Miley Cyrus updates fans on big plans for the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana 🙌
It's the show that started her career
Miley Cyrus might be known as a huge pop icon these days, with hits such as 'Flowers', 'Used To Be Young' and 'Wrecking Ball', but almost two decades ago she started out as a young actress on the hit TV show Hannah Montana.
Playing the lead role in the series that saw Miley as Miley Stewart, a teenager who juggled life as an average teenager, while also being a pop star, the show ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2011.
Earlier this year, as the 20th anniversary of the show nears, Miley revealed she has big plans for the anniversary, as it "really was the beginning of all of this".
Now, five months after she revealed she had 'big plans' the singer has updated fans, telling a Good Morning America reporter: "I am definitely... in the works... A lot of my time right now is being spent on how can I honour Hannah.
"It's such a special celebration for us all so, I'm excited to celebrate her also."
This comes after the singer opened up in an interview in July. Miley told an American radio station, as reported by People: "Really without Hannah (Montana) there wouldn't be this kind of... this me. It's still crazy to think too that I started as a character that I thought was going to be impossible to shed."
Continuing: "And now that’s something that when I walk into a space, it’s looked at as this sense of nostalgia or something that you have from your childhood, but I’ve now been as kind of integrated into everyone’s life as the character itself. So that’s exciting to get to celebrate that."
Despite it being many years since she last played the role in Hannah Montana, in August 2024 the actress was honoured as a Disney Legend, becoming the youngest person to be honoured.
Miley credited Hannah Montana, in her emotional speech, saying that she was proud to play the character, who made her life magical.
In recent years, Miley has been concentrating on her music career, releasing albums such as her 2023 record 'Endless Summer Vacation', featuring iconic hits such as 'Flowers' and 'Jaded', followed by her most recent album 'Something Beautiful'.
'Something Beautiful' is a visual album, accompanied by a feature-length film which is now available to watch on Disney+. The film features all 13 new songs from the album, which has been mixed by Alan Meyerson (Dune Part One, The Dark Night).
Speaking about the film, Miley said: "Something Beautiful is my dream project come true - fashion, film, and original music coexisting in harmony.
"My co-creators are all geniuses in their own right: from the masters of sound, Shawn Everett and Alan Meyerson, to one of cinema’s most unique directors, Panos Cosmatos serving as a producer. Each collaborator has used their expertise to make this fantasy a reality."
Most recently, Miley has released a song called 'Dream As One' from Avatar: Fire and Ash. The song was written by Miley along with Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen, who also composed the music for the film.
Writing about the song on Instagram, Miley said: 'Having been personally affected by fire and being rebuilt from the ashes, this project holds profound meaning for me. Thank you, Jim, for the opportunity to turn that experience into musical medicine.'
You can hear songs by Miley on Hits Radio.
Take a look at Miley Cyrus through the years:
Miley attends a 'Hannah Montana' photocall (2006)
Miley sported a knitted cardigan and brunette hair at a Hannah Montana photocall in 2006.
Miley at the VH1 Big in '06 Awards (2006)
For the VH1 Big in '06 Awards, Miley opted to wear a sparkly top with her hair styled in curls.
'Best of both worlds concert' World Premiere (2008)
For the 'Best of Both Worlds concert' premiere in 2008, Miley showed off darker hair, along with eyeliner for an edgier look.
Miley promotes 'Miles to Go' (2009)
A return to Miley's brunette hair in 2009 as she promoted her autobiography, Miles to Go.
Miley arriving at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony (2010)
Miley looked glamorous at the Oscars in 2010, choosing to style her hair in an up-do and wear a stunning gown.
Miley performing at a private concert (2010)
2010 saw Miley opt for a new look as she dyed her hair a stunning auburn colour.
Miley performing at the MuchMusic Video Awards (2010)
Later in 2010, Miley's hair was blonder as she performed at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
Miley arriving at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (2011)
Miley shone as she took to the red carpet in a sequinned dress as she attended the Grammy Awards in 2011.
Miley arrives at Elton John's annual awards (2012)
Miley moved away from her longer hairstyle, showing off this stunning bob in 2012! For Elton John's Aids Foundation party, Miley sported a floor-length Roberto Cavalli gown.
Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2012)
A blonder look for Miley as she wore her hair in a quiff style as she opted for a black Emilio Pucci dress with a plunging neckline.
Miley Cyrus attends 'VH1 Divas' (2012)
Miley went for a shorter hairstyle as she attended VH1 Divas in 2012, wearing a black Norma Kamali dress with cut out detailing along the side, whilst also sporting a nose ring.
Miley celebrating PUNK Chaos to Couture (2013)
Miley embraced the punk style with spiky hair, a mesh Marc Jacobs dress and a bold red lip.
Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2013)
Arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley styled her short hair into buns as she wore a crop top and trousers.
Miley performs at the O2 Arena on her 'Bangerz' tour
A sparkly outfit from Miley in the form of this bejeweled ensemble, which is adorned with a pair of lips.
Miley attends the 6th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala (2015)
Miley styled her hair with a braid and red glittery clip as she attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in 2015. She also opted for a classic, glossy red lip.
Miley Cyrus backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards (2015)
Miley went for a bold, vibrant pink look at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including a pink pig-themed bow in her hair.
'New Miley' (2017)
The singer returned to a stunning, natural look in 2017, as she posed in a pink dress with wavy hair.
Miley Cyrus at the 2018 GRAMMYs
Miley went for a black velvet Jean-Paul Gaultier jumpsuit as she attended the 2018 Grammy Awards, carrying a white rose in support of the Time's Up movement.
Miley Cyrus performs at Glastonbury (2019)
Miley performed an incredible set at Glastonbury Festival in 2019, she looked incredible in black leather trousers and a white crop top, whilst her hair was styled with a fringe.
Miley Cyrus arriving at the VMAs (2020)
Miley wowed on the red carpet at the VMAs in 2020, sporting a sheer, sequinned Mugler dress, paired with matching gloves.
Miley gets a mullet (2021)
Rocking a mullet, Miley looked incredible in a black tassled dress, opting for a stunning smoky eyeshadow look.
Miley channels her inner rockstar for festival season (Summer 2021)
Miley let her rockier side out with this cool ensemble - sporting a tartan skirt, fishnet tights and a slogan vest top with a chain detail.
The shoulder-length hair returns in blonde and black (2022)
Miley returned to a longer hairstyle as she showed off a blonde style, with strands of black.
Elegant gowns and blonde hair for her New Year Party (2023)
Wowing in a stunning Versace gown with wavy blonde hair, Miley looked incredible whilst hosting her New Year's Party.
Gold Maison Margiela safety pins gown (2024)
Attending the Grammy Awards 2024, Miley rocked an intricately crafted gown, made up of gold safety pins, from Maison Margiela - paired with a voluminous hairdo.
Custom all-black Alaïa look at the Met Gala (2025)
Wearing a custom all-black Alaïa look, Miley graced the red carpet at the Met Gala, where the theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
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