Get ready for a major throwback — Hannah Montana first aired nearly 20 years ago, and the beloved Disney Channel series is still making headlines in 2025. Premiering on March 24, 2006, the show became a global phenomenon and launched Miley Cyrus into international stardom as Miley Stewart, the teen living a secret double life as pop star Hannah Montana.
Miley was just 12 years old when she stepped into the role, and nearly two decades later, she and the rest of the cast are fully grown, living wildly different lives from their Disney days. Miley has openly reflected on her journey over the years — including in her emotional 2023 single “Used To Be Young,” where she looked back on her “wild” younger years with honesty and nostalgia.
With the show’s 20th anniversary approaching in 2026, Miley recently addressed reboot rumors. She told Billboard that she doesn’t see a traditional revival happening — “this is the only Hannah,” she said — but teased that she does want to do something special to honor the milestone.
Now 33 and recently engaged to musician Maxx Morando, Miley continues to be a major force in entertainment with new music and visual projects. Meanwhile, Hannah Montana remains as popular as ever, with all episodes currently streaming on Disney+ for anyone ready to relive the magic. Find out what the cast is up to these days.
Miley Cyrus became a global star and teen idol when she began playing Hannah Montana in the Disney Channel series in 2006. The show ran for 4 seasons and ended in 2011. Miley also portrayed the character in the 2009 film, Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Since leaving Disney, Miley has built a hugely successful music career with albums including Bangerz, Plastic Hearts, and Endless Summer Vacation, as well as chart-topping singles like “The Climb,” “Party in the U.S.A.,” “Wrecking Ball,” and “Flowers.” In August 2023, she released the reflective single “Used to Be Young,” where she looked back on her “wild” younger years. She has continued releasing new material, including her 2025 visual album Something Beautiful, which earned strong critical attention.
Miley has also continued acting, starring in 2010’s The Last Song — where she met Liam Hemsworth — and returning to the screen for an episode of Black Mirror in 2019. She also served as a coach on The Voice for two seasons.
