Despite becoming well-known for the part, this was not the actress's first experience in front of the camera. In 2003, Cyrus landed his first role in The Big Fish.
She wrote, "Hannah, I hope you hear me and believe those words are true. You have all my love and utmost gratitude. Breathing life into you for those six years was an honor. I am indebted not only to you, Hannah, but to any and everyone who believed in me from the beginning. You all have my loyalty and deepest appreciation until the end. With all sincerity, I say, Thank you!"