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An AI-generated fan-made picture of a Disney Channel themed "Mount Rushmore," posted by Complex Pop Culture, recently sparked backlash after Zendaya was featured in it. Published on April 18, 2025, Raven-Symoné, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, and Zendaya were all featured in the widely shared photo.
These actresses played the lead in the channel's shows of the early 2000s, such as That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Places and Shake It Up, respectively.
The X post made by Complex wrote in the caption:
“Raven-Symone. Miley Cyrus. Selena Gomez. Zendaya. Is this the Disney Channel Mount Rushmore?”
However, fans promptly pointed out the exclusion of Hilary Duff, who played a central role in the network’s early 2000s success. They further raised questions about the inclusion of the Spider-Man actress.
Social media users took to X to voice their displeasure at Duff's exclusion who is well recognised for her breakthrough performance in Lizzie McGuire show and the Cadet Kelly movie. Additionally, one netizen wrote,
“Sorry, love her but why is Zendaya even here,” asked one user.
More netizens continued to express their opinions on the same.
“Hillary instead of Raven,” wrote another user.
“It's not enough heads for A Disney Channel one. - Raven - Miley - Dylan and Cole - Hillary - Selena - Bridget - Debby - Ross - Demi,” another user suggested.
“Swap out Selena for blueprint Hilary,” wrote one X user.
Meanwhile, netizens who supported Zendaya reacted differently,
“I feel like people try to bring Zendaya down because of Bella Thorne's legacy.. it’s not fair, zendaya has roles in the biggest movies coming out nowadays,” said one user.
“Is the criteria who’s the biggest star to come out of Disney Channel or who had the most impact...? I’d go Miley. Hilary. Zac Efron. Zendaya,” another one wrote in Zendaya’s favour.
“Zendaya is amazing,” said one user.
The AI-generated Mount Rushmore of Disney picture among others are making rounds in recent days
With the AI-generated Mount Rushmore pictures being a recent trend, users have come with a variety of content. For instance, fans included Adin Ross, IShowSpeed, Kai Cenat, and RiceGum in the "streamers" version of Mount Rushmore which went viral a few weeks ago.
Dexerto's verified X page uploaded an AI fan-made image, showcasing the streaming pioneers on April 9.
Meanwhile, the Disney Channel themed Mount Rushmore picture was released two weeks after the branded television network revealed the eagerly awaited new season of the channel's popular animated show, Phineas and Ferb on April 3.
As per The Walt Disney Company's April 3 report, the show will debut with two episodes on Disney Channel and XD on Thursday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Additionally, the first episode will also be available the same day on the company's YouTube channel.
In the United States, Disney+ will debut the season's first ten episodes on Friday, June 6. Disney Channel on Demand will also provide the episodes for streaming.
The representatives of the channel hasn't yet reacted to the whole thing.
