Disney Channel Original Movie Leading Ladies: A Blast from the Past! Catch Up on Kimberly J Brown, Kirsten Storms, Christina Vidal, and More

Disney Channel Original Movie Leading Ladies: A Blast from the Past! Catch Up on Kimberly J Brown, Kirsten Storms, Christina Vidal, and More

Discover the whereabouts of beloved Disney Channel Original Movie leading ladies from the '90s and early 2000s, including Kimberly J Brown, Kirsten Storms, and Christina Vidal Uncover what these iconic stars are up to now!

Disney Channel Original Movies have featured numerous stars throughout the years. However, have you ever wondered what happened to some of the network's leading ladies? Thankfully, Us has the complete rundown on what your favorite teen idols are currently up to. From Kimberly J. Brown, who starred in Halloweentown, to Kirsten Storms from Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, and Christina Vidal from Brink!, the Disney Channel has always been a strong advocate for female-driven stories and has consistently chosen the perfect actresses to bring these tales to life.

Clara Bryant, the actress who played a lead role in the inaugural DCOM, "Under Wraps," in 1997, humorously stated that her involvement in the film had a transformative impact on her life in multiple ways. (Since then, over 100 DCOMs have been produced.) In an interview with iHollywoodTV in October 2021, she candidly shared her most vivid memory, which involved Mario Yedidia, the actor who portrayed Marshall, teaching her the art of French kissing. She jokingly mentioned that they had a brief romance on set.

Take a look below to find out what some of your favorite Disney Channel Original Movie leading ladies are currently up to:

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Disney Channel Original Movie Leading Ladies: Where Are They Now? Kimberly J. Brown, Kirsten Storms, Christina Vidal and More

Over the years, Disney Channel Original Movies have featured numerous stars. However, the whereabouts of some of the network's prominent leading ladies have piqued curiosity. Us provides a comprehensive update on what these beloved teen idols are currently involved in.

The Disney Channel has a history of empowering female-driven stories, with actresses such as Kimberly J. Brown from Halloweentown, Kirsten Storms from Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, Christina Vidal from Brink!, and Hilary Duff from Cadet Kelly. These talented actresses have been chosen to bring these tales to life, captivating audiences for generations. Clara Bryant, known for her role in the first DCOM, Under Wraps (1997), humorously claims that her involvement in the movie transformed her life in numerous ways. (Since then, over 100 DCOMs have been produced.)

In October 2021, she revealed to iHollywoodTV that her most vivid memory from the experience was Mario [Yedidia], who played Marshall, giving her French kissing lessons. They even had a brief romance on set. While some celebrities, such as Raven-Symoné from The Cheetah Girls, have remained prominent in Hollywood, others like Alana Austin and Poppi Monroe, who portrayed twins in Double Teamed, have chosen to step away from the spotlight.

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Clara Bryant

Bryant, a former Disney star, gained recognition for her role as Amy in the network's inaugural DCOM, "Under Wraps," released in 1997. She later starred alongside Shia LaBeouf in the 2002 film "Tru Confessions," playing the character Tru. Following her acting career, she portrayed Molly in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and made an appearance in the movie "Bone Eater" before departing from the entertainment industry in 2007. After her Hollywood exit, this California native maintained a low profile and eventually pursued higher education, earning degrees from Columbia University and the University of Georgia School of Law. During her four-year stay in Hong Kong, she worked as a private tutor. In September 2020, Bryant began working as an enterprise strategy manager for Xtend Healthcare, LLC, as stated on her LinkedIn profile. Furthermore, she is happily married to Todd Hollett, and they have two children together, Merritt and Winnie.

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Kimberly J. Brown

Brown rose to fame with her portrayal of aspiring teenage witch Marnie Piper in the 1998 film Halloweentown. She then took on the role of Jamie Grover, the older sister of quintuplets, in the 2000 movie Quints. Brown reprised her beloved character Marnie in both Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge and Halloweentown High. Alongside these films, the talented actress has been featured in Be Cool, Friendship! and Hell, California. Not limiting herself to the big screen, Brown has also appeared on television shows such as Guiding Light, Low Winter Sun, and General Hospital. In addition to her acting pursuits, Brown co-owns an Etsy shop called CraftilyCreative and co-authored a Halloween-themed children’s book titled Poppin’s Pumpkin Patch Parade with Diane Yslas, which was published in 2016.

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The actress and her Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge costar, Daniel Kountz, announced their engagement in June 2022. Their romantic relationship blossomed after reuniting to film a YouTube video in 2016, and they officially confirmed their romance a year later.

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Emily Roeske

Roeske portrayed Sophie Piper, Marnie's oblivious younger sister with untapped powers, in the 1998 film "Halloweentown." She reprised the character in the sequels "Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge" (2001) and "Halloweentown High" (2004). After her involvement in the chilling franchise, she shifted gears and pursued a career as a mixed martial arts coach in Arizona. In 2013, the former child star tied the knot with Mitch Chapman and together they welcomed their daughter, Evie. However, their relationship eventually ended. Roeske is presently in a relationship with Jacob Arellano, who has three children from a previous partnership.

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Christina Vidal

In 1998's Brink!, the actress played the role of soul skater Gabriella. Vidal went on to appear in other films such as Chasing Papi, Freaky Friday, See No Evil, Magic Man, 7 Days to Vegas, and The Guilty. On television, she has been credited for her roles in Taina, Code Black, Training Day, Grand Hotel, United We Fall, and the upcoming The Terminal List, set to premiere in 2022. She also briefly joined the band Gemstone and contributed her vocals to various soundtracks, including those of Taina and Freaky Friday.

The New York native married actor Marcus Emanuel Mitchell in 2016. They share two daughters: Willa born in January 2018 and Ava born in July 2020.

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Kirsten Storms

Storms skyrocketed to fame in 1999 with her standout performances as Zenon in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and as Emily in Johnny Tsunami. She continued to captivate audiences with her reprisals of Zenon in Zenon: The Zequel and Zenon: Z3. Not stopping there, she showcased her vocal talents by voicing Bonnie Rockwaller in the animated feature Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time and its follow-up Kim Possible: So the Drama. From 2002 to 2007, Storms lent her voice to the same character in the TV series Kim Possible. She went on to make her mark in other notable projects such as Days of Our Lives, Clubhouse, and General Hospital: Night Shift. Since 2005, Storms has graced the screen as Maxie Jones on General Hospital, cementing her place in the show's talented cast. Hailing from Florida, Storms ended her three-year marriage with actor Brandon Barash in 2016. Together, they have a daughter named Harper, who was born in January 2014.

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Raven-Symone

The young actress gained popularity for her role as Nebula in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999) and its two follow-up movies. She also portrayed Galleria in The Cheetah Girls (2003) and The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006). From 2003 to 2007, she achieved further success on Disney as Raven Baxter in That's So Raven, and returned to play the character in its revival, Raven's Home, which began airing in 2017. Additionally, she lent her voice to the character Monique in the Kim Possible series and its related DCOMs. Symoné has also appeared in various other TV shows including State of Georgia, Black-ish, and Big City Greens. As a singer, she released four studio albums between 1993 and 2008, and made her Broadway debut in Sister Act (2012). The Georgia native served as a host on The View from 2015 to 2016 and participated in The Masked Singer in 2019.

The Academy of Art University alum married Miranda Pearman-Maday in June 2020.

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Camilla Belle

Belle gained a loyal following for her role as Sydney Miller, the surfer girl in 2000's Rip Girls. She continued to showcase her talent in films such as Back to the Secret Garden, When a Stranger Calls, Breakaway, The American Side, Sundown, and The Mad Whale. In 2019, Belle made a guest appearance as Melyssa on Dollface. Additionally, she ventured into producing with Looking at the Stars in 2016 and made her directorial debut with Phobias in 2021.

In late 2008, Belle made headlines when she briefly dated Joe Jonas, shortly after his breakup with Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift later wrote the song "Better Than Revenge" about Jonas leaving her for Belle before they ended their relationship in 2009.

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Caitlin Wachs

The young actress initially gained recognition for her roles on the shows Profiler and To Have & to Hold in the 1990s. She then made her transition to the Disney Channel in 2000, portraying Karen Riley, the younger sister of Pete Riley (Taylor Handley), a movie theater employee in the film Phantom of the Megaplex. Following this, Wachs took on the character of Andrea in the Air Bud franchise, and also appeared in shows such as Family Affair, Cracking Up, and Commander in Chief. In 2014, she made the shift behind the camera, working as a production assistant on projects like The Meltdown With Jonah and Kumail, Tween Fest, and Swedish Dicks.

The Oregon native studied theater at the University of Southern California before becoming a producer for music videos and commercials.

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Lindsey Haun

In 2000, Haun played the role of Mahree Bok in the film "The Color of Friendship." She subsequently starred in movies such as "Broken Bridges," "The Life Zone," "Meat Cute," and "Hanky Panky," as well as TV shows like "True Blood" and "Such a Small World." Besides being an actress, Haun also has talents as a writer, director, and editor, with notable works including the 2013 documentary "Eva & Liza" and the 2016 video short "Flesh and Blood and Bone." Additionally, Haun has credits in soundtracks, costume design, and music departments, and previously served as a composer for the film "Miscreants" in 2017. During the COVID-19 crisis in 2020, Haun and her husband Nick cohosted a web series called the "Nick and Lindsey Morning Show." In November 2020, Haun became a mother for the first time and welcomed her daughter Phoenix to the world.

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Shadia Simmons

The Color of Friendship, released in 2000, featured the talented Canadian actress portraying the character of Piper Dellums. Throughout the film, Piper forms a close bond with Mahree Bok. Simmons also made appearances in the 2000 DCOM Quints and starred as Zenon's friend Nebula Wade in Zenon: The Zequel, which debuted in 2001. Transitioning to television in the early 2000s, she had roles on The Zack Files, Ace Lightning, and Life With Derek. However, in 2009, Simmons decided to take a step back from her acting career.

Simmons is currently a teacher. She reportedly is the mother of three children.

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Courtnee Draper

Draper portrayed Sam, Cody's best friend and love interest, in the 1999 film The Thirteenth Year. She then had a prominent role as Megan Larson in Stepsister from Planet Weird in 2000. In 2002, she secured the role of Erica Lovejoy/Mary Carter Warwick on the soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful and also appeared as Morgan Hudson in The Jersey. Additionally, she had roles in The Biggest Fan, Surf’s Up, Booth Girls, and Ophelia. Draper provided the voice for the character White Tiger in several video games, including Disney Infinity 3.0 released in 2015.

In 2014, she obtained her law degree from Loyola Law School and is presently employed in the legal field. Draper and her husband Kevin Hoiseth are parents to twin girls.

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Brenda Song

Song rose to fame on the Disney Channel, starting with her portrayal of Samantha Elizabeth Kwan in The Ultimate Christmas Present in 2000. She went on to star in several other Disney Channel Original Movies, such as Get a Clue in 2002, Stuck in the Suburbs in 2004, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior in 2006, and The Suite Life Movie in 2011, where she played the character of London Tipton. In addition to her DCOMs, the talented actress also appeared in Phil of the Future from 2004 to 2005, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody from 2005 to 2008, and The Suite Life on Deck from 2008 to 2011. Following her Disney Channel success, Song made appearances on New Girl, Dads, Dollface, Station 19, and Amphibia.

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The actress, who was previously engaged to Trace Cyrus from 2011 to 2012, found new love in 2017 when she met Macaulay Culkin on the set of Changeland. Their relationship blossomed, and in April 2021, they joyfully became parents to their first child, a son named Dakota. Surprisingly, it was revealed by Us later on that they had secretly welcomed their second child, another son named Carson, before the start of 2023.

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Alana Austin

Austin captivated fans with her portrayal of Andrea 'Andi' Carson, a daring teenager who bravely assumes her twin brother's identity in order to pursue her passion for dirt bike racing in the 2001 film Motocrossed. Following her successful role, she went on to showcase her talent in productions such as The Retrievers, Hansel & Gretel, Miracle Dogs, Supercross, and Popstar, before bidding farewell to Hollywood in 2006. According to her social media presence, Austin has remained actively involved in the entertainment industry since completing her studies at the esteemed University of Southern California.

In September 2019, she tied the knot in the picturesque location of Santa Ynez, California. The joyous couple welcomed their first bundle of joy, a darling baby girl, into the world in July 2020. August 2021 brought the delightful news that Austin had given birth to a set of twins earlier in the year.

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Poppi Monroe

Monroe's breakout acting role came in 2002's Double Teamed, where she portrayed the renowned basketball superstar Heather Burge. This marked her entry into the world of major acting opportunities, subsequently leading her to make appearances on popular shows like Strong Medicine and CSI: Miami. In addition, Monroe showcased her talent in Disney Channel's Tiger Cruise and lent her voice to the character of Kate Brewster in the Terminator 3: The Redemption video game. However, she made the decision to leave the acting industry in 2006.

Monroe, who works in the wine industry, relocated from California to Texas in 2016. She shares her wine tasting adventures via social media.

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Annie McElwain

McElwain played the character of Heidi Burge, Heather's twin and also a talented basketball player, in the movie Double Teamed released in 2002. After appearing in CSI: Miami and Shark, she decided to leave the entertainment industry in 2006. Presently, she works as a professional photographer, focusing on wedding photography, women portraits, and brand shoots. McElwain, who is originally from Seattle, is married and has one daughter named Neala.

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Hilary Duff

The star of Lizzie McGuire,

Hilary Duff

, showcased a different side of her personality when she portrayed Kelly, a fashionista-turned-military student in the 2002 film Cadet Kelly. Following this, Duff went on to star in various movies such as Cheaper by the Dozen, A Cinderella Story, The Perfect Man, Material Girls, and The Haunting of Sharon Tate. Additionally, she made appearances on TV shows like The Chase and Gossip Girl before landing the role of Kelsey Peters on Younger in 2015. In 2020, it was announced that she will be playing the character Sophie on How I Met Your Mother. Keeping her music career alive, Duff has released a total of five studio albums, with her most recent being Breath In. Breathe Out. in 2015. Moreover, she made a comeback to music with her single "Never Let You Go" in 2020.

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The Texas native tied the knot with NHL star Mike Comrie in 2010. They became proud parents with the birth of their son Luca in 2012, but unfortunately parted ways four years later. Duff found love again and exchanged vows with musician Matthew Koma in December 2019. Their love story blossomed further with the addition of two beautiful daughters: Banks, who was born in 2018, and Mae, who joined the family in 2021.

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Christy Carlson Romano

The actress, who played Kelly's rival-turned-pal Jennifer in the 2002 film Cadet Kelly, also took on the role of Ren Stevens in the TV show Even Stevens for three seasons. She reprised this role in the 2003 DCOM The Even Stevens Movie. Additionally, Romano provided the voice for the title character in the show Kim Possible for four seasons. She also appeared in the films Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time and Kim Possible: So the Drama. In 2019, she voiced the character Poppy Blu in the Kim Possible TV movie. Romano has also been in other films such as The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream, Suicide Dolls, and Dream Killer. Alongside her acting career, she has been hosting the show Christy's Kitchen Throwback since 2019 and starring on Celebrity Kitchen since 2020.

Romano tied the knot with producer and writer Brendan Rooney in 2013. They are parents to two daughters named Isabella and Sophia.

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Lindsay Lohan

Lohan portrayed the role of super sleuth Lexy Gold in the 2002 film "Get a Clue" before gaining stardom with her appearance in Disney's "Freaky Friday." She then went on to play Lola in "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen," Cady Heron in "Mean Girls," Maggie Peyton in "Herbie Fully Loaded," and Ashley Albright in "Just My Luck." Apart from these, the former child star also appeared in movies like "Georgia Rule," "Machete," "Scary Movie V," and "Among the Shadows." In 2014, Lohan took on the role of executive producer for the miniseries "Lindsay" and in 2019, she both starred in and produced "Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club."

The New York native released two albums, Speak and A Little More Personal (Raw), in 2004 and 2005, respectively.

In 2016, Lohan was briefly engaged to Egor Tarabasov. In 2019, rumors circulated that she was dating Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammad bin Salman. Lohan announced her engagement to Bader Shammas in November 2021. In July 2022, it was confirmed that she and Shammas had married almost a year after their romantic proposal. Lohan announced in March 2023 that she was expecting their first child. Their son, Luai, was born four months later.

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Danielle Panabaker

Panabaker's career took off with her portrayal of Brittany Aarons in the 2004 film Stuck in the Suburbs. She later starred alongside her sister Kay Panabaker as IS in Read It and Weep in 2006. The talented actress went on to appear in notable films such as Sky High, Friday the 13th, The Crazies, and Christmas Joy. On the small screen, Panabaker has made appearances in Shark, Necessary Roughness, Justified, Arrow, and notably, she played the role of Caitlin Snow/Frost on The Flash. Not limiting herself to acting, the Georgia native made her directorial debut in 2019 with an episode of The Flash.

She tied the knot with lawyer Hayes Robbins in 2017. In April 2020, Danielle made the exciting announcement that she and her husband became parents for the first time. The talented actress, known for her role in "Sky High," revealed her second pregnancy in January 2022. Confirming the arrival of their newest addition, the former child star took to social media in July 2022.

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Kay Panabaker

Kay began her Disney Channel career in 2005, playing the role of Emily Watson in the film "Life Is Ruff." She continued working with the channel, starring as Jamie Bartlett in "Read It and Weep" in 2006, alongside her real-life sister, Danielle Panabaker. Kay then went on to appear in popular television shows such as "Summerland," "Phil of the Future," and "No Ordinary Family." She also had prominent roles in movies like "Nancy Drew," "Fame," "Little Birds," and "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!" However, in 2012, Kay decided to leave Hollywood behind. Returning to her Texas roots, she attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and graduated. Now, she works as a zookeeper.

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Ashley Tisdale

Tisdale portrayed the character Sharpay Evans in the 2006 film High School Musical and its two subsequent installments. Prior to that, she gained recognition on the Disney Channel where she played Maddie Fitzpatrick in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody from 2005 to 2008. Moving on, the actress embarked on various projects such as Phineas and Ferb, Hellcats, Clipped, Ginger Snaps, Merry Happy Whatever, and Carol’s Second Act. Additionally, after establishing her own production company, Blondie Girl Productions, Tisdale took on the role of executive producer for Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, as well as TV shows Miss Advised and Young & Hungry. Furthermore, she has released three studio albums, with Symptoms being her latest in 2019.

The New Jersey native married musician Christopher French in 2014. They welcomed their first child, daughter Jupiter, in March 2021.

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Vanessa Hudgens

Hudgens achieved superstardom through her portrayal of Gabriella Montez, Troy Bolton's love interest in the 2006 film High School Musical and its two sequels. Her success continued with notable roles in Beastly, Spring Breakers, Machete Kills, Grease Live!, Second Act, The Knight Before Christmas, and The Princess Switch franchise. In addition to acting, she also served as an executive producer for #15SecondScare in 2015, and produced The Knight Before Christmas in 2019 and The Princess Switch: Switched Again in 2020. Hudgens has also released two studio albums, V and Identified, in 2006 and 2008 respectively.

Notably, Hudgens dated her High School Musical co-star Zac Efron from 2007 to 2010. After their breakup, she entered a relationship with actor Austin Butler in 2011, but the couple ended their romance in late 2019. In November 2020, she started dating MLB player Cole Tucker. In February 2023, it was confirmed that Tucker proposed to Hudgens ahead of the new year.

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Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato made her DCOM debut in 2008's Camp Rock, portraying the role of Mitchie Torres. She then starred as Rosalinda in 2009's Princess Protection Program alongside Selena Gomez. Following this, Lovato played Sonny Munroe on the show Sonny With a Chance from 2009 to 2011. In 2013, she landed a recurring role on the series Glee. Lovato also lent her voice to the character Smurfette in multiple TV movies before reprising the role in Smurfs: The Lost Village. In addition to her acting career, the Texas native appeared as Jenny in the revival of Will & Grace. Furthermore, she directed the documentary Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil in 2021.

The musician, who has released seven studio albums in their career, has openly discussed their struggles with sobriety following a life-threatening drug overdose in July 2018. Lovato was admitted to the hospital and subsequently sought treatment at a rehab facility. In May 2021, they publicly identified as non-binary.

In 2010, Lovato dated Joe Jonas and had an on-and-off relationship with Wilmer Valderrama from 2010 to 2016. They briefly became engaged to Max Ehrich in 2020 but ended the engagement after two months.

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Selena Gomez

From 2007 to 2012, Gomez played the role of wizard Alex Russo in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. As her popularity grew, she also took on the character of Carter in the 2009 film Princess Protection Program. Additionally, she starred in the movies Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, Monte Carlo, Spring Breakers, Rudderless, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and The Dead Don't Die. Gomez also lent her voice to the character Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania franchise and served as an executive producer for 13 Reasons Why and This Is the Year. After an absence of more than a decade, she made her return to television in 2021 with the series Only Murders in the Building.

Selena Gomez, a Texas native, has released a total of six albums throughout her career. Three albums were released with her band, Selena Gomez & the Scene, from 2009 to 2011. Following that, Gomez went on to release three solo records, with her most recent release being "Rare" in 2020. In addition to her musical ventures, Gomez also launched her cooking show, "Selena + Chef," for HBO Max in the same year.

Gomez's personal life has garnered attention as well. She had an on-again, off-again relationship with Justin Bieber from 2011 to 2018. During this time, she also had a high-profile romance with The Weeknd from January to October 2017. Although briefly reconnecting with Bieber in November of that year, Gomez and the "Baby" crooner ultimately split for good in March 2018.

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Zendaya

Zendaya rose to prominence on the Disney Channel, where she portrayed the character Rocky Blue in the popular series Shake It Up between 2010 and 2013. During her time on the show, she also took on the roles of Halley in the 2012 DCOM Frenemies and Zoey in the 2014 film Zapped. Since then, Zendaya has branched out into a variety of projects, including her roles in The Greatest Showman, Smallfoot, Malcolm & Marie, Dune, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and her portrayal of MJ in the Spider-Man films. On the small screen, she has captivated audiences with her performances as K.C. Cooper on K.C. Undercover, a show that she also co-produced, and as Rue Bennett on Euphoria. In addition to her acting career, Zendaya released her debut album titled Zendaya in 2013. She also showcased her writing talents that same year with the publication of her book Between U and Me.

We confirmed in July 2021 that Zendaya and Tom Holland are dating.