The classic kids' sitcom Hannah Montana gave Disney Channel fans the best of both worlds for four whole seasons. The show combined side-splitting comedy with incredibly catchy songs, quickly becoming a favorite for tweens everywhere. Since the series finale in 2011, the show’s fans have grown up, and its famous cast members have taken their careers to some interesting places. Here’s what the cast of Hannah Montana is up to today.
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Miley Cyrus (Miley/Hannah)
Miley Cyrus was iconic as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana, but after she ended her run on the show, she quickly distanced herself from her Disney image to pursue a much edgier music career of her own. The risque lyrics on Cyrus' 2010 album, Can’t Be Tamed, kicked up some controversy, and Cyrus fanned the flames by cutting off her long hair and dying it blonde.
Cyrus dug even deeper into her new image with the 2013 album Bangerz. Success as a musician helped her land a now infamous gig hosting the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, where she delivered the "twerk seen 'round the world" and announced her experimental album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz.
Biography
| Name | Miley Cyrus |
|---|---|
| Born | November 23, 1992 |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
| Notable Work | Hannah Montana, Bangerz, The Last Song |
Moises Arias (Rico)
As the annoying manager at Rico's Surf Shop, Moises Arias appeared throughout the entirety of Hannah Montana and reprised his role in the 2009 movie. During his time on the show, Arias became a frequent fixture on the Disney channel, guest starring on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and lending his voice to Phineas and Ferb.
After the show wrapped, he guest starred on the NBC series Love Bites and appeared opposite Snoop Dogg in We the Party. Arias’ post-Hannah Montana career really took off in 2013, when he voiced a character in Despicable Me 2 and played one of the commanders of the Salamander Army in Ender’s Game.
Biography
| Name | Moises Arias |
|---|---|
| Born | April 18, 1994 |
| Profession | Actor, Voice Actor |
| Notable Work | Hannah Montana, Ender’s Game, Despicable Me 2 |
Mitchel Musso (Oliver)
Mitchel Musso played Miley's pal Oliver throughout the run of Hannah Montana, although he was only a guest star on the final season due to his schedule filming the Disney XD series Pair of Kings. Musso continued to work with the Disney Channel after Hannah Montana, voicing Jeremy Jordan on Phineas and Ferb and hosting the reality series PrankStars.
However, he was dropped from Pair of Kings after Season 2, a decision reportedly prompted by his DUI arrest in 2011. Musso's post-Disney career has been limited, but he has starred in thrillers like Sins of Our Youth and The Sand.
Biography
| Name | Mitchel Musso |
|---|---|
| Born | July 9, 1991 |
| Profession | Actor, Voice Actor, Musician |
| Notable Work | Hannah Montana, Phineas and Ferb, Pair of Kings |
Emily Osment (Lilly)
Emily Osment was already a well-known actress when she signed on to play Miley's best friend, Lilly, in Hannah Montana. The multi-talented Osment was featured in several Disney Channel shows during her time on the series, including Jonas and The Suite Life on Deck, as well as the network's film Dadnapped.
After Hannah Montana, Osment starred in the ABC Family film Cyberbully and landed a lead role in the web series Cleaners. In 2014, she was given a chance to lead her own series, the cooking dramedy Young and Hungry, which earned her two Teen Choice Award nominations.
Biography
| Name | Emily Osment |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1992 |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter |
| Notable Work | Hannah Montana, Young and Hungry, Cyberbully |
Cody Linley (Jake)
Cody Linley stole many viewers' hearts as Miley's boyfriend, Jake. After wrapping Hannah Montana, Linley appeared in the drama The Playroom, the family flick My Dog the Champion, and played the title character in 2014's Hoovey. He also guest starred on Melissa and Joey.
Linley is best known for his fourth-place finish on Dancing with the Stars in Season 7 and for his appearances in the SyFy monster movies Sharknado 4 and Sharknado 5.
