Miley Cyrus is taking a nostalgic trip back to her Disney Channel roots, but not quite in the way she expected. As part of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,” the singer reunited with familiar faces and stepped onto recreated sets from the hit show. While many anticipated an emotional return, Cyrus revealed her experience has been surprisingly light and joyful. The special, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, offers fans a glimpse into both the memories and the growth that followed.
Miley Cyrus admits it’s fun to be on the Hannah Montana anniversary special
Returning to the recreated set of “Hannah Montana” brought a wave of nostalgia, especially when Cyrus was joined by her former Disney Channel peer Selena Gomez. The two stars, both now in their 30s, reunited for the special and reflected on their early careers, including their on-screen rivalry.
As they stepped back into the familiar Stewart family home, Gomez asked Cyrus how she was feeling about the experience. Cyrus responded candidly, admitting she had expected a more emotional reaction. “Honestly, I thought that this would overwhelm me more,” she said, adding that she assumed she might struggle to hold back tears. Instead, she shared, “It’s actually just been really fun.”
The pair spent time revisiting iconic moments from the series, sitting on the recognizable green couch and laughing about their past performances. Much of their conversation centered around the dynamic between their characters, with Gomez recalling how harsh some of their scripted exchanges were. “I was so mean, I’m sorry!” she joked, reflecting on her role as Mikayla, Hannah’s rival. Cyrus responded playfully, saying, “We can make amends,” as the two shared a laugh.
Their reunion also included a symbolic moment when Cyrus gifted Gomez the red hat worn by Mikayla during her first appearance. The gesture showed how far both stars have come since their Disney days, both personally and professionally.
Gomez also took a moment to praise Cyrus’ early music, revealing that she had the “Hannah Montana: Meet Miley Cyrus” album on repeat growing up. “It was, like, my life,” she said, before telling Cyrus, “You created culture, babe.” Cyrus returned the compliment with a high-five, acknowledging Gomez’s own impact during her time on “Wizards of Waverly Place.”
