Star, 35, arrives in Sydney with newborn

This famous former Disney child star arrived in Australia alongside her producer husband and newborn son.

A former child star has been seen arriving in Sydney with her young family in tow.

Former Disney star Aly Michalka, 35, kept a low profile as she walked through Sydney airport with her newborn son, Jack, and husband Stephen Ringer.

She wore leggings and a slouchy white jumper and kept her hair pulled back.

The new mum welcomed her son in April and kept him strapped to her chest as she wandered around the airport.

Her husband Stephen, a film producer, boldly wore a fedora paired with an oversized plaid shirt. Nothing quite screams “I’m a celebrity” like wearing a bold hat; ask Guy Sebastian.

She kept a low profile as she arrived in Sydney. Picture: Media Mode

The family are in town for Supernova. Picture: Media Mode

The former Disney star is in town, along with several other stars, such as The Vampire Diaries actor Kat Graham, for the Comic-Con Supernova event where thousands of fans buy tickets to meet their favourite stars.

Aly was a main character in the television series iZombie, which ran from 2015 to 2019. The show has since gained a cult following, hence why she’s appearing at Supernova.

If you’re not familiar with that show, there’s a reason Aly might still look familiar to you; she’s a former Disney kid.

She got her big break on the show Phil of the Future and capitalised on that by teaming up with her younger sister AJ and becoming a musical duo, Aly & AJ.

She's very close to her younger sister AJ. Picture: Instagram/Aly Michalka

Aly found big success on iZombie. Picture: Instagram/Aly Michalka

The sisters have released five albums together over the past 20 years.

Their most recent album, With Love From, came out last year.

Aly and AJ also starred in the Disney straight-to-television movie Cow Belles together and Super Sweet Sixteen, an MTV film.

The two both got their starts on The Disney Show. Picture: AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS

Outside of their musical efforts, AJ found success on her own in the sitcom The Goldbergs and its spin-off Schooled.

Aly, on the other hand, has made her mark in the film industry with roles in movies like Grown Up 2 and Easy A, while also maintaining a consistent presence on television.

In 2021, she opened up to the Washington Post about the awkward experience of going from child star to adult.

“People don’t want to see their childhood idol grow up, and that can be really hard to navigate. Because you do want to grow up, and you do want to spread your wings, but you’re trying not to do it too fast,” she explained.

“AJ and I were able to do that a little bit more in the privacy of our own homes, and it wasn’t quite as exploited as it was for others. I’m grateful for that.”

Originally published as Star, 35, arrives in Sydney with newborn