Top 52 Disney Child Stars of the 2000s 📺 Then vs Now 2026

Do you remember rushing home from school, flipping open your phone, and tuning in to watch the magic wand draw the Disney ears? 📺✨ The 2000s gave us the absolute best childhood memories and the most iconic teen idols in television history. In this video, we track down 52 of the biggest Disney Channel child stars to see exactly what they look like today in 2026. From the unstoppable pop sensation Miley Cyrus and the magical Selena Gomez, to the ultimate East High heartthrob Zac Efron, prepare to be completely shocked by these unbelievable transformations! 👇 Let us know in the comments: Which Disney Channel show or movie was your absolute favorite growing up? Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Stars Then & Now for more incredible nostalgia trips! ⏳ TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 - 1. Miley Cyrus (Miley Stewart / Hannah) 0:10 - 2. Selena Gomez (Alex Russo) 0:20 - 3. Demi Lovato (Mitchie Torres) 0:30 - 4. Zac Efron (Troy Bolton) 0:40 - 5. Vanessa Hudgens (Gabriella Montez) 0:50 - 6. Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay Evans) 1:00 - 7. Corbin Bleu (Chad Danforth) 1:10 - 8. Lucas Grabeel (Ryan Evans) 1:20 - 9. Hilary Duff (Lizzie McGuire) 1:30 - 10. Lalaine (Miranda Sanchez) 1:40 - 11. Adam Lamberg (David "Gordo" Gordon) 1:50 - 12. Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter) 2:00 - 13. Anneliese van der Pol (Chelsea Daniels) 2:10 - 14. Orlando Brown (Eddie Thomas) 2:20 - 15. Kyle Massey (Cory Baxter) 2:30 - 16. Dylan Sprouse (Zack Martin) 2:40 - 17. Cole Sprouse (Cody Martin) 2:50 - 18. Brenda Song (London Tipton) 3:00 - 19. David Henrie (Justin Russo) 3:10 - 20. Jake T. Austin (Max Russo) 3:20 - 21. Jennifer Stone (Harper Finkle) 3:30 - 22. Shia LaBeouf (Louis Stevens) 3:40 - 23. Christy Carlson Romano (Ren Stevens) 3:50 - 24. Steven Anthony Lawrence (Bernard "Beans" Aranguren) 4:00 - 25. Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud) 4:10 - 26. Ricky Ullman (Phil Diffy) 4:20 - 27. Aly Michalka (Keely Teslow) 4:30 - 28. AJ Michalka (Courtney Callum) 4:40 - 29. Nick Jonas (Nate Gray) 4:50 - 30. Joe Jonas (Shane Gray) 5:00 - 31. Kevin Jonas (Jason Gray) 5:10 - 32. Emily Osment (Lilly Truscott) 5:20 - 33. Mitchel Musso (Oliver Oken) 5:30 - 34. Moises Arias (Rico Suave) 5:40 - 35. Jason Earles (Jackson Stewart) 5:50 - 36. Alyson Stoner (Caitlyn Gellar) 6:00 - 37. Meaghan Martin (Tess Tyler) 6:10 - 38. Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (Ashley Dewitt) 6:20 - 39. Roshon Fegan (Sander Loyer) 6:30 - 40. Adrienne Bailon (Chanel Simmons) 6:40 - 41. Kiely Williams (Aqua Walker) 6:50 - 42. Sabrina Bryan (Dorinda Thomas) 7:00 - 43. Keke Palmer (Mary Thomas) 7:10 - 44. Madison Pettis (Sophie Martinez) 7:20 - 45. Maiara Walsh (Meena Paroom) 7:30 - 46. Sterling Knight (Chad Dylan Cooper) 7:40 - 47. Allisyn Snyder (Zora Lancaster) 7:50 - 48. Doug Brochu (Grady Mitchell) 8:00 - 49. Brandon Mychal Smith (Nico Harris) 8:10 - 50. Chelsea Kane (Stella Malone) 8:20 - 51. Nicole Anderson (Macy Misa) 8:30 - 52. Tahj Mowry (Wade Load) #DisneyChannel #2000sNostalgia #ThenAndNow2026 #StarsThenAndNow #ChildStars #HighSchoolMusical #HannahMontana