Editing Teen idol (section)

=== 2000s ===
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The 2000s would be a decade of transition due to increasing amount of media platforms coming from TV and the internet, though Hollywood would still be a spring board for many names in the early years of the decade. Actors such as [[Josh Hartnett]], [[Heath Ledger]] and [[Ashton Kutcher]] would dominate the teen idol scene for the early 2000s. Hartnett  become the most prominent face of the young Hollywood actors entering the 2000s. He appeared on dozens of major magazine covers and was the subject of a [[Vanity Fair (magazines)|''Vanity Fair'']] cover story remarking on his meteoric rise to fame. The intense attention he received during this time period caused him to turn down high-profile roles, including a reported $100 million offer to play [[Superman]], before temporarily leaving Hollywood.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

[[The Walt Disney Company]] and its numerous outlets (e.g. [[Disney Channel]], [[Radio Disney]] and [[Walt Disney Pictures]])  were the first to successfully develop a new generation of teen idols in this period, starting with the careers of actresses and singers [[Hilary Duff]] and [[Lindsay Lohan]], initially targeting youth and female teen audiences. While still teenagers, Duff became famous for her starring titular character in the [[Disney Channel]] [[teen sitcom]] ''[[Lizzie McGuire]]'' and her multi-Platinum second studio album ''[[Metamorphosis (Hilary Duff album)|Metamorphosis]]'' (2003), with which she became one of the youngest artists to reach the top of the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], and Lohan became famous for her starring roles in many successful [[teen movie]]s, including ''[[Freaky Friday (2003 film)|Freaky Friday]]'' (2003), ''[[Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen]]'' (2004), ''[[Mean Girls]]'' (2004) and ''[[Herbie: Fully Loaded]]'' (2005), and her platinum debut studio album ''[[Speak (Lindsay Lohan album)|Speak]]'' (2004). The success of this marketing led to further development of the genre, including new teen idols such as [[Raven-Symoné]], [[Dylan and Cole Sprouse]], [[Zac Efron]], [[Aly & AJ]], [[Jesse McCartney]], [[Vanessa Hudgens]], [[Ashley Tisdale]], [[Corbin Bleu]], [[Brenda Song]], Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, [[Demi Lovato]] and the [[Jonas Brothers]]. Disney has also used another one of its own TV channels, [[Freeform (TV channel)|Freeform]], to develop shows and stars popular among teen girls. ''Mean Girls'', a well-known comedy written by [[Tina Fey]], also saw the performances of [[Rachel McAdams]] and [[Amanda Seyfried]] (in her first role).<ref name=":4" />

[[Raven-Symoné]] had already gained popularity as a child actor for her roles on ''[[The Cosby Show]]'' (1989-1992) and ''[[Hangin' with Mr. Cooper]]'' (1993-1997) along with appearing in the ''[[Dr. Dolittle (franchise)|Dr. Dolittle]]'' films, but became a household name from being the titular character on the extremely popular and successful Disney Channel show ''[[That's So Raven]]'' (2003-2007) as well as being a part of [[The Cheetah Girls (group)|The Cheetah Girls]] and the [[The Cheetah Girls (franchise)|films]] (2003-2006). She also had a supporting role in ''[[The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement]]'' (2004), a leading role in ''[[College Road Trip]]'' (2008) and voiceover roles in ''[[Kim Possible]]'' and ''[[Tinker Bell (film series)|Tinker Bell]].''

[[Miley Cyrus]] claimed her fame by playing a fictionalized version of herself on the television show ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' (2006-2011). Her 2009 singles "[[The Climb (song)|The Climb]]" and "[[Party in the U.S.A.|Party in the U.S.A]]" were both mega hits. However, as she began metamorphosizing into something more mature, her popularity fell as parents considered her new materials inappropriate for their children.<ref name=":2" />

[[Selena Gomez]] made her debut by starring in the Disney situational comedy ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'' (2007-2012) and released her first album ''[[Kiss & Tell (Selena Gomez & the Scene album)|Kiss & Tell]]'' in 2009. She became an icon for adolescent girls and women, yet details of her personal life put her under public scrutiny.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=He|first=Richard S.|date=January 9, 2020|title=Selena Gomez's Road to 'Rare': How Pop's Quietest Singer Began to Raise Her Voice|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8547671/selena-gomez-rare-career-review|access-date=May 20, 2021}}</ref>
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[[ViacomCBS]]-owned [[Nickelodeon]], a competitor to Disney Channel, has also developed its own slate of stars for its television shows, including [[Amanda Bynes]], [[Drake Bell]], [[Josh Peck]], [[Emma Roberts]], [[Miranda Cosgrove]], [[Jennette McCurdy]], [[Nathan Kress]], [[Jamie Lynn Spears]] (sister of Britney Spears), [[Ariana Grande]],<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|last=Greene|first=Andy|date=May 22, 2014|title=How Ariana Grande and Max Martin Made 'Problem' the Song of the Summer|work=The Rolling Stone|department=Music News|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/how-ariana-grande-and-max-martin-made-problem-the-song-of-the-summer-85685/|access-date=May 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521034735/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/how-ariana-grande-and-max-martin-made-problem-the-song-of-the-summer-85685/|archive-date=May 21, 2021}}</ref> [[Victoria Justice]], [[Elizabeth Gillies]], and groups [[The Naked Brothers Band (band)|the Naked Brothers Band]] and [[Big Time Rush]], many of whom have not only starred in TV shows, but recorded songs as well. Many of the modern-day teen idols are females marketed as "role models" to teen and tween girls, a departure from the traditional role of the male teen idol marketed as the idolized teen "heartthrob". Actress [[Mischa Barton]] became a teen idol through her role on ''[[The O.C.]]'', with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' naming her character [[Marissa Cooper]] “[[It Girl]]" of 2003.

In 2002, Canadian singer [[Avril Lavigne]] dominated the music scene and eventually became a worldwide teen idol. Listed at #4 on Yahoo!'s Top 25 Teen Idols of all-time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/music/the-top-25-teen-idols-c1410558151225.html|title=The Top 25 Teen Idols of All Time|website=yahoo.com|date=12 September 2014 |access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref>

During the popularity of her sister [[Jessica Simpson]]'s [[MTV]] [[reality television series]] ''[[Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica]]'' with then-husband [[Nick Lachey]], ''[[7th Heaven (TV series)|7th Heaven]]'' actress [[Ashlee Simpson]] developed a music career through her own [[MTV]] spin-off reality series ''[[The Ashlee Simpson Show]]'' in 2004, and soon became a teen idol.

American musician [[Taylor Swift]] entered the scene at age 16 by co-writing the song "[[Tim McGraw (song)|Tim McGraw]]" with [[Liz Rose]] in 2005, after which she became a well-known and successful artist<ref>{{Cite news|last=Thanki|first=Juli|date=September 24, 2015|title=Taylor Swift: Teen idol to 'biggest pop artist in the world'|work=The Tennessean|publisher=USA Today Network|department=Entertainment|url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/09/24/taylor-swift-teen-idol-biggest-pop-artist-world/72744548/|access-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Yahr|first=Emily|date=June 16, 2016|title=Taylor Swift's first song came out 10 years ago. Here's what she was like as a teen songwriter.|newspaper=The Washington Post|department=Arts and Entertainment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/06/16/taylor-swifts-first-song-came-out-10-years-ago-heres-what-she-was-like-as-a-teen-songwriter/|access-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513182351/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/06/16/taylor-swifts-first-song-came-out-10-years-ago-heres-what-she-was-like-as-a-teen-songwriter/|archive-date=May 13, 2021}}</ref> as well as a teen idol.<ref>{{Cite news|last=NPR Staff|date=November 2, 2012|title=Taylor Swift: 'My Confidence Is Easy To Shake'|work=NPR|url=https://www.npr.org/2012/11/03/164186569/taylor-swift-my-confidence-is-easy-to-shake|access-date=May 20, 2021}}</ref>

Before reaching the age of 20, [[Ariana Grande]] had already been popular among secondary schoolchildren by starring in the teen comedy show ''[[Victorious]]'' (2010-2013)''.'' She left acting for singing, and although her singing career got off to a rocky start, she did capture the attention of producer and songwriter Max Martin, who had worked with many successful artists before.<ref name=":6" />

Teen idols were also popular in the R&B and Hip-Hop realm throughout this decade, including [[Chris Brown]], [[JoJo (singer)|JoJo]], [[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]], [[3LW]], [[Ciara]], [[Mario (American singer)|Mario]], [[B2K]], and [[Rihanna]], among others.

In the late 2000s, bands like [[Lillix]], [[KSM (band)|KSM]], [[Everlife]], and [[Clique Girlz]] became teen pop idols and have a teenage fanbase.

Discovered on YouTube by media entrepreneur [[Scooter Braun]] at the age of 13, [[Justin Bieber]] was ushered into fame with his 2009 album ''My World''.<ref name=":2" />