‘Hannah Montana’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

Mar. 15, 2025

Sweet nibblets! It’s been over 15 years sinceHannah Montanapremiered.Starring Miley Cyrus in the titular role, the Disney Channel series ran for four seasons between March 2006 and January 2011. It chronicled the life of Cyrus' fictional character, Miley Stewart, who doubled as both an average teenager and pop star as she lived the “best of both worlds.“Over the years, the actress and singer has paid tribute toHannah Montana. In honor ofthe show’s 15th anniversaryin 2021, Cyrus penned a love letter to the character, which helped her rise to fame when the show made its debut.“Hi Hannah, It’s been a while. 15 years to be exact. Since the first time I slid those blonde bangs over my forehead in the best attempt to conceal my identity. Then slipped into a puke pink terry cloth robe with a bedazzled HM over the [heart]. I didn’t know then…that is where you would live forever,” Cyrus wrote in the note shared onTwitterand Instagram.“Not just in mine but millions of people around the world. Although you are considered to be an “alter ego” in reality there was a time in my life when you held more of my identity in your glovette than I did in my bare hands,” she continued in part.Cyrus also thanked her family, both on-screen and off, including her dad and costar Billy Ray Cyrus, mom Tish, maternal grandmother Loretta and her siblings. In 2022, the “Flowers” singerhonored the show againwith aTwitterpost that read, “16 years ago my life changed forever when HM premiered.“She continued with a special message for her fans, adding, “Because of your loyalty and support I’ve had the honor to travel the world for over a decade and perform for fans that bring so much greatness into my life.“In August 2024, Cyrusmade history as the youngest person everto be named a Disney Legend. “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana,” she said in part during her speech. “To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.'“For more on what theHannah Montanacast has been up to since the show wrapped in January 2011, scroll on!

Sweet nibblets! It’s been over 15 years sinceHannah Montanapremiered.

Starring Miley Cyrus in the titular role, the Disney Channel series ran for four seasons between March 2006 and January 2011. It chronicled the life of Cyrus’ fictional character, Miley Stewart, who doubled as both an average teenager and pop star as she lived the “best of both worlds.”

Over the years, the actress and singer has paid tribute toHannah Montana. In honor ofthe show’s 15th anniversaryin 2021, Cyrus penned a love letter to the character, which helped her rise to fame when the show made its debut.

“Hi Hannah, It’s been a while. 15 years to be exact. Since the first time I slid those blonde bangs over my forehead in the best attempt to conceal my identity. Then slipped into a puke pink terry cloth robe with a bedazzled HM over the [heart]. I didn’t know then…that is where you would live forever,” Cyrus wrote in the note shared onTwitterand Instagram.

“Not just in mine but millions of people around the world. Although you are considered to be an “alter ego” in reality there was a time in my life when you held more of my identity in your glovette than I did in my bare hands,” she continued in part.

Cyrus also thanked her family, both on-screen and off, including her dad and costar Billy Ray Cyrus, mom Tish, maternal grandmother Loretta and her siblings. In 2022, the “Flowers” singerhonored the show againwith aTwitterpost that read, “16 years ago my life changed forever when HM premiered.”

She continued with a special message for her fans, adding, “Because of your loyalty and support I’ve had the honor to travel the world for over a decade and perform for fans that bring so much greatness into my life.”

In August 2024, Cyrusmade history as the youngest person everto be named a Disney Legend. “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana,” she said in part during her speech. “To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.'”

For more on what theHannah Montanacast has been up to since the show wrapped in January 2011, scroll on!

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Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana/Miley Stewart

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Miley Cyrusskyrocketed to stardom at a young age when she landed the titular role ofHannah Montanaon Disney Channel, a character that the actress has said“changed” her life “forever.”

Although the actressoriginally auditioned for the roleof the pop star’s best friend, Lilly Truscott, she was selected for the lead due to her ability to act and sing.

Cyrus’ career as a singer — both as Hannah Montana and an independent artist — flourished simultaneously during her four-season run on the show. In June 2007, she released the two-disc albumHannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, with the second disc serving as Cyrus' debut studio album. She embarked on the highly successful Best of Both Worlds Tour later that year.

In addition to her early music successes, Cyrus picked up acting roles outside ofHannah Montana. She made her debut as a film actress starring alongside John Travolta in 2008’sBoltand later evolved her acting career with a more mature role inThe Last Songin 2010.

Among her other acting credits include 2007’sHigh School Musical 2and 2017’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. In 2019, sheplayed pop starAshley O inseason 5 ofBlack Mirror, which many fans drew parallels to Hannah Montana.

In the wake ofHannah Montana, Cyrus also honed in on her music career and notably reinvented her image with albums such as 2010’sCan’t Be Tamedand 2013’sBangerz. The latter — housing singles such as “We Can’t Stop” and “Wrecking Ball” — became her fifth No. 1 album, earning Cyrus her first Grammy Award nomination.

Among Cyrus’ more recent releases include 2020’sPlastic Hearts(with singles “Midnight Sky,” “Prisoner” and “Angels Like You”) and 2023’sEndless Summer Vacation(with singles “Flowers,” “River” and “Jaded”).

In February 2024, Cyrus became atwo-time Grammy winnerfor “Flowers.” She took home the award for record of the year and best pop solo performance for her work.

Cyrus made history in August 2024 when she becamethe youngest person ever to be named a Disney Legend, an honor bestowed on individuals who have significantly influenced the company.

“A little bit of everything has changed, … but at the same time, nothing has changed at all,” Cyrus said in her emotional speech. “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana.”

She added: “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.’ "

As for her romantic life, Cyruswas in an on-again-off-again relationshipwith herThe Last SongcostarLiam Hemsworthafterfirst meetingon set in 2010. The two later married in 2018, but announced their separation the following year and divorced in 2020. Since December 2021, Cyrus has been romantically linked todrummer Maxx Morando.

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Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott

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Emily Osmentplayed Miley Stewart’s best friend, Lilly Truscott, onHannah Montanafrom 2006 to 2011. Prior toHannah Montana, she had various gigs as a child actress, including the second and thirdSpy Kidfilms in 2002 and 2003.

AmidHannah Montana’s four-season tenure, Osment appeared in 2007’sThe Haunting Hour: Don’t Think About It, 2009’sDadnappedand 2011’sCyberbully. When the Disney hit series wrapped, she landed roles on Fox’sAlmost Familyfrom 2019 to 2020 and Freeform’sYoung & Hungryfrom 2014 to 2019, which earned her three Teen Choice Award nods.

As for her personal life, Osmentannounced her engagementto boyfriend Jack Anthony in anInstagram postin July 2023. She wrote that she is “deliriously happy” in the caption while describing her now-fiancé as a “magical, beautiful, kaleidoscope of a person.”

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Jason Earles as Jackson Stewart

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Jason Earlesplayed Miley’s older brother, Jackson Stewart, onHannah Montanafrom 2006 to 2011. Prior to landing the role — that notably saw him playing a 16-year-old at age 29 when the show began — the actor appeared in other titles, including CBS’s sitcomStill Standingand the 2004 filmNational Treasure.

Earlesmade a cameo on the third seasonand fourth season ofHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Series, marking a return to his Disney roots. He also worked on the Disney+ series as an acting coach since season 1.

“I was thrilled to be able to provide that for the kids going into it as they started. That was the genesis of it,” Earles told PEOPLE. “Then, I just loved them all so much that I just keep coming back.”

The actor also compared the immediate superstardom ofHSMTMTSlead Olivia Rodrigo — in the wake of releasing hit “Drivers License,” her single that ultimately led to her seven Grammy nominations — to Cyrus inHannah Montana.

“For me, what has been mind-blowing is I was there duringHannah Montana, and I watched Miley turn into the biggest pop star in the world overnight,” he said. “The show premiered, we told them, ‘She’s a pop star,’ [and] suddenly, she was a pop star.”

As for his personal life, Earlesmarried his longtime girlfriendKatie Drysen in August 2017. He described the ceremony as “the most magical day of my life.”

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Mitchel Musso as Oliver Oken

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Mitchel Mussoplayed Miley and Lilly’s best friend, Oliver Oken, onHannah Montanafrom 2006 to 2011. Prior to landing the role, he made his film debut in 2003’sSecondhand Lionsand appeared in other titles includingKing of the Hill.

Musso’s other gigs include King Brady on the Disney XD showPair of Kingsas well as the host of Disney Channel’sPrankStars.

Outside of acting, Musso also pursued a career in music and released his self-titled debut album with Walt Disney Records in June 2009. After a 10-year hiatus, he returned to music with the release of his single “DRANK” — off his upcoming mixtape,Ghost.

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Amid his four-season run onHannah Montana, Billy Ray appeared on the fourth season ofDancing With the Starsin 2007. He also starred in Jackie Chan’s film,The Spy Next Door, in 2010.

Throughout his time on the show, Billy Ray teamed upmusically with Mileyfor several collaborations. After accompanying him on tour growing up, the father-daughter duo dueted on tracks including 2006’s “I Learned from You” and “Stand,” 2007’s “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” and 2009’s “Butterfly Fly Away.”

Billy Ray has continued to make music, having released 16 studio albums since 1992. In 2019, the musician’s career skyrocketed again due to his feature on Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” remix.

The collaboration earned Billy Ray his first No. 1 single on theBillboardHot 100 charts, in addition to his first two Grammy Award wins in the best pop duo/group and best music video categories.

As for his personal life, Billy Ray began dating singerFirerosein 2022 afterhis split from longtime wife Tish Cyrus, with whom he shares five children: daughtersMiley,Noah, and Brandi, and sons Trace and Braison. Billy Ray and Firerose later gotengagedin August 2022.

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Moises Arias as Rico Suave

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Moises Arias played the outdoor concession manager, Rico Suave, onHannah Montanafrom 2006 to 2011. Prior to landing the role, he appeared in shows likeEverybody Hates ChrisandThe Emperor’s New School.

Amid his four-season run onHannah Montanaseries, Arias made cameos on various other Disney Channel hits, includingThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody,Wizards of Waverly PlaceandPhineas and Ferb.

He then went on to star oppositePete Davidsonin 2020’sThe King of Staten.

Arias' most recent role isNorm MacLean on Prime Video’sFallout. The video game adaptation, which premiered on April 11, also stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten and Walton Goggins.

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Cody Linley as Jake Ryan

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Amid hisHannah Montanatenure, he starred in 2006’sHoot— marking one of his biggest film gigs to date alongside Logan Herman and Brie Larson. In 2008, he wasa contestant on season 7ofDancing with the Stars.

Other titles he’s appeared in includeMelissa & Joeyin 2012,Sharknadoin 2016 and 2017 and the 2020 miniseriesHappy Epidemic. Although it’s been years since his Disney Channel days, he still pokes fun at his past work on social media.

In August, he hilariously compared hisHannah Montanacharacter to Ken in the Greta Gerwig filmBarbiein anInstagramvideo backed to Ryan Gosling’s song, “I’m Just Ken.”

source: people.com