Miley Cyrus appeared in character as Hannah Montana at the Los Angeles premiere of the 20th Anniversary Special, now streaming on Disney+. She wore a silver chainmail dress by Rabanne paired with a custom graphic T-shirt. Cyrus attended with her mother Tish and reflected on her Disney origins during a speech.
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premiered on March 24, 2026, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, with the content now available to stream on Disney+. Miley Cyrus fully embodied her iconic role from the late 2000s Disney Channel series, donning a glittering silver chainmail dress from Rabanne's spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection. She customized the look by replacing the runway T-shirt with one featuring her own face, blending high fashion with the character's signature Y2K flashy aesthetic of sequins and bold colors. Cyrus walked the purple carpet alongside her mother, Tish Cyrus, ahead of the screening. During a brief onstage speech, Cyrus expressed gratitude for the opportunity that launched her career. “Everything in my life is so amazing because Disney took a chance on me,” she said. “I had no business coming out to L.A. thinking I could carry a show, or pretend to be a pop star. I had no experience.” The special showcases Cyrus in various statement outfits, including an Alexander McQueen look featured on the official poster. Speaking on the possibility of a full series reboot, Cyrus indicated fatigue with the project, stating she is “tired. This has already been a lot.” The event marks a nostalgic return for the character that defined Cyrus's early fame across four seasons.
