+241 It sucks for actors who leave Disney/Nickelodeon to do other projects. It's impossible to transition to doing kid shows to mature roles in comedy/horror/drama. No one would take you seriously. amirite?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Brenda Song sure grew up fast in The Social Network.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Shia LaBeouf, and Zac Efron made the transition pretty well too. IMO, at least.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It seems to be a bit easier for boys to transition into more mature roles compared to girls. Not trying to start a whole sexist debate but, it seems true. Instead of being called "sluts" like the some of the girls (Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears), most of the guys seem to be encouraged and more liked (Zac Efron, Shia Lebouf).

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Justin Timberlake? Britney Spears? Brenda Song? Hilary Duff? Plus, now that WOWP is done, Selena Gomez is pursuing some more non-Disney roles. Point is, not all Disney starlets end up forgotten as adults. Some actually do pretty well, and are taken seriously.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Raven symone and kenan Thompson too

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Selena Gomez came out well. However Miley...

by Anonymous 12 years ago

They can't go straight from Disney girl to slut

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Selena Gomez is doing a movie with Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson (Hannah from Pretty Little Liars) called Spring Breakers. It's about these group of girls who steal something and then get arrested. They get bailed out by this drug dealer then shit happenes. It's a pretty mature role.

by Anonymous 12 years ago