Miley Cyrus channels Hannah Montana in '20th Anniversary' preview and revives iconic moment with her dad
20 years later, and the blonde wig is back. Miley Cyrus is stepping right back into the glittery world that launched her career. Recently, Disney officially revealed the trailer for the upcoming ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’. The celebratory event arrives on March 24, landing exactly two decades after ‘Hannah Montana’ first appeared on Disney Channel. The preview released on March 10 gives fans the first look at Cyrus stepping into familiar territory again. And yes, she’s wearing the famous blonde wig. The trailer shows Cyrus walking through a recreated version of the show’s set, looking around with a mixture of awe and nostalgia.
“Already getting emotional,” she says in the clip, taking a moment to soak in the surroundings. And she didn’t visit alone. Both of her parents appear in the special as well, including her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who famously played Hannah’s easygoing dad Robby Ray Stewart on the original series. The two share a quick moment in the trailer that longtime fans will instantly recognize: their playful and iconic handshake routine. Billy Ray even pointed it out on social media after the trailer dropped, joking that, “Some things never change... 20 years later and @/mileycyrus still knows the old handshake trick.”
Meanwhile, Cyrus also explores the recreated set with her mom, Tish Cyrus. For fans who grew up watching the series, it’s like taking a walk down memory lane. The special itself promises a mix of different elements rather than just a straightforward interview. According to Disney, viewers will see old clips, newly filmed moments on the reconstructed set, and plenty of throwback surprises from the show’s archives. Some musical moments are expected, too, though the trailer keeps the details under wraps. The whole event will be filmed in front of a live studio audience, making it lively and interactive.
Hosting the conversation with Cyrus is Alex Cooper, the voice behind the podcast 'Call Her Daddy'. Cooper will guide the interview portion, where Cyrus will reflect on the series, its impact on her life, and what it felt like growing up in front of millions of viewers. When ‘Hannah Montana’ premiered in 2006, the premise was simple but catchy: a regular high school student leads a hidden life as a chart-topping singer. The idea clicked almost immediately with young audiences. The series ran for four seasons before wrapping up in 2011, but its influence stretched beyond its original run.
