The OG Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, who has been making headlines around her 20th anniversary celebration, stepped into the spotlight once again on Monday, March 23, 2026, marking the milestone with a star-studded red carpet premiere at El Capitan Theatre. However, even as the celebrations took centre stage, the singer soon found herself in another headline-making moment while speaking about Alex Cooper, the creator and host of Call Her Daddy.

While introducing Cooper, who was the host of Cyrus’s anniversary celebration, she jokingly recalled their past interaction, playfully calling her self-proclaimed superfan “creepy” for moving in next door despite already knowing where she lived. The singer laughed off how Cooper reacted with surprise upon recognising her home, turning the unexpected neighbour reveal into a viral, lighthearted moment.

“She's like ‘oh my god you live here?’ she interviewed me at my house like 5 years ago, you know damn well where I live,” Cyrus said in the viral video.

However, while Cyrus continues grabbing headlines for her playful introduction of host Cooper, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special has also arrived with its premiere today, March 24, 2026, on Disney+ and Hulu, marking exactly two decades since its original debut on March 24, 2006.

Meanwhile, as the buzz around her 20th anniversary continues to grow, here’s a look at the stars who joined Miley Cyrus for the celebration.

Guests who joined Miley Cyrus for the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary celebration

While Alex Cooper already took on the role of host, several familiar faces joined the celebration, adding to the nostalgia-filled special. Selena Gomez makes a surprise cameo, reflecting on her early Disney days and her role as Hannah’s pop-star rival, Mikayla Skeech. Billy Ray Cyrus reunites with Miley in a recreated Stewart family living room, revisiting their journey from the very beginning, while Tish Cyrus-Purcell joins for a heartfelt moment, looking back at iconic sets from the series.

Beyond the already familiar faces, the celebration also brought together close loved ones and fan-favourite co-stars, as Miley Cyrus was joined by her mother, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, and partner Maxx Morando, along with cast members Jason Earles, Moisés Arias, Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and Cody Linley. Singer David Archuleta, who previously appeared on the show, was also present for the special moment. However, Emily Osment, best known as Hannah/Miley’s closest friend on the series, was notably absent, as she is currently busy filming her upcoming project, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.

With so many nostalgic reunions, surprise appearances, and emotional throwbacks, Miley’s playful introduction of her host and self-proclaimed superfan Alex Cooper still stands out as one of the most talked-about moments from the anniversary night.

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Written by

Lisa Roy

Edited by

Itti Mahajan