Miley Cyrus, Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis and more honored at 2024 Disney Legends Awards

Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars were among the 14 Disney Legends who were honored at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Sunday in Anaheim, California.

Miley Cyrus was honored as the youngest-ever Disney legend for her starring role in “Hannah Montana.”

Cyrus teared up while reflecting on her career and dedicated the award to the character, saying that Hannah “made Miley in so many ways.”
Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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“American Idol’s” Ryan Seacrest hosted the ceremony, which paid tribute to the creative work of individuals who have contributed to Disney throughout their careers.

Among the individuals honored were Angela Bassett, whose wide-spanning career includes roles in “Black Panther” and voicing Dorothea Williams in Disney’s “Soul,” Jamie Lee Curtis who acted in “Freaky Friday,” and “Star Wars” legend Harrison Ford.

All the legends on stage at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony…Show more
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Behind the camera, those honored as Legends included costume designer Colleen Atwood, the first Black VIP tour guide at and the first Black female leader at the Disneyland Resort — Martha Blanding, co-creator of Spiderman Steve Ditko (whose nephew accepted the award on behalf of the late creator), animator Mark Henn, director and puppeteer Frank Oz, designer Joe Rohde and composer John Williams.

At the ceremony, Disney CEO Bob Iger introduced Ford to the audience, calling him a timeless hero and “a man of integrity” before the actor took the stage to a standing ovation. Ford called Iger his trusted friend and acknowledged Iger’s contribution to the creative industry during his speech. Ford appeared emotional as he concluded his remarks, thanking his collaborators.