The whole internet did a collective “wait, what?” this week when Disney Channel star Mia Talerico, who played Good Luck Charlie, announced that she’s officially in the 11th grade now. Yes, Charlie Duncan’s high chair has given way to textbooks and back-to-school selfies.
From Disney Darling to High School Junior
Talerico posted a series of adorable photos celebrating the milestone, grinning from ear to ear holding up a sign that read “First day of 11th grade.” Her photo was as wholesome as it was properly Gen Z:
“First day of Junior Year 📚📓 Wish me good luck #backtoschool #smile #byesummer #books”
Fans, some of whom had seen her grow up over years in real time on their screens, overwhelmed comments with astonishment, nostalgia, and all the “I feel old” memes.
Social Media in Awe that “Charlie” is All Grown Up Now
These answers were a combination of warm congratulations and existential crises:
- “Time flies cant believe shes already in 11th grade idk feels like yesterday she was on Good Luck Charlie.”
- “STOPPPPP, she’s nearly a baby on that show ???????? I feel so outdated.”
- “Time truly went by so fast…Charlie’s grown so much!”
- “thank god i thought it was a pregnancy announcement” “Yes I’m old.”
The internet’s major takeaway? There’s nothing that makes you feel the passing years quite like seeing child stars enter senior highschool.
