Let's face it; the Disney Channel stars who were popular and hip for the 1990s generations have drastically grown up and either created different images or have fallen off the map. These are the stars we looked up to; as young adults do we still look up to them now? Let's take a look and you can decide for yourselves.
Let’s begin with the basics:
1. Hannah Montana/Miley Stewart – Miley Cyrus
I would love to guess how many people actually knew Miley’s last name in the Disney TV show. Clearly, she is not the same little girl who fans raved about when they were younger.
2. Lizzie McGuire – Hilary Duff
Everyone knows about Hilary’s sister, Haylie, and Lizzie’s secret love for her best friend, Gordo. Everyone also still listens to “What Dreams Are Made Of,” which was the first song Hilary sang as a young artist. Now, Hilary just recently separated from her husband, whom she shares a child with. She is still such a positive role model.
3. Zack & Cody – Dylan and Cole Sprouse
These hot twins began acting at young ages, but now, they are 23 years old and NYU graduates. How crazy is that?
4. Mitchie Torres – Demi Lovato
She knew how to rock the bangs at a young age and shocked the world with her amazing voice. Now, Demi not only has top selling singles, but she is a role model for girls who have battled eating disorders. This girl’s got the curves and all the confidence now.
5. Troy Bolton – Zac Efron
He was a heart throbbing, star basketball player then, and he’s still stealing hearts now. Starring in hit movies, Zac has proven that it doesn’t take only looks to succeed, but looks, along with experience, do help.
6. Shane Grey – Joe Jonas (and the rest of the Jonas Brothers)
7. Gabriella Montez -- Vanessa Ann Hudgens
Known as the “it girl” after the release of "High School Musical," Vanessa was the girl everyone wanted to be. From dating Zac Efron on and off screen to being a singer and actress, she had the whole package. A lot changes when the girls get older, including temptations over spring break.
8. Raven Baxter – Raven-Symoné
The girl who was psychic. Yeah, she was funny at times and entertaining, but what on earth happened to the show? And where is Raven now?
9. Keely Teslow – Aly Michalka (and AJ Michalka)
These two sisters were hot commodities when they began to sing together. In the past, they were known as Aly and AJ, but now, they are known as 78Violet. I wonder how many '90s kids knew that.
10. Alex Russo – Selena Gomez
Funny thing to note, before landing her own show, Selena guest starred on "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" as well as "Hannah Montana." Selena is most famous for her singing career and her involvement with the greatest Belieber himself.
11. Many different roles – Lindsay Lohan
