Debby Ryan Reflects on 11-Year Anniversary of Disney's 'Jessie' (Exclusive)
etonline.comDebby Ryan is looking back at her time as a Disney Channel star and director fondly. This year marks the 11th anniversary of her show, , premiering and the actress says the series not only inspired her to branch out in her entertainment career but also gave her confidence onscreen.
Ryan spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura Wednesday at the premiere of her forthcoming film,, and couldn't help but get nostalgic over her breakthrough role in the industry and explain how Disney entrusted her to become the network's youngest-ever director.
When asked about the ways shaped her career, Ryan said, «Countless ways, probably in ways that I haven’t made eye contact with, but was the first time I felt that I was in rhythm with Disney Channel.» premiered in 2011 and held a four-season run on the famed kids' network.
The series followed Ryan as she rebels against her father, leaves the small town in Texas where she grew up on a military base, and heads to New York City.
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