Miley Cyrus Celebrates 20 Years of 'Hannah Montana' with Special Tribute

Miley Cyrus is making a triumphant return to the role that launched her career. The singer and actress is commemorating the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana" with a special event set to air on Disney+. This celebration marks a significant moment in her life, as the show played a pivotal role in shaping her identity and career.

In a heartfelt statement, Cyrus shared her feelings about the show: “‘Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, and I’ll always be thankful for that connection.” She added, “The fact that it still means so much to people all these years later is something I’m very proud of. This ‘Hannahversary’ is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who’ve stood by me for 20 years.”

Disney+ recently released a teaser video on social media, showing a car arriving at a set and playing some of Hannah Montana's most iconic hits. The clip then transitions to black high-heeled boots with golden heels, hinting at Cyrus' appearance. Fans can watch the full clip below.

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Cyrus' memories as Hannah Montana
Earlier this week, Cyrus shared some nostalgic photos from her time working on "Hannah Montana." The series, which she starred in for four seasons starting in 2006 when she was just 13 years old, remains a significant part of her history.

The photos depict Cyrus wearing a blonde wig, smiling in a pink jacket, glittery white t-shirt, and white pants. Additional images show a box filled with scripts and a jacket, with the letters "HM" bedazzled in the pocket. In her caption, she wrote, “Going through the archives… so many memories,” adding a heart emoji and signing it “xoMC.”

More details about the 20th anniversary of the show
The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will air on March 24th on Disney+. The event will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and include an interview between Cyrus and Alex Cooper, the host of the podcast "Call Her Daddy."

In addition to the interview, the special will feature Cyrus reacting to some of the show's most iconic moments, its most famous songs, behind-the-scenes footage, and various recreations of the show's sets, including Hannah's iconic walk-in closet.

Starting February 19th, Disney+ will begin a non-stop stream featuring the four seasons of "Hannah Montana," along with the movie and concert movie that were released: "Hannah Montana: The Movie," and "Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert."

Cyrus' feelings regarding her Disney series have evolved over the years. When she was younger, she tried to distance herself from the character, clearly separating the artist she was from the role she played. However, in an interview with CBS, she revealed that she now feels grateful for the character.

“I love her. She's everything. I would have nothing, none of this... I mean, maybe I could have figured it out, maybe I could have gotten myself from Nashville, Tennessee to Los Angeles, I don't know, but she did it a lot faster and better and set me up for the life that I have now,” she said. “I love her. Gratitude. All of that.”