Miley Cyrus reflects on 'Hannah Montana' as she is named youngest Disney Legend
The view is looking great from where Miley Cyrus is.
Miley, who shot to fame as Hannah Montana, was honored as the youngest Disney Legend at the D23 Expo.
During her acceptance speech, the Flowers singer filled the audience in "on a little Disney Legends' secret."
“I’m the one that tells you what you’re not supposed to know,” she said early in her speech. “And what I want to say is that legends get scared too. I’m scared right now… It’s legendary to be afraid and do it anyway. There’s no such thing as failure when you try.”
She then recounted her journey from when she was first rejected for the role to ultimately landing the titular show.
“I had gotten a taste of what my life could be, and from that moment on, I did not want anything else,” Miley tearfully said on stage.
“A little bit of everything has changed since that day. But at the same time, nothing has changed at all. I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana. In so many ways, this award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life,’“ the 31-year-old singer-songwriter added.
On her Instagram, Miley shared a video of her acceptance speech and dedicated the award to Hannah Montana and her fans.
She wrote in the caption: "Thank you. Such an honor to be inducted as a Disney Legend. This award is dedicated to Hannah Montana and all of her fans. You’ve shown me legendary love & loyalty. Forever grateful."
Bob Iger, the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, honored Miley and the thirteen other Disney Legends named this year.
“To be named a Disney Legend is the highest honor our company can bestow on anyone, reserved for those whose talent and achievement have earned them an enduring place in our history," he said. “The fourteen individuals to be honored as Disney Legends this year have each made extraordinary creative contributions across the worlds of Disney and we look forward to celebrating them at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.”
Miley launched her career in 2006 with the titular role in the hit Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana. The show, which ran for four seasons, followed the double life of Miley Stewart, a regular teen navigating school while secretly living as the famous pop star, Hannah Montana.
The show gained popularity, drawing an average of 4.4 million viewers per episode.
Aside from the series, Miley embarked on her successful "Best of Both Worlds Tour" in 2007. In 2009, she reprised her role in Hannah Montana: The Movie.
