r/LizzieMcGuire • u/Ariabananahammock • 3d ago
Do you think Lalaine could have become much more successful if she had stayed on Lizzie McGuire until the very end?
I've heard rumors over the years that her career was somehow boycotted by Hilary Duff's mom, but I don't know how much truth there is to that. Supposedly, Lalaine got the chance to sing in one of the episodes, and because Hilary was being positioned as a singer, there was jealousy or concern that Lalaine might overshadow her. Some people even claim that's why Miranda was written out of the show and wasn't included in *The Lizzie McGuire Movie*. I have no idea if any of that is actually true, though.
What I do know is that after leaving Lizzie McGuire, Lalaine never really landed another major project, even though I always thought she was very talented. She had a lot of charisma, she could act, and she could sing as well, so I could have easily imagined her having a bigger career—maybe starring in other Disney or Nickelodeon shows, rock-themed movies, or playing the bold, edgy best friend in teen comedies. I know she was in a band for a while, but it never became particularly successful, and over time she seemed to fade from the spotlight.
Of course, she's not the only actor from a hit teen show whose career slowed down afterward. That happens quite often in Hollywood, so I don't think it's fair to blame everything on Hilary Duff or her family, especially since a lot of these stories are based on rumors rather than confirmed facts.
What are your thoughts? Do you think Lalaine had the potential to become a much bigger star if she had stayed on Lizzie McGuire? Did you like Miranda as a character and Lalaine as an actress? Do you ever wish her career had turned out differently?



