Lucy Hale recently shared that she auditioned for the lead role of Hannah Montana at the age of 14, long before Miley Cyrus was cast. In an interview with BuzzFeed, the 35-year-old actress recalled the experience vividly, describing it as a pivotal moment that sparked her passion for acting. "It was for Miley Cyrus’s part," Lucy explained, reflecting on her taped audition in Tennessee. "It was the audition that made me want to be an actress." Beyond Hannah Montana, Lucy also auditioned for several other major projects, including Pitch Perfect, Hairspray, and 50 Shades of Grey. Despite facing numerous rejections, she emphasized the resilience needed in the industry, saying, “For every ‘yes,’ there’s a line of 200 ‘no’s.” Lucy’s candid reflection offers a glimpse into her early acting journey and the determination it took to succeed.