Former Disney Channel Stars: The Stars Who Rose to Fame

From Selena Gomez and Ryan Gosling to Zac Efron and Miley Cyrus, these former Disney Channel stars have gone on to become some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Here's a look back at their early days on the Disney Channel and how they rose to fame.

Selena Gomez's career began on the Disney Channel, where she played Alex Russo in the popular show "Wizards of Waverly Place." The show ran for four seasons and spawned several spin-off films. Since then, Gomez has gone on to star in numerous films and television shows, including "Spring Breakers," "Only Murders in the Building," and "Hotel Transylvania." She has also released several hit songs, including "Lose You To Love Me" and "Wolves."

Before he was a Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan Gosling was a child actor on Disney Channel's "The Mickey Mouse Club." The show aired from 1989 to 1996 and featured a number of other future stars, including Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. Gosling has since gone on to star in a number of critically acclaimed films, including "The Notebook," "La La Land," and "The Nice Guys."

Former Disney Channel Stars: The Stars Who Rose to Fame

Zac Efron rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical." He reprised his role in two sequels, "High School Musical 2" and "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." Since then, Efron has starred in a number of films, including "17 Again," "Charlie St. Cloud," and "Baywatch."

Demi Lovato got her start on the Disney Channel, where she starred in the "Camp Rock" films and the television series "Sonny with a Chance." She has since gone on to release several hit songs, including "Confident," "Heart Attack," and "I Love Me." Lovato has also been open about her struggles with mental health and addiction.

Former Disney Channel Stars: The Stars Who Rose to Fame

Zendaya is one of the most successful former Disney Channel stars. She rose to fame after starring in the show "Shake It Up." She has since gone on to star in several films, including "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "The Greatest Showman," and "Dune." Zendaya has also won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Miley Cyrus is one of the most well-known former Disney Channel stars. She rose to fame after starring in the show "Hannah Montana." The show ran for four seasons and spawned several spin-off films. Since then, Cyrus has gone on to release several hit songs, including "Party in the U.S.A." and "Wrecking Ball." She has also starred in several films, including "The Last Song" and "So Undercover."

Former Disney Channel Stars: The Stars Who Rose to Fame