Miley Cyrus is making history! Just this February, she took home her first Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance with her hit song “Flowers.” Now, at only 31, she’s been named a Disney Legend – the youngest Disney Legend ever!!! It’s truly a best-of-both-worlds moment for the former Hannah Montana star.
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Country music star Lainey Wilson kicked off Miley Cyrus’ Disney Legend honor with a bang. She performed a lively rendition of the iconic “Hannah Montana” theme song, “The Best of Both Worlds,” before introducing the pop star. Wilson praised Cyrus for her fearlessness, authenticity, and overall success, saying, “I want to thank you for never being afraid to step outside the box, always staying true to yourself, and most importantly, always kicking butt.”
Miley Cyrus delivered a heartfelt and inspiring speech as she accepted the Disney Legend award. Fighting back tears, she shared a candid moment, admitting, “I’m gonna let everybody in on a little Disney Legend secret. I’m the one that tells you what you’re not supposed to know. And what I want to say is that legends get scared, too.” She emphasized the importance of courage, saying, “The difference is we do it anyway, and all of you can do that every single day. It’s legendary to be afraid and do it anyway. There is no such thing as failure when you try.”
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“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. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life,’” she continued, in reference to a beloved ‘Hannah Montana’ song.
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Disney’s Legends awards program is a hall of fame honoring individuals with significant contributions to the Disney legacy. Past honorees include iconic figures like Christina Aguilera, Stan Lee, Betty White, and Oprah Winfrey.
Miley Cyrus joins this prestigious group alongside costume designer Colleen Atwood, actress Angela Bassett, Disney Parks cast member Martha Blanding, filmmaker James L. Brooks, director James Cameron, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, comic book artist Steve Ditko, actor Harrison Ford, animator Mark Henn, puppeteer Frank Oz, TV personality Kelly Ripa, imagineer Joe Rohde, and legendary composer John Williams.
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