{"id":560779,"date":"2026-03-24T09:03:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/560779\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:03:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:03:19","slug":"hannah-montana-anniversary-glaring-absence-as-miley-cyrus-celebrates-20-years-of-iconic-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/560779\/","title":{"rendered":"Hannah Montana Anniversary: Glaring absence as Miley Cyrus celebrates 20 years of iconic character"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the moment millions of nostalgic fans have been waiting years for. \ufeff<\/p>\n

M\ufeffiley Cyrus<\/a> has hit the purple carpet at the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special,<\/a> joined by her doting fianc\u00e9 Maxx Morando and most of her family. <\/p>\n

Everyone turned up in 2000s-themed outfits<\/a>, with Cyrus, 33, wearing a white tee featuring a photo of her alter-ego Hannah and a body chain that fell into a glittery skirt.<\/p>\n

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\"MileyM\ufeffiley Cyrus has hit the purple carpet at the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, joined by her fianc\u00e9 and most of her family. (Getty)<\/p>\n

She paired the look \ufeffwith her signature blonde hair and silver jewellery.<\/p>\n

Alongisde her partner, the singer was joined by her mother, Tish, and her husband, Prison Break actor Dominic Purcell. The couple wed in 2023.<\/p>\n

Miley’s sister Brandi was also in attendance with her fianc\u00e9 Matt South, as well as her new step-siblings, Lily-Rose Purcell and Joseph Purcell.<\/p>\n

However, there were a few notable absences \u2013 namely her father Billy Ray Cyrus<\/a> and Miley’s younger sister, Noah Cyrus. \ufeff<\/p>\n

While Billy Ray does indeed feature in the anniversary special, \ufeffhe did not make an appearance on the purple carpet.<\/p>\n

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\"MaxxMaxx Morando, Miley Cyrus, Tish Cyrus, Dominic Purcell, Brandi Cyrus and Matt Southcombe all attended the event to support Cyrus. (Getty)\"MaxxMiley’s fiance Maxx Morando joined her on the carpet. (Getty)<\/p>\n

The father-daughter duo were estranged for a number of years before the pair made up last year. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Although it’s not clear why he didn’t attend, it might have something to do with the fact that \ufeffTish was there with her new husband.<\/p>\n

Noah was also missing on the carpet, but she did share something on Instagram commemorating the special day.<\/p>\n

\"JoJoAmong the star-studded guestlist was Jojo Siwa, who wore a purple bedazzled \ufeffbasketball jersey. (Getty)<\/p>\n

\ufeffThose who did attend were decked-out in glitter, tassels and Y2K-themed outfits.<\/p>\n

Among the star-studded guestlist was Jojo Siwa, who wore a purple bedazzled \ufeffbasketball jersey.<\/p>\n

Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper wore gold capri pants with tassels and a brown strapless shirt.<\/p>\n

\"AlexCall Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper wore gold capri pants with tassels and a brown strapless shirt. (Variety via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

She paired the look with a thin gold scarf, similar to the iconic scarf Miley wore on the show.<\/p>\n

Miley’s mother \ufeffTish opted for a black shirt with jeans, while Brandi wore an all-black leather outfit.<\/p>\n

Purcell wore a black t-shirt and jeans as he posed next to his wife. \ufeff<\/p>\n

\"Mateo Arias, Mois\u00e9s Arias, Jaden Smith and Willow Smith were all in attendance. (Getty)<\/p>\n

Other guests included Jaden and Willow Smith, as well as old castmates Jason Earles and Mois\u00e9s Arias.<\/p>\n

Earles, who played Miley’s brother Jackson, opted for a shirt that resembled his character’s uniform from Rico’s Surf Shop.<\/p>\n

Arias, who played Rico, \ufeffwore a purple shirt with the Hannah Montana logo on it.<\/p>\n

\"AbbeyLove on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo wore a gorgeous red and orange dress, paired with matching sunglasses. (Variety via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo wore a gorgeous red and orange dress, paired with matching sunglasses.<\/p>\n

Olympic Rugby Player \ufeffIlona Maher also made the guest list, wearing a white set with a brown leather jacket.<\/p>\n

She blew out her hair and wore a bold makeup look. \ufeff<\/p>\n

\"IlonaOlympic Rugby Player \ufeffIlona Maher also made the guest list, wearing a white set with a brown leather jacket. (Variety via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

YouTube star Kaci Conder stood out in this corset look, styled to look like she was in the middle of taking off her dress on the carpet.<\/p>\n

A red lace bra contrasted against the purple corset, with a dress pulled down into a skirt underneath.<\/p>\n

She matched the look with Gucci heels. \ufeff<\/p>\n

\"IlonaYouTube star Kaci Conder stood out in this corset look. (Getty)<\/p>\n

Social Media star Tana Mogeau also channelled her inner Y2K with her look.<\/p>\n

The satin and lace outfit was paired with a mini scarf, gold shoes and a gold handbag.<\/p>\n

Her blonde hair was styled in waves to resemble the iconic Hannah Montana wig.<\/p>\n

\"TanaSocial Media star Tana Mogeau also channelled her inner Y2K with this look. (Variety via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

\ufeffThe purple carpet event is being held in Los Angeles ahead of the anniversary specials’ release tonight.<\/p>\n

For Aussie fans, it will air on Disney+ at 6pm tonight (AEDT).<\/p>\n

The special is expected to revisit the old sets and costumes.<\/p>\n

It will also include an interview with Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper, special guest appearances and performances.<\/p>\n

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