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Brenda Song Says Suite Life of Zack & Cody Set Was a ‘Safe Space’ for Her as a Child Actor as Series Turns 20

As 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' celebrates its 20th anniversary, Brenda Song talks with PEOPLE exclusively about the lasting impact playing London Tipton had on her career.

Ahead of the show’s milestone anniversary on March 18, the Running Point actress, 36, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about playing fan-favorite hotel heiress London Tipton and how her early Disney days as a child star set the trajectory for the rest of her career. Amid her fun experiences, she adds that the show also prepared her for acting as an adult, saying that she learned the “work ethic of a 30-year-old woman” early on as a teenager. “Looking back on it, I just feel really grateful to be a part of that,” she says, adding that she’s now seeing that impact firsthand as her 6-year-old niece watches the show for the first time.

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