Child stars like Lindsay Lohan, Brenda Song, Bridgit Mendler, and Vanessa Hudgens, who were beloved for their roles in shows and music that shaped our childhoods, are now embracing parenthood. Disney Channel stars felt like friends as they influenced our fashion and language, but now some have taken on the role of parents. Anneliese van der Pol, known for her role in That’s So Raven, recently announced her pregnancy, joining other Disney darlings in the journey of parenthood. Lindsay Lohan, Vanessa Hudgens, Aly Michalka, and Bridgit Mendler are some of the former child stars who are now parents. Lindsay Lohan cherishes motherhood, Vanessa Hudgens and her husband quietly welcomed their first child, Aly Michalka had a peaceful birth to her son, and Bridgit Mendler adopted a son in 2022.
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In a statement made on X last year, Mendler shared, “The other news I wanted to share is I’m a mother to a sweet 4-year-old boy. Started fostering in 2021, adopted near Christmas of 2022.” She added, “I’m so lucky — being a parent is the biggest gift and most defining experience there is.”
Brenda Song, known for her role as London Tipton on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, is a mother of two boys. She welcomed son Dakota Song Culkin in April 2021 with partner Macaulay Culkin. Their family expanded with the arrival of Carson in late 2022.
Former Good Luck, Charlie star Raven Goodwin shares two children with her husband, Wiley Battle, whom she married in 2021. Their first child, Riley Rosa Bell Battle, was born in 2020, and they welcomed their son, Raj Howard, in 2024.
Skai Jackson, known for her roles on Jessie and Bunk’d, announced in November 2024 that she was expecting her first child with her then-boyfriend. In May, she filed a request for a restraining order against her son Kasai’s father, Deondre Burgin, over domestic abuse allegations.
Kirsten Storms, known for her role as Zenon Kar, is a mother to preteen daughter Harper Rose Barash. Harper Rose has followed in her mother’s footsteps with acting roles on General Hospital.
Ashley Leggat, from Life with Derek, is a mother of three daughters. She welcomed Olivia Patricia Anne and London Marie in 2017 and 2019, respectively, and completed her “girl gang” with the arrival of Lyla in July 2022.
Hilary Duff, known for her role in Lizzie McGuire, is a mother of three children. She shares her eldest child, Luca Cruz Comrie, with ex-husband Mike Comrie. Hilary and her husband Matthew Koma welcomed daughters Banks Violet Bair in 2018, Mae James Bair in 2021, and Townes Meadow in 2024.
Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, also starred in Disney Channel’s JONAS series.
In the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock, Kevin, father of two children, and his wife Danielle welcomed their first daughter, Alena Rose, in February 2014. Their second daughter, Valentina Angelina, was born in October 2016. Kevin shared with PEOPLE that growing up with four boys in the house, he is now learning what young women want from an early age, which he finds fascinating.
Joe Jonas, who also starred in JONAS and the Camp Rock films, shares two children with ex-wife Sophie Turner. Their daughter Willa was born in July 2020, followed by Delphine in July 2022. Joe described his time with Willa as “amazing” and noted the importance of naps as a new father. Joe and Turner split in September 2023, with their divorce finalized a year later.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra welcomed their daughter Malti Marie on January 15, 2022. While they keep Malti mostly out of the spotlight, they occasionally share glimpses of her on social media.
David Henrie, known for his role as Justin Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, has two children with his wife Maria Cahill. Their daughter Pia Philomena Francesca was born in March 2019, and their son James Thomas Augustine Emanuel was born on Christmas Day in 2020. The couple announced the arrival of their third child, Gemma Claire, in July 2022.
Tia Mowry, star of Twitches and Twitches Too, has two children with her ex-husband Cory Hardrict. Their son, Cree Taylor, was born in June 2011, and their daughter, Cairo Tiahna, was born in May 2018. Tia cherishes watching her children grow and considers the parenting journey a miracle. Tia and Hardrict separated after 14 years of marriage in October 2022.
Tamera Mowry, Tia’s twin sister and co-star in the Twitches movies, shares two kids with her husband Adam Housley. Their son Aden John Tanner was born in November 2012, and their daughter Ariah Talea was born in July 2015. Tamera advises fellow parents to take things one day at a time and reminds them that it’s okay to have both good and challenging days as part of the journey of parenting.
Christy Carlson Romano, known for her roles in Even Stevens and Kim Possible, has two children with her husband Brendan Rooney. Their first daughter, Isabella “Izzy” Victoria, was born on Christmas in 2016, and their second daughter, Sophia Elizabeth, arrived in February 2019. Christy expressed her joy in raising both her daughters.
Ashley Tisdale, known for her roles as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical franchise and Maddie Fitzpatrick on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, is a mother of two daughters. She and her husband, Christopher French, welcomed their first daughter, Jupiter Iris, in March 2021, followed by their second daughter, Emerson Clover, in September 2024. Tisdale expressed her excitement for motherhood on her blog, sharing her optimism for this new adventure with her husband. Kaycee Stroh, famous for playing Martha Cox in the High School Musical franchise, is a mother of two daughters with her husband Ben Higginson. Their first child, Zetta Lee, was born in May 2013, and their second daughter, Lettie Louise, arrived in October 2015. Tiffany Thornton, known for her role in Sonny with a Chance, is a mother of four children. She has sons Kenneth James and Bentley Cash from her late husband Chris Carney, and daughters Juliet Joy and Kimber Jo with her current husband, Josiah Capaci. Kyla Pratt, who voiced Penny Proud on The Proud Family, has two daughters with partner Danny Kirkpatrick. Their first daughter, Lyric Kirkpatrick, was born in November 2010, followed by their second daughter, Liyah Kirkpatrick, in August 2013. Actress Danielle Panabaker, known for her roles in Disney Channel original movies, is a mother of two children with her husband Hayes Robbins. Their first child was born in April 2020, with the second arriving in July 2022. Panabaker shared her joy of motherhood and the indescribable feeling of holding her baby in her arms on social media.
