Miley Cyrus once shared a revelation during an episode of the podcast Rock This with Allison Hagendorf, where she discussed the deep “identity crisis” she experienced after playing the beloved Disney Channel character, Hannah Montana. The former child star, known for her iconic role in the hit series, didn’t shy away from opening up about the inner turmoil she faced during those crucial formative years.
When Miley Cyrus spoke about feeling lost in the spotlight
On an episode of the Rock This podcast with Allison Hagendorf: Miley Cyrus shared the complexities of her double life as Miley Stewart, an ordinary teenager, and her pop star alter ego, Hanna Montana. She admitted that this duality led to a constant struggle to distinguish her true self from the character she portrayed on screen. “Talk about an identity crisis,” she noted, reflecting on a time when she felt like a character almost as often as herself.
One of Hannah Montana’s central themes was the stark contrast between the adoration and value placed on her pop star image and the seeming indifference she faced when not in character. The Jaded singer said the show gave her the belief that without the iconic wig and Hannah Montana look, she would no longer be a star in the world’s eyes. “And then the idea was that when I looked like me, when I no longer had a wig on and no one cared about me, I was no longer a star. It was drilled into my head, as if I wasn’t Hannah. Montana, no one cares about you,” Cyrus complained.
This struggle with her dual identity was reportedly not limited to mere fiction. Miley said the pressure to maintain her public image extended to her real life. She explained that she became acutely aware of how people perceived her and sometimes deliberately played on those perceptions to gain attention.
Miley Cyrus outside of Hannah Montana
According to reports, as Cyrus matured and moved beyond her Hannah Montana days, she began to shed the artificial image that had been imposed on her. In interviews and public appearances, she demonstrated a newfound authenticity, discussing her path to sobriety, her marriage and her evolving public image.
Recent Miley Cyrus Release
Miley’s recent release of her album Endless summer holidaysfeaturing lead single Flowers, marks an important milestone in her creative development. Described as the culmination of her journey from her days as Hannah Montana to her current adulthood, the single showcases her growth as an artist and person.