There are so many stars that have appeared in over the years — but what happened to some of ? has the full rundown about what your favorite teen idols are up to now. From and ’s to ’s and ’s , the
Disney Channel has championed female-driven stories for generations — and picked the ideal actresses to tell the tales. , who starred in the first DCOM, 1997’s , joked that her role in the movie transformed her life in more ways than one. (There have since been more than 100 DCOMs made.) You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in
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Apple News “The truth, probably my biggest memory from it was , the boy who played Marshall, teaching me how to French [kiss],” she told in October 2021. “We had a little fling on set.” Scroll down to see whats some of your favorite Disney Channel Original Movie leading ladies are doing now: Gerardo Mora/Getty Images;ABC/Christine Bartolucci;JC Olivera/WireImage/Getty Images Disney Channel Original Movie Leading Ladies: Where Are They Now? Kimberly J. Brown and More There are so many stars that have appeared in over the years — but what happened to some of ? has the full rundown about what your favorite teen idols are up to now. From and ’s to ’s and ’s , the Disney Channel has championed female-driven stories for generations — and picked the ideal actresses to tell the tales. , who starred in the first DCOM, 1997’s , joked that her role in the movie transformed her life in more ways than one. (There have since been more than 100 DCOMs made.) “The truth, probably my biggest memory from it was , the boy who played Marshall, teaching me how to French [kiss],” she told in October 2021. “We had a little fling on set.” Scroll down to see whats some of your favorite Disney Channel Original Movie leading ladies are doing now: Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Clara Bryant/Instagram Clara Bryant Bryant is an OG Disney star, playing Amy in the network’s first DCOM, 1997’s . She later starred as Tru alongside in 2002’s . The
Actress went on to play Molly on and appeared in the movie before leaving the industry in 2007. The
California native has stayed under the radar since her
Hollywood exit, eventually graduating from Columbia University and the University of Georgia School of Law. While living in Hong Kong for four years, she worked as a private tutor. Beginning in August 2023, Bryant has worked as corporate counsel for Swisslog, according to her LinkedIn. The former actress shares two children, son Merritt and daughter Winnie, with husband .
Singer White/Ventura Valley Film/Kobal/Shutterstock; Earl Gibson III/Shutterstock Kimberly J. Brown Brown made a name for herself after playing teen witch Marnie Piper in 1998’s . She then played Jamie Grover, who becomes the older sister of five babies, in 2000’s . Brown reprised her role as Marnie in and . She has since starred in , and and had also appeared on shows including , and . Brown runs an Etsy shop called CraftilyCreative with a friend and published a Halloween-themed children’s book, , in 2016 with . In June 2022, the actress confirmed her engagement to her costar , who played Kal in the spooky sequel. Their relationship turned romantic after they reunited to film a
YouTube video in 2016. Singer White/Ventura Valley Film/Kobal/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Emily Roeske/Instagram Emily Roeske Roeske played Marnie’s younger sister, Sophie Piper, who doesn’t realize her powers, in 1998’s . She later reprised the role in 2001’s and 2004’s . She hasn’t acted since the scary DCOM franchise. Instead, she became a mixed martial arts coach in
Arizona. The former child star married in 2013. The pair welcomed daughter Evie before eventually calling it quits. Roeske is currently dating , who has three children from a previous relationship. YouTube; MediaPunch/Shutterstock Christina Vidal The actress portrayed soul skater Gabriella in 1998’s Vidal then appeared in , , , , and . Her TV credits include roles on , , , , and Vidal was briefly part of the band Gemstone and sang on multiple soundtracks including the series and the movie . The
New York native married
Actor in 2016. They share two daughters: Willa born in January 2018 and Ava born in July 2020. YouTube; ABC/Craig Sjodin Kirsten Storms Storms became a DCOM superstar in 1999 when she starred as Zenon in and as Emily in . She reprised her role in and and later added to her Disney Channel resume, voicing Bonnie Rockwaller in both and . Storms voiced the same character on the TV series from 2002 to 2007. Storms later starred on , and — and has been playing Maxie Jones on since 2005. The actress split from actor in 2016 after three years of marriage. They share daughter Harper, whom they welcomed in January 2014. YouTube; Broadimage/Shutterstock Raven-Symone The child star made a splash as Nebula in 1999’s and its two sequels. She then portrayed Galleria in 2003’s and 2006’s . Symoné continued to have success on Disney as Raven Baxter on from 2003 to 2007 before reprising her role in its revival, , which began in 2017. The actress also voiced Monique in the series and its corresponding DCOMs. S Symoné’s other acting credits include , and . She released four studio albums from 1993 to 2008 and made her Broadway debut in 2012’s . She joined as a host from 2015 to 2016 and competed on in 2019. Symoné married in June 2020. YouTube; Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup/Shutterstock Camilla Belle Belle won over fans with her portrayal of surfer girl
Sydney Miller in 2000’s . She then starred in , , , , and . In 2019, she had a guest-starring role as Melyssa on Belle made her debut as a producer with 2016’s and in 2021, she directed her first film, . The model made headlines in late 2008 when she briefly dated after he split from . The pop star’s song “Better Than Revenge” was later written about Jonas leaving her for Belle, whom he split from in 2009. Bei/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Caitlin Wachs/Instagram Caitlin Wachs The child star, who had roles on the shows and in the ‘90s, made her way to the Disney Channel in 2000. She played Karen Riley, the younger sister of movie theater worker Pete Riley ( ) in . Wachs then played Andrea in the franchise and appeared on and . She moved behind the camera in 2014, working as a production assistant on , and . Wachs studied theater at the University of Southern California before becoming a producer for
music videos and commercials. Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Lindsey Haun/Instagram Lindsey Haun Haun portrayed Mahree Bok in 2000’s . She then appeared in , , and and TV’s and . The California native is a writer, director and editor, having worked on 2013’s documentary and 2016’s video short. Haun’s resume also features soundtrack, costume designer and music department credits — and she previously worked as a composer on 2017’s . She cohosted a web series with husband amid the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 called, the “Nick and Lindsey Morning Show.” Haun welcomed her first child, daughter Phoenix, in November 2020. YouTube; Courtesy of Shadia Simmons/Instagram Shadia Simmons Simmons played Piper Dellums in 2000’s . Simmons also popped up in the 2000 DCOM before portraying Zenon’s pal Nebula Wade in 2001’s . The actress switched her focus to TV in the early 2000s, appearing on , and . She stepped back from acting in 2009. Simmons is currently a teacher. She reportedly is the mother of three children. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Courtnee Draper/Instagram Courtnee Draper Draper played Cody’s ( ) BFF and love interest Sam in 1999’s before having a leading role as Megan Larson in 2000’s . She landed the role of Erica Lovejoy/Mary Carter Warwick on in 2002 and portrayed Morgan Hudson on . She also appeared in , , and . Draper graduated from Loyola Law School in 2014 and is currently the Deputy District Attorney in the Sex Crimes division at
Los Angeles County's District Attorney's Office. She shares twin girls with husband . Buena Vista Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock; Matt Baron/Shutterstock Brenda Song Song was a big star on the Disney Channel, beginning with her role as Samantha Elizabeth Kwan in 2000’s . Her other DCOMs include 2002’s , 2004’s , 2006’s in and 2011’s . Song also starred on from 2004 to 2005, from 2005 to 2008 and from 2008 to 2011. She then appeared on , , , and . The actress was engaged to from 2011 to 2012. She moved on with in 2017 after meeting on the set of . The couple welcomed their first child, son Dakota, in April 2021. More than one year later, broke the news that they secretly welcomed their second child, son Carson, in late 2022. YouTube; Courtesy of Alana Austin/Instagram Alana Austin Austin wowed fans as Andrea ‘Andi’ Carson, a teenager who impersonates her twin brother so she can race dirt bikes, in 2001’s . The actress then appeared in , , , and before leaving Hollywood in 2006. Austin got married in Santa Ynez, California, in September 2019. She and her husband welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in July 2020. She announced in August 2021, that she gave birth to twins earlier in the year. YouTube; Courtesy of Poppi Monroe/Instagram Poppi Monroe Monroe played
basketball superstar Heather Burge in 2002’s . The role was her first major acting gig, which she followed up with an appearance on and . Monroe was also seen in Disney Channel’s and voiced Kate Brewster in the video game. She left acting in 2006. Monroe, who works in the wine industry, relocated from California to
Texas in 2016. She shares her wine tasting adventures via
Social Media. YouTube; Courtesy of Annie McElwain/Instagram Annie McElwain McElwain portrayed Heather’s twin and fellow basketball phenom Heidi Burge in 2002’s . The actress popped up on and before leaving the industry in 2006. She currently works as a professional photographer, specializing in weddings,
Women portraits and brand shoots. McElwain shares one daughter, Neala, with her husband. Buena Vista/Kobal/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock Hilary Duff The star showed a different side of her personality as fashionista-turned-military student Kelly in 2002’s . Duff then starred in , , , and . Duff also appeared on and before landing the role of Kelsey Peters on in 2015. She went on to star as Sophie in from 2022 to 2023. Musically, Duff has released five studio albums, including 2015’s . She returned to music with 2020’s “Never Let You Go” single. Duff married NHL star in 2010. They welcomed son Luca in 2012 and separated four years later. Duff wed musician in December 2019. The couple share two daughters: Banks, born in 2018, and Mae, born in 2021. In December 2023, the pair announced that they are expecting their third baby together. Buena Vista Tv/Kobal/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock Christy Carlson Romano Romano played Kelly’s rival-turned-pal Jennifer in 2002’s . She portrayed Ren Stevens on for three seasons before reprising the role in the 2003 DCOM . While voicing the title character on for four seasons, Romano also appeared in and . She later voiced Poppy Blu in 2019’s TV movie. The actress' other film credits include , and She has been hosting her podcast, "Vulnerable," since 2022. Romano married producer and writer in 2013. They share two daughters: Isabella and Sophia. Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; SCOTT BARBOUR/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Lindsay Lohan Lohan played super sleuth Lexy Gold in 2002’s before starring in Disney’s . She went on to play Lola in , Cady Heron in , Maggie Peyton in and Ashley Albright in . The former child star also starred in , , and . Lohan served as the executive producer on the miniseries in 2014 and both starred and produced 2019’s . Musically, Lohan released two albums, and , in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Lohan was briefly engaged to in 2016. She Lohan announced her engagement to in November 2021. confirmed in July 2022 that Lohan and Shammas had gotten married nearly one year after their romantic proposal. Lohan announced in March 2023 that she and Shammas were expecting their first baby. Their son, Luai, Trent Warner/Startraks; Marissa Carter/imageSPACE/MEGA Danielle Panabaker Panabaker played Brittany Aarons in 2004’s before starring as IS in 2006’s alongside sister . The actress then appeared in , , and . Her TV credits include , , , and playing Caitlin Snow/Frost on . Panabaker directed her first project, an episode of , in 2019. Panabaker married attorney in 2017. They share two children, born in April 2020 and July 2022, respectively. BEI/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Kay Panabaker/Instagram Kay Panabaker Kay made her Disney Channel debut as Emily Watson in 2005’s . She then starred as Jamie Bartlett in 2006’s alongside her real-life sister, . She later appeared on , and and had leading roles in , , and before leaving Hollywood in 2012. Kay went on to graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, and is now a zookeeper. Fred Hayes/The Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock; MediaPunch/Shutterstock Ashley Tisdale Tisdale played Sharpay Evans in 2006’s and its two sequels. She previously gained fame on Disney Channel playing Maddie Fitzpatrick on from 2005 to 2008. The actress went on to star on , , , , and . After founding her production company, Blondie Girl Productions, Tisdale served as an executive producer on and TV’s and . She has released three studio albums, including 2019’s . Tisdale married musician in 2014. They welcomed their first child, daughter Jupiter, in March 2021. She announced in March 2024 that she’s pregnant with baby No. 2. Fred Hayes/The Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock; INSTAR Vanessa Hudgens Hudgens' role as Troy Bolton’s love interest, Gabriella Montez, in 2006’s — and its two sequels — shot her to superstardom. She would go on to star in , , , , , and franchise. The California native worked as an executive producer on 2015’s before producing 2019’s and 2020’s . She’s also recorded two studio albums, and , which dropped in 2006 and 2008, respectively. Hudgens famously dated costar from 2007 to 2010. She moved on with actor in 2011, but the pair called it quits in late 2019. She began dating MLB player in November 2020. confirmed in February 2023 that Tucker proposed ahead of the new year. Hudgens and Tucker exchanged vows in Tulum,
Mexico, in December of that year. Hudgens revealed at the 2024
Oscars in March that with the couple’s first baby. Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock; Diggzy/Shutterstock Demi Lovato Lovato’s DCOM debut was as Mitchie Torres in 2008’s . They then played Rosalinda in 2009’s alongside . The star portrayed Sonny Munroe on from 2009 to 2011 before landing a recurring role on in 2013. Lovato went on to voice Smurfette in multiple TV movies before reprising the role in . The Texas native played Jenny on ’s revival before directing the documentary in 2021. The musician, who has released seven studio albums throughout their career, has been vocal about their ups and downs with sobriety after suffering a near-fatal drug overdose in July 2018. Lovato was hospitalized and later entered a treatment center. In May 2021, the star came out as non-binary. One year later, Lovato announced that she uses both she/her and they/them pronouns. Lovato dated Joe Jonas in 2010 and on and off from 2010 to 2016. She briefly got engaged to in 2020 but called it off after two months. confirmed in December 2023 that Lovato’s boyfriend, , proposed after more than one year of dating. Disney Channel/Kobal/Shutterstock; Broadimage/Shutterstock
Selena Gomez Gomez portrayed wizard Alex Russo on Disney Channel’s from 2007 to 2012. As her fame grew, she landed the role of Carter in 2009’s before reprising her magical role in and . Gomez also starred in , , , and . She voiced Mavis in the franchise and served as an executive producer on and . Gomez returned to TV after more than a decade away for 2021’s . The Texas native released three albums with her band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, from 2009 to 2011. She has since dropped three solo records, including 2020’s . The musician launched her cooking show, , for
HBO Max the same year. Gomez dated on and off from 2011 to 2018. She had a high-profile romance with from January to October 2017, before briefly reconnecting with Bieber in November of that year. Gomez and Bieber split for good in March 2018. Gomez later dated and before revealing in December 2023 that she’s in a relationship with . Piers Allardyce/Shutterstock; Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock Zendaya The actress became a Disney Channel staple after playing Rocky Blue on from 2010 to 2013. While filming the show, she also portrayed Halley in the 2012 DCOM and then played Zoey in 2014’s . Zendaya went on to star in , , , , and plays MJ in the films. Her TV roles include playing K.C. Cooper on (which she coproduced) and Rue Bennett on . The Emmy winner released her debut album, , in 2013. The same year, she penned the book . confirmed in July 2021 that Zendaya and are dating. Getty Images (2) Alyson Michalka Michalka starred as Keely on from 2004 to 2006. During that time, she also starred in two DCOMs: 2005’s t and 2006’s , which her sister, , also appeared in. Aly went on to appear in films including , , and . She also had starring roles in the CW shows and . As half of the musical duo Aly & AJ, Aly has released five studio albums to date with her sister. Their most recent record, , was released in 2023. Aly married in 2015. The pair announced in January 2024 that they are expecting their first baby. Getty Images (2) AJ Michalka AJ made her Disney Channel debut in , starring as spoiled teen Courtney Callum alongside her sister, Aly. She went on to appear in films including , , , and . She also starred in the ABC sitcom and its spinoff series . AJ is also one half of the musical duo Aly & AJ with her sister. Amanda dated in 2006 and has confirmed that the Aly & AJ song “Flattery” was written about him. She has been dating actor since 2017. In order to view the gallery, please allow