Miley Cyrus

{{Infobox person | name = Miley Cyrus | image = Miley Cyrus 2019.jpg | caption = Cyrus in 2019 | birth_name = Destiny Hope Cyrus | birth_date = | birth_place = Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | occupation = | years_active = 2001–present | spouse = | relatives = Cyrus family | module = Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to international fame as a teen idol on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana. Her career has since evolved through significant artistic reinventions, transitioning from pop and country to embrace rock, hip hop, and psychedelic influences, marked by both critical acclaim and public controversy. Recognized for her powerful vocal range and provocative performances, she has become one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with major awards including Grammy nominations and multiple MTV Video Music Awards.

Early life and family

Destiny Hope Cyrus was born in Nashville, Tennessee, to country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia "Tish" Cyrus. She was raised in Thompson's Station, Tennessee, alongside her older siblings Trace Cyrus and Brandi Cyrus, and later younger siblings Noah Cyrus and Braison Cyrus. Her godmother is singer Dolly Parton, a close family friend. Cyrus showed an early interest in performance, attending the Armstrong Acting Studio in Toronto and making her first television appearance on her father's series Doc. The family's deep roots in the music industry and the entertainment-focused environment of Los Angeles, where they later moved, profoundly shaped her career trajectory.

Career

Cyrus's career launched with her starring role as Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana in 2006, a role she originated in the 2006 television film Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert. Her musical debut under the Hollywood Records label, the soundtrack album Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, included her first major single, "See You Again". She transitioned to a more mature image with the release of Breakout and the EP The Time of Our Lives, featuring the hit "Party in the U.S.A.". A definitive artistic shift occurred with the album Bangerz, promoted by her controversial performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and singles like "Wrecking Ball". Subsequent eras included the psychedelic Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, the roots-oriented Younger Now, and the rock-influenced Plastic Hearts, which featured collaborations with Stevie Nicks and Billy Idol. Her 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation spawned the global chart-topper "Flowers".

Artistry and public image

Cyrus is known for a contralto vocal range and a style that has incorporated pop rock, synth-pop, country pop, and glam rock influences, citing musical inspirations like Joan Jett, Dolly Parton, and Britney Spears. Her public image, meticulously documented by outlets like Rolling Stone and MTV News, has been defined by deliberate reinvention and provocative artistry, notably during the Bangerz era which included the twerking performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. This period sparked widespread media debate and analysis from figures like Sinead O'Connor. She has been an advocate for LGBT rights, working with organizations like the Happy Hippie Foundation, and has served as a coach on the NBC series The Voice.

Personal life

Cyrus was engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth in 2012, marrying him in a ceremony at their home in Franklin, Tennessee, in December 2018; they divorced in January 2020. She has had high-profile relationships with actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and musician Cody Simpson. In 2022, she began a relationship with musician Maxx Morando. Cyrus has been open about her struggles with mental health and her identification as pansexual. She owns properties in Los Angeles and Malibu, the latter being affected by the Woolsey Fire in 2018. Her personal life and family dynamics have been featured in projects like the 2021 Facebook Watch series Backyard Sessions.

Discography and filmography

Cyrus's studio albums include Meet Miley Cyrus (2007), Breakout (2008), Can't Be Tamed (2010), Bangerz (2013), Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015), Younger Now (2017), Plastic Hearts (2020), and Endless Summer Vacation (2023). Notable film roles include the feature film Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), the coming-of-age drama The Last Song (2010) with Liam Hemsworth, and voice work in the Amazon Prime Video film Crisis in Six Scenes. She has also appeared in episodes of series like Two and a Half Men and the Netflix special Black Mirror.

Awards and achievements

Cyrus has received numerous accolades, including MTV Video Music Awards for Video of the Year ("Wrecking Ball") and multiple People's Choice Awards. She has earned several Grammy Award nominations, winning her first in 2024 for Record of the Year ("Flowers"). Her chart achievements include multiple number-one singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number-one albums on the ''Billboard'' 200. She has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named one of ''Time'' magazine's 100 most influential people. Her philanthropic work has been recognized by organizations like AmfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. Category:American pop singers Category:American actresses Category:1992 births Category:Living people