Miley Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus, is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her evolving artistry, she achieved success as a child star with a successful adult music career. She gained fame as Hannah Montana and later released chart-topping albums like Bangerz and Plastic Hearts. Apart from music, she has starred in various films and TV shows, and founded the non-profit Happy Hippie Foundation. Cyrus has won multiple Grammy Awards and is recognized as one of the most successful artists of the 2010s.
Miley Cyrus, originally named Destiny Hope Cyrus, was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia. She is known for her transition from a Disney innocent girl to a daring rock star.
In 2003, Miley Cyrus achieved her dream by securing a leading role in a major television series. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, also joined the show, playing the role of her character's dad. This marked a significant milestone in Miley's career.
Miley Cyrus portrayed the character of Young Ruthie in the fantasy drama film 'Big Fish' directed by Tim Burton.
In 2005, Miley Cyrus auditioned for the lead role in Hannah Montana, a Disney Channel series about a girl living a double life as a middle-school student and a pop singer with the help of a blonde wig. Despite initial doubts about her size and age, she persisted and won the part.
Miley Cyrus emerged as a teen idol at age 13 as the lead character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana, which aired from 2006 to 2011.
Miley Cyrus released the song 'The Best of Both Worlds' as Hannah Montana, a character she played on the Disney Channel series.
Miley Cyrus dated singer-actor Nick Jonas from June 2006 to December 2007, attracting significant media attention.
Miley Cyrus released 'See You Again', the second single from her debut solo album, which marked the beginning of her success in the music industry.
Miley Cyrus released her second studio album, 'Breakout', which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
'Hannah Montana: The Movie' was released, grossing over $17 million on its opening day and becoming a box office success.
On December 7, 2009, Miley Cyrus performed for Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British royal family at the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, Lancashire.
Miley Cyrus released her third studio album, 'Can't Be Tamed', which was her last project with Hollywood Records before signing with RCA Records.
On March 5, 2011, Miley Cyrus hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live where she humorously addressed her recent controversies.
Following the death of Osama bin Laden on May 2, 2011, the music video of 'Party in the U.S.A.' gained popularity again and was considered a celebratory anthem for the event.
In June 2012, Miley Cyrus got engaged to Liam Hemsworth and underwent a significant hair transformation by cutting her auburn locks into a cropped style.
Miley Cyrus underwent a major transformation with the release of her album 'Bangerz' and her performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, where she twerked and faced backlash for her provocative dancing. The era also saw the end of Miley's engagement to Liam Hemsworth.
Miley Cyrus released her single 'We Can't Stop' on June 3, 2013, which was a commercial success and topped charts in various countries. The music video set a Vevo record for most views in twenty-four hours.
Cyrus' controversial performance with Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, involving a foam finger and nearly nude twerking, garnered widespread attention and criticism. This event marked a turning point in her career, propelling her to new levels of controversy and fame.
Miley Cyrus released her fourth studio album 'Bangerz' on October 4, 2013, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with first week sales of 270,000 copies.
'Bangerz' marked a transformation in Miley Cyrus's image and signaled her commitment to music over acting.
Miley Cyrus performed an acoustic concert show on MTV Unplugged on January 29, 2014, featuring songs from 'Bangerz' with a guest appearance by Madonna. It became the highest-rated MTV Unplugged in the past decade.
To commemorate the 65th anniversary of International Women's Day in March 2024, Miley Cyrus had her likeness turned into a Bratz doll, highlighting her cultural impact.
On June 15, 2015, Miley Cyrus launched the #InstaPride campaign in collaboration with Instagram to promote diversity and tolerance by featuring transgender and gender-expansive individuals.
Miley Cyrus released her free album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz on August 30, 2015, coinciding with the VMAs. The album tour showcased her eccentric style with multiple costume changes and outrageous looks.
Miley Cyrus appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and covered Bob Dylan's 'Baby, I'm In the Mood for You' in September 2016.
Miley Cyrus released 'Malibu' as the lead single from her sixth album on May 11, 2017.
On August 8, 2017, Miley Cyrus announced that her sixth studio album would be titled Younger Now and would be released on September 29, 2017.
Miley Cyrus took a break from smoking to focus on her 2017 album Younger Now. She later mentioned in December 2018 that her mom reintroduced her to smoking in a more controlled manner.
Miley Cyrus collaborated with Mark Ronson on the song 'Nothing Breaks Like a Heart', which was released on November 29, 2018.
On December 23, 2018, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth got married in a private ceremony in Nashville, following the loss of their home in the Woolsey Fire.
Miley Cyrus married actor Liam Hemsworth in a private ceremony held in Nashville, Tennessee.
On May 31, 2019, Miley Cyrus announced her seventh studio album titled She Is Miley Cyrus, which would comprise three six-song EPs, starting with She Is Coming.
Miley Cyrus starred in the Black Mirror episode 'Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too' as fictional pop star Ashley O, released on Netflix on June 5, 2019.
Cyrus collaborated with Ariana Grande and Lana Del Rey on the lead single of the soundtrack to the 2019 film Charlie's Angels.
On August 10, 2019, Miley Cyrus announced her separation from Liam Hemsworth, and eleven days later, Hemsworth filed for divorce.
After a brief marriage, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth finalized their divorce. Following the separation, Miley dated Kaitlynn Carter and Cody Simpson.
Cyrus released the lead single from her seventh studio album, 'Midnight Sky', and confirmed the cancellation of the EPs She Is Here and She Is Everything.
Cyrus released her seventh studio album 'Plastic Hearts', which received positive reviews from critics and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.
Miley Cyrus, known for her role in Hannah Montana, has transformed from a child star to a music icon with surprising and sometimes shocking changes throughout the years.
Cyrus released a remix of The Kid Laroi's single 'Without You', her first release under Columbia Records.
Miley Cyrus's Attention Tour concluded on March 26, 2022.
On April 1, 2022, Miley Cyrus released her third live album, Attention: Miley Live, featuring songs from her concert at the Super Bowl Music Fest.
Miley Cyrus released her lead single 'Flowers' on January 13, 2023, which debuted at number one on various music charts globally.
A documentary concert special titled Endless Summer Vacation premiered on Disney+ featuring Miley Cyrus performing songs from the album and her 2009 single 'The Climb', with an appearance by Rufus Wainwright.
An updated version of the Disney+ special, titled Endless Summer Vacation: Continued, premiered on ABC.
A rock re-recording of Miley Cyrus' 2013 single 'Wrecking Ball' by Dolly Parton featuring Cyrus as a guest vocalist was released as the final single off Parton's forty-ninth studio album.
Miley Cyrus was featured on 'Doctor (Work It Out)' by Pharrell Williams, an outtake from her fourth album Bangerz, reworked and re-recorded before being released.
Miley Cyrus was featured on the duet 'II Most Wanted' from Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter, released as the album's third single.
Miley Cyrus, also known as Destiny Hope Cyrus and Miley Ray Cyrus, is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame for her role in the Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana' and has since pursued a successful music career.