Hannah Montana's 20th Anniversary: A Nostalgic Reunion

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It's been 20 years since Hannah Montana first hit Disney Channel screens.

Miley Cyrus, who was just 13 when the show started, slipped back into her iconic blonde

wig for a new anniversary special filmed live in front of fans.

The four season series followed a teen girl juggling high school by day and popped

stardom as her secret alter ego by night.

Her real-life dad, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, played her father and manager on

the show, helping make it a massive hit with albums, merchandise, and tours.

Miley's career has evolved since then.

She's now 33, a Grammy winner for her breakout hit, Flowers, and even earned a Disney

Legend Award this year.

Family tension surfaced over the years, with Billy Ray once blaming the show for

straining their lives, though he does appear in the special.

He skipped the Los Angeles premiere on Monday, as did co-star Emily Osmond, who's busy

with her new sitcom.

The special, hosted by Alex Cooper from McCall, her daddy podcast, includes an interview

with Miley, guest appearances, and a live performance.

Super fans from around the world, like 27-year-old Kelly Russell from the UK, got invited

to the taping and called it a dream come true.

Seeing the show's legacy-span generations from kids who watch back then, to parents sharing

it with their own families, shows why Hannah Montana remains a cultural touchstone today.