Miley Cyrus Honors Her “Hannah Montana” Roots Ahead of Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

On May 22 2026, Grammy-winning singer Miley Cyrus will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The honor follows the release of a Disney+ 20th-anniversary special of the Disney Channel series *Hannah Montana*, in which Cyrus reprises her fictional pop-star persona to perform “The Best of Both Worlds,” “This Is the Life,” and “The Climb.” The program also features a reunion performance with her father, country-music star Billy Ray Cyrus, and a discussion of how the series shaped her career.

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*Hannah Montana* debuted in 2006 and quickly became a cultural touchstone, propelling Cyrus from a teenage actress to a global music figure. In a Variety interview conducted ahead of the Walk of Fame ceremony, Cyrus noted that growing up touring and appearing on sets with her father made the transition to fame feel “natural” rather than overwhelming. She described the series’ success as a moment that “changed my life” while leaving many memories “a blur.”

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Cyrus identified two episodes as personal favorites: one featuring Dolly Parton, which she says deepened their real-life friendship, and another in which she portrayed the “evil cousin Luann.” She recalled early-career highlights such as performing at the White House for the Obama inauguration and emphasized the importance of presence: “Be present enough to remember…slow down and pay attention.” She also urged her on-screen alter ego, Hannah, to “ditch the Season 1 wig” and recognize that the character’s magic stems from the person beneath the costume.

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Beyond the reunion, Cyrus expressed interest in covering George Michael’s “Father Figure,” noting that she “cannot quit listening to that song” and believes a female-led rendition would be “so cool.” She explained that a great cover song must feel like something she wishes she had written, driven by a “gnarly sense of jealousy.”

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The Walk of Fame star and the Disney+ special together underscore Cyrus’s lasting impact on early-2000s pop culture and illustrate how a child-star platform can serve as a springboard for a multi-decade artistic career. The events also highlight the evolving relationship between legacy television franchises and contemporary streaming strategies.

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Cyrus told Variety that the prospect of headlining the Super Bowl halftime show remains “maybe,” reflecting a cautious approach to large-scale performances. She also noted that growing up around show business “kept me more grounded” and that the *Hannah Montana* phenomenon “changed my life” while leaving many moments “a blur.” The Hollywood Walk of Fame organization confirmed the May 22 ceremony will honor Cyrus for her contributions to music and entertainment.

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• “That’s how she and I became as close as we are.” — Miley Cyrus, Singer-Actress

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• “Another one of my favorite episodes is when I play the evil cousin Luann.” — Miley Cyrus, Singer-Actress

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• “I cannot quit listening to that song, and I think it’d be so cool from a female perspective.” — Miley Cyrus, Singer-Actress

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• “Sometimes I was moving so fast, and I was always calculating what my next step was, and I wasn’t in the moment.” — Miley Cyrus, Singer-Actress

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• “So, I would tell Miley to slow down and pay attention.” — Miley Cyrus, Singer-Actress

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The Disney+ special will debut in early June 2026, followed by Cyrus’s Walk of Fame ceremony on May 22. She hinted at future collaborations and possible Super Bowl involvement, leaving fans to anticipate her next artistic direction.

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