shared events, posts, or mutual follows as of 2025—it’s likely their close friendship didn’t survive their diverging careers. Stanford Arts Review (January 13, 2021) noted Isabela’s focus on her career over relationships, supporting the idea she moved on fully.
Where Are They Now?
By May 2025, Jace, now 25, is branching into producing and entrepreneurship, having wrapped Henry Danger and starred in projects like Bixler High Private Eye. He’s single, focusing on new ventures, per PR2Exhaust (June 15, 2023). Isabela, 23, has soared as Isabela Merced, starring in Dora and the Lost City of Gold, The Last of Us Season 2, and upcoming films like Alien: Romulus. She keeps her personal life private, with no confirmed relationships, as explored in Isabela Merced Married? (Married Biography, May 9, 2023). Their paths—Jace in TV and business, Isabela in blockbuster films—suggest little overlap for rekindling a close bond.
The Verdict
Are Jace Norman and Isabela Merced still friends? While they parted as friends in 2016, the lack of recent interactions points to a faded connection. Their breakup was mature, rooted in busy schedules, not drama, but time and career demands likely pulled them apart. Fans still hold out hope, with X’s @NickelodeonNostalgia saying, “Would love a Jacebela reunion, even as pals” (@NickelodeonNostalgia, January 2025). For now, their story remains a sweet chapter of young love that didn’t carry into lasting friendship. Want more celeb scoops? Visit DramaWire.Studio or share your thoughts below!
