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The Mickey Mouse Club was a successful Disney show in the '50s and went on to have several spin-offs. Some of the child stars stayed away from the spotlight after starring on the show, while others have become even more famous. You might not even remember that some of these famous actors and actresses got their start on The Mickey Mouse Club! Over the years, some of these kids became not only famous but very rich as well! Let's take a look back at some of the wealthiest people who got their start wearing those Mickey Mouse ears. 1. Lisa Whelchel Lisa Whelchel / Facebook She starred on The Mickey Mouse Club in the '70s. Lisa was also known for The Facts of Life. She went on to have a successful singing career. Her Christian album "All Because Of You" was even nominated for a Grammy award! Later, she competed on Survivor: Philippines and came in second place. Her net worth is estimated at $3 million. RELATED: Doreen Tracey, Original Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer, Died At 74 2. Keri Russell Keri Russell / Facebook She starred on the show in the early '90s and continued to pursue an acting career after. She is known for her roles on Felicity, Waitress, and currently stars on The Americans. Keri has also won a Golden Globe. Her net worth is estimated at $8 million. 3. Don Grady Don Grady / Facebook He was a member of the original cast of The Mickey Mouse Club in the '50s. He was then signed by Walt Disney and appeared in several movies and TV shows. Don also had a musical career. When he passed away in 2012, it was said that he had a net worth of $16 million. Read on to the NEXT page to find out even wealthier stars that started on The Mickey Mouse Club! 4. Ryan Gosling Ryan Gosling / Facebook Many consider Ryan to be one of the most attractive actors of all time. His success really started when he starred in The Notebook. He is reportedly worth about $60 million. 5. Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera / Facebook She went from being an adorable child star on The Mickey Mouse Club to a popular teen powerhouse singer. Christina has now won five Grammy Awards, acted in films such as Burlesque (with Cher!) and worked as a coach on The Voice. She is worth an estimated $160 million. 6. Britney Spears Britney Spears / Facebook While Britney has had her share of ups and downs, she started off on The Mickey Mouse Club. She went on to have a very successful music career. While fame was not great to her and led to some breakdowns, she seems to be better than ever and devotes most of her time to her family. She is worth an estimated $215 million. 7. Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake / Facebook Last, but certainly not least, singer, dancer, and actor Justin Timberlake is worth an estimated $230 million! He got his start on The Mickey Mouse Club and went on to be a part of the boy band *NSYNC. Later, he launched a successful solo career. Let's give some love to the most popular Originals: Annette Funicello Wikimedia Commons Annette Funicello is perhaps the most iconic original club member! She was 12 when she began starring in these Mickey Mouse Club episodes, which she followed up with a career in movies and serials. Some of those you may remember are The Shaggy Dog and Babes in Toyland! After those, she went on to co-star in the Beach Party series with Frankie Avalon! Mickey Rooney Jr. and Tim Rooney Well one of these names is known in most households, Mickey (what a coincidence!). The two sons of legendary actor, Mickey Rooney, Mickey Jr. would go on to appear in films just like dad. You may remember him in Honeysuckle Rose and Hot Rods to Hell! Pictured below is Tim, who co-starred in the Television Show, Mickey alongside his pop. Pinterest Dennis Day One of the original cast members as well, he didn't go on acting after his Mickey Mouse Club days. So why is he one of the more memorable cast members? Well the answer is a strange and dire one. We have also covered that Day disappeared in July of 2018, and was found several months later in the dessert. It was a murder mystery of sorts, with his roommate being charged with his death in 2019. A sad ending to a beautiful and talented boy that we will always remember. Check out our full story here. Pinterest In conclusion, check out a video of The Mickey Mouse Club highlights! Original Mickey Mouse Club RELATED: If You’re A Mickey Mouse Fan, You Need To Stay At These Airbnbs