Social media went ablaze, as audiences at home applauded their crisp dance moves then and now.

One fantweeted, “Alyson stoner performed with missy Elliot last night and honestly that was iconic music history.

They toldTMZ, “I actually didn’t almost go to the audition.

My sister, I think, had a scrimmage.

My parents said, ‘We’ve spent too much time focused on Alyson.’

I think the scrimmage got canceled.

I ended up going [to the ‘Work It’ audition].”

Stoner’s lengthy tenure across Disney and Nickelodeon made for memorable roles on-screen and in voice acting.

Since then, Stoner has pursued their own musical career and other voice-acting roles.

Alyson’s journey as a queer actor

Stoner first revealedthe truth about their sexualityin 2018.

Grappling with their sexuality came against criticism from their community, church members, and even industry advisers.

Since then, they have chosen to keep their personal life from beliefs to dating history incredibly private.