> At a Glance
> – Miley Cyrus teased “working hard” on a 20th anniversary celebration for Hannah Montana
> – She wore the character’s signature bangs to the Palm Springs film festival
> – The Disney Channel series launched in 2006 and ran four seasons
> – Why it matters: The show launched Cyrus’s career and is approaching nostalgia status for millions of fans
Miley Cyrus just dropped a major hint about celebrating two decades of Hannah Montana. While accepting her Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award at the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 3, the 33-year-old singer revealed she’s planning something special.
The Red-Carpet Tease
Speaking to Variety, Cyrus confirmed anniversary plans are in motion.
> “Absolutely. We’re working hard on them,” Cyrus shared.
When pressed for details, she pointed to her hairstyle: “You see the bangs,” referencing Hannah Montana’s iconic fringe.
A Career-Launching Role
The Disney Channel series debuted in 2006 and featured Cyrus as Miley Stewart, a teenager secretly living as pop star Hannah Montana. The show’s success spawned a 2009 movie and turned Cyrus into a household name.
- 2006: Series premiere
- 2011: Final episode airs
- 2024: Cyrus becomes youngest Disney Legend
Looking Back with Pride
On SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio, Cyrus expressed her desire to honor the milestone.
> “I want to design something really, really special for it because it really was the beginning of all of this that now sits here today. Without Hannah, there really wouldn’t be this kind of… this me,” Cyrus said.
She reflected on the character’s lasting impact: “It’s so crazy to think… that I started as a character that I thought was going to be impossible to shed. And now that’s something that when I walk into a space, it’s looked at as this sense of nostalgia.”
Key Takeaways
- Cyrus is actively working on a 20th anniversary celebration
- The bangs were a deliberate nod to Hannah Montana’s signature look
- The role remains integral to her identity as an artist
- She views the character with nostalgia rather than something to escape
The singer’s evolution from Disney Channel star to Grammy-winning artist while embracing her past shows how a childhood role can transform into beloved nostalgia.
