Christy Carlson Romano facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Christy Carlson Romano
Romano at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2019
Born	(1984-03-20) March 20, 1984 (age 41) Milford, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma mater	Barnard College (BA)
Occupation	Actress podcaster singer
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Brendan Rooney ​ (m. 2013)​
Children	2
Musical career
Genres	Pop
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Labels	Walt Disney Virgin Atlantic

Christy Carlson Romano (born March 20, 1984) is an American actress, podcaster, and singer. She is best known for her roles on the Disney Channel. She played the smart older sister, Ren Stevens, on the show Even Stevens. She was also the voice of the famous teen hero in the animated series Kim Possible.

Early Life and First Roles

Christy Carlson Romano was born in Milford, Connecticut. She was the youngest of four children. She started her acting career when she was only six years old.

She toured the country in famous Broadway shows like Annie and The Sound of Music. Her first movie role was in 1996 in Everyone Says I Love You, directed by Woody Allen.

Career Highlights

Romano in 2009

Romano's career took off in the early 2000s. She became a familiar face on the Disney Channel.

Disney Channel Star

In 2002, Romano was very busy. She starred in the popular show Even Stevens and the movie Cadet Kelly with Hilary Duff. At the same time, she voiced the main character in the animated series Kim Possible.

Her work as Kim Possible earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination. The show was so popular that it led to two movies: Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time and Kim Possible: So the Drama.

On the Broadway Stage

In 1998, Romano made her debut on Broadway in the musical Parade.

In 2004, she played Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. She was the youngest actress ever to play Belle on Broadway. She later played the role again in a production in Atlanta.

Movies and Voice Acting

Romano has been in many movies. She voiced the character Yuffie Kisaragi in the English version of the movie Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. She also voiced Yuffie in the video game Kingdom Hearts.

She starred in several movies for ABC Family (now Freeform), including Campus Confidential and The Cutting Edge films. In 2019, she appeared as the pop star Poppy Blu in the live-action Kim Possible movie.

Recent Work and Podcasts

Romano has created her own shows and podcasts. She started a YouTube series called Christy's Kitchen Throwback, where she cooked with other former child actors.

She also hosts several popular podcasts. On Vulnerable, she talks with other stars who grew up in the entertainment industry. She co-hosts I Hear Voices with her Kim Possible co-star Will Friedle. She also has a podcast called Even More Stevens with her former co-stars from that show.

In 2024, Romano competed in the reality TV show Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

Personal Life

After her time on the Disney Channel, Romano faced some personal challenges. The pressures of her busy career were difficult to handle. She took a break from acting to focus on her education.

She attended Barnard College and earned a degree in Film Studies. In 2011, she met writer and producer Brendan Rooney. They got married in 2013 and have two daughters.

In February 2025, Romano was injured in an accident during a clay pigeon shooting outing. She was shot in the eye, and doctors had to remove some shrapnel. A small piece remains behind her eye because it was too risky to remove. She spoke about her recovery in June 2025.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Romano at a FashionTails interview in 2015

See also

In Spanish: Christy Carlson Romano para niños