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Miley Cyrus: Hannah Montana's Fake Persona Fueled Real Confidence
27 Mar
Summary
- Miley Cyrus accepted the Innovator Award at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
- She stated Hannah Montana's persona helped her build confidence and authenticity.
- Cyrus reunited with Hannah Montana cast members earlier this week.
Miley Cyrus was celebrated as an innovator at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards last night, delivering a reflective speech about her career. Cyrus shared how the "fake" persona of her character, Hannah Montana, ultimately helped her discover her authentic self and build confidence. She explained, "Sometimes the fake you can actually reveal the real you."
Earlier in the week, Cyrus joined cast members from the iconic show at the premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special. The series, which first aired in 2006 and concluded in 2011, followed a teenager living a double life as a pop star and garnered significant fan love.
During the awards ceremony, Cyrus honored her journey by wearing a gown featuring a picture of her Hannah Montana character. She also humorously closed her speech with a line from the Disney Channel series, "This really is the life."
