There is no denying the success rate of former Disney Channel kid stars becoming adult pop stars. Countless Disney stars got their start on Disney Channel in live-action series like Lizzie McGuire and Shake It Up or in original movies like Cheetah Girls and High School Musical. These shows and films have helped launch the careers of countless Disney actors and actresses. We are obligated to confess that we can see the parallels! These celebrities have become an essential component of childhoods worldwide, but where are they now?
Former stars of Disney Channel from all around the globe have achieved enormous success in the entertainment industry as actors, singers, and artists. Some of them have even achieved superstar status, garnering worldwide fame that follows them across social platforms. Stay with us as we provide a selection of the most significant parallels between celebrities and the ageless characters that most like them:
Pocahontas – Shay Mitchell
In terms of her dark looks and her long, wavy brown hair, Shay Mitchell is unquestionably reminiscent of Pocahontas. It is astonishing how similar Pocahontas and Shay Mitchell appear, considering that Pocahontas is of native American stock while Shay Mitchell is a blend of Irish, Scottish, and Filipino ancestry. In a live-action adaptation, we'd be over the moon if Mitchell were cast in the role of Pocahontas.
Peter Pan – Justin Bieber
We could draw parallels between Justin Bieber and Peter Pan because he looks like a child who refuses to become an adult. In our opinion, Justin Bieber resembles Peter Pan, right down to the crooked smile and unkempt brown hair he sports.
Queen Elsa – Dakota Fanning
If a real-life actress were ever cast in the role of Queen Elsa, we do not doubt that Dakota Fanning would be an excellent choice. There is no denying that these two Disney Characters have quite a few physical characteristics, starting with their frosty blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. There is no denying that these two characters share quite a few physical characteristics.
Aladdin – Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik, a British musician, is the living embodiment of the much-loved character Aladdin from Disney's classic animated film. While Zayn's ancestry has Pakistani and English influences, Aladdin's comes from the Middle East. The engaging grins of each individual are unmistakable similarities.
Cinderella – Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift seems to be the living embodiment of the fairy tale Cinderella, with her lovely and naive appearance, her unassuming origins, and her transformation into a style that is nothing short of beautiful. Taylor's formative years were spent on the tree farm her parents owned and operated in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Later on, she was found by a music executive from Big Machine Records when she was playing at the Bluebird Cafe. She broke the record for being the youngest composer to be signed by Sony/ATV. Even though the beginning of the Cinderella narrative as told by Disney is far more brutal than the original, the story is still about a girl who becomes a princess after spending many years going unnoticed for her beauty and compassion. Cinderella may be mistaken for Taylor, with her naturally blonde hair and blue eyes, which are rather striking.
Snow White – Selena Gomez
There's no disputing that Selena Gomez could easily pull off becoming a realistic version of Snow White. Their personalities are nothing alike, even though they have a similar appearance. Snow White is gentler and more innocent compared to Selena, who has a raspy voice and an edgy edge, and this may be the largest difference between them. However, they have some Disney origins in common since Selena became popular thanks to her appearance on the Disney program Wizards of Waverly Place. Both have an uncanny similarity to one another, suggesting that the film may easily be adapted to take place in real life.
Prince Eric – Tom Welling
Tom Welling's piercing blue eyes, tilted nose, and unruly black hair make him the perfect candidate to portray Prince Eric in a live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid." The similarities between the two are baffling. Former stars of Disney Channel from all around the globe have achieved enormous success in the entertainment industry as actors, singers, and artists.
Stepsisters Anastasia & Drizella
The attention-seeking attire that Princess Beatrice and Eugenie wore to the royal wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William. Because of their extravagant outfits, many even likened them to the two wicked stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella, from the fairy tale Cinderella. We are obligated to confess that we can see the parallels!
Princess Jasmine – Kim Kardashian
The warm olive complexion, nicely arched brows, and rich black hair that Princess Jasmine has given her a remarkable similarity to Kim Kardashian. It's amazing how similar Jasmine and Kim are in appearance, given that Jasmine is of Arab heritage and Kim is of Dutch, English, Irish, and Scottish, as well as Armenian-American lineage. Kim must have been aware of this fact since, in 2009, she dressed up as Jasmine for Halloween and wowed as a real-life version of the cartoon princess.
Lindsay Lohan
When Disney decided to adapt The Parent Trap in 1998, they hired Lindsay Lohan in the roles of Hallie Parker and Annie James. This was effectively the beginning of Lohan's career. Lohan featured in Disney films such as Life Size and Got a Clue, after which she solidified her position as the reigning queen of the adolescent film genre in the early 2000s. (Interestingly, Disney was responsible for producing the movies Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, and Herbie: Fully Loaded.) Since then, Lohan has had supporting parts in several films and television shows. Even though she hasn't released any new songs since 2007, the singer has shown that she is still passionate about music by opening Lohan Beach House in Mykonos and showcasing her dance talents on her 2019 reality program Lohan Beach Club. She is presently employed by Netflix, where she is working on an unnamed movie that is scheduled for release in 2022.
