Miley Cyrus, the star of "The Endless Summer Vacation," has expressed an interest in taking her flower-power to the grandest stage of all: the Super Bowl Halftime Show. In a recent interview with Variety, the 33-year-old singer shared her thoughts on the possibility of headlining the event in the future, and her vision for how it could be a celebration of her journey.
"I always feel like the Super Bowl is too much pressure," Miley candidly told Variety on March 18. "I would have to mentally detach it from the Super Bowl, because then you can't help but think, 'It's millions of people, and it's the most-watched thing in the world.'"
However, she added, "If I could find a way to make it like my Hannahversary — a journey through my discography, appreciating each song and each era for what they are — I think I could find it within myself."
Indeed, Miley has been living up to her word as she continues to promote her "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," which premieres on Disney+ on March 24. In the special's trailer, the "Nobody's Perfect" star donned her iconic blonde wig from the show and recreated the cover of Hannah's debut soundtrack, wearing a similar white jacket and bedazzled top.
But the two-time Grammy winner isn't just embracing her Disney roots for the upcoming special. In fact, she's been infusing her character's essence into her solo career for over a decade.
"A lot of artists feel like they have to leave something behind to become the next version of themselves," Miley explained to Variety. "But I'd rather be more like a gorgeous patchwork blanket. I'd rather take every little piece of all the things that I've been and create a mosaic of exactly who I am now, not trashing any of that past but allowing it to come with me."
After all, she understands that Hannah Montana is "not just a TV show."
"I think even Disney sometimes forgets the connection between me and Hannah," she pointed out. "I see daily how important Hannah is to people. When I travel, people bring me Hannah merch. They ask, 'Are you ever going to do another season?'"
While the "Plastic Hearts" singer didn't reveal if she'll revive her character beyond the forthcoming Hannahversary, she admitted that she's unlocked a new level of happiness in her career.
"My life is so beautiful. It never feels like I'm swimming upstream anymore," Miley expressed. "I like the way people see me. And when I first left Hannah and put out [2013 album] Bangerz, I did not feel that way."
