Danielle Fishel, born May 5, 1981 in Mesa, Arizona, is best known as Topanga from Boy Meets World. She was just 12 when she was cast in the show in 1993, and it ran until 2000. Danielle would go on to reprise the role for its successor, Girl Meets World, which aired from 2014 to 2017. While juggling acting gigs, Danielle landed directing jobs, was the host of Style Network’s The Dish and a reporter for PopSugar. She was also a spokeswoman for Nutrisystem.
It’s wild to think about how much Danielle has grown up over the years! See how Danielle has matured from a child actress to a successful, multi-hyphenate and mother in our gallery here.