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Disney Stars' Early Rivalry: Ratings Wars, Not Feuds
26 Oct
Summary
- Disney Channel stars competed more within their network than against rivals.
- Shia LaBeouf reportedly had a competitive 'beef' with Hilary Duff's show.
- Christy Carlson Romano recalled a princess party encounter with Mandy Moore.
Christy Carlson Romano, star of Disney Channel's 'Even Stevens', recently discussed the competitive landscape among the network's young stars in the early 2000s. Romano explained that while shows like 'Even Stevens' and 'Lizzie McGuire' achieved significant success, the rivalries were primarily internal.
She clarified that there was little direct animosity towards stars from competing networks like Nickelodeon, as their schedules rarely aligned for interactions. Instead, the competition focused on ratings dominance, with Romano recalling that Shia LaBeouf was particularly driven to make 'Even Stevens' the number one show.
LaBeouf was reportedly very competitive and would 'trash talk' 'Lizzie McGuire,' though Duff was likely unaware. Romano also shared a personal anecdote from a 2000 'Princess Diaries' wrap party where she felt slighted by Mandy Moore.
