Hannah Montana

  • Miley Cyrus is an American film and television actress and singer. Her breakthrough role was playing the title character on the Disney Channel show, Hannah Montana, which also stars her father Billy Ray.

    Billy Ray Cyrus revealed in mid June of 2009 that Hannah Montana will end in 2010.Perez Hilton: Hannah Montana Will End Next Year!!!! (June 15, 2009)

  • Cyrus Inspired by Leibovitz

    In 2008, Miley Cyrus revealed that she would like to attend a school in London in order to study photography. Cyrus says that she is inspired by Annie Leibovitz, the photographer who took the controversial Vanity Fair photos of Cyrus.Transworld News: Miley Cyrus: Picture Scandal Inspired Me to be Photographer (November 28, 2008)

  • Background

    Destiny Hope Cyrus was born in Franklin, Tennessee on November 23, 1992, the daughter of Leticia Finley and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Her siblings include two older half brothers, Christopher Cody and Trace (of band Metro Station), half-sister, Brandi, younger brother, Braison, and younger sister, Noah. Her nickname Miley, morphed from the word smiley, because she smiled all the time.Official Fan Club: MileyWorld
  • Early Career

    Cyrus' first acting role was a guest spot on her father's television series Doc, in which she played the part of Kylie. In 2003, Cyrus was cast as Young Ruthie in the Tim Burton film Big Fish.Official Site: Miley Cyrus
  • Hannah Montana

    Cyrus was twelve years old when she auditioned for the lead role of Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the sitcom/musical Hannah Montana. Although Disney executives thought she was too small for the role, Cyrus was called back to do another audition, which landed her the part. According to reports, she was chosen because she was full of energy and "loves every minute of life."USA Today: Lifelong Work Pays Off... (March 23, 2006)
  • Controversies Begin

    In December of 2007, photos leaked on the internet of Cyrus and a girl sharing a piece of candy together. Their lips were touching as they sat on the floor of a hotel hallway.The Hollywood Gossip: ...Cyrus Defends...Photos (December 31, 2007) In April 2008, a second batch of racier photos were leaked. In the photos, Cyrus is laying on the lap of Thomas Sturges, lifting up her shirt with her stomach exposed. In another photo she is pulling down her white tank top to reveal her green bra.Just Jared: Miley Cyrus' Bra is Green... (April 20, 2008)
  • Vanity Fair Photo

    A semi nude photo of Cyrus appeared in late April 2008. In the photo she is topless and holding a sheet over her body with her back exposed. The photo was taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz as part of a spread in Vanity Fair magazine. Cyrus responded to the photo by saying that she was upset and embarrassed about it.CNN: Photographer Defends Miley Cyrus Photo (April 28, 2008)
  • More Racy Photos

    On July 14, 2008, three photos of Cyrus were leaked on the internet. One photo showed Cyrus in a wet t-shirt, a second had Cyrus blowing a kiss into the camera and a third had her pouting in sunglasses. The photos were allegedly taken in a public shower by her former boyfriend Nick Jonas. It is questionable as to whether the photos are really of Cyrus.MTV UK: Miley Cyrus Shower Pics (July 14, 2008)
  • First Car

    In December 2008, Miley Cyrus received her learner's permit and was given her first car, her mother's old Porsche Cayenne. During that week, Cyrus was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for "I Thought I Lost You," the theme song for Bolt.People: Miley Cyrus Scores a Porsche (December 12, 2008)
  • Miley Cyrus Quotes

    "I do want to come to London to study photography. I hear there are some really great art schools, so I would love to do that. I got to work with an amazing photographer. Leibovitz was amazing and so talented. And that's what I want to do with my life. I would love to be a photographer. I would love to work with her again."—Miley CyrusTransworld News: Picture Scandal Inspired Me to be Photographer (November 28, 2008)

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