View gallery Image Credit: WireImage Get ready for a major throwback - Hannah Montana first aired nearly 20 years ago, and the beloved Disney Channel series is still making headlines in 2025. Premiering on March 24, 2006, the show became a global phenomenon and launched Miley Cyrus into international stardom as Miley Stewart, the teen living a secret double life as pop star Hannah Montana. Miley was just 12 years old when she stepped into the role, and nearly two decades later, she and the rest of the cast are fully grown, living wildly different lives from their Disney days. Miley has openly reflected on her journey over the years - including in her emotional 2023 single "Used To Be Young," where she looked back on her "wild" younger years with honesty and nostalgia. With the show's 20th anniversary approaching in 2026, Miley recently addressed reboot rumors. She told Billboard that she doesn't see a traditional revival happening - "this is the only Hannah," she said - but teased that she does want to do something special to honor the milestone. Now 33 and recently engaged to musician Maxx Morando, Miley continues to be a major force in entertainment with new music and visual projects. Meanwhile, Hannah Montana remains as popular as ever, with all episodes currently streaming on Disney+ for anyone ready to relive the magic. Find out what the cast is up to these days. Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus then and now. (Everett Collection/Shutterstock) Miley Cyrus became a global star and teen idol when she began playing Hannah Montana in the Disney Channel series in 2006. The show ran for 4 seasons and ended in 2011. Miley also portrayed the character in the 2009 film, Hannah Montana: The Movie. Since leaving Disney, Miley has built a hugely successful music career with albums including Bangerz, Plastic Hearts, and Endless Summer Vacation, as well as chart-topping singles like "The Climb," "Party in the U.S.A.," "Wrecking Ball," and "Flowers." In August 2023, she released the reflective single "Used to Be Young," where she looked back on her "wild" younger years. She has continued releasing new material, including her 2025 visual album Something Beautiful, which earned strong critical attention. Miley has also continued acting, starring in 2010's The Last Song - where she met Liam Hemsworth - and returning to the screen for an episode of Black Mirror in 2019. She also served as a coach on The Voice for two seasons. Her personal life has been equally high-profile. Miley and Liam dated on and off starting in 2009, got engaged in 2012, split in 2013, reunited in 2016, and married in 2018 before divorcing in 2020. Over the years, she has also been linked to Patrick Schwarzenegger, Stella Maxwell, and Cody Simpson, and publicly came out as pansexual in 2015. Today, Miley is in a long-term relationship with musician Maxx Morando, whom she began dating in 2021. In late 2025, the couple became engaged. Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus then and now. (Everett Collection/Shutterstock) Billy Ray Cyrus - who is Miley Cyrus' real-life father - played her on-screen dad, Robby Ray Stewart, on Hannah Montana. He became one of the show's core figures throughout its 2006-2011 run. During his time on the show, he even competed on Dancing With the Stars season 4, finishing in 5th place. Following the end of Hannah Montana, Billy Ray continued releasing music - dropping five studio albums - and later starred in the CMT sitcom Still the King from 2016 to 2017. His career saw a major renaissance in 2019 when he appeared on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" remix, which went on to break records with a 14× platinum certification in 2021 - making it one of the most awarded singles in RIAA history. In 2020, Billy Ray told HollywoodLife there had been talks of a Hannah Montana prequel centered around Robby Ray, joking that he'd jump at the chance to bring back his iconic mullet. Although the prequel never moved forward, interest in the show has surged again as its 20th anniversary approaches. On the personal side, Billy Ray married Australian singer Firerose in 2023, but the relationship was short-lived. The pair filed for divorce in 2024, and the split was finalized in 2025 after months of public tension and legal back-and-forth. Emily Osment Emily Osment then and now. (Everett Collection/Shutterstock) Emily Osment starred as Lilly Truscott - best friend to Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana - on the hit Disney Channel series and appeared in Hannah Montana: The Movie. After the show ended, she built a diverse acting career across film and television. Osment's early post-Disney work included family and teen films like The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It, Dadnapped, Cyberbully, and Christmas Wonderland. She gained broader visibility with her lead role on the Freeform sitcom Young & Hungry (2014-2018), and later starred in the Fox drama Almost Family, which ran for one season. On television, Emily has had notable recurring roles on acclaimed series like The K