Christy Carlson Romano, born on March 20, 1984, in Milford, Connecticut, is an American actress, podcaster, and singer. She is best known for her roles in Disney Channel shows like "Even Stevens" and "Kim Possible," where she played Ren Stevens and voiced the titular character, respectively.

She began her career at the young age of six, appearing in several national tours of Broadway shows, including "Annie" and "The Sound of Music."

Her career took off in the late 1990s and early 2000s with her starring role in "Even Stevens" and her voice work in "Kim Possible." She also appeared in Disney Channel movies like "Cadet Kelly" and "Kim Possible: So the Drama." In addition to her television work, she made her Broadway debut in 1998 as Mary Phagan in the musical "Parade" and later played Belle in "Beauty and the Beast" on Broadway.

In recent years, Christy Carlson Romano has expanded her career to include podcasting and content creation. She launched the PodCo network with her husband, Brendan Rooney, which produces popular podcasts like "Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide" and "Wizards of Waverly Pod."

She is also known for her YouTube channel, where she shares nostalgic content and personal insights through series like "Christy's Kitchen Throwback" and "Walk & Talk."

Christy Carlson Romano is married to Brendan Rooney, and they have two daughters. They live in Austin, Texas, where Romano balances her busy career with spending quality time with her family.

Throughout her career, she has been involved in various charitable activities, supporting organizations like the American Cancer Society, St. Jude's Hospital, and UNICEF. She has also designed and dedicated proceeds from her "Ready for Action" Mickey statue to the Children's Miracle Network.