Alex Cooper gets roasted by Miley Cyrus at Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special premiere

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• Miley Calls Out Alex Cooper’s ‘Creepy’ Superfan Behavior at Historic Premiere
• Alex Cooper’s Dual Role: Superfan Host and Creative Consultant
• Cast Reunion Highlights from the El Capitan Theatre Event
• From Wig to Redemption: Inside Miley’s ‘Reclaiming Hannah’ Journey
• Can Miley Cyrus Ever Truly Leave Hannah Montana Behind?
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Miley Cyrus hilariously roasted Alex Cooper at last night’s Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special premiere. The Call Her Daddy podcast host moved next door to Cyrus after earning big money, sparking the priceless on-stage moment. Disney+ just released the special today, packed with nostalgic reunions and shocking revelations.

Miley Calls Out Alex Cooper’s ‘Creepy’ Superfan Behavior at Historic Premiere

Cyrus, 33, took the stage in a stunning custom Rabanne chainmail dress layered over a white Hannah Montana t-shirt. She wore her hair down with bangs recreating her iconic Montana hairstyle.

While thanking Cooper for hosting the celebration, Cyrus couldn’t resist calling out the superfan’s intensity. “I didn’t know what you all would want, and alex being a super-fan, kinda creepy,” Cyrus told the crowd with a laugh.

The punchline landed when Cyrus revealed that Cooper actually moved in next door to her after her success exploded. “She’s also my neighbor which is also creepy. She got money and then she moved next door to me,” Cyrus quipped, noting that Cooper had interviewed her at her home years earlier, meaning the host knew exactly where she lived.

Alex Cooper’s Dual Role: Superfan Host and Creative Consultant

Cooper, the influential Call Her Daddy podcast star, didn’t just host the special. She served as a creative consultant, helping shape what the 20th anniversary celebration would include based on authentic fan perspectives.

Cyrus credited Cooper with being instrumental in bringing Selena Gomez back for a guest appearance. “I love Selena, but I didn’t know how much our friendship meant to the fans,” Cyrus told Variety, adding that Cooper arranged the reunion.

Cooper also encouraged Cyrus to open the special by driving from Malibu to the soundstage, drawing a powerful connection between Hannah’s fictional home and Cyrus’s real-life residence in the same area.

Cast Reunion Highlights from the El Capitan Theatre Event

Cast Member	Role/Status
Miley Cyrus	Lead, returning triumphantly at 33
Billy Ray Cyrus	Her father, appeared in interviews
Selena Gomez	Guest appearance, 33
Jason Earles, Cody Linley, others	Original cast reunited at premiere
Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso	Notably absent, filming other projects

The premiere brought together most of the original cast at Los Angeles’s iconic El Capitan Theatre on Monday, March 23. Cyrus was joined by her fiancé Max Morando, mother Tish Cyrus, stepfather Dominic Purcell, and sister Brandi Cyrus.

From Wig to Redemption: Inside Miley’s ‘Reclaiming Hannah’ Journey

Throughout the special, Cyrus explores her complex relationship with the character that made her famous. She emphasized that this anniversary isn’t about separating Hannah and Miley anymore, but merging them together.

“I used to think of Hannah as something separate from myself. What I’m loving about this special is that it’s my kind of reclaiming, of merging, Hannah and Miley together,” Cyrus shared during the event.

Looking ahead, Cyrus reflected on growth and authenticity. She revealed that she even got former Disney executive Gary Marsh to share behind-the-scenes stories about how he convinced executives to take a chance on the unknown Tennessee girl.

Can Miley Cyrus Ever Truly Leave Hannah Montana Behind?

The special closes with Cyrus performing a powerful new song called “Younger You,” suggesting she’s finally at peace with her past. But the real question fans are asking: will this 20th anniversary special mark a turning point in how she embraces her Disney legacy going forward?

Cyrus told Variety before the premiere that the special was about honoring the fans who grew up with her. “I didn’t think about the correlation between Hannah’s house in Malibu and my house in Malibu,” she explained, hinting at deeper themes of home, healing, and identity woven throughout the production.

Sources

• AOL Entertainment – Miley Cyrus roasting Alex Cooper at premiere with neighbor revelation
• People Magazine – Alex Cooper’s superfan status and role as special consultant
• NBC News – Complete breakdown of Hannah Montana anniversary special takeaways