15 Disney Channel Stars That Were More Successful After Leaving Disney

These Disney Actors Got Big In Hollywood Later Than We Expected

Some Disney Channel stars go on to become big-time celebrities, while others eventually fade into the background. When it comes to cooking up household names, Disney Channel has the recipe, but they can only do so much. After leaving Disney, many actors encounter a few bumps in the road. Some have been typecasted while others have a hard time being taken seriously. Disney Channel can help these stars get recognized but what happens next is entirely up to them.

Some stars, like Tiffany Thornton, Jennifer Stone, and Amy Bruckner totally flopped after leaving Disney's good graces. While others, like Debby Ryan, Peyton List, and Selena Gomez went on to make quite the names for themselves in Hollywood. In this video from TheThings, we reveal the 15 Disney Channel stars that were more successful after leaving Disney. Once you're done watching, subscribe to TheThings so you never miss another fun video.

[aminaa]

I love all these actresses! And Dove Cameron is so amazing! She has achieved so much!❤❤

[fulmetaltiger]

Ya'll forgot:
Emily Osment
Hilary Duff
Ashley Tisdale
Vanessa Hudgens
Sabrina Carpenter
Raven Symone
Adrienne Bailon

[meltingicecube]

I think the main ones you forgot were...
Demi Lovato
Haley Kiyoko
Dove Cameron
Sabrina carpenter
Vanessa Hudgens
Ashley tisdale

[nocturnalanimals]

They make this whole video and they forget Demi Lovato

[autistichloedisneyfan]

I guess Cameron Boyce would have been definitly

[prakaashb]

I wish I was Sofia Carson she was a regular girl until 2015 know she is a singer, model, actress etc



Like if u think so too

[RASNero]

Another Decentants actor that left Disney was Thomas Doherty that was Harry Hook. He is in Legacies now and he is great in that show. I hope he continues to be in Legacies longer than short.

[MariaRevArt]

Mentions Zendaya but doesn't mention her role in The Greatest Showman.

[Ummekh]

U missed out Laura marano and dove Cameron’s and Sabrina carpenter and Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale 😭😭😭

[lorreads.]

yall didnt mention the greatst showman for zendaya. rewrite the stars was perfect!

[reesepickett]

You missed
Demi Lovato
Karan Brar
Skai Jackson
Dove Cameron
Booboo Stewart
David Henrie
Jake T. Austin
Kevin Chamberlan
Jake Short
Emily Osment
Peyton Myers
Roman Blanchard
Ashley Tisdale
Vanessa Hudgens
Dylan Sprouse
Thomas Dorthy
Laura Marano
Calum Worthy
Raini Rodreigez
Davis Cleveland
Bridgit Mendler
Jason Dolley
Bradley Stevens
G Hannelius

[nashnash]

Are you kidding me ?? Miley was dominating world during her disney days .she was successful at everything and she had a global fanbase since She was 15 . during those days there was no social media.Hm was a very successful global brand .Disney marketed miley the best way .

[songtrivia]

I know you can’t put EVERY single Disney Channel actor/actress who is now successful in the video, but if you had some more, here’s who I would’ve also added:

Demi Lovato
Hayley Kiyoko
Nick Jonas
Joe Jonas
Kevin Jonas
Hilary Duff
Emily Osment
Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Ryan Gosling
JC Chasez
Keri Russell
Vanessa Hudgens
Ashley Tisdale
Adrienne Bailon
Olivia Holt
Jason Priestly
Aly Michalka
AJ Michalka
Tia Mowry-Hardrict
Tamera Mowry-Housley
KeKe Palmer
Chelsea Kane
Bridgit Mendler
Gregg Sulkin
Naomi Scott
Brie Larson
America Ferrera
Danielle Campbell
Lindsey Lohan
Kaley Cuoco
Danielle Panabaker
Hayden Panettiere
Maia Mitchell
Mischa Barton
Nick Robinson
Vanessa Morgan
Katherine Heigl
Jaime Chung
Britt Robertson
Noah Centineo
Bailee Madison
Charlotte Arnold
Laura Marano
Maiara Walsh
Zoey Deutch

[yn]

Austin looks like he could be on troom troom😂😂😂

[rapasalam]

They are really amazing actors and actresses after leaving Disney

[alliyahdraine]

hilary duff
bridgit mendler
rowan blanchard
sabrina carpenter
peyton meyer
joe jonas
kevin jonas
nick jonas
landry bender
lauren taylor
ricky garcia
gus kamp
tiffany thornton
olivia holt

[emmavoigt]

Uhm yes, can I just point out they forgot Zendayas role in The greatest showman?

[Corsuwey]

You forgot: Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo, and Christopher Walken

[zarrasaphire]

Christie Carlson Romano voice of Kim possible , Will Fiddle as Ron stoppable , Ravan Symones that so raven, Drake Bell and Josh Peck, from Drake and Josh or you just go for Disney series

[kimberlysymonds]

Dylan and Cole have been in the industry since they were 7m old on Grace Under Fire. Where they shared the role of Patrick Kelly for 5yrs.