Love — and nostalgia — is in the air. As 2021 marks the anniversary of some of our favorite romance films, why not look back at the Valentine’s Day movie crushes that started it all? We’ve all found ourselves swooning after the troublemaker bad boy or friend-zoned pal in a Disney Channel Original Movie at one point. While not all of these Disney Channel leading men achieved Zac Efron-level stardom, they still are mighty fine! You may not know all their names, but you certainly will recognize their faces (remember that Teen Beach Movie poster you had?).
So, what exactly are your favorite middle school Disney Channel crushes doing now? This Valentine’s Day, take a trip down memory lane and click through the gallery to find out what these handsome heartthrobs are up to today.