Mickey Mouse Club Members.Photo:Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock
Before it was a Disney Channel staple in the late ’80s and early ’90s,The Mickey Mouse Cluboriginally aired on ABC from 1955 to 1959. Once the kid’s channel was launched, Disney Channel began producing a newer, more updated version of the beloved show, titledThe All-New Mickey Mouse Club.Not only did the new version entertain with skits, musical numbers and talent showcases, it was also the starting ground for some of our favorite stars today. Famous members such asJustin Timberlake,Britney Spears,Christina AguileraandKeri Russellall refined their acting and musical chops while on the show.See what these superstars and other former Mouseketeers have been up to since.
Before it was a Disney Channel staple in the late ’80s and early ’90s,The Mickey Mouse Cluboriginally aired on ABC from 1955 to 1959. Once the kid’s channel was launched, Disney Channel began producing a newer, more updated version of the beloved show, titledThe All-New Mickey Mouse Club.
Not only did the new version entertain with skits, musical numbers and talent showcases, it was also the starting ground for some of our favorite stars today. Famous members such asJustin Timberlake,Britney Spears,Christina AguileraandKeri Russellall refined their acting and musical chops while on the show.
See what these superstars and other former Mouseketeers have been up to since.
01of 11Justin TimberlakeJustin Timberlake.Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty ImagesHe brought sexy back in 2006, but that was simply a droplet in the talent pool that is Justin Timberlake. This formerMickey Mouse Clubalum went onto superstardom with NSYNC before launching his solo career, which saw him become not only a Grammy Award-winning musician, but also an actor in cult-favorite and Oscar-nominated films such asFriends with BenefitsandThe Social Network.His most recent film work is asthe voice of Branch inTrolls Band Together,for whichNSYNC reunited to record a songfor the film’s soundtrack.Timberlake — who was onThe All-New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom 1993 to 1994 — has also found success in his personal life. The now 42-year-old has been married to actressJessica Bielsince 2012 and the coupleshare two children: sons Silas, 8, and Phineas, 2.
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Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake.Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty Images
Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images; John Shearer/Getty Images
He brought sexy back in 2006, but that was simply a droplet in the talent pool that is Justin Timberlake. This formerMickey Mouse Clubalum went onto superstardom with NSYNC before launching his solo career, which saw him become not only a Grammy Award-winning musician, but also an actor in cult-favorite and Oscar-nominated films such asFriends with BenefitsandThe Social Network.His most recent film work is asthe voice of Branch inTrolls Band Together,for whichNSYNC reunited to record a songfor the film’s soundtrack.
Timberlake — who was onThe All-New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom 1993 to 1994 — has also found success in his personal life. The now 42-year-old has been married to actressJessica Bielsince 2012 and the coupleshare two children: sons Silas, 8, and Phineas, 2.
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Britney Spears
Britney Spears.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images
Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Image Group LA/Disney Channel via Getty Images
Britney Spearswas on the show from 1993 to 1996 along with Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.
Personally, Spears has had some ups and downs over the years. After famously dating Timberlake from 1999 to 2002, she went on tomarry former backup dancerKevin Federlinein 2004, only three months after they first started dating. The two welcomed sons Sean Preston and Jayden James in 2005 and 2006, respectively.
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Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Another wildly successful Mousketeer,Christina Aguileracaptivated audiences with her powerful voice.
In 2005, Aguilera married music producer Jordan Bratman. The two welcomed son Max in 2008 before the singerfiled for divorce in 2010. She found love again with actor and director Matthew Rutler, to whom she’s been engaged since 2014. The couple share a daughter named Summer Rain.
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Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
He played the love-struck Noah Calhoun inThe Notebook,made us laugh inCrazy Stupid Loveand showed that he still had his killer dance moves inLa La Land.This summer, the 42-year-old actor was Ken in Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbusterBarbie,in which he starred opposite Margot Robbie.
Away from the limelight, Gosling is a proud dad to two daughters — Esmeralda and Amada — whom he shares with longterm partner, Eva Mendes.
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Keri Russell
Keri Russell.CBS via Getty Images; Shannon Finney/Getty Images
CBS via Getty Images; Shannon Finney/Getty Images
Keri Russell has joked that she’s happy she came away with “my sanity [and] my dignity” following her eight-season stint on theMickey Mouse Club. The powerhouse actress recently reflected on her time on the popular show toW Magazinejoking, “Not everyone got out alive. Some of those people are still my best friends—Ilana [Miller] and Lindsey [Alley]. I was there at a time when there were a lot of famous kids there.”
With megastars such as Spears, Timberlake, and Gosling in her company, Russell found herself questioning her own abilities. She told the outlet, “And I say this completely truthfully: I was literally the least talented one there. I’m not kidding,” she said. “When I look at those kids, I’m like, why in the world did they pick me? It was wild.”
Most recently, she’s stepped into the role of Kate Wyler, a U.S. ambassador who struggles to balance her high-demand job and spotlighted love life, in Netflix’sThe Diplomat. Russell is nominated for an Emmy for the role: outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
06of 11JC ChasezJC Chasez.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Rodin Eckenroth/WireImagePeople may not know that Justin Timberlake’s former *NSYNC bandmate,JC Chasez, was also onThe All-New Mickey Mouse Club.“For us, every day was the best day of your life,” Chasez toldDisney. “Look, anytime that you get to do what you like to do is a good day. Anytime I’m in the studio it’s a good day. Anytime I’m on stage it’s a good day. They are good days. But, as a 14-year-old, you all of a sudden go from living in suburban Maryland in the outskirts of D.C. to living in the backyard of a theme park.“Though he’s kept a relatively low profile in recent years (aside from the recent *NSYNC reunion), Chasez has beenworking on a pair of musicals, a potential concept album for one of them and another top-secret project he can’t say much about as yet.
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JC Chasez
JC Chasez.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
People may not know that Justin Timberlake’s former *NSYNC bandmate,JC Chasez, was also onThe All-New Mickey Mouse Club.
“For us, every day was the best day of your life,” Chasez toldDisney. “Look, anytime that you get to do what you like to do is a good day. Anytime I’m in the studio it’s a good day. Anytime I’m on stage it’s a good day. They are good days. But, as a 14-year-old, you all of a sudden go from living in suburban Maryland in the outskirts of D.C. to living in the backyard of a theme park.”
Though he’s kept a relatively low profile in recent years (aside from the recent *NSYNC reunion), Chasez has beenworking on a pair of musicals, a potential concept album for one of them and another top-secret project he can’t say much about as yet.
07of 11Rhona BennettRhona Bennett.Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; Matthew Eisman/Getty ImagesAnother mega musical talent,Rhona Bennettwas in the Mickey Mouse Club for three years from 1991 to 1994.These days, most fans recognize her as one-third of the legendary R&B group, En Vogue, which she joined in 2003. Though she briefly left the band in 2008, she rejoined the members in 2012. The group is currently on tour, and still beloved for their hits “Free Your Mind,” “Don’t Let Go,” “My Lovin' (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” and more.
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Rhona Bennett
Rhona Bennett.Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; Matthew Eisman/Getty Images
Another mega musical talent,Rhona Bennettwas in the Mickey Mouse Club for three years from 1991 to 1994.
These days, most fans recognize her as one-third of the legendary R&B group, En Vogue, which she joined in 2003. Though she briefly left the band in 2008, she rejoined the members in 2012. The group is currently on tour, and still beloved for their hits “Free Your Mind,” “Don’t Let Go,” “My Lovin' (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” and more.
08of 11Nikki DeLoachNikki DeLoach.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagicIn addition toThe Mickey Mouse Club, Nikki DeLoach also boastsLove and Other Drugs,TheHouse Bunny, Days of Our LivesandAwkwardas part of her long résumé.She’s been married to Ryan Goodell since 2009 and the two share two sons: William Hudson who was born in 2013, and Bennett Christopher who was born in 2017.
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Nikki DeLoach
Nikki DeLoach.Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic
Buena Vista Television/ Courtesy: Everett Collection; Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic
In addition toThe Mickey Mouse Club, Nikki DeLoach also boastsLove and Other Drugs,TheHouse Bunny, Days of Our LivesandAwkwardas part of her long résumé.
She’s been married to Ryan Goodell since 2009 and the two share two sons: William Hudson who was born in 2013, and Bennett Christopher who was born in 2017.
09of 11Deedee Magno HallDeedee Magno Hall.Disney Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection; Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesDeedee Magno Hallwas on theMickey Mouse Clubfor three years, from 1988 to 1991.After her stint as a Mouseketeer, she, along with fellow alumni Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton and Damon Pampolina, formed a pop band named The Party. The group released three albums before disbanding in 1991. They later reunited in 2013 — sans Hale — and released their fourth album.Outside of music, Magno Hall also found success as the voice of Pearl, Yellow Pearl, and Blue Pearl, among other characters, on Cartoon Network’sSteven Universe.
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Deedee Magno Hall
Deedee Magno Hall.Disney Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection; Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
Disney Channel/Courtesy Everett Collection; Michael Tullberg/Getty Images
Deedee Magno Hallwas on theMickey Mouse Clubfor three years, from 1988 to 1991.
After her stint as a Mouseketeer, she, along with fellow alumni Albert Fields, Tiffini Hale, Chase Hampton and Damon Pampolina, formed a pop band named The Party. The group released three albums before disbanding in 1991. They later reunited in 2013 — sans Hale — and released their fourth album.
Outside of music, Magno Hall also found success as the voice of Pearl, Yellow Pearl, and Blue Pearl, among other characters, on Cartoon Network’sSteven Universe.
10of 11Dale GodboldoDale Godboldo.Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; Gregg DeGuire/Getty ImagesDale Godboldo was on theAll-New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom season 4 to 7. He went on to have guest roles on other ’90s shows such asMoesha, Smart GuyandER. Godolbo also forayed into the film world, making appearances inLakeview Terracewhich starred Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Wilson, as well asThor, Year of the DogandFame.Off-screen, Godboldo is a dedicated humanitarian who is “passionate about mentorship and the arts, and an advocate for youth arts and education, diversity and inclusion, and the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals,“per his website. In 2015, he was the recipient of the Los Angeles Urban League’s Young Professionals Award.
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Dale Godboldo
Dale Godboldo.Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images
Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock; Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images
Dale Godboldo was on theAll-New Mickey Mouse Clubfrom season 4 to 7. He went on to have guest roles on other ’90s shows such asMoesha, Smart GuyandER. Godolbo also forayed into the film world, making appearances inLakeview Terracewhich starred Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Wilson, as well asThor, Year of the DogandFame.
Off-screen, Godboldo is a dedicated humanitarian who is “passionate about mentorship and the arts, and an advocate for youth arts and education, diversity and inclusion, and the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals,“per his website. In 2015, he was the recipient of the Los Angeles Urban League’s Young Professionals Award.
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Tony Lucca
Tony Lucca.Lisa Rose/Globe Photos/ZUMAPRESS.com; Michael Tran/Getty Images
Lisa Rose/Globe Photos/ZUMAPRESS.com; Michael Tran/Getty Images
He reemerged in 2012 when heauditioned for season 2 ofThe Voiceand reunited with former Mouseketeer, Christina Aguilera, who was one of the judges that season. “Britney [Spears] used to have the biggest crush on you!” she told him after his blind audition. Though he had prior rapport with the “Genie in a Bottle” singer, Lucca placed himself on Adam Levine’s team and placed third overall.
Lucca dated Keri Russell for eight years before they went their separate ways. He married his wife, Rachel Lucca, in 2007 and the two have two kids — Liam and Sparrow.
source: people.com
