I Just Found Out That Damien From "Gossip Girl" Was The Star Of "Air Bud," And I'll Never Be The Same

    Sometimes I forget actors keep acting.

    We all grew up idolizing this dog, right?

    Buddy dressed in his uniform

    Buddy was the cream of the crop when it came to man's best friend, and his onscreen relationship with his human, Josh, was the best part of the movie.

    Josh and Buddy walking on the basketball court

    This is the kid I'm referring to, played by Kevin Zegers.

    Until quite recently, I had convinced myself that Kevin never went on to act again.

    Josh and Buddy playing basketball

    But boy was I wrong...

    Turns out, Kevin also played the manipulative drug lord Damien from the original Gossip Girl.

    Damien smirking

    I'm supposed to believe that this child right here...

    Josh petting Buddy surrounded by basketball team

    ...Is the same man who tried to use Jenny as a drug mule??

    Damien telling Jenny the drug plan

    And then later sold Juliet the drugs that almost killed Serena?!

    Damien apologizing to Serena for selling to drugs to someone who wanted to hurt her

    Like, I understand actors play different parts, but Kevin had always been cemented in my mind as sweet, little Josh — the dreamer with a big heart.

    On the bright side, Kevin is all grown up with a cute little family.

    But for now, I think I'm going to choose to remember Kevin this way.