How Hayley Kiyoko Gave the Queer Disney Community a Voice | Ep 15

Published 2023-05-15
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This week, Jennifer & David are joined by actress, musician, and all-around icon, Hayley Kiyoko! Wizards fans know her as “Stevie” and she’s taken the world by storm with her pop music career!

Jennifer, David, and Hayley spill all the tea about her time on Wizards and the dynamic between Stevie and Alex. They talk about Hayley’s fears of coming out, how Disney wasn’t ready to explore openly queer relationships, and how much it means to Hayley to be a positive example for so many young people. Hayley also shares the freedom she’s found through creating music.

What did everyone buy with their first paychecks? Why was Jennifer insecure when Hayley came on Wizards? Did Hayley suspect her character on Wizards could’ve been gay? Join us to find out!

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All Comments (21)
  • The one thing I remember about Stevie is what I loved about her the most; she dared to question the ridiculousness that was the family wizard competition!
  • @Miguel__angel
    I always loved Stevie and I really wish we could've seen more of her on wizards maybe even as a reformed wizard or non wizard, or even a wizard on the run
  • @MuhReeNah
    I saw Stevie as a queer character for sure which helped me stop self hating based off others feels. I got one life and I'm living it for me ✌🏼💙
  • @yokai420
    the fact that she had only 4 episodes and she had such an impact , those episodes were def my fav <3😊
  • OH MY GOD HAYLEY KIYOKOOO!! I LOVE HER SO SO MUCH SHE'S INCREDIBLE, ICONIC CHARACTERS, INCREDIBLE MUSIC AND NOW A BOOK TOO IM SO PROUD
  • @TheLadybug177
    I remember watching the Stevie episodes and even back then I knew “Alex and Stevie have feelings for each other” in my little kid mind. I’m so glad this has been confirmed.
  • The way they basically offed Stevie and never mention it again, shocked me as a kid. Had me believing that they just casually offed someone on the Disney channel
  • Stevie’s episodes are the BEST ONES!!! Loved her character ❤
  • We need a Lemonade Mouth 2. Stop being cowards and do it Disney.
  • I have always loved Hayley Kiyoko and all of her work. Wizards, Lemonade Mouth, Girls Like Girls. She continues to be one of my favorite role models from my childhood and I love how she empowered so many
  • @PokhrajRoy.
    Omg this is truly an interesting episode! I mean, Alex Russo is very Bi-coded and deserved a fulfilling sapphic relationship.
  • @XmienekeX
    Her ending was so brutal it was like litteral murder and they just passed it 😂we don't really go much into the episodes but I love hearing your. experiences and life stories and rambles :D ❤
  • @SonicFan2cool
    I don't know, man. I think Stevie had the right idea, lowkey. 😅 Why should there only be ONE wizard to keep their powers? Hell, what happens if another child gets added to the family AFTER the Wizard Competition? Are they just SOL? Stevie was onto something GREAT, in my opinion, lol.
  • @aryn7890
    It’s crazy how everyone who was on wizards ended up going on to even more success after the show
  • I will always love Stevie and Alex’s dynamic, it was so interesting! Getting to see how dynamic Stevie was, we got to see especially how sweet she can be when she told Alex to be appreciative of her relationship with her brother. It proves she really cared about Alex. I’ll always be sad they were only friends for a short time but it felt like their relationship was so natural and felt like they were already such good friends! I love the idea of Stevie x Alex, they’re so cute. Such lesbian and bi vibes to me. Always loved Stevie so much, helped me come to terms with my own sexuality.
  • This was literally probably my favorite cameo from the entire show. Stevie wasn’t there for long, but I promise her impact next level.
  • @tdaetaunm
    Jen and David giving the people what they want 👏