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How Hannah Montana became an unexpected icon for marginalized kids
- On Tuesday, a 20th anniversary special starring Miley Cyrus, 33, debuted on Disney Channel, continuing to shape the lives of countless fans two decades after the original sitcom premiered.
- Cultural influence remains undeniable, with Lowes selling 42-inch mounted ceiling fans and guest stars like Dolly Parton appearing on the hit sitcom, leading Cyrus to call Hannah Montana the 'most famous drag queen for kids.'
- Katrina Kitty Black, a Jamaican-American fan now 29, recalled navigating different personality traits between home and school, where she spoke Farsi with family but English at Greenwich County Day School, mirroring the character's dual identity.
- Growing up in the Bible Belt, drag performer Kendall Knight found empowerment in the persona, describing it as his 'superhero cape' that became an extension of his fullest self navigating his identity.
- Contemporary artists including Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo cite the show as inspiration, as Cyrus commemorated the 'Hannahversary' by thanking fans who have stood by her for 20 years.
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