From Disney princesses to pop queens: when the mouse lets go of your hand
Looking back and seeing those girls next to Mickey is a little dizzying, right? What started with series for teenagers became complete careers. And the transition was not always easy.
Selena Gómez was practically born in front of a camera. At the age of 14 he was already Alex Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, and since then he hasn’t stopped. Today she is a complete artist who navigates between film, television and music without missing a beat.
“He was only 14 years old when he filmed the first season”
Miley Cyrus did what many dreamed of: leaving Hannah Montana behind to build something totally her own. At 13 years old he was already carrying the weight of a successful series, recitals and presentations. His transformation was perhaps the most radical—and necessary.
Hilary Duff also had to reinvent herself after being Lizzie McGuire. The series catapulted her to global stardom, but then came the movies and a career that showed that there was much more behind the teenage character.
And Vanessa Hudgens, who at the age of 17 conquered the world as Gabriella in High School Musical. Since then her career has not stopped, proving that the jump from teenage star to established actress is possible—and spectacular.
The curious thing is how they all achieved the same thing: leaving innocence behind without losing talent. They changed their look, their projects, their life… but that spark that made them famous is still there. Only now it shines differently.




