Miley Cyrus! Taylor Swift! Demi Lovato! Look Back at the Star-Studded Premiere ofHannah Montana: The Movie

Mar. 15, 2025

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift.Photo:Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio/Wireimage

Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio/Wireimage

It’s hard to believe, butHannah Montana: The Moviecame out 15 years ago!The movie, which brought the beloved characters from the Disney Channel series to the big screen, premiered in April 2009 and starredMiley Cyrus,Billy Ray Cyrus,Emily Osmentand new additions likeVanessa Williams, Melora Hardin and even a cameo fromTaylor Swift.As fans continue to celebrate Miley being named aDisney Legendon Aug. 11 at D23 — the youngest-ever — here’s a look back at the premiere of the iconic movie.

It’s hard to believe, butHannah Montana: The Moviecame out 15 years ago!

The movie, which brought the beloved characters from the Disney Channel series to the big screen, premiered in April 2009 and starredMiley Cyrus,Billy Ray Cyrus,Emily Osmentand new additions likeVanessa Williams, Melora Hardin and even a cameo fromTaylor Swift.

As fans continue to celebrate Miley being named aDisney Legendon Aug. 11 at D23 — the youngest-ever — here’s a look back at the premiere of the iconic movie.

01of 21Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus.Kristian Dowling/GettyFor her big moment,Miley Cyrusaccessorized her fringe dress with a leather jacket and matching boots. On Aug. 11, 2024, while accepting her Disney Legend honor, the multi-hyphenate got emotional when looking back on her role of Hannah Montana.“A little bit of everything has changed, … but at the same time, nothing has changed at all,” she said. “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana.”

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus.Kristian Dowling/Getty

Kristian Dowling/Getty

For her big moment,Miley Cyrusaccessorized her fringe dress with a leather jacket and matching boots. On Aug. 11, 2024, while accepting her Disney Legend honor, the multi-hyphenate got emotional when looking back on her role of Hannah Montana.

“A little bit of everything has changed, … but at the same time, nothing has changed at all,” she said. “I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana.”

02of 21Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImageBefore she was selling out arenas all over the globe,Taylor Swiftsecured a cameo role inHannah Montana: The Moviewhere she performed her song “Crazier” from the movie’s soundtrack.Swiftrecently sang the songduring an Eras Tour stop in Scotland during the surprise song portion of the night. Before singing the tune, which she blended with 2023’s “All of the Girls You Loved Before," she told the crowd: “You get extra points if you know this next song at all because it is really, really old."

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage

Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage

Before she was selling out arenas all over the globe,Taylor Swiftsecured a cameo role inHannah Montana: The Moviewhere she performed her song “Crazier” from the movie’s soundtrack.

Swiftrecently sang the songduring an Eras Tour stop in Scotland during the surprise song portion of the night. Before singing the tune, which she blended with 2023’s “All of the Girls You Loved Before," she told the crowd: “You get extra points if you know this next song at all because it is really, really old."

03of 21Emily OsmentEmily Osment.Kristian Dowling/GettyAs Miley Stewart’s best friend, its no surpriseEmily Osmentwas featured in the 2009 film and stepped out for the big L.A. premiere

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Emily Osment

Emily Osment.Kristian Dowling/Getty

As Miley Stewart’s best friend, its no surpriseEmily Osmentwas featured in the 2009 film and stepped out for the big L.A. premiere

04of 21Demi Lovato & Madison De La GarzaDemi Lovato and Madison De La Garza.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicThoughDemi Lovatowas not in the movie, but as a fellow Disney star, she was sure to support her friend’s new project. In fact, in a now famous photo, Lovato was seen with Cyrus, Osment and Swift heading to what “The Climb” singerremembers as a trip to The Cheesecake Factory on the night of the premiere.

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Demi Lovato & Madison De La Garza

Demi Lovato and Madison De La Garza.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

ThoughDemi Lovatowas not in the movie, but as a fellow Disney star, she was sure to support her friend’s new project. In fact, in a now famous photo, Lovato was seen with Cyrus, Osment and Swift heading to what “The Climb” singerremembers as a trip to The Cheesecake Factory on the night of the premiere.

05of 21Lucas TillLucas Till.Kristian Dowling/GettyLucas Till starred as Miley’s love interest in the film and would shortly after appear in Swift’s music video for “You Belong With Me.”

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Lucas Till

Lucas Till.Kristian Dowling/Getty

Lucas Till starred as Miley’s love interest in the film and would shortly after appear in Swift’s music video for “You Belong With Me.”

06of 21Billy Ray Cyrus & Rascal FlattsRascal Flatts and Billy Ray Cyrus.Steve Granitz/WireImageAs Miley’s dad both on and off screen,Billy Ray Cyrushit the red carpet with his family and posed for a photo withRascal Flatts— who make a special cameo in the film and have a song featured on the soundtrack.

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Billy Ray Cyrus & Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts and Billy Ray Cyrus.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Steve Granitz/WireImage

As Miley’s dad both on and off screen,Billy Ray Cyrushit the red carpet with his family and posed for a photo withRascal Flatts— who make a special cameo in the film and have a song featured on the soundtrack.

07of 21Natalia DyerNatalia Dyer.Kristian Dowling/GettyStranger Things’Natalia Dyer’s very first credit on IMDb isfrom her role inHannah Montana: The Movie.“Sometimes I forget,” she told PEOPLE in 2020 of the appearance where she plays the daughter of a tabloid reporter trying to expose Miley’s identity.

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Natalia Dyer

Natalia Dyer.Kristian Dowling/Getty

Stranger Things’Natalia Dyer’s very first credit on IMDb isfrom her role inHannah Montana: The Movie.

“Sometimes I forget,” she told PEOPLE in 2020 of the appearance where she plays the daughter of a tabloid reporter trying to expose Miley’s identity.

08of 21Jason EarlesJason Earles.Jeff Vespa/WireImageJason Earles, who played Miley’s older brother across all four seasons of the Disney Channel series as well as the movie, rocked a grey suit for the occasion.

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Jason Earles

Jason Earles.Jeff Vespa/WireImage

Jeff Vespa/WireImage

Jason Earles, who played Miley’s older brother across all four seasons of the Disney Channel series as well as the movie, rocked a grey suit for the occasion.

09of 21Melora HardinMelora Hardin.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyMelora Hardin, who plays Billy Ray’s love interest in the movie, added a pop of color to her look with a pair of purple pumps.

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Melora Hardin

Melora Hardin.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Melora Hardin, who plays Billy Ray’s love interest in the movie, added a pop of color to her look with a pair of purple pumps.

10of 21Mitchel MussoMitchel Musso.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyMitchel Musso, who played Miley and Osment’s best friend on screen sported his signature swoosh for the premiere

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Mitchel Musso

Mitchel Musso.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Mitchel Musso, who played Miley and Osment’s best friend on screen sported his signature swoosh for the premiere

11of 21Willow & Jaden SmithWillow and Jaden Smith.Kristian Dowling/GettyThe Smith siblingswere cute as can be at the 2009 premiere before the two had launched their own music careers.

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Willow & Jaden Smith

Willow and Jaden Smith.Kristian Dowling/Getty

The Smith siblingswere cute as can be at the 2009 premiere before the two had launched their own music careers.

12of 21Ariel WinterAriel Winter.Kristian Dowling/GettyMonths before audiences were introduced toAriel Winteras Alex Dunphy onModern Family, the 11-year-old actress was adorable on the red carpet in a white dress with silver sequins.

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Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter.Kristian Dowling/Getty

Months before audiences were introduced toAriel Winteras Alex Dunphy onModern Family, the 11-year-old actress was adorable on the red carpet in a white dress with silver sequins.

13of 21Madison PettisMadison Pettis.Kristian Dowling/GettyComing off of her breakout role in 2007’sThe Game Plan— and a one-off appearance onHannah Montana—Madison Pettissported a pair of on-theme cowboy boots for the premiere celebration.

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Madison Pettis

Madison Pettis.Kristian Dowling/Getty

Coming off of her breakout role in 2007’sThe Game Plan— and a one-off appearance onHannah Montana—Madison Pettissported a pair of on-theme cowboy boots for the premiere celebration.

14of 21The Cyrus FamilyBilly Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Braison Cyrus and Trace Cyrus.WireImageNoah Cyrus,Tish Cyrus,Brandi Cyrus, Braison Cyrus andTrace Cyruswere all on deck to celebrate Miley and Billy Ray.

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The Cyrus Family

Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Braison Cyrus and Trace Cyrus.WireImage

WireImage

Noah Cyrus,Tish Cyrus,Brandi Cyrus, Braison Cyrus andTrace Cyruswere all on deck to celebrate Miley and Billy Ray.

15of 21Moises AriasMoises Arias.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyMoises Arias, who played Rico on the series and in the movie, sported a patterned jacket for the red carpet.

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Moises Arias

Moises Arias.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Moises Arias, who played Rico on the series and in the movie, sported a patterned jacket for the red carpet.

16of 21Vanessa Williams & Sasha FoxVanessa Williams and her daughter Sasha.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagicVanessa Williams, who appears in the film as Miley’s publicist, broughther daughter Sashaalong for the premiere.

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Vanessa Williams & Sasha Fox

Vanessa Williams and her daughter Sasha.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Vanessa Williams, who appears in the film as Miley’s publicist, broughther daughter Sashaalong for the premiere.

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18of 21Brenda SongBrenda Song.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicAs a Disney darling in her own right,Brenda Songhit the carpet in a satiny grey ensemble.

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Brenda Song

Brenda Song.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

As a Disney darling in her own right,Brenda Songhit the carpet in a satiny grey ensemble.

19of 21Bella ThorneBella Thorne.Kristian Dowling/GettyShortly beforeShake It Upfirst premiered on Disney Channel,Bella Thornerocked a dress that could have pulled out of Hannah Montana’s own closet for the premiere.

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Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne.Kristian Dowling/Getty

Shortly beforeShake It Upfirst premiered on Disney Channel,Bella Thornerocked a dress that could have pulled out of Hannah Montana’s own closet for the premiere.

20of 21Teri Hatcher & Emerson TenneyEmerson Tenney and Teri Hatcher.Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio/WireimageTeri Hatcherbrought along a very special plus-one for the premiere — her daughterEmerson Tenney!

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Teri Hatcher & Emerson Tenney

Emerson Tenney and Teri Hatcher.Eric Charbonneau/Le Studio/Wireimage

Teri Hatcherbrought along a very special plus-one for the premiere — her daughterEmerson Tenney!

21of 21Shawn Johnson EastShawn Johnson East.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicThe Olympic gold-medaliststepped out for the premiere in bright colors with floral accents.

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Shawn Johnson East

Shawn Johnson East.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

The Olympic gold-medaliststepped out for the premiere in bright colors with floral accents.

source: people.com