Hannah Montana Series Overview
The Disney Channel series Hannah Montana aired from March 2006 to January 2011, starring Miley Cyrus as the dual-role character Miley Stewart and pop star Hannah Montana. The show generated a global franchise including soundtrack albums, concert tours, and merchandise lines. According to Disney and Nielsen data, the series consistently ranked among the top-rated cable programs for children and tweens during its original run Forbes.
The franchise expanded into multiple spin-off series, concert films, and a 2022 Disney+ revival titled Hannah Montana Forever, which brought back the original cast for new storylines. The series soundtrack albums collectively sold millions of copies worldwide, with several entries charting on the Billboard 200. The Hannah Montana brand remains one of the most commercially successful Disney Channel properties in the company's history.
Miley Cyrus Career and Earnings
Music and Acting Milestones
Miley Cyrus began her career as the star of Hannah Montana and went on to release multiple studio albums, including the critically acclaimed Plastic Hearts and the Billboard-topping Endless Summer Vacation. Her discography spans pop, rock, and country genres, with multiple singles charting on the Billboard Hot 100. Cyrus has won multiple MTV Video Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and People's Choice Awards for her music and public persona.
Beyond music, Cyrus founded the production company Happy Hippie Productions and has acted in films such as The Last Song and the voice role in the animated series Human Resources. Her net worth has been estimated by Forbes and other financial outlets at over $160 million, derived from music royalties, touring revenue, production deals, and brand partnerships Forbes.
Business and Brand Ventures
Cyrus launched the skincare brand Flower Beauty in partnership with Walmart, making the line available exclusively in U.S. stores and online. She has also released a clothing collection and fragrance line under her personal brand, targeting the mass-market retail segment. The Flower Beauty partnership generated significant retail shelf space and digital sales across Walmart's platforms Business of Fashion.
In 2021, Cyrus co-founded the cannabis brand Meadows with her brand partner, entering the rapidly growing legal cannabis market in the United States. The brand focuses on pre-rolls, flower, and edibles, and is distributed through licensed dispensaries in multiple U.S. states. Cyrus has also been involved in philanthropic efforts through the Happy Hippie Foundation, which supports homeless youth and LGBTQ+ rights SEC EDGAR.