We’re not talking Jasmine, Belle and Snow White. We’re talking about the young women who vaulted from Disney Channel programs to score big-time pop hits, perform sold-out concerts and date a Jonas brother.
With the latest Disney darling, Olivia Rodrigo, recently winning three Grammys, we look at five of Disney’s pop princesses.
Hilary Duff
Born: Sept. 28, 1987.
Disney TV: “Lizzie McGuire” (2001-04).
Biggest hits: “Wake Up” (2005), “With Love” (2007).
As a teen dated: Aaron Carter and Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden.
Star Tribune review: “The 16-year-old Disney superstar’s headline concert debut Sunday at Target Center was more impressive than the first local headline performances by Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera or Avril Lavigne.” (2004)
Now: Starring in and producing Hulu’s “How I Met Your Father.”
Fun fact: She has appeared in 24 movies and 29 TV series, published four books and released five studio albums.