MY LIFE IS HANNAHTASTIC!
The real Hannah Montana in her own words!
Meet Miley Cyrus: the teen sensation who has taken the world not just by storm but by a Force 10 hurricane.
As her Disney alter ego Hannah Montana, Miley is a 21st Century icon for young girls. She’s a TV idol, movie star, and a double pop phenomenon - releasing hit records and sell-out concerts as Hannah Montana AND as herself.
All that, and Miley has only just turned 15.
This month she is also set to become a household name with every mum, dad and grandparent as she hits cinema screens with her groundbreaking 3D film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert.
Now, in the first of our amazing three-week exclusive specials, here’s Miley on fame, music, her famous dad and cheap shoes…
Q Miley, your life is a bit of a fairytale. What is it like to be one of the most popular teenagers on the planet?
A It’s like a dream come true. I’ve always loved singing, acting and dancing. With Hannah Montana I get to do it all, everything I love. I’ve got the best job in the world.
Q Your dad is Billy Ray Cyrus, known in the UK for his 1990s tune Achy Breaky Heart. Does it annoy you some people will think that helped you get the part?
A No. I auditioned forever. At first Disney said I was too small and too young. I was 11. Anyway I went back a year later when they still hadn’t found anybody and I got the part.
After that dad went for the role of my on-screen dad. I had to audition HIM which was really weird.
Q The show is a massive hit, the soundtrack went quadruple-platinum and the tour sold out in minutes. Why is Hannah Montana so popular?
A i think it’s because the kids can relate to it. It’s not just a programme about Hannah Montana the pop star but also about the normal schoolgirl underneath.
Q The movie that hits our cinema screens on March 14 is a 3D film of your sold-out Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds concert.
Why did you decide to do that?
A It was mostly because we sold out of tickets for the concerts and people couldn’t come to the show. Making the film 3D makes it better than being in the front row. You can reach out and feel like you can touch my hand, right there and then in front of you. It’s so fun.
When I saw the movie it was like I was at my own concert, which was wild.
Q You sing half the concert as your TV show persona Hannah Montana and half as yourself, Miley Cyrus. Has it helped people see you as a performer in your own right?
A Yeah. It was a really good way of doing that. I got to go out in front of 20,000 people every night and show who I
really am.
Q You are not just a teen star but an entertainment juggernaut. How do you keep any sort of normal life?
A i just do normal things. I still have school for three hours every day. Then instead of soccer after school or cheerleading practice, I go do a concert.
Q We hear you are not just a superstar but also a bit of a genius! Is this true?
A Well, I’m supposed to be in the 9th grade but I’m doing 10th and 11th grade work and I’m looking at things from all these colleges already.
My teacher travels with me all the time.
Q Is it difficult finding true friends now you are famous?
A I’d love to have closer friends, people to talk to. I lost a couple of friends last year. I do what I do and they do what they do. But I think just because the world changes around us, we do not have to change inside.
Q You earned around Û3.5million last year, and are one of the richest under-18s in the world. Is it tempting to splash the cash?
A Under American law 15 per cent of my earnings go into trust so I have no choice but to save. However, I do love to shop - though I don’t always go for clothes that are the most expensive. It doesn’t matter how much something costs. I got Û6 shoes (about £3) and I was like, “Yeah”.
Q What else would you like to buy?
A i turn 16 in November which is when you can get a driving licence in the States. I would love a 1950s Corvette. Black with three white stripes, black interior, red rear-view mirror and red stitching on the seats. With my initials on it.
Q At 15, you hosted the 3D movie premiere. What was that like?
A It’s the craziest thing to be at your own premiere. I’m always walking down other people’s red carpets. Then I realised, “Hold on a minute.This in MY carpet”.
Q You are still very young to get all this fame. Are you worried it might affect you?
A My mom taught me that the most important thing is staying true to yourself.
Q Britney Spears’s sister Jamie Lynn, 16, is pregnant despite being on children’s show Zoey 101. Other former child stars like Lindsay Lohan have gone off the rails. Does that put pressure on you to set a good example?
A It does, but those people’s actions don’t have anything to do with me. You just have your own heart and you have your own soul to kind of help you through life.
I’m friends with Jamie Lynne. She’s excited about the baby, so I’m proud of her.
Q You were born in Nashville, Tennessee and brought up a Christian. Does your faith help you stay grounded?
A Yes. I feel that’s kind of why I’m in Hollywood - to be like a light, a testimony to say God can take someone from Nashville and make me this, but it’s His will that made this happen.
Whenever I go on tour I take a travel Bible. My mom also prints out verses and makes little scrapbooks for me.
Q Are your mum Tish and your dad Ray quite protective?
A For sure. My mom is more strict than my dad. I was also grounded a while ago for being disrespectful.
Q The big question: What about boys? Is there someone special in your life?
A No, not right now. There’s no time.
Q You write most of your own songs. Who are your musical influences?
A i like Beyonce and Faith Hill. But my all-time favourite is Dolly Parton who is in the 3D movie.
Q Do you ever wish that you could just be a regular 15-year-old instead of a teen phenomenon?
A i do sometimes but then again it definitely is fun.
Q Finally, tell me a secret, please Miley.
A This is gross, but I’m addicted to ketchup. I will drink ketchup. It’s my favourite thing in the world. Also, I auditioned my dad Billy Ray Cyrus for a role in the movie.
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert is released exclusively in 3D at selected cinemas across the UK on March 14, courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. For cinema listings go to www.disney.co.uk
Great news folks. Our friends at Walt Disney Studios have given The People an exclusive look at HANNAH MONTANA & MILEY CYRUS: BEST OF BOTH WORLDS CONCERT. The movie was a smash hit in the US and opens in the UK on March 14. But in the coming weeks we will bring you a sneak preview and some fabulously cool Hannah Montana goodies, including a special pull-out. Remember, the movie is in Disney Digital 3D so you can enjoy all the music & magic of the concert on the big screen… until then don’t miss The People
Ok Hannah Montana fans, there you have it, the best Miley Cyrus interview in the world!
I want to give my deepest thanks to online magazine, “The People” in England for this wonderful interview!
You can find more wonderful stories from them at http://www.People.co.uk
Here’s a link to the original interview: http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=my-life-is-hannhtastic&method=full&objectid=20337276&siteid=93463-name_page.html
Now it’s time to say goodbye, or as they say in England,
Cheers