Between the jaw-on-the-floor plot twists, the dating drama, the instant-meme quotes, and the showstopper musical numbers (this Wednesday’s hotly-anticipated Carrie-inspired episode promises to be full of them), it's impossible to get enough Riverdale.

So here's some good news: For Seventeen’s May/June cover story, we rounded up Camila Mendes (Veronica), 23; KJ Apa (Archie), 20; Lili Reinhart (Betty), 21; Cole Sprouse (Jughead), 24; Madelaine Petsch (Cheryl), 23; Ashleigh Murray, (Josie), 30; and Casey Cott (Kevin), 25, to chat about dating revelations, overcoming confidence hurdles, how they’ve changed since their high school days, and their friendships.

“We’re all very different, and we mirror the Archie comics gang in that way," says Camila. "We’re like a family in the sense that we didn’t choose each other. In another world, we might not have all been friends, but Riverdale brought us together.”

Here's a sneak peek at what else they said:



KJ on if he’s looking to start dating (last year he said he wasn’t): “I’ve changed for sure. But that’s all I really want to say. Well, that, and I’m really happy. The thing is, I don’t think it matters whether you’re looking for a relationship or not—it’s not for us to decide when we meet the love of our lives.”

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Lili on choosing not to comment much about her love life: “Every time someone asks me about it, I make a decision then and there about whether I’m comfortable. It’s not like I’m in some kind of contract, but I’m not in the place where I want to talk about it, and that’s totally fine. It’s called a private life for a reason—it’s mine, and it’s special and sacred. My relationships are between me and whomever I’m with, not between me and the world.”

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Lili on how how she’s similar (and different) from Betty: “I’ve had social anxiety forever—I don’t thrive in social or party settings. Betty doesn’t either, but she’s more inclined to go out and do things. I’d rather stay home and read a book!”

Cole on relationship advice he’d have for his younger self: “Relax! I spent so much time trying to be perceived as some kind of playboy instead of someone who spent 90 percent of his day playing video games.”



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Camila on how she’s changed since she was in high school:“In high school, I always had boyfriends – it wasn’t healthy! I was so used to having someone around that when I was finally on my own, it felt scary. It took living alone for me to really get to know myself. Now, I’m at a point where I’m craving alone time. I’m not closed off to dating – I’m always open to love – but it’s not my focus right now.”



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Camila on her struggles with an eating disorder and how she got to a good place: “I’d eat no carbs and all vegetables, and the skinny girl next to me was eating McDonald’s and had never worked out a day in her life. I thought I wasn’t doing enough. But I finally started to let that go and embrace my own type of beauty. Everyone’s bodies are different, and we all have different shapes, but it has nothing to do with who you are.”

Madelaine on what her own high school life was like:“…I had body dysmorphia too. I looked in the mirror and thought that I was gross. I ‘ve learned not to let anyone affect my thoughts of myself. And I learned to love my red hair – it’s my favorite thing! Now, the biggest piece of advice I’d give myself is to embrace that I’m unique because that’s what’s making me successful.”



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Casey on characters besides Kevin that he’s really connect to:“I think you can find a bit of yourself in every character. In high school, I remember feeling like a Jughead – like I was a little bit weird and kind of emotional. I also remember feeling like an Archie – sort of the leader of the pack. Part of the joy of the show is that each character is so stylized in who they are.”



Ashleigh on the biggest shift she’s seen between herself now and in high school: “Growing up, I never felt like I was very pretty because I didn’t look like anyone else, and the boys weren’t lining up to get with me. I internalized that and thought there was something wrong with me. My hair was curly and everyone else’s was straight or in micro braids. I didn’t have a lot of money, so I shopped at thrift stores. And I’m petite – I never looked shapely. I remember thinking, Will I ever have that stereotypical round full butt that people think most black women have? I had to find another way to feel good about myself. For me, it was hair. I would go HAM on my hair and have four different styles a week. I focused creatively on what I had that no one else did.”

Look for the May/June issue of Seventeen featuring the stars of Riverdale in stores everywhere on Tuesday, April 24, and subscribe to the digital edition here.



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