“In retrospect, it probably did.

Though the actress took some time out of the spotlight, Carlson Romano’s career was definitely not ruined.

She has actually been a very busy woman.

Christy Carlson Romano as Ren from Even Stevens

This is what has happened to the actress who played Ren inEven Stevens.

At age 6, she landed her first acting role in the playAnnie.

However, little did she know, her start into theentertainmentbusiness was just beginning to take off.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

“Ren was very similar to me,” she toldRomper.And for a good reason!

That was the show.

We walked in, and the executives were just like, ‘Done.'”

Shia LaBeouf and Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

“I was very proud of it, even from the get-go,” she toldRomper.

“[Kim] was very empowered and she was a leader.”

“It’s not just this glamorous, fun, wild ride,” sheexplainedof her television career.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

“There’s things that you have to grow from.”

or ‘What are you wearing to the red carpet?’

or whatever," the actress behind Ren fromEven StevenstoldComic Mix.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens, with other Disney Channel stars

“I wish that would have existed when I was around.”

Sheadded, “It’s not easy to be a child actor at all.”

“Sort of a snapshot/semi-autobiographic take on my experience.”

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

Carlson Romano’s creative endeavors didn’t stop there.

Luckily, she made the time and stuck to it, achieving a longtime goal.

She got a husband as well.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

“We are both huge holiday people,” the woman who portrayed Ren fromEven Stevensadded.

“I am flabbergasted at the serendipity of having a baby on Christmas.

It’s our favorite holiday!”

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

Christy Carlson Romano toldPeoplewhen she found out she was expecting.

“What a gift we’ll have this year.

Feeling so blessed and grateful … and a little nauseous.”

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

In February 2019, she and her husband welcomed Sophia Elizabeth into the world.

“We are going to raise both our daughters to believe that they can do anything!”

The two young girls have given the former Disney star a completely new outlook on her life.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

“They have completely changed who I am as a person,” Carlson Romano toldE!

Shecontinued, “I knew I had passions, and I knew I wanted to direct.”

And direct she did.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

Her film directorial debut would be for a Christmas movie calledChristmas All Over Againin 2016.

Her husband, Brendan Rooney, also happened to be one of the film’s writers.

“Kim Possibleis just such an iconic character,” Stanley toldThe Hollywood Reporter.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

And she did just that.

Her videos have Carlson Romano portraying the best role of hers yet herself.

“I would love if they ever wanted to bring me back inEven Stevens!”

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

Luckily for him, Carlson Romano has the perfect idea for a reboot.

Much like Disney’s other reboots, her idea takes place far into Ren’s future.

“My character is now older, and she has two kids,” the actress explained toBuzzFeed.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens

It’s karma for Ren, for sure."

Hopefully, this is something we will see popping up on our television screens very soon.

Christy Carlson Romano, who played Ren from Even Stevens