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Why JoJo Siwa Says She's Hannah Montana
JoJo Siwa takes it slow before she rocks out the show.
The Dance Moms alum shared that when she’s off duty, she’s living a life that “no one knows about”—just like her childhood inspiration Hannah Montana.
“When I was younger, I always looked the same,” JoJo exclusively told E! News’ The Rundown host Erin Lim Rhodes while on the red carpet at the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special March 23. “I always had a side ponytail and bow. But like if I was to go out in public I would never dress like this, never even do this much hair and makeup.”
“So, no one necessarily spots me,” she added. “But if I go like this, it’s a trap.”
Recently, JoJo, who donned a bedazzled oversized jersey and orange sneakers for the Hannah Montana outing, rewore some of her most memorable outfits in her “I’m Still Dancin’” music video. As for which of her many sides JoJo’s boyfriend Chris Hughes prefers?
“I think he likes who I am now,” JoJo said. “I would imagine.”
While the former Nickelodeon star noted how she’s just an ordinary girl in her free time, she shared that the hit Disney channel show inspired her career “more than you could even imagine.”
“Every writing session as a kid I used Hannah Montana as inspiration,” she said. “So, my song ‘High Top Shoes’ from when I was a kid was directly inspired by ‘Old Blue Jeans.’ ‘Everyday Popstars’ was inspired by ‘Rockstar.’”
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And JoJo’s musical success is no accident. After all, she revealed that she and Miley Cyrus share the same songwriting team.
The Celebrity Big Brother UK alum added, “We have a lot of the same writers so the woman who wrote ‘Rockstar,’ ‘True Friend,’ and tons of great Hannah songs wrote tons of my songs,” including JoJo’s upcoming single “Serendipity.”
While being famous can be kind of fun, the best perk by far was when JoJo met her childhood hero Miley ahead of the Disney show’s 20th anniversary special, releasing on Hulu and Disney+ March 24.
“I don’t hold back fangirling,” she admitted of her interaction with Miley “Like, I don’t care. I want you to know I’m obsessed with you.”
She added, “I will never play it cool with you.”
For a look back at JoJo through the years, read on…
September 2013
JoJo Siwa made her reality TV debut at age 9 while competing on the second season of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, judged by Abby Lee Miller.
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May 2015
JoJo celebrated the launch of Abby Lee Dance Company LA's VIP Grand Opening.
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May 2015
She rocked a glam jumpsuit at the 3rd Annual Reality TV Awards.
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March 2017
JoJo accepted the award for Favorite Viral Music Artist at Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards.
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March 2018
She proved the sun never sets on a badass with her shades at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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July 2018
Batter up: JoJo donned a classic baseball outfit at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports.
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August 2018
She showed off her signature style at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards.
March 2019
Even Kim Kardashian and North West keep up with the teen idol.
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April 2019
JoJo's star-studded Sweet 16 included a special visit from the Kardashian-Jenner family, with North and Penelope Disick fan-girling over the birthday girl.
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September 2019
JoJo belted her heart out while on tour.
November 2019
JoJo spent her Thanksgiving giving back.
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February 2020
The Dance Moms alum was all smiles at the Lakers game.
March 2020
It was a party in the U.S.A when JoJo and Miley Cyrus hung out.
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March 2020
Who's under that T-Rex? JoJo showed off her singing chops on The Masked Singer.
January 2021
JoJo came out on Instagram in 2020, wearing a shirt reading, "Best. Gay. Cousin. Ever."
June 2021
Later that year, she and then-girlfriend Kylie Prew celebrated Pride together.
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September 2021
JoJo performed onstage during a screening for her Paramount+ original movie The J Team.
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October 2021
Making history as the first same-sex Dancing With the Stars pair, JoJo competed with partner Jenna Johnson on season 30 of the reality competition series.
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April 2022
She said bye, bye, bye bye to her signature ponytail.
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July 2023
JoJo got inked during an outing with outing with Raven-Symoné and wife Miranda Pearman-Maday. For her first tattoo, she got the number 1031 behind her right ear in reference to her 2019 to 2022 D.R.E.A.M. The Tour concert series.
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March 2024
The singer teased her next project might not be suitable for all ages.
"The following content is not made for children," she shared in a series of cryptic Instagram posts, "and may be disturbing or offensive to some viewers."
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April 2024
JoJo debuted her more mature look at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, rocking dark makeup and an edgy costume from her "Karma" music video.
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June 2024
After turning 21, JoJo took a swig from a tequila bottle while performing at a Pride Month concert. Why?
"I was like, ‘I want to f--king take a shot before this,'" she explained on her JoJo Siwa Now podcast. "And my grandma was like, ‘All right, JoJo. You should do it.’ I was like, ‘All right, let’s do it!’”
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March 2025
The former child star literally turned heads—including her own—when she stepped out at the iHeartRadio Music Awards with a towering headpiece made by her mom.
"I had this vision, and I found this online," she told E! News of the unconventional accessory. "I told everyone on my team what I wanted, every piece to the puzzle.”
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