Miley Cyrus gets emotional on stage as she becomes the youngest-ever Disney Legend at D23

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Miley Cyrus is going back to her roots as she was honored as a Disney Legend during a prestigious event at Anaheim, California, on Sunday, August 11.

With this recognition, the pop star became the youngest person ever to be named a Disney Legend at 31. 

Cyrus, who started her Disney journey as a teenager, became a household name when she starred in the uber-popular show ‘Hannah Montana’ from 2006 to 2011.

Now the ‘Flower’ singer is “getting the best of both worlds.” Following her first ever Grammy win in February, she has now been inducted in the illustrious rank of Disney Legends.

Miley Cyrus becomes the youngest-ever Disney Legend

Sunday’s event turned into an emotional moment for Miley Cyrus as singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson introduced her while performing her own rendition of the ‘Hannah Montana’ title track ‘The Best of Both Worlds’. 

Following her performance, Wilson told the pop diva, “Miley, 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," per Variety.

However, the moment was poignant enough to bring the ‘So Undercover’ star to tears, as she became emotional and broke down.

Wiping her tears, Cyrus addressed the audience, saying, “I’m gonna let everybody get 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. I’m scared right now, but the difference is we do it anyway, and all of you can do that every single day,” continued the ‘Wrecking Ball’ star. 

She added, “It’s legendary to be afraid and do it anyway. There is no such thing as failure when you try.”

During her speech, she went on to recall the process of how she was hired by Disney, sharing, “In 2005, Disney was on a mission to rebuild the company. That’s why they hired Bob Iger, and me.”

“I stand here still proud to have been ‘Hannah Montana,'” Cyrus said, adding, “This award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing, loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality.”

She added, quoting a lyric from the ‘Hannah Montana’ song, “To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.’”

At one point, she said, “In my heart I was Hannah Montana and I am so Proud, I stand here proud, she made my life magical."

Apart from Cyrus, costume designer Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Disney Parks cast member Martha Blanding, James L Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marvel comic artist Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, animator Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, imagineer Joe Rohde, and John Williams were also honored at the Disney Expo in Anaheim on Sunday. 

In the past, Disney Legends have included Christina Aguilera, Stan Lee, Betty White, and Oprah Winfrey.

Miley Cyrus' latest achievement make the fans emotional

Miley Cyrus' fans are over the moon as the pop star became the youngest-ever Disney legend at D23. While some fans reminisced about watching 'Hannah Montana' in their youth, others openly expressed their love for the fictional pop star.

One of the social media users wrote, "'She made my life magical.'"

Another fan declared passionately, "I’m sobbing. I love her so much."

"I’m 58 yrs old and I loved Hannah Montana. I love Miley just as much. You go girl," shared fan in a heartfelt manner.

Someone else cheered, "Literally a queen 💫."

Another netizen professed, "She deserves it so much it made me cry bc she’s my whole life 😭."

"I loved that show; watched long after my granddaughter outgrew it!," shared someone else.

Another social media user rightfully noted, evoking nostalgia, "We’ve come full circle!!"

"We love you, Miley 💓💓💓 you were my favourite as a kid and still are now. you deserve this so much!!" said another fan.

Someone else pointed out, "But what we need is for Disney to give her the rights of the Hannah Montana songs 😭😭😭."

"She was like a disney princess long ago🥰," noted another.

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