The Suite Life of Zack and Cody star, 55, looks unrecognisable 16 years after huge kids’ TV show last aired
THIS Suite Life of Zack and Cody star looks unrecognisable 16 years after starring in the hit kids comedy.
The TV show mum, 55, was part of the original cast of one of Disney’s biggest shows.
Kim Rhodes’ character was infamous for her spiky blonde hair as she played mum to two unruly boys who caused havoc at the fictional Tipton hotel.
The TV star looks unrecognisable now – though still rocking her blonde locks – having grown her hair into a bob and sports a full sleeve of colourful tattoos.
The actress looked worlds away from her Disney days taking to TikTok to share a heart-warming message with fans during this years pride month.
She said: “Hi, it’s mum, I need you to hear this the way that you love is right and good and you deserve to be loved in a way that feels right and good and I am sorry that’s not safe in this world right now.
“But you matter so much and you are the reason that I’m learning to become safer for you, I’m so proud of you my darlings, Happy Pride Month.”
Fans took to the comments in a barrage of sweet messages, one user commented: ” You were my mom when I was a kid in Zach and Cody, I love you thank you so much for this (heart emoji)”
“I grew up with you on Suite Life of Zach and Cody, thank you for being a mom to so many.”
“IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE! Thankyou you so much, you are doing amazing things. I have looked up to you since I was a child. Thank you, mom. (heart emoji)” penned a third.
The actress often uploads many posts on her social media of her working at an animal sanctuary and uplifting video messages for her millions of fans.
The American born actress first shot fame when she joined the hit kids show in 2005.
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody aired on the Disney Channel for three years and starred twin brothers Cole and Dylan Sprouse.
The series other main characters included the hotel’s heiress London Tipton played by Brenda Song, the hotel’s candy counter worker Maddie Fitzpatrick played by Ashley Tisdale and manager, Mr. Marion Moseby played by actor Phill Lewis.
As well as a mom-of-two in the show Kim was also the hotels lounge singer.
She later reprised her role with several appearances on the shows spin-off series The Suite Life on Deck which aired from 2008 to 2011.
The TV star continued to act gaining bigger acting credits in CW’s hit series Supernatural appearing as Sheriff Jody Mills in 2010.
Kim has also appeared in other shows such as Criminal minds, Colony and NCIS.