Miley Cyrus, the multi-talented singer and actress, revealed that she is open to returning to the screen after more than six years away from major acting roles. The 33-year-old star, best known for her breakout role in Hannah Montana, made the comments during the 37th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 3, 2026, where she received the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for her ballad “Dream as One” from Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Miley Cyrus Reflects on Her Acting Career

Cyrus began her acting career in childhood with Hannah Montana, the Disney Channel series that debuted in 2006, running for four seasons and spawning the 2009 film Hannah Montana: The Movie. She also starred in major films including The Last Song (2010) alongside ex-husband Liam Hemsworth, LOL (2012), and lent her voice to Bolt (2008).

Her most recent major onscreen role was as pop star Ashley O in the 2019 season 5 episode of Black Mirror, which highlighted her musical and acting talents. Since then, she has made smaller appearances, including a cameo in 2024’s Drive-Away Dolls.

At the Palm Springs festival, Cyrus told The Hollywood Reporter that she would love to act again, saying:

“I hope some brilliant mind in here has the right thing for me. Let’s see. Remind them. If someone genius comes by, be like, ‘Hey, Miley is here.’”

She emphasized that she wants to collaborate on someone else’s creative vision, adding:

“Just tell them, ‘What do they want me to do?’ I would love to go into someone else’s world. I’m the boss in my own world.”

Potential Hannah Montana Return

Cyrus also teased a possible reprisal of her iconic role as Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana, referencing the character’s signature wig and hairstyle. When asked about anniversary plans for the series, she playfully said, “Absolutely. We’re working hard on them,” before declining to provide further details.

“You see the bangs,” she hinted, alluding to the beloved pop-star persona that made her a household name.

Music and Film: Cyrus’s Ongoing Career

Although she has stepped back from major acting roles, Cyrus has remained active in music and performance. In 2025, she premiered her visual album Something Beautiful at the Tribeca Film Festival, which later arrived in theaters.

Her comments at Palm Springs indicate a willingness to balance music and acting, signaling to fans that a return to the screen could be on the horizon.