Emily Osment won’t be joining the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special due to filming commitments on Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, but the actress shared heartfelt thanks to fans in a candid Instagram video.
The beloved Lilly Truscott from the Disney Channel classic confirmed her absence from the highly anticipated reunion event in a personal message to fans. Osment, who played Miley Cyrus’s best friend on the series, took to Instagram to explain that her commitment to the Young Sheldon spinoff Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage prevents her from participating in the special.
“We’re at the Georgie & Mandy set, and that’s why I was not able to be a part of the 20-year reunion,” Osment shared in the video, offering fans a tour of the bustling sitcom set. The actress treated her 2.4 million followers to a 360-degree view of the production while maintaining her characteristic humor: “Did you know that tomorrow is the 20-year anniversary? That’s how old I am.”
Despite her absence, Osment expressed profound gratitude for the show’s enduring legacy and its impact on both her career and fans. “I’ve met thousands of [Hannah Montana] fans over the years, fans that now have children watching this show and fans that literally work beside me every day,” she continued. “I can’t tell you what your sweet messages mean to me and how lucky I feel to have been apart of this once in a generation goliath of a television show.”
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special will feature Miley Cyrus, her parents Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus, and fellow Disney alum Selena Gomez. The special premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on March 24, marking two decades since the show first debuted on Disney Channel in 2006.
Osment’s participation had been uncertain, given her complex history with Cyrus. In her 2009 autobiography, Cyrus mentioned difficulties in their real-life friendship despite their characters’ on-screen chemistry. However, the actresses appeared to have mended fences when they reunited in 2020 for an Instagram Live that Cyrus dubbed “the reunion of the decade,” with Cyrus calling Osment her “badass best friend.”
The actress concluded her message by signing off with her character’s name, Lilly, and expressing hope to continue connecting with fans through her current work. “Would never be where I am without you guys, working on another beautiful show I love so dearly,” she wrote, showing her appreciation for the platform that launched her career.
While fans may be disappointed by Osment’s absence, the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special promises to offer nostalgic moments and insights into the show’s cultural impact from the perspective of its stars and creators.
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