After the “Damn Daniel” video went viral in 2016—featuring Daniel Lara being praised for his white Vans and launching an unexpected internet phenomenon—it quickly became a pop culture moment that even celebrities couldn’t resist joining.
At the New York premiere of Allegiant, actress Peyton List, best known at the time for her role as Emma Ross on Disney Channel’s Jessie, seized the moment by filming her own playful Snapchat video featuring the real “Damn Daniel” himself. She zoomed in on his now-iconic white Vans, giving a stylish nod to the viral trend while making a fashion statement of her own in a ruffled Sachin & Babi Noir dress and Via Spiga heels.
Peyton List in a one-shoulder yellow ruffle dress from the Sachin & Babi Noir Pre-Fall 2016 Collection 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 after seeing Daniel Lara. She even zoomed in on his white Vans!
Peyton List’s Stunning Look at the Allegiant Premiere
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. She styled it with modest earrings, a jeweled clutch, and Via Spiga’s “Tiara” dress sandals.
Peyton List flaunts her perfectly polished nude pedicure, a stylish detail complementing her eye-catching black and white patterned Via Spiga dress sandals
The actress kept her hair in loose curls, matching the ‘do with makeup undertones in a reddish-orange.
Peyton List radiated at the “Allegiant” premiere, showcasing a vibrant one-shoulder yellow ruffled dress beautifully complemented by striking patterned Via Spiga heels and a jeweled clutch
Unfortunately, Peyton’s red carpet Via Spiga “Tiara” heels are no longer available online.
👠 Explore Peyton List’s Best Shoe Moments:
- ❄️ Peyton List’s Elsa-inspired icy look — She channeled a modern Elsa at Harper’s Bazaar’s 150 Most Fashionable Women event, wearing metallic Jimmy Choo “Lucy” pumps.
- 🏆 Golden Globes after-party glam — Peyton twirled in a Carolina Herrera gown and gold‑embossed Loriblu sandals at the 2017 InStyle & Warner Bros. after-party.
- ⛄ Holiday “winter elf” pumps — At the Stylemakers Awards, she rocked Sophia Webster “Coco Crystal” pumps in a festive frosty ensemble.
- ✨ People’s Choice Awards sparkle — Peyton flashed her toes in silver Sophia Webster “Rosalind” sandals on the red carpet.
- 💖 Giuseppe Zanotti rose-gold showdown — She elevated the premiere of Anthem of a Teenage Prophet in Giuseppe Zanotti “Harmony Sparkle” sandals.
While Peyton List’s viral moment with ‘Damn Daniel’ at the Allegiant premiere was a fun highlight, it was her role as Emma Ross on Disney Channel’s Jessie that truly solidified her status as a rising star in Hollywood.
Emma Ross: The Fashion-Forward Role That Made Peyton List a Star
Best known for her role as Emma Ross on Disney Channel’s Jessie, Peyton List played the stylish, entrepreneurial eldest sibling in the Ross family. The show aired from 2011 to 2015 and helped cement her image as a fashion-forward teen icon.
In one memorable crossover episode, Emma visits the Tipton Hotel from The Suite Life series, where Mr. Moseby—played by Phill Lewis—comments on her resemblance to Bailey, a character previously played by Debby Ryan.
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)
Created by Pamela Eells O’Connell, the Disney Channel comedy Jessie starred Peyton List alongside Debby Ryan, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin. Peyton played Emma Ross, the fashion-forward eldest sibling in the wealthy Ross family.
Debby Ryan played Jessie Prescott, and Peyton List played Emma Ross on the Disney Channel show “Jessie” (Credit: Disney)
In addition to starring on Jessie, Peyton List and co-star Karan Brar also appeared together in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) and Dog Days (2012), further boosting their visibility among young audiences and solidifying List’s status as a rising teen style icon.
👠 Disney Stars Rock High Heels on the Red Carpet:
- 📸 Dove Cameron’s sleek black spool-heel pumps — She combined classic polish with a modern twist at Carolina Herrera’s NYFW show.
- 🌟 Zendaya’s towering Christian Louboutin heels — The former Disney star regularly elevates her statuesque frame with So Kate stiletto pumps on red carpets.
- 💃 Bridgit Mendler, Laura Marano & Dove Cameron in sexy heels — These Disney Upfronts attendees rocked 4–5″ pointed-toe pumps and T-bar stilettos.
- 🔥 Bella Thorne’s green Bionda Castana heels — At the Planes premiere, the Disney alum paired scalloped slingbacks with a floral dress.
- 🎾 Zendaya’s Loewe tennis‑ball heels — She took method dressing literally with playful, sculptural heels at the Challengers photocall.