Miley Cyrus explains why child stardom was 'awkward'

Miley Cyrus explains why child stardom was 'awkward' Miley Cyrus has opened up about her experience of child stardom. 19 March 2026 Miley Cyrus found child stardom to be "awkward". Miley Cyrus found stardom as a child The 33-year-old pop star rose to fame as Hannah Montana on the hit Disney show between 2006 and 2011, but Miley admits that she struggled to cope with the intense scrutiny and pressure. She told Variety: "Being recognisable as a teen going through different phases and stages was sometimes awkward, but that's what helped me relate to the kids watching at home.