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Miley Cyrus is happy with her climb.
The singer who rose to fame on “Hannah Montana” is now the youngest individual to be named a Disney Legend. Cyrus, 31, obtained teary as she accepted the dignity to a standing ovation from a crowd of 12,000 on Sunday on the D23 fan expo, the place she recalled her begin on the Disney sequence in 2005.
“I had gotten a style of what my life could possibly be, and from that second on, I didn’t need anything,” Cyrus, who has gone on to change into a Grammy-winning performer, stated of her early experiences on the present.
“I stand right here nonetheless proud to have been Hannah Montana,” she continued. “In so some ways, this award is devoted to Hannah and all of her superb loyal followers, and to everybody who has made my dream a actuality. To cite the legend herself, ‘That is the life.’ “
Cyrus was amongst 14 artists honored as Disney Legends this yr. Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Harrison Ford, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa; Oscar-winning composer John Williams; Disney costumer Colleen Atwood; tour guide-turned supervisor/producer Martha Blanding; artist and author Steve Ditko; animator Mark Henn; and theme park designer Joe Rohde had been additionally celebrated.
“The Disney Legends Award is the very best honor our firm bestows,” Disney Chief Government Officer Bob Iger instructed the group on the occasion. “It’s introduced as a celebration of expertise, a recognition of feat, and, above all, a honest expression of our deep gratitude. Disney Legends are sure by the particular place they’ve earned in our historical past for his or her super contributions in service of entertaining and delighting followers across the globe.”
Iger introduced Ford, who he described as a “true Disney Legend and a pricey pal,” along with his award. The “Indiana Jones” star additionally grew emotional when he took the stage.
“I’ve the privilege of being a storyteller, an assistant storyteller,” Ford stated. “The tales are for you, about you, about us, our widespread humanity. To have the ability to work in that space in is a privilege.”
He added, “I’m very honored to be within the firm of the opposite people who find themselves honored tonight. I’m very delighted and a bit bit embarrassed by this, however I’m so very grateful.”