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Zendaya vs. Bella Thorne: What Happens To Young Starlets When They Leave The Disney Bubble

As a teenager, I thought being a Disney star would be the coolest thing in the world, but there was a darker side of fame that fans didn’t get to see.

By Meghan Dillon3 min read
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It’s almost a cliché that many former Disney stars go on a rebellious streak after parting with the House of Mouse. There seems to be two options for a post-Disney career: thrive or rebel. Zendaya and Bella Thorne, stars of the 2010-2013 Disney Channel show, Shake It Up, are perfect examples.