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- Born: Nov 23, 1992
- Birthplace: Franklin, Tennessee
- Birth Name: Destiny Hope Cyrus
- Had an interest in acting at the age of nine
- Daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus & Leticia Cyrus
- Goddaughter to Dolly Parton
- Plays the character "Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana" on Hannah Montana
- Given nickname "Miley" when she was a girl because she smiled all of the time
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Teen pop sensation Miley Cyrus was photographed semi-nude by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz for a spread in Vanity Fair magazine. After the shoot, Cyrus, 15, claimed to be upset and "embarrassed" by how the images turned out. On July 22, 2008, Cyrus appeared on Good Morning America and discussed her Vanity Fair photos for the first time. She stated that the provocative photos were a "mistake" and defended herself by explaining that she's young and "anyone who was 15 years old can't say they haven't made a mistake."ABC News: Miley Ready to 'Breakout' After VF 'Mistake' (July 22, 2008)
Vanity Fair Pictures
The Vanity Fair site crashed because of high traffic on Monday, April 28, 2008, the day the photos were published online. The image at the center of the spread shows Cyrus topless, with a satin sheet covering the front of her body.Soon after the images were released Cyrus pulled out of a red-carpet media event at Disney World in Florida. She restricted herself to an autograph signing session for children at the resort.
Early Career
- First acting role: Guest spot on television series Doc
- 2003: Role in Tim Burton's film Big Fish
Other Controversies
In April 2008, racy photos of Miley Cyrus leaked onto the Internet. In one photo, Cyrus pulls her white tank top down and reveals a green bra. Cyrus apologized, saying the photos were silly and inappropriate.People: Miley Cyrus: I'm Sorry for Photos (April 27, 2008) Another picture appeared in December 2007 of Cyrus sharing a piece of candy on the floor with a female friend.Quotes
"I think I was just in a stage where I was just trying to get things done, and maybe look for an older audience. I was working with a big magazine just trying to go with what they were saying." - Miley Cyrus told "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts"ABC News: Miley Ready to 'Breakout' After VF 'Mistake' (July 22, 2008)-
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Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Questions
What do you think of the new Miley Cyrus song "Party in the USA"? 3 AnswersAs a grown adult, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that the wife and I watched the Teen Choice Awards last night (then again, I got to see Megan Fox a few time... read more
Do you hate Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana)?why? 5 AnswersI don't hate her. I just get annoyed by how flamboyant the fans can get. They make it seem as if she is the next Bob Marley or Led Zeppelin. I do not have any r... read more
Where can I find a video of Dwayne Johnson wearing a Miley Cyrus dress at the Kids Choice Awards? 3 AnswersYouTube keeps deleting this video for some reason. Here it is again ... read more
Miley Cyrus has quit Twitter! What other celebrity would you love to see quit? What other celebrity would you like to see go away entirely? 7 AnswersI'd love to see Perez Hilton go away entirely. He's a douchebag who contributes nothing to society but unkindness, and he gets entirely too much press, respecta... read more



