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This list tells you all about the fun characters from the Disney Channel show Hannah Montana and the movie Hannah Montana: The Movie. Most of these characters are made-up, but some are real stars who played themselves in the show!

Main Characters in Hannah Montana

Miley Stewart: The Pop Star Secret

Miley Ray Stewart (played by Miley Cyrus) is the main character of Hannah Montana. She lives a secret double life as a famous pop star named Hannah Montana. Her best friends are Lilly and Oliver.

Miley keeps her secret from most people. But she eventually tells Lilly, Oliver, Siena, Jake, and Jesse. Her main crushes are Jake and Jesse. Miley often says "Sweet niblets!", "Ya think?", and "Say what?".

Robby Stewart: Dad and Manager

Robby Ray Stewart (played by Billy Ray Cyrus) is Miley and Jackson's dad. He is also Hannah Montana's manager. Robby used to be a country singer himself.

When he's with Hannah in public, he's known as her dad. He wears a fake mustache and a hat as a disguise. Robby loves his hair and shampoo collection. He often jokes that he writes Hannah's hit songs. He is a loving dad who knows when to be strict.

Jackson Stewart: The Older Brother

Jackson Rod Stewart (played by Jason Earles) is Miley's older brother. He is known for being goofy, lazy, and sometimes a bit messy. Jackson is a regular character in Hannah Montana. He also has a big role in Hannah Montana: The Movie.

Jackson is from Tennessee, just like his family. He moved to Malibu, California, with his dad and Miley after his mom passed away. When he first went to school in California, kids made fun of his Southern accent and cowboy clothes.

Jackson and Miley often argue and try to get their dad's attention. Miley thinks Jackson is gross, and Jackson sometimes thinks Miley is full of herself. But deep down, they love and appreciate each other. Jackson often helps Miley when she's in trouble. He says he would never do anything to hurt Hannah Montana's public image.

Jackson doesn't wear a disguise at Hannah events. At first, he used his connection to Hannah to impress girls. Later, a photographer thought Miley and Jackson were dating. After that, Jackson publicly said his love for Hannah was "like a sister." He even worked as Hannah's "assisticant" and sometimes drove her around.

Lilly Truscott: Miley's Best Friend

Lillian "Lilly" Truscott (played by Emily Osment) is Miley Stewart's best friend. She also becomes Oliver Oken's girlfriend in Seasons 3 and 4. When Miley is Hannah, Lilly uses the name Lola Luftnagle. She is also a close friend of Hannah Montana and part of her group.

Lilly was born and grew up in California. She met Oliver in kindergarten and they have been best friends since. She used to live with her mom, Heather Truscott (Heather Locklear). Lilly's parents are divorced, and her dad is an accountant. In Season 3, Lilly moves in with the Stewarts when her mom gets a job in Atlanta.

Lilly and Miley have been best friends since about 6th grade. Lilly finds out Miley's secret in the first episode. To help Miley keep her secret, Lilly goes to all Hannah Montana events in disguise as "Lola Luftnagle." Lola wears bright, tight clothes and colorful wigs. Emily Osment, who plays Lilly, said she has about 80 wigs for Lola!

Lilly has a few short relationships before Oliver. She dates Jake Ryan for a bit. She also has a crush on her schoolmate Matt Marshall. Lilly's celebrity crush is Orlando Bloom.

Lilly starts dating Oliver Oken in Season 3. They were best friends for years. They broke up once over their favorite bands but got back together. They often call each other "Olly-pop" and "Lilly-pop." In one episode, Miley thinks Oliver loves her, but it turns out he was just practicing saying "I love you" for Lilly.

Oliver Oken: The Other Best Friend

Oliver Oscar Oken (played by Mitchel Musso) is Miley Stewart and Lilly Truscott's male best friend. He later starts dating Lilly. He uses the name Mike Standley III when he goes to Hannah Montana events to keep Miley's secret. He sometimes calls himself "Smokin' Oken."

Oliver was born on July 3, 1992, and grew up in California. He was friends with Lilly since kindergarten. He met Miley in 6th grade. Oliver lives with his mom, Nancy Oken, who is a police officer, and his dad and little brother. Oliver also has Type 1 diabetes.

Oliver is Jewish. He says his family keeps Kosher.

At first, Oliver was a huge Hannah Montana fan. He even said he "worshiped at her feet!" Miley tells him her secret in the second episode. Since he never had romantic feelings for Miley, he stops being obsessed with Hannah but stays good friends with Miley.

Oliver appears briefly in Hannah Montana: The Movie. He and Rico are the only main characters from the show with small roles in the movie.

Oliver creates his disguise, Mike Standley III, to go to Hannah events. He wears a fake goatee, sunglasses, and a backwards visor.

Oliver has had a few girlfriends. He dated Becca Weller and Sarah. His longest relationship before Lilly was with Joannie Palumbo. Oliver and Joannie dated for 11 episodes before breaking up as friends.

Oliver's most important relationship is with Lilly Truscott. They started dating in Season 3. They were best friends for years. They broke up once but got back together. They often say "I love you" to each other. In one episode, Oliver forgets their 100-day anniversary, but Rico helps them make up. When Oliver's singing career takes off, he starts to ignore Lilly, causing them to break up again. But Miley helps him realize his mistake, and they get back together.

Rico Suave: The Young Boss

Rico Suave (played by Moisés Arias) is the young manager of "Rico's Surf Shop." This shop is on the beach near the Stewarts' home. Rico is much younger than Jackson, but Jackson works for him. In Season 2, Rico also goes to school with Miley, Lilly, and Oliver. Rico is the only main character who doesn't know Miley's secret.

Rico first appears in the fifth episode of Hannah Montana. He became very popular and became a main character in Season 2. Rico has appeared in 58 episodes. He also has a small part in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Rico almost found out Miley's secret once because of a song she sang. When Miley reveals she is Hannah on TV, Rico is shocked that he didn't see it sooner.

Rico comes from a very rich Latino family. His billionaire parents are often mentioned but never seen. He has a sister, a brother named Mateo, and a cousin named Teresa.

Jackson and Rico have a "frenemy" relationship. Rico often tries to make Jackson miserable or get him in trouble. He sometimes fires Jackson, then hires him back. Rico usually wins their pranks because he has lots of money. But sometimes Jackson gets the last laugh. Rico once told Jackson that he is the closest thing to a best friend he has.

Rico also treats Oliver like a target, but sometimes looks up to him like an older brother. He uses Oliver's problems against him. When it comes to business, Rico asks Oliver for help.

Important Recurring Characters

Jake Ryan: Miley's On-Again, Off-Again Love

Leslie "Jake" Ryan (played by Cody Linley) is a TV and film actor. He is famous for playing a zombie slayer on the show Zombie High. He and Miley had an on-again, off-again relationship throughout the series.

Jake started acting as a baby in commercials. He became famous on Zombie High. He also appeared in movies like Teen Bigfoot.

Jake first meets Miley at Seaview Middle School. All the students are excited to meet him, but Miley isn't impressed. This is what first attracts Jake to Miley. Miley eventually realizes she likes him too.

Jake and Miley's relationship shows the ups and downs of being famous. Jake often enjoys being famous, but he also tells Miley he sometimes wishes he could "turn it off."

They first start dating, but Jake has to leave for Romania. When he returns, Miley forgives him. Jake tells Miley his real name, Leslie, as his biggest secret. Miley then tells him her secret: she is Hannah Montana. But their relationship ends again because Miley thinks Jake is too self-centered. They agree to be friends.

They get back together a third time. Miley finally ends their relationship for good during a Christmas special.

Roxy Roker: The Tough Bodyguard

Roxy Roker (played by Frances Callier) is Miley's personal bodyguard. She works for Hannah and sometimes for Miley. Roxy takes her job very seriously and tries hard to keep Miley safe. She is like family to the Stewarts.

Roxy used to be a Marine. She also worked as a bodyguard for a famous musician. She met Miley and Robby at a wig shop and became Hannah's bodyguard. Roxy has also had 60 hours of firefighter training.

Roxy's catchphrases are "Roxy like a Puma!" and "I got my eyes on you!" She can chop a pineapple with her hand and crush a baseball. She even has bulletproof pantyhose! Roxy once went to Miley's school to teach Miley how to deal with a bully herself.

Amber and Ashley: The Mean Girls

Amber Addison (played by Shanica Knowles) and Ashley Dewitt (played by Anna Maria Perez de Tagle) are mean and snobby girls in Miley and Lilly's class. They are popular and spoiled. Amber and Ashley are big Hannah Montana fans, even though they don't like Miley. They appear in many episodes. In the final episode, they become friends with Miley and Lilly after finding out Miley's secret.

Amber seems to be the leader, and Ashley usually follows her. Amber is good at singing and is the school yearbook editor. She also gets better grades than Ashley.

They are often mean to Miley and Lilly. They put them at the "losers' table" at lunch. Miley once tried to embarrass Amber on TV. But Miley (as Hannah) learned that Amber used to be bullied. Miley felt sorry for her and asked her to be kinder. Amber only changed a little bit.

When Amber and Ashley say something at the same time, they say "Oooo, tsss!" and touch their index fingers. This is their special gesture.

Traci van Horn: The Socialite Friend

Traci van Horn (played by Romi Dames) is a socialite and friend of Hannah Montana. Her dad is a record producer. Traci often dislikes Hannah's friend, Lola, calling her "so uncool." But she still hangs out with Lola at parties because of Hannah.

Traci speaks with a nasal voice. She and Jake Ryan once pranked Hannah on a TV show, making Hannah think they were getting married. Traci often has celebrity parties that Hannah and her friends go to.

Cooper: Jackson's Best Friend

Cooper Montgomery (played by André Jamal Kinney) is Jackson's best friend in Season 1. He often plays the calm one to Jackson's silly actions. He works at a movie theater. Cooper secretly loves to bake, but he keeps it a secret because he thinks it's a girl's hobby.

Cooper has a little sister named Olivia. She once visited and went on a date with Jackson, which made Cooper mad. But they became friends again after Cooper realized it was Olivia's fault.

Dontzig: The Annoying Neighbor

Albert Dontzig (played by Peter Allen Vogt) is the Stewarts' rich, snobby, and annoying next-door neighbor. He often argues with Robby and Jackson.

He complains about leaves from their tree falling into his hot tub. He also makes fun of Jackson's car. Mr. Dontzig once tricked the Stewarts into a Halloween decorating contest just to get more kids to his house. He also faked being sick to get them to watch his bratty niece, Patty.

Dontzig is the only character played by two different actors (Paul Vogt and his identical twin brother, Peter Allen Vogt).

Susan Stewart: Miley's Mom

Susan B. Stewart (played by Brooke Shields) was Robby's wife and Miley and Jackson's mom. She passed away three years before Season 1. She is often mentioned and appears in family photos. She also appears in old home videos and dream scenes.

Robby and Susan met on the West Coast when Susan was a waitress. Robby fell in love right away. Susan was a supportive mom but stricter than Robby. She didn't let the kids have sugar before bed.

Susan died at age 34 when Miley was 10. The family misses her a lot. In a dream, Susan tells Miley that even if she can't be Hannah Montana, just being Miley is "pretty darn terrific." Susan gave Miley a special ankle bracelet that says "Dream."

Siena: Jackson's Girlfriend

Siena (played by Tammin Sursok) is Jackson's long-term girlfriend in Season 4. She works as a model and lives next door to the Stewarts.

Siena and Jackson start as friends. Siena shows she truly likes Jackson for who he is. She even asks him out first, which she's never done before! Jackson feels insecure because he's not like other guys she dates. But Siena tells him he's "way better," and they share their first kiss.

Siena accidentally thinks Jackson is dating Hannah Montana. To save their relationship, Miley shows Siena her secret closet. This is how Siena finds out Miley is Hannah.

Jesse: Miley's Other Love Interest

Jesse (played by Drew Roy) is a romantic interest for Hannah/Miley. In one episode, Miley pretends to like Jesse to make her dad appreciate Jake Ryan more. But she starts to have real feelings for Jesse. Her mom's video helps her choose Jake at that time.

Later, Jesse starts seeing Miley. Jesse figures out that Miley is Hannah because they have the "same beautiful eyes and amazing smile." Things get complicated when Jesse kisses Hannah on stage, and people think he's dating two different girls. This makes Miley realize her secret is too hard to manage. Jesse goes to see Miley off at the airport, and they share a kiss.

Family Members

Stewart Family

  • Mamaw Ruthie Ray Stewart (played by Vicki Lawrence) is Miley and Jackson's grandma and Robby's mom. She lives in Tennessee and visits California sometimes. Ruthie is demanding and often nags Robby. She claims to have dated Elvis Presley and gave him the nickname "The King." Ruthie is very competitive. Miley and Jackson love her, but she can be overbearing.
  • Bubba Joe Stewart was Ruthie's husband and Robby's dad. He had big ears. He is likely no longer living.
  • Grandma Ruby (played by Margo Martindale) is Miley and Jackson's mom's mom. She lives in Tennessee. She helps Miley learn the importance of family in Hannah Montana: The Movie.
  • Aunt Dolly (played by Dolly Parton) is a long-time friend of the Stewart family and Miley's godmother. She gives Miley advice and encouragement. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee. The character is based on Dolly Parton, who is Miley Cyrus's real-life godmother.
  • Uncle Earl (played by David Koechner) is one of Robby's brothers from Tennessee. He is known for funny stories about being overweight, lazy, or silly. He finally appears in Season 2. Earl wants to be a rock star, and Miley helps him.
  • Aunt Pearl is Earl's wife. She is often mentioned but never seen or heard.
  • Luann Stewart (played by Miley Cyrus) is Miley's identical cousin from Tennessee. She looks just like Miley but acts evil. Luann tries to cause trouble by dressing as Hannah Montana and threatening to tell Miley's secret.
  • Bobby Ray Stewart (played by Billy Ray Cyrus) is Robby's identical twin brother and Luann's dad. He has a very strong Southern accent.

Truscott Family

  • Kenneth "Ken" Truscott (played by Jon Cryer) is Lilly's dad and an accountant. He appears in Season 3 and 4. He is separated from Lilly's mom. He makes sure Lilly does her schoolwork.
  • Heather Truscott (played by Heather Locklear) is Lilly's mom. She dates Robby briefly. She gets a job in Atlanta, causing Lilly to move in with the Stewarts.
  • Lilly's brother is mentioned once but never seen again. It's likely Lilly is an only child.
  • Lilly's grandfather was run over by a school bus.
  • Lilly's other grandparents smell like oatmeal.

Oken Family

  • Nancy Oken is Oliver's mom. She is a police officer. She is often heard off-screen with a "man voice" when she's angry.
  • Mr. Oken is Oliver's very over-protective dad.
  • Oliver's brother loves going to Mozzarella Mousie's.
  • Aunt Harriet is Oliver's aunt. She is why Oliver is afraid of chewing gum.

Suave Family

  • Rico Suave Sr. is Rico's dad and owns Rico's surf shop.
  • Mrs. Suave is Rico's mom.
  • Mateo Suave (played by Mateo Arias) is Rico's younger brother.
  • Rico's sister flirts with Jackson.
  • Teresa is Rico's cousin who dates Jackson.
  • Alejandro Nuñez Gonzales Umberto Sifuentes, also known as "Angus" (played by Moises Arias), is Rico's Australian/Mexican cousin.

Supporting Characters

School Staff

  • Francis Corelli (played by Greg Baker) is a teacher of Miley, Lilly, and Oliver. He tries to be the "cool teacher." He gets excited when he meets celebrities like Jake or Hannah Montana.
  • Karen Kunkle (played by Erin Matthews) is a strict teacher. Jackson once tried to set his dad up with her to get good grades.
  • Lori (played by Christine Taylor) is a nurse at Seaview High School who dates Robby Ray.

Students

  • Sarah (played by Morgan York), sometimes called "Saint" Sarah, is Miley's classmate. She cares a lot about the environment and animal rights. She is very polite but can be assertive. She briefly dated Oliver and Jackson. Sarah often says something unpleasant, then a cheerful "Bye!"
  • Joannie Palumbo (played by Hayley Chase) is Lilly's rival. She used to bully Lilly. Joannie starts dating Oliver, which upsets Lilly and Miley. But Lilly and Joannie become friends after a sleepover.
  • Thor (played by Andrew Caldwell) is the new kid at Seaview High. He quickly becomes Jackson's best friend, much to Jackson's annoyance. Thor is friendly and often doesn't realize when people make fun of him.
  • Max (played by Teo Olivares) is a friend of Jackson. He often hangs out at the beach.
  • Johnny Collins (played by Corbin Bleu) is Miley's schoolmate. Miley has a big crush on him. He is a Hannah Montana fan. He buys a dinner date with Hannah for $19,000 at a charity auction.
  • Chad (played by Kyle Kaplan) is a schoolmate. Oliver and Chad have a feud over chewing gum.
  • Gabe Lamotti (played by Chris Zylka) is a student at Seaview High that all the girls like.
  • Todd (played by Patrick Ryan Anderson) is one of Lilly's guy friends. He is the first to taste "Cheese Jerky" and thinks it's delicious.
  • "Dandruff" Danny (played by Jack Taylor) is a classmate with lots of dandruff. He is bullied by The Cracker.

Other Characters

  • Blue Jeans is Miley's horse. He first appears in Hannah Montana: The Movie. Miley brings him to Malibu.
  • Mikayla (played by Selena Gomez) is a rival teen pop star similar to Hannah. Mikayla and Hannah have a rivalry. Mikayla also acts in a movie with Jake Ryan.
  • Little girl (played by Noah Cyrus) is a recurring character who makes brief appearances. She is a mean and weird little girl.
  • Liposuction Liza (played by Lisa Arch) is Hannah's former assistant. She is known for her photography. She seems to have a crush on Robby.
  • Colin Lasitter (played by Michael Kagan) is a talk show host. He is often blunt but friendly. He was upset when Miley revealed her secret on other shows first.
  • Wendy (played by Sandy Brown) is the excited host of the "Wake-up it's Wendy Show."
  • Mack and Mickey (played by Terry Rhoads and Leigh-Allyn Baker) are two quirky talk show hosts.
  • Byron and Andy (played by Charles Shaughnessy and John Henton) are two of Hannah's co-judges on the talent show "America's Top Talent." Byron is like Simon Cowell, and Andy is like Randy Jackson.

Crossover Characters

Hannah Montana is in the same world as other Disney Channel shows. Sometimes, characters from these shows appear in Hannah Montana.

Real-Life Celebrities

Real-Life Celebrities Playing Themselves

  • Larry David and his daughters Cazzie and Romy David appear at a restaurant.
  • Jesse McCartney invites Hannah to a club. Miley wishes she was Hannah all the time, and then Jesse McCartney becomes her boyfriend in her dream.
  • The Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas) meet Hannah and Robby at a recording studio. Robby writes a song for them.
  • Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson comes to town for his new film. Miley and Lilly trick him into a makeover to get an embarrassing picture.
  • Donny Osmond is an auctioneer at a charity event.
  • John Cena appears in Jackson's dream.
  • Ray Romano offers a round of golf at a charity auction.
  • Rob Reiner directs a movie starring Hannah Montana.
  • Nancy O'Dell interviews Hannah and Austin Rain on the red carpet.
  • David Archuleta asks Hannah to record a duet with him.
  • Sheryl Crow sings a duet with Hannah.
  • Iyaz sings a duet with Hannah.
  • Jay Leno appears as himself.

Hannah Montana: The Movie

  • Tyra Banks fights with Hannah over shoes.
  • Steve Rushton performs at Lilly's 16th birthday party.
  • The band Rascal Flatts performs at Grandma Ruby's birthday party.
  • Marcel sings with Robby.
  • Taylor Swift performs at the barn party. Oliver is a fan of Taylor Swift.
  • Bucky Covington also appears.
  • Colton Dixon and Schyler Dixon appear as extras.

Real-Life Characters Played by Others

  • Don Sundquist, the Governor of Tennessee, is mentioned by Miley.
  • Orlando Bloom is seen running away from Lola at a charity event. He is Lilly's long-time celebrity crush.
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger (played by Lyndall Grant), the Governor of California, appears at the DMV.
  • Barack Obama (played by Reggie Brown), the President of the United States, visits the Stewarts' Ranch. He seems to know Miley's secret.
  • Queen Elizabeth II (played by Helen Duffy) visits California. Hannah and Robby perform for her.
  • Ozzy Osbourne (impersonated by Jason Earles) is impersonated by Jackson.

Characters from Hannah Montana: The Movie

  • Travis Brody (played by Lucas Till) is Miley's love interest in the movie. He is a childhood friend from Tennessee and doesn't know her secret. When he finds out, he is upset but forgives her.
  • Vita (played by Vanessa Williams) is Hannah's publicist in the movie.
  • Oswald Granger (played by Peter Gunn) is a photographer who tries to find out Miley's secret. He follows her to Tennessee. He decides not to tell her secret after his daughters convince him.
  • Lorelai (played by Melora Hardin) is Robby Ray's love interest in the movie.
  • Mr. Bradley (played by Barry Bostwick) is a land developer who wants to build a mall in Miley's hometown.
  • Lucinda (played by Jane Parr) is the editor of a British Magazine and Oswald's boss. She wants to expose Hannah Montana's secret.

Images for kids

  • Jake Ryan

    "Dude, I slayed you once; don't make me slay you again!"
    Jake Ryan makes a dramatic introduction to his classmates in "New Kid in School".

  • Stewart Family

    Aunt Dolly (left) and Mamaw (right) smother Miley in a hug after putting their 30-year feud behind them.

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