How Old Was Peyton List as Emma on Disney Channel’s Jessie?

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After the video of “Damn Daniel” went viral and shot two kids into Internet stardom, it would come as no surprise that even celebrities would jump in on the fun.

That’s precisely what Jessie actress Peyton List did when she saw the real “Damn Daniel” — whose actual name is Daniel Lara — at the New York premiere of “Allegiant” in May 2016.

Peyton List in a one-shoulder yellow ruffle dress from the Sachin & Babi Noir Pre Fall 2016 CollectionPeyton List in a one-shoulder yellow ruffle dress from the Sachin & Babi Noir Pre-Fall 2016 Collection (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / Andres Otero / WENN)

Still remembered for her role as Emma Ross on the Disney Channel comedy series “Jessie,” she was born on April 6, 1998, and was 13 years old when the first episode aired on September 30, 2011.

In an episode of the show, Emma runs away to the Tipton Hotel and receives advice from Mr. Moseby, played by Phill Lewis. During a phone conversation with Cody Martin from “The Suite Life” series, Mr. Moseby comments on Emma’s resemblance to Bailey, a character previously played by Debby Ryan on “The Suite Life on Deck.”

The show ran for four seasons and ended on October 16, 2015, with List being 17 years old at the time. During the series, List’s character Emma Ross is the oldest of the four Ross children and is depicted as a fashion-conscious, entrepreneurial, and resourceful young woman.

The four children in the Disney Channel show "Jessie" are Emma (played by Peyton List), Luke (played by Cameron Boyce), Ravi (played by Karan Brar), and Zuri (played by Skai Jackson)The four children in the Disney Channel show “Jessie” are Emma (played by Peyton List), Luke (played by Cameron Boyce), Ravi (played by Karan Brar), and Zuri (played by Skai Jackson) (Credit: Disney)

The American comedy television series created by Pamela Eells O’Connell also stars Debby Ryan, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin.

Peyton List’s character of Emma is the only biological daughter of the Ross family, with parents Morgan (played by Charles Esten) and Christina (played by Christina Moore).

The other Ross children, Luke (played by Cameron Boyce), Ravi (played by Karan Brar), and Zuri (played by Skai Jackson), were all adopted, with Luke coming from Detroit, Ravi from India, and Zuri from Uganda.

Debby Ryan played Jessie Prescott and Peyton List played Emma Ross on the Disney Channel show "Jessie"Debby Ryan played Jessie Prescott and Peyton List played Emma Ross on the Disney Channel show “Jessie” (Credit: Disney)

Aside from her role in “Jessie,” Peyton List and co-star Karan Brar both appeared in the films “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules” (2011) and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” (2012).

Peyton List shows off her feet in dress sandals from Via SpigaPeyton List shows off her feet in dress sandals from Via Spiga (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / Andres Otero / WENN)

To at the Allegiant premiere held at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater in New York City, Peyton wore a gold-toned asymmetrical ruffled dress by Sachin & Babi Noir, which she styled with modest earrings, a jeweled clutch, and the “Tiara” dress sandals from Via Spiga.

The actress kept her hair in loose curls, matching the ‘do with makeup undertones in a reddish-orange.

Peyton List flaunts her legs in Via Spiga sandals at the premiere of "Allegiant"Peyton List flaunts her legs in Via Spiga sandals at the premiere of “Allegiant” at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York on March 14, 2016 (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / Andres Otero / WENN)

Peyton had fun with her Snapchat by shooting her own “Damn Daniel” video when she saw Daniel Lara. She even zoomed in on his white Vans!

Peyton’s red carpet Via Spiga “Tiara” heels are unfortunately no longer available online.

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