Legendary actress Raven Symoné has raised some eyebrows this March after sharing her Disney Mount Rushmore and excluding Miley Cyrus.
During a recent interview, Raven Symoné explained why she believed Cyrus, who starred in the Disney Channel Original Series “Hannah Montana,” doesn’t qualify as one of the network’s founding fathers.
Raven Symoné Says Miley Cyrus Does Not Qualify To Be On The Disney Channel Mount Rushmore Of Stars During Recent Interview
While speaking with The Shade Room, Symoné, 40, discussed who she believed would qualify for a Disney Channel Mount Rushmore if there were such a thing.
In addition to herself, Raven mentioned Hilary Duff, who starred in “Lizzie McGuire,” Shia LaBeouf, who played Louis in “Even Stevens,” and actor Lee Thompson Young, who originated the role of Jett Jackson in “The Famous Jett Jackson.”
Before continuing, Symoné paid her respects to Young, who reportedly died by suicide in 2013. “He is no longer with us, but he was the first Black show on Disney. I believe he should be on Mt. Rushmore. He definitely deserves a spot,” Symoné said.
When Cyrus’s name was mentioned, Raven clarified why the award-winning singer wasn’t on the fictional monument in her mind. “I love you, Miley, but she came after,” Symoné said.
Raven Symoné Sparks Debate Online Over Who Brought More To Disney, Herself Or Miley Cyrus?
Symoné’s list caught some people by surprise, given Cyrus’s show ran from 2006 to 2011 and also spawned chart-topping albums, singles, and a massive tour. However, some social media users rushed to defend Symoné, stating that her legacy on the network still lives on to this day.
“I can turn on ‘That’s So Raven’ right now and laugh my [butt] off,” someone wrote. “Can’t say the same for the rest of them other shows.”
Another user said Raven’s resume at Disney is more than just her early-2000s sitcom. She also appeared in the “Zenon” movies, “Kim Possible,” “The Cheetah Girls,” and recently wrapped a “TSR” spin-off titled “Raven’s Home.”
A third X user questioned why some netizens were bothered by Symoné’s list. “… she’s been on disney channel since ‘99. that’s so raven was on its last season while hannah montana was on its first. they overlapped, but two different generations. she didn’t discredit miley whatsoever,” they wrote.
The Conversation About Raven Symoné And Miley Cyrus’s Contributions Continues
The debate about Raven and Cyrus’s contributions to Disney didn’t end there. Several other social media users opined that Raven was part of Disney Channel’s “golden age,” while Cyrus grew up with other iconic performers, including Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and the Jonas Brothers.
“Raven’s entire point was about who built the era during her time on the Disney Channel, not who was the most popular Disney show ever,” someone shared. “The problem is a lot of y’all don’t listen.”
Another user argued that the only reason Disney had successful productions like “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical” was due to Raven and her work on “The Cheetah Girls.”
Raven Doesn’t Remember Her Own Disney Songs…
Speaking of Raven, the actress-turned-podcaster recently garnered even more attention when she failed to name her own song during an episode of her show, “Tea Time with Raven and Miranda.”
During the segment, someone off-camera read the lyrics of Raven’s song “Double Dutch Bus” to her and asked her to name the song and artist.
“What the h-ll? This is definitely somebody white,” Raven said before recognizing that it was, in fact, her song. “I sang that?” she asked.
Cyrus Will Return To Disney In March 2026
Cyrus has also been keeping busy these days, according to The Blast. In just 10 days, the “Flowers” singer will return to Disney in the “Hannah Montana: 20th Anniversary Special,” which will show the 33-year-old revisiting iconic “Hannah Montana” sets and even singing a few of the show’s most legendary songs.
“Hannah Montana will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, and I’ll always be thankful for that connection,” Cyrus said. “The fact that it still means so much to people all these years later is something I’m very proud of. This ‘Hannahversary’ is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who’ve stood by me for 20 years.”
