When Was Alison Brie’s Television Debut On Hannah Montana?

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In February 2016, Hannah Montana actress Alison Brie got all dolled up for the premiere of her new film “How to be Single” held at the NYU Skirball Center in New York City. She was joined by her co-stars Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, and Leslie Mann.

Alison Brie wears her hair in a low messy bun at the premiere of her new movie "How to be Single" held Feb. 3, 2016, at the NYU Skirball Center in New York CityAlison Brie wears her hair in a low messy bun at the premiere of her new movie “How to be Single” held on February 3, 2016, at the NYU Skirball Center in New York City

The then 33-year-old American actress donned a strapless pleated shirt-inspired dress from the Monse Spring 2016 Collection that featured two vestigial sleeves hanging off the back.

10 years earlier, she made her television debut as Nina, a novice hairdresser, on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana.

Starring as a girl paid by Rico Suave (Moisés Arias) to pretend to like him, Alison Brie appears in “It’s My Party and I’ll Lie If I Want To,” the fifth episode of Season 1 of Hannah Montana.

Alison Brie's first television role was in 2006 on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah MontanaAlison Brie’s first television role was in 2006 on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana

Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in January 2021, the Happiest Season star recalled the audition for her first television role.

“What a face,” the Mad Men actress said looking at a picture of herself on the hit show. “You know, I was very excited. But the thing I remember most is that I decided to go in for my audition with, like, a very broad Long Island accent. Not requested!”

“Kooky hairdresser that it hired by the brother’s nemesis,” she responded when asked about her role. “I end up shaving his head,” she added.

The episode aired on April 21, 2006, when Alison Brie was 23-years-old. Born on December 29, 1982, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, she turned 24 on December 29, 2006.

Alison Brie was 23-years-old when making her television debut as novice hairdresser Nina on Hannah MontanaAlison Brie was 23-years-old when making her television debut as novice hairdresser Nina on Hannah Montana

10 years later, while we don’t think anything would redeem her monstrous dress, Alison did her best with a pair of black Jimmy Choo “Lucy” ankle-strap pumps.

Alison Brie shows off the sleeves on her black Monse dressAlison Brie shows off the sleeves on her black Monse dress

She accessorized with Meira T jewelry.

Alison Brie, Rebel Wilson, and Leslie Mann hug at the premiere of their new movie "How to be Single"Alison Brie, Rebel Wilson, and Leslie Mann hug at the premiere of their new movie “How to be Single”

Alison Brie shows off her collarbone and legs in a shapeless black Monse dressAlison Brie shows off her collarbone and legs in a shapeless black Monse dress

We have previously spotted the same pumps on Jennifer Lawrence.

Alison Brie's feet in black Jimmy Choo pumpsAlison Brie’s feet in black Jimmy Choo pumps

You can order a pair at Net-A-Porter, Farfetch, and Nordstrom.

Jimmy Choo Lucy Pumps With d’Orsay Cutouts, $695

This timeless pair is an elegant take on the Mary Jane silhouette, fastening at the ankle with a delicate strapThis timeless pair is an elegant take on the Mary Jane silhouette, fastening at the ankle with a delicate strap

Jimmy Choo's 'Lucy' pumps have been crafted in Italy from sumptuous suede and designed with flattering d'Orsay cutoutsJimmy Choo’s ‘Lucy’ pumps have been crafted in Italy from sumptuous suede and designed with flattering d’Orsay cutouts

Silver metallic Jimmy Choo Lucy ankle-strap pumpsSilver metallic Jimmy Choo Lucy ankle-strap pumps

A curvy half d'Orsay pump boasts a svelte, streamlined silhouette, slender ankle strap and buttery soft suede upper for a sleek look with style to spareA curvy half d’Orsay pump boasts a svelte, streamlined silhouette, slender ankle strap, and buttery soft suede upper for a sleek look with style to spare

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