Miley Cyrus went all out celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana with a Disney+ special - and a red carpet premiere - but there were several stars from the show that were notably absent from the big events. Disney Channel's hit series, which aired from 2006 to 2011, followed a teenage girl named Miley Stewart (Cyrus) who lived a double life as famous pop singer Hannah Montana. The alter ego allowed Miley to maintain her anonymity and live a normal life, but it also came with its own set of challenges.