Miley Cyrus refers to Hannah Montana as ‘Best of Both Worlds’ while expressing gratitude to fans.
Miley Cyrus burst into tears when she received the Disney Legends Award at the D23 Expo 2024.
The multi-hyphenate actor, who portrayed Hannah Montana on the adolescent sitcom of the same name, gave an emotional acceptance speech on Sunday, August 11.
Reflecting on her time on the Disney show, the Grammy-winning singer expressed gratitude to her fans for making her “dream a reality” during the company’s biennial fan convention.
Cyrus, who received a standing ovation for dedicating the most important years of her life to the show, was presented with a performance of Hannah Montana’s theme song Best of Both Worlds.
Meanwhile, country singer Lainey Wilson praised the 31-year-old celebrity for “never being afraid to step outside the box.”
Cyrus opened her remarks with a reference to her iconic character Hannah.
She stated, “A little of everything has changed, but nothing has changed at all.
“I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana. This award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing, loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality
Referring to the 2006 Hannah Montana song, which was included on the show, she added, “To quote the legend herself, This is the life.”