Miley Cyrus gave a nostalgic nod to her Hannah Montana character while attending the show’s 20th Anniversary Special premiere in Los Angeles on Monday.
The actress and singer, 33, dazzled in a sparkling metallic dress with a graphic Hannah Montana t-shirt underneath, as she joined the show’s original cast at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
The beloved Disney Channel teen sitcom followed Miley Stewart (Cyrus), a teenager living a secret double life as a famous pop star, Hannah Montana, while trying to keep a sense of normalcy as a high school student.
The show – which also starred her real-life father Billy Ray Cyrus – aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2011 and helped launch Cyrus’s musical career.
The special – filmed in front of a live studio audience – is set to premiere on March 24, and will stream on both Disney+ and Hulu.
It will feature never-before-seen archival footage, performances of some of the show’s iconic songs, and appearances from her parents Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray.
Miley Cyrus, 33, gave a nostalgic nod to her Hannah Montana character while attending the show’s 20th Anniversary Special premiere in Los Angeles on Monday
The actress and singer dazzled in a sparkling metallic dress with a graphic Hannah Montana t-shirt underneath, as she joined the show’s original cast at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood
The beloved Disney Channel teen sitcom aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2011 and helped launch Cyrus’s musical career; She is seen in a 2006 still from the show
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper will take on hosting duties.
Cyrus paired her sparkling look with silver heels and wore her blonde hair in a straight style, cascading down her shoulders.
Joining her on the red carpet was fiancé Maxx Morando, 27. The musician kept it casual as he rocked a white t-shirt, black pants and sneakers.
The star was also supported by mom Tish, 58, who flaunted her trim midriff in a sheer black top paired with a blazer and jeans.
Tish was accompanied by husband Dominic Purcell, 56. The Prison Break hunk – who reportedly ‘hooked up’ with Tish’s daughter Noah, 26, before beginning his relationship with her mother – opted for a relaxed look, wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and Converse sneakers.
Cyrus had a number of family members show up for her, including sister Brandi Cyrus, 38, who sizzled in a black leather top and matching pants.
Brandi’s boyfriend, Matt Southcombe, was also in attendance, as well as Purcell’s son, Joseph Purcell, 26, whom he shares with ex-wife Rebecca Williamson.
Cyrus also posed with the special’s host, Alex Cooper, who famously hosts the Call Her Daddy podcast.
Cyrus paired her sparkling look with silver heels and wore her blonde hair in a straight style, cascading down her shoulders
The elaborate ensemble offered a glimpse of her back tattoo
Joining her on the red carpet was fiancé Maxx Morando, 27
The lovebirds cozied up in front of the shutterbugs
The star was also joined by mom Tish Cyrus, 58, who showed off her trim midriff in a sheer black top paired with a blazer and jeans
Tish added height to her look with strappy black heels
Cyrus had a number of family members supporting her, including sister Brandi Cyrus, 38
Brandi sizzled in a black leather top and matching pants
Tish was accompanied by husband Dominic Purcell, 56
The Prison Break hunk – who reportedly ‘hooked up’ with Tish’s daughter Noah, 26, before beginning his relationship with her mother – opted for a relaxed look, wearing a black t-shirt and jeans
Tish also posed with Purcell’s son, Joseph Purcell, 26, whom he shares with ex-wife Rebecca Williamson
Brandi’s boyfriend, Matt Southcombe (second from right), was also in attendance
The happy family posed together
Cyrus also posed with the special’s host, Alex Cooper, who famously hosts the Call Her Daddy podcast
Cooper was chic as ever in a brown bustier top paired with sheer brown and gold fringe pants and pastel yellow heels
She wore yellow tinted sunglasses
(L-R) Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Cyrus, Cody Linley, Jason Earles and Moises Arias
Knowles – who starred as Amber Addison on the show – seen on Monday (L) and in a still from the show (R)
Perez de Tagle – who played Ashley Dewitt – seen on Monday (L) and in a still from the show (R)
Cody Linley – who played Jake Ryan – seen on Monday (L) and in a still from the show (R)
Jason Earles – who starred as Jackson Stewart – seen on Monday (L) and in a still from the show (R)
Country superstar Lainey Wilson, 33, made an appearance as well, looking incredible in a sheer black sparkling jumpsuit
The look featured flowing sleeves
JoJo Siwa, 22, showed off her unique style in a bedazzled jersey paired with a black skirt and peach sneakers. Siwa’s ex girlfriend Avery Cyrus (R) was present as well
Sisters Ilona Maher and Olivia Maher turned heads with a leggy display
Jaden Smith and his sister Willow Smith posed alongside Mateo Arias and Moises Arias
Cooper was chic as ever in a brown bustier top paired with sheer brown and gold fringe pants and pastel yellow heels.
Monday’s event was also attended by the show’s other original cast members, including Jason Earles (who played Jackson Stewart), Moises Arias (Rico Suave), Cody Linley (Jake Ryan), Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (Ashley Dewitt) and Shanica Knowles (Amber Addison).
Country superstar Lainey Wilson, 33, made an appearance as well, looking incredible in a sheer black sparkling jumpsuit.
JoJo Siwa, 22, showed off her unique style in a bedazzled jersey paired with a black skirt and peach sneakers. Siwa’s ex girlfriend Avery Cyrus was present as well.
Sisters Ilona Maher and Olivia Maher turned heads with a leggy display.
Jaden Smith and his sister Willow Smith posed alongside Mateo Arias and Moises Arias.
Emily Osment, who played Cyrus’s best friend Lilly Truscott, missed the event.
Osment explained her absence in an Instagram post, sharing a video of her on set of CBS sitcom Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage alongside co-star Montana Jordan.
‘And that’s why I was not able to be a part of the 20 year reunion because we are here shooting our show,’ she said. ‘But I wanted to say hello and thank you to everybody that has stuck by us for all these years. I’m so grateful that you guys all still love this show. I’m so proud to be a part of it.’
In the caption of the video, she wrote, ‘Hannah Montana changed my life, it gave me a lifelong respect for this medium of comedy, it taught me discipline, patience, timing and respect working in an adult space so young. I’ve met thousands of HM fans over the years, fans that now have children watching this show and fans that literally work beside me every day, like Montana. He’s seen every episode, don’t be fooled.’
‘I can’t tell you what your sweet messages mean to me and how lucky I feel to have been apart of this once in a generation goliath of a television show,’ she went on.
‘Thank you for letting me into your living rooms and I hope to still be there many years from now. Would never be where I am without you guys, working on another beautiful show I love so dearly. With all my heart, THANK YOU! ♥️ Lilly.’
According to a press release, the special event will ‘celebrate the iconic series that defined a generation — exactly two decades after its Disney Channel debut.’
The special – filmed in front of a live studio audience – is set to premiere on March 24, and will stream on both Disney+ and Hulu; Cyrus seen as Hannah Montana in a throwback snap
And the interview portion will ‘offer an intimate look at the creation of one of pop culture’s most iconic characters and the lasting impact the show and character have had on fans around the world.’
The special will show Cyrus revisiting the music and iconic moments from the beloved children’s show and some of the sets from it will even be brought back to life including Hannah Montana’s closet and Stewart family living room.
Disney also promises that fans will also be able to view never-before-seen footage.
Of her involvement, Cyrus said in a statement: ‘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.’
‘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.’
