Disney Channel created dozens of stars. From Selena Gomez to Miley Cyrus to Brenda Song, some of Hollywood's favorite actresses and singers started their careers on the kids channel known for shows like Wizards of Waverly Place and Lizzie McGuire.
And many who we grew up with now have kids of their own. How old does that make you feel? Keep reading to find out if your favorite Disney Channel star is a parent...
© InstagramThe blended family lives in Los Angeles
Hilary Duff's four kids
Hilary Duff starred in Lizzie McGuire for three years and cemented herself as a Disney Channel legend. The 38-year-old actress, who is currently on tour for her most recent album, is a mom-of-four. She welcomed her oldest son, Luca Cruz Comrie, with her ex-husband Mike Comrie in March 2012. And after tying the knot with husband Matthew Koma, 39, in 2019, she grew her family. The two are parents to daughter Banks Violet Bair, seven, Mae James Bair, five, and Townes Meadow Bair, two.
Hilary's kids took part of her The Lucky Me Tour and some even made appearances on stage. Luca interviewed his mom for Billboard in February 2026, showing off his knowledge about her legendary career. And, during her August 6 show at Madison Square Garden, Hilary's daughters adorably joined her on stage for a slice of New York pizza.
© InstagramLike many parents these days, Vanessa doesn't share anything about her children online
Vanessa Hudgens is a mom-of-two
Vanessa Hudgens made history when she starred as Gabriella Montez in High School Musical. Twenty years later, she's now a mom-of-two. Vanessa, 37, and her husband of three years, Cole Tucker, keep their children's lives very private.
The couple have yet to share their kids' birthdates, genders, or names yet. But, Vanessa has opened up about her birthing journey. After she gave birth to her second child in November 2025, she shared a photo of herself lying on a hospital bed on Instagram with the caption: "Well…. I did it. Had another baby!!! What a wild ride labor is. Big shout out to all the moms. It's truly incredible what our bodies can do."
© InstagramLindsay doesn't show her son's face on social media
Lindsay Lohan and her son Luai
Lindsay Lohan is the queen of Disney. Aside from her appearances in many Disney films, in 2002, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Get A Clue. And these days, Lindsay's a mom! She and husband Bader Shammas welcomed their son Luai in 2023. The parents primarily raise him in Dubai, which has strict laws regarding photography.
"Every morning waking up and running to grab my son and just looking at him and when he looks me back in the eyes, I'm going to get emotional. It's just the most beautiful. I'm just so grateful every day," the Freaky Friday actress said while on Good Morning America in June 2024.
© InstagramAly's sister AJ has yet to have kids of her own
Aly Michalka's son Jack
Aly Michalka, and her little sister AJ Michalka, were Disney Channel royalty. Aly starred in Phil of the Future as well as the Disney Channel Original Movie Cow Belles. She and her husband Stephen Ringer welcomed her son Jack Francis Michalka-Ringer on April 21, 2024.
From having a home birth to discussing her mental health, Aly has been very open about parenting. In June, she wrote to Instagram: "I was surprised by was the fact that we co-slept with him from day one. I know people have a lot of mixed thoughts on this but it works for our family and it’s beautiful to see that every household is different when it comes to what feels right for them."
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© Amy Sussman,GettyThe couple met at actor Seth Green's house in 2014
Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin's two boys
Brenda Song is one half of a very famous couple. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody actress and her partner, the Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin, are parents to sons Dakota, five, and Carson, three.
While Brenda and Macaulay are super recognizable, they like to keep their kids out of the spotlight. "My son was like, 'Why is that man taking pictures of you, mama?'" Brenda recalled during a January 2025 interview with Bustle. "You could take pictures of me all day. I don't care. But when it's your kids, it's different. They didn't ask for this life."
© InstagramKirsten's been on General Hospital for some 21 years
Kirsten Storms and Harper Rose Barash
Disney Channel sort of began with Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. Its star, Kirsten Storms, defined the early 2000s and inspired many wacky hairdos. The actress is now a mom to 12-year-old Harper Rose Barash, who she shares with her ex-husband Brandon Barash.
In July 2025, Kirsten took a step back from Hollywood and her role on the soap opera General Hospital and moved to Tennessee with Harper. "I'm very excited to be making Tennessee my home!" she told her 423k Instagram followers. A year later, she admitted that the move hadn't been easy on the mother-daughter. Kirsten wrote to social media: ""I might not be at the *best part* of this choice yet, but LA never felt like my real home. I'm grateful and really [expletive] proud of the accomplishments I've achieved during my acting career, however my career started before I was out of elementary school."
© InstagramJoe Jonas and Sophie Turner don't share photos of their kids online
The Jonas Brothers' brood
Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas broke onto the scene in the 2008 musical Camp Rock, which is getting its third installment this year. Two decades later, the singers are all dads. Kevin, 38, and his wife Danielle Jonas, 39, are parents to two girls, Alena Rose, 12, and Valentina Angelina, nine. Middle brother Joe, 37, shares daughters Willa, 5, and Delphine, 3, with ex-wife Sophie Turner. And Nick, 33, is dad to daughter Malti Marie, four, who he shares with wife Priyanka Chopra-Jonas.
While the brothers come from an all-boy household, they are all girl dads. "I grew up with four boys in the house," Kevin told People in October 2021. "So I'm getting to relearn what young women want in their life from an early age, which is so cool to see because I didn't experience it."
© InstagramDavid and Maria are welcoming their fourth kid this year
David Henrie's magical family
David Henrie's life is nothing short of magical. The Wizards of Waverly Place actor, 37, is a dad-of-three, with one on the way. He and his wife, Maria Cahill, are parents to daughter Pia Philomena Francesca, seven, James Thomas Augustine Emanuel, five, and Gemma Clare, three.
On April 5, David announced his family's exciting news to Instagram, writing: "SURPRISE! Figured this moment was as good as ever to share the good news… Maria is 5 months pregnant. Crazy story. Long story short, Maria and I had made peace with the idea that the 'big family' dream might not be God’s plan for us. Through a miraculous encounter that would have never happened without @seekingbeauty.ewtn in Seville, Spain, and the intercession of St. Teresa of Avila, we are having our 4th!"




