Key Points
- Raven named herself, Hilary Duff, Shia LaBeouf and Lee Thompson Young as her Disney Channel Mount Rushmore
- She excluded Miley Cyrus, calling her from a later era, sparking fan disagreement online
- Hannah Montana’s 20th anniversary special, with Miley returning, amplified nostalgia amid the debate
RAVEN-Symoné has Disney fans talking after sharing her personal Mount Rushmore of Disney Channel stars.
In a recent interview with The Shade Room, the Raven’s Home star named herself, Hilary Duff, Shia LaBeouf and Lee Thompson Young as her top four most influential stars from the network’s golden era.
Her comments quickly drew attention online, especially after she declined to include Miley Cyrus.
Raven made it clear there was no bad blood, saying she loves Miley, but felt the Hannah Montana star came after the era she was thinking about.
Raven also used her final pick to honoUr Lee Thompson Young, star of The Famous Jett Jackson. She praised his impact on Disney history and said he deserved a place on the list, noting the importance of his groundbreaking series.
Fans had plenty to say on social media, with some agreeing that Lee Thompson Young absolutely belongs in the conversation, while others argued that Miley Cyrus, Christy Carlson Romano and Kyla Pratt should have been included.
The debate arrived just as Disney fans got another big nostalgic moment: a first look at the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, set to stream on Disney+ on March 24.
The preview shows Miley Cyrus back in her iconic blonde wig and revisiting the set, with Billy Ray Cyrus also making a surprise appearance. Miley called the experience emotional and said the anniversary feels like home.
Between Raven’s bold rankings and Hannah Montana nostalgia in full swing, Disney Channel fans are clearly in the mood to revisit the stars who defined an era.
Why This Matters
Raven-Symoné’s divisive Mount Rushmore picks revive debates about Disney Channel’s legacy, spotlighting underrecognized stars like Lee Thompson Young and fueling fan nostalgia and streaming buzz ahead of the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special.
