Plenty of people have been feeling 2006-infused nostalgia as of late, and that's partially because of the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special. Streamable with a Disney+ subscription, the special sees Miley Cyrus reminiscing about the beloved show, and special guest stars and recreated sets are featured as well. Unfortunately, series alum Emily Osment wasn’t able to return due to her schedule, but that doesn't mean she's not still grateful for her experience on the show. In fact, Osment recently expressed that gratitude and surprised me by mentioning Alzheimer's disease in the process.
Even though Osment appeared in some projects prior to Hannah Montana, the Disney Channel series definitely boosted her notoriety. Since the sitcom concluded in 2011, Osment has worked consistently and is currently a co-lead on Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. While it’s been 20 years since Hannah premiered and 15 years since it ended, Osment is still grateful to the series. When asked by Entertainment Tonight how being on HM prepared her for where she is now in her career, Osment was honest:
