Former Disney Star Leads Kids Entertainment Transformation with Kirk Cameron

Nov 20, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Former Disney star Leigh-Allyn Baker has taken on a new mission in the kids entertainment industry. She has joined forces with Kirk Cameron to bring a fresh perspective to children's shows. Baker's involvement in Kirk Cameron's new kids show, THE ADVENTURES OF IGGY AND MR. KIRK, has been a significant step in this transformation.

A Former Disney Star's Redirection in Kids Entertainment

How Baker Got Involved

Baker shared with CCM Magazine how she became a part of this exciting project. "Brave Books is truly fearless," she said. "Whenever they notice a gap in children's entertainment, they plunge in without hesitation, whether they have experience in that area or not. They saw the need for a kids show and reached out to me. I had already written a book for them, and they knew I was familiar with this domain, so I readily agreed to help produce it."

Her role isn't just limited to behind-the-scenes work. She also makes appearances on the show. "There are a few episodes where I play 'Creatively,' and I engage in arts and crafts segments with the kids. I'm also Kirk's cousin," she explained.

The Premiere and Baker's Thrill

The series premiered just a few days ago, and Baker couldn't be more excited. "It was an absolute adventure producing this project for @kirkcameronofficial and @bravebooks.us," she wrote on Instagram. "To all those who thought they could 'cancel' me... Thank you! I was never canceled. I was redirected!"

College Tour and Key Issues

Baker is currently on a college tour, discussing important issues with students. "Outside of this, I'm on a college tour right now talking to college kids about cancel culture and what it means to stand up and be bold and tell the truth, regardless of the absurd consequences. Cancel culture is not a real thing," she said.

In October, she spoke to "over 400 students at West Virginia University." More recently, she spoke at the University of Florida, where she shared "her journey, insights on Hollywood, and why she chose to take a stand for her values. This is a unique chance to hear directly about the realities of the entertainment industry and her personal path of breaking away from it."