Hannah Montana's 20th: Stars & Surprises

0:00On March 24th, Hannah Montana turns 20 years old this month, marking two decades since it premiered in March 2006. Back then, a 12-year-old Miley Cyrus from Nashville, Tennessee stepped into the spotlight with zero acting experience. The show ran for three seasons in 85 episodes, plus a spin-off called Hannah Montana Forever. Proving producers made the right call. Miley starred alongside her real dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, and the series pulled in massive guest stars for fun cameos. Country icon, Dolly Parton, Miley's godmother in real life played Aunt Dolly across multiple episodes. Dwayne Johnson showed up early on, getting tricked into a wild makeover by Miley and her friend. Fans still geek out over surprises by wrestler John Cena appearing in a dream sequence with Miley's brother Jackson, they're even the same age, both, turning 33 that year. Other gems include Austin Butler as a jumpy blind date, Brooke Shields in flashbacks as Miley's mom, and so-backed her Peter Gunn in the movie.

1:03Even bigger names like Rob Reiner, Donnie Osman, and NS1's in sinks Joey Fattone popped in alongside Alison Brie, Lisa Rina, John Cryer, and Cheryl Crowe for a spin-off duet. These crossovers boosted the show's buzz and introduced stars to new crowds. As Disney Plus rolls out of special for the anniversary, it's clear Hannah Montana's star power and those unforgettable guests keep pulling fans back in. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.