Wat-Not Staff
On Sunday, August 11, Miley Cyrus, 31, made history as the youngest Disney Legend, a title given to those who have significantly impacted the company. At a D23 event in Anaheim, California, Cyrus became emotional as the crowd applauded her. She shared that she had prepared two speeches for the event, one lengthy for her confident side and a shorter one for when she felt nervous. Reflecting on the start of Hannah Montana in 2005, she humorously noted that she was “definitely not created in a lab” as a “Disney kid.”
CEO of The Walt Disney Company praised Cyrus
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, previously lauded Miley Cyrus before her Disney Legend accolade, calling it the company’s highest honor for those who have made significant contributions to its legacy. In a press release, he emphasized that the title is reserved for individuals whose talent and achievements have earned them a lasting place in Disney history. Praising the artist he said “To be named a Disney Legend is the highest honor our company can bestow on anyone, reserved for those whose talent and achievement have earned them an enduring place in our history,”
He also remarked that “The fourteen individuals to be honored as Disney Legends this year have each made extraordinary creative contributions across the worlds of Disney and we look forward to celebrating them at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” The D23 event also celebrated other honorees such as Angela Bassett, Colleen Atwood, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.
Millie cyrus’s journey
Reflecting on her journey with Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus reminisced about the show’s origins in 2005. She humorously noted that she “definitely wasn’t created in a lab” as a “Disney kid” and shared how she wasn’t originally cast in the role. Despite these early hurdles, Cyrus quickly realized she wanted nothing else but to embrace the life that came with being Hannah Montana.
Cyrus acknowledged the changes over the years but affirmed that, in many ways, nothing has changed. She expressed immense pride in her role as Hannah Montana, dedicating her Disney Legend award to the character, her loyal fans, and everyone who helped make her dream a reality. Concluding with a nod to her iconic role, she said, “This is life.”
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