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Express Tribune
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hilary Duff omission from Disney Channel AI Mount Rushmore sparks backlash from fans and celebrities
Disney Channel, Lizzie McGuire, Disney Channel controversy, Hilary Duff backlash An AI-generated image shared by Complex Pop Culture featuring a Disney Channel 'Mount Rushmore' sparked backlash online after Hilary Duff was noticeably left out. The viral image, posted on April 17, 2025, featured Raven-Symoné, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Zendaya — all iconic Disney stars — but fans quickly pointed out the omission of Duff, who played a central role in the network's early 2000s success. Raven-Symone. Miley Cyrus. Selena Gomez. Zendaya. Is this the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore? 👀 — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) April 17, 2025 Many social media users expressed disappointment, arguing that Duff — best known for her breakout role in Lizzie McGuire and the Disney Channel Original Movie Cadet Kelly — was essential to shaping the Disney Channel brand. 'The disrespect of Hilary Duff. SMH,' wrote actor O'Shea Jackson Jr. on X. The disrespect of Hilary Duff. SMH — O'Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) April 18, 2025 Some fans suggested the lineup should be revised, with Duff replacing either Gomez or Zendaya. Many described Duff as 'the blueprint' for Disney stardom, given how she paved the way for future stars to transition into mainstream music and film careers. This pains me to say because I love her, but Zendaya does not belong on a Disney Mount Rushmore. Her career really took off when she left Disney. Hilary Duff should absolutely take Zendaya's spot here. Lol — The Third King 👑 (@thirdking0208) April 18, 2025 Hilary duff and Ashley Tisdale deserve. And even the sprouse twins. Zendaya's best and biggest work came after Disney. — honest (@imthehonestboy) April 18, 2025 Beyond Duff, fans also called out the absence of other influential Disney alums, including Cole and Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody), Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical, Phineas & Ferb), Brenda Song, Demi Lovato, and Christy Carlson Romano. Tisdale, in particular, was highlighted for her versatile impact across multiple hit franchises. Even Christy Carlson Romano weighed in, expressing frustration over the continued overlooking of her work as Kim Possible and Ren Stevens. What started as a nostalgic tribute quickly turned into a conversation about legacy and recognition. For many fans, a true Disney Channel 'Mount Rushmore' isn't complete without Hilary Duff — a name synonymous with the network's golden age.
Buzz Feed
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
An AI Channel Disney Mount Rushmore Has People Losing Their Minds Over One Actor Being Included, And The One Who Should Be In Their Place
Complex sent the internet into a frenzy as they paid homage to the women who helped shape a lot of our childhoods. On Thursday, the popular entertainment media company shared an AI image of a Disney Channel Mount Rushmore featuring some of the most notable child stars to come from the network — including Raven-Symoné, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Zendaya. Raven-Symone. Miley Cyrus. Selena Gomez. Zendaya. Is this the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore? 👀 — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) April 17, 2025 Complex Pop Culture / Twitter: @ComplexPop Before reading the caption, I noticed the image first, and I can't even lie, I thought the first sculpture was supposed to be UK actor Cush Jumbo from CBS's The Good Fight and Netflix's Stay Close. Tell me I'm not the only one who sees it? But I quickly realized her being there wouldn't make sense after seeing who else was featured, and immediately figured it must be queen Raven, resembling what she looks like today instead of her likeness on the Disney Channel way back when. Each woman chosen has undoubtedly made a major impact on Disney Channel, and has continued to leave their mark on pop culture. At the time, Raven was the youngest Black woman to have a show named after her, with That's So Raven (2003)... ...Miley went on world tours inspired by her Hannah Montana (2006) character... ...Selena had several spinoffs from her magical show Wizards of Waverly Place (2007)... ...and Zendaya's Shake It Up released three dance soundtracks. But despite their collective influence, some fans felt like one Disney alum was missing and should be swapped out with one of the chosen women. Tons of responses voiced their that Hilary Duff should've been added to the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore. Hilary starred on Lizzie McGuire (2001), along with Disney Channel Original Movies like Cadet Kelly. Christy Carlson Romano of Even Stevens and Kim Possible even entered the chat to voice her opinion: Let the record show that actors like Brenda Song (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Kyla Pratt (The Proud Family), and Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) also received shoutouts.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oscars 2025: 37 Must-See Moments From This Year's Academy Awards
This year's four-hour Oscars ceremony included everything from powerful acceptance speech and political digs to show-stopping red carpet fashion, A-list performances and some completely ridiculous moments. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to stay up overnight just to watch a load of celebs having a shindig and dishing prizes out, meaning that those of us in the UK are often left trying to piece together exactly what went on the morning after a major do like the Academy Awards. And that's where we come in. Here's our helpful guide to everything that went down at Sunday night's Oscars, starting where all good awards ceremonies begin... the red carpet... A reunion 22 years in the making. # — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 2, 2025 what a beautiful performance by ariana grande and cynthia erivo ❤️ # — ⚡︎ (@blindingliqhts) March 3, 2025 Conan O'Brien's #Oscars reference to 'THE SUBSTANCE' was epic 😂 — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) March 3, 2025 Conan brings up how the Oscars always run too long, then burst into an absurd song about how he won't waste time. My god 😂 — Tanooki Joe (@TanookiKuribo) March 3, 2025 i love being parasocial about jeremy strong and kieran culkin — leyla 🍒 (@LeylaCardenas28) March 3, 2025 omg Kieran Culkin's story in his Oscar speech LOLhe said his wife had no faith that he'd ever win an Emmy, so she jokingly promised him a 3rd kid if he won. and last year she said they'd have a 4th if he ever won an Oscar. well, he just won Best Supporting Actor — Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 3, 2025 Andrew Garfield to Goldie Hawn: 'There's a person that gave my mother during her life the most joy, the most comfort and tonight I feel very lucky because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn.'#Oscarshttps:// — ABC News (@ABC) March 3, 2025 LOL Bowen Yang is too funny. this Oscars bit for "Best Costume Design" was great — Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 3, 2025 #WickedMovie costume designer Paul Tazewell becomes the first Black man to win in his category at the # — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 3, 2025 Sean Baker thanks the sex worker community while accepting his first ever # — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 3, 2025 So so so so so so so so obsessed with Margaret Qualley being like 'okay bitch you're not gonna give me an oscar nomination, but you're GONNA give me a dance solo' and honestly who can blame her. What a — Tom (@MalignantStan) March 3, 2025 Margaret Qualley, Lisa, Doja Cat and Raye take the stage for the James Bond tribute at the # — ASTHTC (@theASTHTC) March 3, 2025 Camille and Clément Ducol sing while accepting the #Oscar for best original song for "El Mal" from # — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 3, 2025 Conan O'Brien: 'Well, we're half way through the show, which means it's time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile.' # — Deadline (@DEADLINE) March 3, 2025 "No Other Land" director Basel Adra: "We call on the world to take serious actions to stop the injustice and to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people." | # — Variety (@Variety) March 3, 2025 Conan O'Brien just had LA firefighters deliver his jokes for him, and the audience's stunned reaction to this first hearts go out to all of those who have lost their I'm talking about the producers of Joker 2." — Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 3, 2025 Zoe Saldaña during her #Oscars acceptance speech:"I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award, and I know I will not be the last!' — Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) March 3, 2025 "Slava Ukraine."Daryl Hannah acknowledged the war in Ukraine before presenting the Oscar for Best Editing to Sean Baker.#Oscarshttps:// — ABC News (@ABC) March 3, 2025 Conan O'Brien dings Donald Trump: Anora is having a good night. Two wins already. I guess Americans are excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian.' # — Deadline (@DEADLINE) March 3, 2025 Morgan Freeman pays tribute to Gene Hackman before the #Oscars In Memoriam segment — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 3, 2025 why was michelle trachtenberg not honored at the oscars memoriam????? — carlos (@ccaaarrllloosss) March 3, 2025 michelle trachtenberg not being mentioned in the in memoriam section of the oscars is upsetting , you are and will remain so so loved and admired michelle 🩷 — amb (@mikeysgore) March 3, 2025 It's shameful that the #Oscars didn't include Michelle Trachtenberg in their memorial montage of all the actors/actresses who have passed within the year!!!! 😡 — kaiden (@HappiestCyrus) March 3, 2025 Mark Hamill at the Oscars:'I suggested they play the theme from Jaws but what do I know?'Love him!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 — Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) March 3, 2025 Queen Latifah performs "Ease on Down the Road" at the #Oscars in honor of the late Quincy Jones — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 3, 2025 Adrien Brody asked the Oscars to turn down their wrap-up music while accepting the award for Best Actor, saying; 'This isn't my first rodeo.' — The Project (@theprojecttv) March 3, 2025 Mikey Madison's Winning Speech#Oscars2025# — Aashi (@_aashiiiii_) March 3, 2025 "Anora" wins the #Oscar for Best Picture — Variety (@Variety) March 3, 2025 this was when he lost 🥺 — jess (@des179854) March 3, 2025 Here Are All The A-List Photos You Need To See From This Year's Oscars Red Carpet This Is What Kieran Culkin Actually Said In His Censored Oscars Acceptance Speech Oscars Host Conan O'Brien Takes Swipe At Donald Trump During Ceremony
