Demi Lovato has shared her thoughts on the inclusion of Shia LaBeouf in Raven-Symoné's Disney Channel "Mount Rushmore." During her appearance at The Shade Room on March 10th, Symoné, one of the most iconic stars in Disney Channel's history, was asked to share her all-time Disney lineup, which includes both debated and expected names. The 40-year-old American actress and singer said, "I would say me, Hilary Duff, and Shia LaBeouf." When asked about Miley Cyrus, Raven politely refused to add her, explaining, "No, not Miley. I love you, Miley, but not Miley. She came after."
Symoné also highlighted that the late Lee Thompson Young, who led The Famous Jett Jackson series from 1998 to 2001, "is no longer with us, but he was the first Black show on Disney."
On the March 18th episode of the Chicks in the Office podcast, Lovato, who rose to fame in the later era of Disney Channel programming, reacted to The Cheetah Girls' list. She articulated her thoughts by saying that the list should not be limited to artists of a single era; it could be broader and more inclusive. Referring to the ensemble cast of The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, Lovato said that Raven's choices "definitely resonated," but there were also "people that were on Disney Channel prior."
"You know, there was Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Does that come first? Does that count? But, maybe not," the Confident songstress noted.
Moving forward, the podcast host told her about LaBeouf's name in the list, to which she responded, "I'm okay on that one." It is significant to mention that Demi Lovato insists that Disney Channel's legacy is more than just four names.
The conversation continues to highlight the importance of recognizing and celebrating the diverse range of talent and contributions that have shaped Disney Channel's history and continue to inspire future generations.
