Taylor Momsen almost played the role of “Hannah Montana”.
While the role ultimately went to Miley Cyrus, casting director Lisa London has revealed that the top three people considered for the Disney role were Taylor, Miley and Daniella Monet, despite recent claims that Spanish-Mexican singer Belinda almost landed the role.
London explained on TikTok: “I’m actually the original casting director of ‘Hannah Montana’ and I discovered Miley Cyrus. I wanted everyone to know that Belinda, who is adorable by the way, has never been in the top three for the role of Hannah.”
She shared a sheet of paper dated May 6, 2005, with the names Miley, Taylor and Daniella and wrote, “These are the last three actresses the network has tested on over 1,200 girls.
Momsen then starred in “Gossip Girls,” while Monet was later cast in “Victorious.”
Meanwhile, Miley, 29, recently celebrated the 16th anniversary of the premiere of “Hannah Montana,” which she starred in from 2006 to 2011 on the Disney Channel.
She tweeted: “Happy 16th Hannah-verse! 16 years ago my life changed forever when HM was established. Thanks to your loyalty and support, I had the honor of traveling the world for over a decade and playing for fans who bring so much greatness into my life.
“Grateful to each of you for all of your love ATTENTION! You personally paved my way! Eternally grateful!”
Taylor Momsen almost played the role of “Hannah Montana”.
While the role ultimately went to Miley Cyrus, casting director Lisa London has revealed that the top three people considered for the Disney role were Taylor, Miley and Daniella Monet, despite recent claims that Spanish-Mexican singer Belinda almost landed the role.
London explained on TikTok: “I’m actually the original casting director of ‘Hannah Montana’ and I discovered Miley Cyrus. I wanted everyone to know that Belinda, who is adorable by the way, has never been in the top three for the role of Hannah.”
She shared a sheet of paper dated May 6, 2005, with the names Miley, Taylor and Daniella and wrote, “These are the last three actresses the network has tested on over 1,200 girls.
Momsen then starred in “Gossip Girls,” while Monet was later cast in “Victorious.”
Meanwhile, Miley, 29, recently celebrated the 16th anniversary of the premiere of “Hannah Montana,” which she starred in from 2006 to 2011 on the Disney Channel.
She tweeted: “Happy 16th Hannah-verse! 16 years ago my life changed forever when HM was established. Thanks to your loyalty and support, I had the honor of traveling the world for over a decade and playing for fans who bring so much greatness into my life.
“Grateful to each of you for all of your love ATTENTION! You personally paved my way! Eternally grateful!”