THEN AND NOW: The stars of 'Hannah Montana'

Olivia SinghNov 23, 2020, 23:55 IST

Emily Osment and Miley Cyrus on "Hannah Montana."Disney Channel

"Hannah Montana" premiered on Disney Channel in March 2006 and concluded in January 2011 after four seasons.
The show propelled Miley Cyrus, who portrayed Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana, to fame as a singer and actress.
Nowadays, Cyrus continues to act, but she mainly focuses on her music career.
Costar Emily Osment (Lilly Truscott) primarily acts and recently released music under the moniker Bluebiird.

"Hannah Montana" premiered on Disney Channel in March 2006 and came to an end in January 2011, after four seasons and one theatrically-released film titled "Hannah Montana: The Movie."

The show launched the career of Miley Cyrus, who portrayed the titular character alongside her real-life father, Billy Ray Cyrus. The popularity of the sitcom also resulted in several soundtrack albums and a concert tour headlined by Cyrus, titled the Best of Both Worlds Tour.

Here's what the cast of "Hannah Montana" has been up to.

Miley Cyrus starred as Miley Stewart, your average high school student who had a secret identity as pop star Hannah Montana.

Miley Cyrus on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Cyrus released an EP titled "She Is Coming" in 2019 and teased more music on the way.

Miley Cyrus in February 2020. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Emily Osment portrayed Lilly Truscott, Miley's trustworthy best friend.

Emily Osment on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Osment recently starred as Roxy Doyle on Fox's "Almost Family."

Emily Osment in September 2019. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Mitchel Musso played Oliver Oken, the best friend of Miley and Lilly.

Mitchel Musso on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Musso left "Hannah Montana" to star on Disney XD's "Pair of Kings."

Mitchel Musso in January 2018. Michael Bezjian/Getty Images for RiverRock Films

Billy Ray Cyrus starred as Robby Ray Stewart, Miley's dad.

Billy Ray Cyrus on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Billy Ray Cyrus enjoyed success after teaming up with breakout singer Lil Nas X for a remix of "Old Town Road."

Billy Ray Cyrus in August 2019. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Jason Earles portrayed Miley's older brother named Jackson Stewart.

Jason Earles on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Jason Earles recently worked "as an acting coach and mentor" to the stars of Disney Plus' "High School Musical" spin-off series.

Jason Earles in January 2018. gotpap/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Moises Arias played scheming surf shop owner Rico.

Moises Arias on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Arias appeared alongside fellow Disney Channel star Cole Sprouse in the 2019 movie "Five Feet Apart."

Moises Arias in February 2019. KGC-324-RC/STAR MAX/IPx

Shanica Knowles played Amber Addison, one of the mean girls at Seaview High.

Shanica Knowles on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Knowles starred alongside Tyra Banks in Freeform's 2018 "Life-Size" sequel.

Shanica Knowles in November 2018. JB Lacroix/WireImage

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle portrayed Amber's best friend, Ashley Dewitt.

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle continues to act and starred in a Broadway revival of "Godspell."

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle in August 2018. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Cody Linley played one of Miley's love interests named Jake Ryan.

Cody Linley on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Linley had a role in 2017's "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming."

Cody Linley in November 2017. Greg Doherty/Getty Images

Tammin Sursok joined the show during season four as Siena, Jackson's girlfriend.

Tammin Sursok on "Hannah Montana." Disney Channel

Nowadays, Sursok is known for her role as Jenna Marshall on Freeform's "Pretty Little Liars."

Tammin Sursok in October 2019. Faye Sadou/MediaPunch/IPX

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