>At a Glance
>- Miley Cyrus says she’d act again “if the script or character was right”
>- She accepted the Outstanding Artistic Achievement award at the Palm Springs festival for Avatar: Fire and Ash song
>- Cyrus debuted blonde Hannah Montana bangs ahead of the show’s 20th anniversary in March
>- Why it matters: Fans may soon see her back on screen and celebrating the Disney era that launched her career
Nearly six years after her last acting role, Miley Cyrus has signaled she’s ready to step back in front of the camera under the perfect conditions.
Return to Acting
At the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Jan. 3, the Flowers singer told Entertainment Tonight:
>”If the opportunity or the script or the character was right or designed in a way that it would make sense, I’m totally there.”
Cyrus, 33, has focused on music since her 2019 Black Mirror appearance.
Awards Season Momentum
Cyrus collected the Outstanding Artistic Achievement honor for Dream As One, her track from Avatar: Fire and Ash.
She also reacted to her 2026 Golden Globe nomination for the same song:
>”It’s just all really exciting for me. Everything that I could have dreamed is a reality and so everyday I’m grateful.”
Honoring Hannah Montana
The star’s new platinum-blonde fringe mirrors her Disney alter ego ahead of the March anniversary.
- Cyrus confirmed December engagement to musician Maxx Morando
- She told Billboard on Dec. 3 that a reboot recasting is unlikely: “This is the only Hannah.”
- She aims to celebrate the longevity she shares with fans who “grew up” alongside her
Key Takeaways
- Cyrus is open to selective acting roles after a six-year hiatus
- She’s riding awards buzz for her Avatar soundtrack contribution
- A Hannah Montana 20th-anniversary event is planned for March
- The singer values the shared growth with fans who watched her evolve from teen star to adult artist
With award-season momentum and nostalgia for her Disney roots building, Cyrus looks poised to reconnect with audiences on multiple fronts.
