Top 10 Best Disney Channel Actresses

Disney Channel has given us some of the most memorable stars to ever grace our screens. From comedy queens who had you laughing until your sides hurt to triple-threat talents who could act, sing, and dance their way into superstardom, these actresses helped shape childhoods and pop culture alike.

You probably grew up watching at least a few of them, following their characters' adventures, drama, and hilarious hijinks. Some made you wish you could be part of their friend group, while others had you glued to every episode, waiting to see what they would do next. And let's be honest, a few even had you convinced you could pull off a ridiculous disguise and nobody would recognize you. Looking at you, secret pop stars.

The Top Ten

  1. Selena Gomez

    Selena Marie Gomez is an American actress and singer. She's best known for her hit songs "Come & Get It," "Good for You," "Same Old Love," and "It Ain't Me," as well as her starring role as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place. While described as a mezzo-soprano with a vocal range often in the alto... read more

    She deserves first place because she is very talented, pretty, and has an amazing voice. She's every boy's dream girl, and she is so sweet, kind, and generous. Selena treats people with respect, and I love her so much. I will be a Selenator forever because she stays true to herself - she doesn't try to change who she is.

    She hasn't had any surgery, and most of the time, she prefers not to wear makeup. I met her once, and that was enough for me to see what a beautiful, kind angel she is. I can't even describe her kindness in words. She has no problems being herself and always tries to treat people with respect.

    For those who hate Selena, I don't understand why they do such stupid things. She's just human like the rest of us, and if you haven't met her in person, you'll never understand how perfect she is. Selena Gomez, I love you!

  2. Debby Ryan

    Deborah Ann "Debby" Ryan is an American actress, director, and singer. She is known for starring as Jessie Prescott in the Disney Channel Original Series Jessie, and as Bailey Pickett in Disney Channel's The Suite Life on Deck. Ryan has also released music as a solo artist and as the lead vocalist of... read more

    I love Debby Ryan. She should be first on the list. Everything she is in is amazing. In fact, my favorite Disney shows are Jessie and The Suite Life on Deck. My favorite movie is Radio Rebel. She is a great actress and she is beautiful.

    Debby is a sweet girl. She is really nice, but Selena will always be my number 1. Debby did get pulled over on April 5 because she was driving while intoxicated. She isn't the best role model, but she is an amazing person.

    I do think Debby Ryan is pretty, not that it matters... But the reason I think she's like, awesome is because she is such a talented singer and I think she's WAY better than Sabrina Carpenter at singing and acting. How do you guys even like Sabrina? If she was on this poll you guys would all vote for her.

  3. Demi Lovato

    Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends as a child, she received her breakthrough role as Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel television film Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam... read more

    Demi Lovato is an amazing singer that can probably hit higher notes than every other person on this list. Let's be honest, she is Christina Aguilera-level good, not just another pop singer. Now, as far as her acting career goes, I don't think that she had the opportunity to showcase her talent. Her character in Sonny With a Chance is a one-dimensional typical bubbly Disney character. I wish she would star in more movies, playing different roles so she could really show who she is.

    Demi Lovato is just the best. She has been my inspiration since I was 5, and up till now, she is so beautiful. Her singing is just amazing. I could listen to her all day! Her acting is really really good, and after she shared her secret about cutting herself, I love her even more! She should definitely be on the top, not that Selena. She can't even sing!

  4. Zendaya

    Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is an American actress, singer, and producer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer before gaining recognition for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up.... read more

    AMAZING DANCER, SINGER! You can tell that she can actually sing unlike some other Disney actresses (Bella Thorne). Bella Thorne can't dance or sing, and Zendaya is so much better. Bella Thorne's dad might have died, and I do feel sorry. Bella Thorne is going to be the next Miley Cyrus, dressing all naked and engaging in explicit behavior. ZENDAYA IS BETTER.

    I know Zendaya will get higher on this list and all the other Disney star lists. Bella Thorne was given all the good stuff on "Shake It Up", and it was not at all fair. But Zendaya will get some good time in the spotlight on her new show, "Super Awesome Katy" next year, and she will really show herself.

  5. Miley Cyrus

    Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus), known professionally as Miley Cyrus, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, to Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. Her voice type is popularly described as a lyric mezzo soprano, with a vocal range... read more

    I love her voice especially when she sings The Climb and Wrecking Ball. I understand why she wants to shed her good girl image but she's doing it in such an annoying way. That's all. If she could tone down her attitude and stop wearing thongs on stage at concerts, I would love not only her music but her!

    Miley is perfect the way she is. How she is now or before is none of your business. People don't judge you, so don't do the same. Would you like that? People judging you for everything you do, being followed by fans, or saying you're ugly is none of your business.

  6. Bridgit Mendler

    Bridgit Claire Mendler is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She began her acting career in 2004 with a voice role in the animated Indian film The Legend of Buddha. Mendler later rose to prominence with her lead role on Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie and has released music, including her... read more

    Of all the Disney actresses, Bridgit is the most natural-born actress. She makes her roles very believable and makes acting seem effortless. She's the reason my favorite Disney show is Good Luck Charlie, and my favorite movie is Lemonade Mouth! Plus, I am way older than she is but have downloaded ALL her songs!

    If she ever expresses interest in coming back to do more acting again, then she should seriously be considered for the voice of Rosalina in Illumination Entertainment's Mario movie franchise, since she's basically a powerful blonde space princess at this point.

  7. Peyton List

    Peyton Roi List is an American actress and model best known for her roles in family-friendly television and film. She portrayed Emma Ross in the Disney Channel series Jessie and reprised the role in the spin-off Bunk'd. List also played Holly Hills in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series.

    She is beautiful and a really great actress. Her styles are amazing, and her Instagram pics are the best. I love you, Peyton!

    She is nothing like Emma. She is super nice and sweet in real life.

    She is the most beautiful woman on Disney today! How is she not #1?

  8. Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and producer. As a child, she appeared in more than 100 television commercials and performed in stage productions. She is best known for her role as Maddie Fitzpatrick on the Disney Channel series "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody... read more

    I love Ashley Tisdale! She is one of my top three role models. She is great in all of her movies. Don't y'all think? Love her attitude! Love High School Musical 1, 2, and 3! Also love Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure. She is a great person!

    Ashley Tisdale should be number 1. She is the best actor that ever stepped into Disney, and she is a great singer too. Like her Guilty Pleasure album - that was her best album in 2009. And I like her in High School Musical, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and the Aliens in the Attic movie.

    I love pink too! She's so beautiful and... She's perfect!

  9. Brenda Song

    Brenda Song is an American actress, model, and former child star. She began her career as a child fashion model and later gained recognition through Disney Channel roles, including The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Song is also a taekwondo practitioner, holding a black belt that she earned as a teenager... read more

    I think that Brenda Song is beautiful and a good actress. I think she's a lot better than Miley Cyrus!

    She is the prettiest girl on TV and she's hilarious. She is a super good actress, and I'm pretty sure she has a loving heart.

    Brenda Song is a great actress. She is great in Suite Life. She shouldn't have been 9th.

  10. Olivia Holt

    Olivia Hastings Holt (born August 5, 1997) is an American actress and singer. She starred as Lindy Watson in the Disney Channel Original Series I Didn't Do It. Holt has also released music as a solo artist and appeared in various film and television roles.

    She's pretty. On Kickin' It, she really had a beautiful beauty and every boy had a crush on her. If I was a boy, I would go for her. Loved her a lot and I still think she's pretty.

    She's pretty, and I think she could really have a career in comedy and drama films. I hope that happens for her. I would love to act with her.

    She is most definitely the best. Not only is she pretty, but she and Leo Howard play the best love connection ever!

    11. The Newcomers
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    Emma Stone

    Emily Jean "Emma" Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. In 2017, she was the world's highest-paid actress and was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential... read more

    She voiced a dog in Suite Life once.

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    13. The Contenders

  13. Bella Thorne

    Annabella Avery "Bella" Thorne is an American actress, writer, model, and singer. She released her debut EP Jersey in 2014 and is best known for her starring role on Disney Channel's Shake It Up! (2010-2013). Thorne has since appeared in films such as Blended, The Duff, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible... read more

    Seriously? Debby Ryan is before beautiful Bells? I love Bella so much. She should be at number 4, I mean, come on! She's way more talented than Debby Ryan! Is Debby Ryan starring in a movie with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore? Don't think so! But Bella is. Love you, Bells!

    Bella Thorne should be before Selena Gomez because Bella is a better actress, and she is more beautiful than Selena.

    She is the best dancer on her TV series, Shake It Up, and she is way prettier in person.

  14. Dove Cameron

    Dove Cameron is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing the dual role of Liv and Maddie Rooney in the Disney Channel teen sitcom Liv and Maddie, which ran from 2013 to 2017. Cameron has also pursued a music career and appeared in several films and stage productions.

    Dove Cameron has one of the most beautiful singing voices I've ever heard. Liv and Maddie is my favorite show on Disney Channel too. You have to admit that Dove Cameron has serious talent because having to play two people must be super stressful. Not to mention twins that are polar opposites.

    Now, her acting itself could be better in some ways, but overall, I LOVE DOVE! She's such an inspiration to me and a lot of people I know who watch her movies, Liv and Maddie, listen to The Girl and the Dreamcatcher (which I also love), etc. Liv totally deserves to be number 1!

    Love you, Liv. Keep inspiring!

    Dove Cameron is so awesome! Why is she ranked no. 17? She is the prettiest actress in the history of the world, while looking like a natural human being. Dove, please don't EVER dye your hair, wear contacts, or have cosmetic surgery. You are BEAUTIFUL just the way you are. You look natural, and that's the way it should be. Please don't spoil your appearance by means of artificial dyes and surgeries. In short, KEEP YOUR LOOKS JUST AS THEY ARE. You are so my role model. I love Descendants. It's probably the most fascinating teen movie ever. She is such an amazing actress. She should be ranked no. 1!

  15. Vanessa Hudgens

    Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame portraying Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film series. Hudgens has since continued her acting and singing career in film, television, and stage productions.

    She is my role model. I grew up watching her for so long. I love High School Musical, all three of them. She is the best!

    She can sing, dance, act, and be pretty! Sorry, Vanessa, I hate High School Musical.

    I love her really much. Vanessa is the best girl, but I hope you'll keep staying a nice girl and don't be like Miley. She sucks. I hate her.

  16. Laura Marano

    Laura Marano is an American actress and singer, best known for playing Ally Dawson in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. She made her screen debut in 2003 and appeared in TV series such as Without a Trace and Back to You. Marano began her music career in 2016 with the release of her debut single... read more

    Laura Marano is an incredible role model. She's sweet and kind, absolutely magnificent both on the outside and inside. She's been a huge part of my childhood, and if it wasn't for her, I'd never become the person I am today. If you ask me, Laura deserves a WAY better ranking since she's loving and cheerful, not to mention absolutely dazzling and gorgeous in every way. We all love you, Laura. Especially me.

    I like Laura. She has an amazing voice, and she's very pretty! She acted very well, and I love her characters on Disney Channel.

  17. Kristen Schaal

    Kristen Joy Schaal, born on January 24, 1978, is an American actress, voice artist, comedian, and writer. She is well known for her roles on television series such as Flight of the Conchords, The Last Man on Earth, and Bob's Burgers, where she voices the character Louise Belcher. Schaal also voices Mabel... read more

  18. Emily Osment

    Emily Jordan Osment is an American actress, singer, and songwriter born in Los Angeles, California. She began her career as a child actress, gaining recognition for her role in the Spy Kids series. She later starred as Lilly Truscott in the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana and has since appeared... read more

    She's good. At least she did not go crazy like Miley (sorry Miley). She was funny in the show. Thank you for not going crazy like Miley (sorry again Miley).

  19. Eden Sher

    Eden Rebecca Sher is an American actress. She is best known for playing Sue Heck on the ABC comedy The Middle, a role that earned her the 2013 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.... read more

  20. Mandy Moore

    Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She first gained prominence with her 1999 debut single "Candy," which peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.

    After signing with Epic Records, she released her debut album So Real in 1999, which received Platinum certification... read more

  21. Nicole Sullivan

  22. G. Hannelius

    Genevieve Knight "G" Hannelius (born December 22, 1998) is an American actress, singer, songwriter, YouTube personality, and entrepreneur. She began her career on Disney Channel with roles in shows such as Sonny with a Chance and Good Luck Charlie, and became widely known for playing Avery Jennings in... read more

    She's pretty and all, but Dog with a Blog is the worst show ever. Like, seriously, a dog that talks and writes a blog! It's so dumb! Dog with a Blog isn't funny at all! This and Girl Meets World are both the worst shows. A good actress like G Hannelius should be on a better show!

    I mean, she's such a good actor on Sonny With a Chance and Dog with a Blog. It's fair that Selena, Demi, Miley, and Debbie are up there, but I think that people should praise her.

    G is amazing and she's so funny in Dog with a Blog. I get so crazy when my older brother says, "Katie, Dog with a Blog is on!" I love it. G, keep up the work, girlfriend!

  23. Raven-Symoné

    Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, sometimes credited as Raven, is an American actress, singer, songwriter, television personality, and producer. She gained prominence as a child actress on The Cosby Show and later starred in the Disney Channel series That's So Raven. Raven-Symoné has also co-hosted the... read more

    That's So Raven was a big success. It's not just Raven's acting that made the show #1, but her whole personality as well. I love you, Raven! And good luck to all the other Disney actresses!

    I love Raven-Symoné! She is talented and very pretty. I agree that her show was a success. My daughter used to stay up late at night to watch it when they started playing it less frequently. One of the best shows ever.

    Raven is so much better than all of these girls. By the way, "Selly" sucks at singing and is a horrible actress.

  24. Hilary Duff

    Hilary Erhard Duff (born September 28, 1987, in Houston, Texas) is an American actress, singer, and author. She began her acting career as a child and became widely known for her starring role in the television series Lizzie McGuire. Duff also appeared in several films, including Cheaper by the Dozen... read more

    Love her forever. She has grown up, but remains dignified and graceful. She is beautiful, smart, and successful. A great role model for young girls.

    I wish she was in the Top 10! She aged gracefully and now has a much deeper voice than she had during her younger years. I loved her as Lizzie McGuire!

    She was a sweetie. She is the original Disney teen idol. She was a great role model.

  25. Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy Carlson Romano is an American actress and singer. She gained recognition for her role as Ren Stevens in the Disney Channel sitcom Even Stevens. She also voiced the title character in the Disney animated series Kim Possible.

  26. Daveigh Chase

  27. Chelsea Staub

    I love Chelsea. She's so pretty and talented. I am like her number one fan. I am obsessed with her.

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