LaBeouf Trashed 'Lizzie McGuire' to Win Ratings, Says Co-Star — SkimNews
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- Christy Carlson Romano said Shia LaBeouf regularly trash-talked 'Lizzie McGuire' while filming 'Even Stevens,' framing it as direct competition for top ratings on Disney Channel
- Shia LaBeouf was deeply driven to make 'Even Stevens' the number one show, which Romano attributed to his unstable upbringing and reliance on the show’s success
- Romano described her dynamic with LaBeouf as 'oil and water,' citing their contrasting backgrounds—her disciplined New York training versus his chaotic, 'Kids'-like childhood
- Hilary Duff was unaware of LaBeouf’s rivalry, according to Romano, who noted Duff was focused on her own work during the same period
- Romano later co-starred with Duff in the Disney Channel movie 'Cadet Kelly,' creating a real-life contrast to the behind-the-scenes tension she described with LaBeouf
Why it matters: The account reframes early 2000s Disney Channel success as a high-pressure competition among child stars, where personal stability and career survival were tied to ratings—making LaBeouf’s rivalry not just professional but deeply personal, with Romano and Duff positioned as indirect participants in a conflict they didn’t initiate.
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