One of the most talked-about moments at this year’s 83rd Golden Globe Awards wasn’t an award speech — it was a Disney-alumni reunion that reminded Hollywood just how far two former child stars have come. Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez, both 33, reunited on the red carpet at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, generating buzz as fans flooded social media with nostalgia and praise for the moment. See the iconic moment below!
Cyrus, nominated for Best Original Song for “Dream as One” from Avatar: Fire and Ash, arrived in a striking Saint Laurent black sequined gown and flaunted her engagement ring, while Gomez — nominated for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy TV Series for Only Murders in the Building — stunned in a custom Chanel dress with feathery accents. The two posed together for photographers, smiled, and shared a few friendly moments amid the glamour and flurry of flashes.
Their shared history traces back to Disney Channel’s peak in the late 2000s. Cyrus became a household name as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on Hannah Montana, while Gomez charmed audiences as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place. Though both shows aired during the same era, they never filmed scenes together and — by at least one co-star account — didn’t always “get along,” partly due to behind-the-scenes tension stemming from shared teen crushes like Nick Jonas and the normal “high school nonsense” of growing up in the spotlight.
Over the years, both women have publicly downplayed any lingering feud. Gomez has noted on social media that she and Cyrus “have been friends since we used to be young,” referring to earlier releases when their songs came out on the same day as a playful nod to shared history.
While their careers took different paths — Cyrus into boundary-pushing pop, and Gomez into breakout television and acting roles — their Golden Globes moment this year served as a reminder of how both stars have evolved from Disney Channel royalty to respected entertainers in their own right. Fans instantly lit up online with clips and photos, calling the reunion “heartwarming,” “iconic,” and “the nostalgia we needed.”