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Miley Cyrus Tearfully Says She's 'Proud' to Be 'Hannah Montana' While Becoming Youngest Disney Legend Honoree

Miley Cyrus got emotional over her time as Hannah Montana while accepting her Disney Legends honor at D23.

"So, when I was told that the show got picked up, I just couldn't wait to get back to stage nine, but because Hannah Montana is a pop star we needed footage of her playing sold-out concerts, but no one knew who she aka Miley was. "And the first song I opened with was titled, 'This Is The Life,' which, of course, no one knew because in reality I was a little girl in a blonde wig at the mall with a big dream but in my heart I was Hannah Montana." - Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe "Wrecking Ball" singer concluded her touching speech by thanking her fans and echoing the words of the character who first thrust her into the spotlight.

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