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Miley Cyrus debuted on the Disney Channel portraying an iconic character that had the best of both worlds – Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.

The 31-year-old “Flowers” superstar was only 13 years old when she was cast as the pop star who hid her offstage identity behind a blonde wig.

She stuck with the role until 2011, releasing music and even starring in a movie inspired by the character. After that, Miley went on to launch her solo music career, becoming the Grammy winning sensation she is today.

Believe it or not, Hannah Montana: The Movie turned 15 on Wednesday (April 10).

In honor of the anniversary, we did some digging to see who else could have been Hannah and discovered five actresses that auditioned for the part before Miley was cast. The list includes several other Disney Channel stars as well as a few musicians.

The Hannah Montana casting director has even revealed the top three actresses in the running, while other stars have said that they were offered the part and turned it down.

Scroll through the slideshow to see some of the stars who were in the running to play Hannah Montana before Miley Cyrus was cast…

Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars playing Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.

The 31-year-old Endless Summer Vacation hitmaker was only 13 years old when she was chosen to play the pop star who hid her offstage identity from fans behind a blonde wig.

She stuck with the role until 2011, releasing music and even starring in a movie inspired by the character. After that, Miley went on to launch her solo music career, becoming the Grammy winning sensation she is today.

Thirteen years ago, Hannah pulled off her iconic blonde wig in the show’s fourth and final season. It brought an end to her secret identity and introduced fans to Miley Stewart, the talented teen behind the blonde hair.

In honor of Miley‘s recent Grammy wins, we did some digging to track down all of the other actresses who might have de-wigged themselves on the show.

We discovered five actresses that auditioned for the part before Miley was cast. The list includes several other Disney Channel stars as well as a few musicians.

The Hannah Montana casting director has even revealed the top three actresses in the running, while other stars have said that they were offered the part and turned it down.

Scroll through the slideshow to see some of the stars who were in the running to play Hannah Montana before Miley Cyrus was cast…

Tish Cyrus opened up about the Cyrus family’s experience when Miley and Billy Ray were starring in Hannah Montana.

The “Flowers” Grammy winner came to fame playing the titular character in the hit Disney Channel series. Her real-life dad played her onscreen dad, too.

During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Tish revealed how she was responsible for getting her ex-husband cast and why she championed him joining the show.

She also responded to Billy Ray, who previously said that the show “destroyed” their family.

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Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars playing Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.

The 31-year-old Endless Summer Vacation hitmaker was only 13 years old when she was chosen to play the pop star who hid her offstage identity from fans behind a blonde wig.

She stuck with the role until 2011, releasing music and even starring in a movie inspired by the character. After that, Miley went on to launch her solo music career, becoming the sensation she is today.

Thirteen years ago, Hannah pulled off her iconic blonde wig in the show’s fourth and final season. It brought an end to her secret identity and introduced fans to Miley Stewart, the talented teen behind the blonde hair.

In honor of the big occasion, we did some digging to track down all of the other actresses who might have de-wigged themselves in the show.

We discovered five actresses that auditioned for the part before Miley was cast. The list includes several other Disney Channel stars as well as a few musicians.

The Hannah Montana casting director has even revealed the top three actresses in the running, while other stars have said that they were offered the part and turned it down.

Scroll through the slideshow to see some of the stars who were in the running to play Hannah Montana before Miley Cyrus was cast…

Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars playing Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.

The 30-year-old Endless Summer Vacation hitmaker was only 13 years old when she was chosen to play the pop star who hid her offstage identity from fans behind a blonde wig.

She stuck with the role until 2011, releasing music and even starring in a movie inspired by the character. After that, Miley went on to launch her solo music career, becoming the sensation she is today.

Thirteen years ago, Hannah pulled off her iconic blonde wig in the show’s fourth and final season. It brought an end to her secret identity and introduced fans to Miley Stewart, the talented teen behind the blonde hair.

In honor of the big occasion, we did some digging to track down all of the other actresses who might have de-wigged themselves in the show.

We discovered five actresses that auditioned for the part before Miley was cast. The list includes several other Disney Channel stars as well as a few musicians.

The Hannah Montana casting director has even revealed the top three actresses in the running, while other stars have said that they were offered the part and turned it down.

Scroll through the slideshow to see some of the stars who were in the running to play Hannah Montana before Miley Cyrus was cast…

Miley Cyrus became one of the Disney Channel’s breakout stars after she was cast as Hannah Montana. However, it turns out that she faced some stiff competition for the role.

The 30-year-old Endless Summer Vacation hitmaker was only 13 years old when she was chosen to play the pop star who hid her offstage identity from fans behind a blonde wig.

She stuck with the role until 2011, releasing music and even starring in a movie inspired by the character. After that, Miley went on to launch her solo music career, becoming the sensation she is today.

Thirteen years ago, Hannah pulled off her iconic blonde wig in the show’s fourth and final season. It brought an end to her secret identity and introduced fans to Miley Stewart, the talented teen behind the blonde hair.

In honor of the big occasion, we did some digging to track down all of the other actresses who might have de-wigged themselves in the show.

We discovered five actresses that auditioned for the part before Miley was cast. The list includes several other Disney Channel stars as well as a few musicians.

The Hannah Montana casting director has even revealed the top three actresses in the running, while other stars have said that they were offered the part and turned it down.

Scroll through the slideshow to see some of the stars who were in the running to play Hannah Montana before Miley Cyrus was cast…

Miley Cyrus is looking back and poking fun at her Hannah Montana days.

The 30-year-old singer is promoting her upcoming single, “Used To Be Young”, and in a new video clip, recreated a popular meme from Hannah Montana to hype up the release of the track.

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