As winter approaches, movie marathons become more inviting. If you've already ditched your Netflix queue on a recent weekend for a nostalgic Disney Channel Original Movie marathon, you might have been left with some questions. Like, what's Christy Carlson Romano up to these days? Does she still remember all the words to "Sixth Period?" Is Zenon still acting? And what's the girl from Halloweentown been doing since she put down her broom?
This list is here to answer all your queries about the life and careers of your favorite DCOM stars. Some are still in the business, while others have left life in front of the camera behind. Click through to find out what they've been working on since their Disney days.
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Kimberly Brown: Then
Brown was 13 when Halloweentown first aired on The Disney Channel and thousands of preteen girls started to hope their grandma would come to tell them they, too, had magical powers. She went on to star in Halloweentown II and Halloweentown High, as well as the DCOM Quints.
Brown was 13 when Halloweentown first aired on The Disney Channel and thousands of preteen girls started to hope their grandma would come to tell them they, too, had magical powers. She went on to star in Halloweentown II and Halloweentown High, as well as the DCOM Quints.
Kimberly Brown: Now
In 2013, Brown appeared in a handful of episodes of Low Winter Sun, but she always returns to her Halloweentown roots. She's appeared in Spirit of Halloweentown Festival for the last two years, which is held in St. Helens, Oregon, where the movie was filmed.
In 2013, Brown appeared in a handful of episodes of Low Winter Sun, but she always returns to her Halloweentown roots. She's appeared in Spirit of Halloweentown Festival for the last two years, which is held in St. Helens, Oregon, where the movie was filmed.
Camille Guaty & America Ferrera: Then
Guaty and Ferrera played dancers in the DCOM that taught kids across the country an all-important Spanish phrase, Gotta Kick it Up! (2002).
Ferrera went on to earn an Emmy for her starring role in Ugly Betty, while Guaty has multi-episode arcs on shows like Prison Break and Las Vegas.
Guaty and Ferrera played dancers in the DCOM that taught kids across the country an all-important Spanish phrase, Gotta Kick it Up! (2002).
Ferrera went on to earn an Emmy for her starring role in Ugly Betty, while Guaty has multi-episode arcs on shows like Prison Break and Las Vegas.
America Ferrera: Now
Ferrera currently stars on the NBC sitcom Superstore, now in its second season. When not working she likes to lip sync with her bestie from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Ferrera currently stars on the NBC sitcom Superstore, now in its second season. When not working she likes to lip sync with her bestie from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
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Christy Carlson Romano: Then
It's hard to say what Disney Channel role Romano was best known for — Kim Possible, Ren Stevens, or Hilary Duff's nemesis in the DCOM Cadet Kelly.
It's indisputable, however, that this was her greatest TV moment.
It's hard to say what Disney Channel role Romano was best known for — Kim Possible, Ren Stevens, or Hilary Duff's nemesis in the DCOM Cadet Kelly.
It's indisputable, however, that this was her greatest TV moment.
Erik von Detten: Now
The actor's last screen role was Toy Story 3 (reprising his role as Sid), but he still brings his niece and nephew to the occasional red carpet, according to E!
The actor's last screen role was Toy Story 3 (reprising his role as Sid), but he still brings his niece and nephew to the occasional red carpet, according to E!
Ryan Merriman: Then
Merriman starred in three iconic DCOM—Smart House (1999), The Luck of the Irish (2001), and A Ring of Endless Light (2002). He'll always be remembered by '90s kids as the preteen who knew how to "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)."
Merriman starred in three iconic DCOM—Smart House (1999), The Luck of the Irish (2001), and A Ring of Endless Light (2002). He'll always be remembered by '90s kids as the preteen who knew how to "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)."
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Emmy Rossum: Then
Before her breakout role in The Phantom of the Opera, Rossum was the object of a whiz kid's affection in the DCOM Genius (1999).
Before her breakout role in The Phantom of the Opera, Rossum was the object of a whiz kid's affection in the DCOM Genius (1999).
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Laura Vandervoort: Then
Vandervoort starred in the 4th best DCOM Halloween film (behind Halloweentown 1 and 2, and The Scream Team, obviously) Mom's Got A Date With a Vampire in 2000, after appearing in the classic Alley Cat Strike.
Vandervoort starred in the 4th best DCOM Halloween film (behind Halloweentown 1 and 2, and The Scream Team, obviously) Mom's Got A Date With a Vampire in 2000, after appearing in the classic Alley Cat Strike.
The Lawrence Brothers: Then
Andrew, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence were DCOM staples. Andy had a film all to himself (The Other Me, 2000), he shared the screen with big brother Joey in Horse Sense (1999), and all the brothers appeared together in Jumping Ship (2001).
Andrew, Matthew, and Joey Lawrence were DCOM staples. Andy had a film all to himself (The Other Me, 2000), he shared the screen with big brother Joey in Horse Sense (1999), and all the brothers appeared together in Jumping Ship (2001).
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The Lawrence Brothers: Now
Joey Lawrence recently wrapped his sitcom Melissa & Joey and appears in the holiday movie out this month, Wish For Christmas.
Matthew Lawrence's next film, a thriller titled Desperate Waters, is scheduled to be released next year.
Andrew Lawrence had a multi-episode arc on Hawaii Five-O this year and will appear in the film Better Than Love.
Joey Lawrence recently wrapped his sitcom Melissa & Joey and appears in the holiday movie out this month, Wish For Christmas.
Matthew Lawrence's next film, a thriller titled Desperate Waters, is scheduled to be released next year.
Andrew Lawrence had a multi-episode arc on Hawaii Five-O this year and will appear in the film Better Than Love.
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Shia LaBeouf: Now
LaBeouf has been in many feature films since Even Stevens, and he highlighted his extensive list of credits by renting out a theater to watch all his films in reverse chronical order last year. In his next film, Borg/McEnroe he'll portray tennis player John McEnroe
LaBeouf has been in many feature films since Even Stevens, and he highlighted his extensive list of credits by renting out a theater to watch all his films in reverse chronical order last year. In his next film, Borg/McEnroe he'll portray tennis player John McEnroe
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