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Beyond Hannah Montana, Miley featured in other movies, demonstrating her adaptability to varied roles and characters, opening up her potential audience reach. It shows in some ways that the leading role is not her only ability and her presence in the wider industry system.

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Miley Cyrus has been a pop culture icon for nearly two decades. Though Miley's first acting experience came in the 2001 movie Doc, it was her lead role as the titular character in Disney's long-running series that cemented her place as a superstar. The show saw Cyrus take on the roles of Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana, living a double life as a normal teen by day and as a pop star by night. The show gave Miley the opportunity to sing and produce music, which would be the child star's first experience as a singer/ songwriter.

Hannah Montana helped catapult Miley to worldwide success, however, Miley Cyrus has since reinvented herself and become a serious musician apart from her children's television background. Miley's 2013 album, "Bangerz", saw the star lean into more adult themes, singing and rapping about sex, drugs, and partying. Since then, she has experimented with different genres including rap, pop, rock, and country. In January 2023, Cyrus released her hit single "Flowers" which smashed Spotify records and became the most streamed song in one week with over 100 million streams. Now gearing up for a March 2023 album release, Miley Cyrus has proven to be at the forefront of the music industry and has amassed a dedicated fan base, many of whom have followed her journey since the beginning.

Yet, despite her incredible music career, it is her on-screen talents that helped introduce the world to one of the biggest stars of the last 20 years. In honor of the singer's long history of success and stardom, we take a look back at every cameo Miley Cyrus has made in feature movies. For the purpose of this list, we have excluded any movies that see Miley as a main character or performing in concert.

7 High School Musical 2 (2007)

The High School Musical franchise is one of the most successful to come directly from the Disney Channel. Launching the careers of stars like Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron, High School Musical followed a group of talented teens as they experienced the highs and lows associated with typical high school life. The second installment, High School Musical 2, follows the group on their summer vacation, where they all work together at a country club.

In the film's final scene, the cast as well as a ton of extras, partake in a dance scene around the club's pool. Though Miley's character has no name and zero spoken lines, she appears for a short second on-screen as a member of the dance ensemble. Eagle-eyed fans were delighted to have spotted her in the movie upon its debut.

The film was released at the height of Miley's Disney Channel popularity, making her the perfect surprise addition to the cast, with many Miley and HSM fans overlapping.

Due to the success of Miley's hit television show, she had a close partnership with the Disney machine in the early years of her career. Another Disney film on this list, 2008's Bolt saw Miley as the main character, Penny. The story follows a dog named Bolt, who acts alongside his owner, Penny, in a hit Hollywood TV show. However, Bolt does not realize that he is performing and assumes his wild powers and abilities are real. When Bolt is sent on a cross-country adventure, he comes to realize the harsh truth about his life.

Again during the height of Hannah Montana's popularity, Bolt allowed Miley to have her first experience with voice acting. As a child star, her girlish and chipper demeanor helped bring Penny to life and seemed to perfectly suit the character's design. Unlike her cameo in High School Musical, Miley Cyrus had a ton of lines, most of which were integral to Bolt's journey to self-discovery.

In the end, Penny herself is able to break away from the constraints Hollywood has placed upon her; the story even closely resembled that of the child star's life, making it an ideal story for Miley to tackle.

Though her cameo in was short, it lent itself to an adorable scene between Miley and Kim Cattrall's character, Samantha Jones. Based on the hit television series of the same name, Sex and The City 2 was the 2010 sequel that follows main ladies Charlotte, Samantha, Carrie, and Miranda as they go on their usual posh adventures.

In one scene, Miley and Samantha are seen wearing the exact same dress on a red carpet. Though the scene starts out as awkward when the two realize they are twinning, it ends sweetly, with Miley embracing Samantha and posing together for paparazzi photos. Despite the red carpet mishap, both ladies looked stunning in their shimmering gold dresses.

At the time, Miley was discussing leaving her Disney Channel show and exploring other areas of her career. Sex and The City 2 was one of her first projects outside of Hannah Montana where she was able to take on a more mature role. Fans were delighted to see her surprise appearance and were happy to see the star venture out into other avenues.

Related: The Most Surprising Pop Star Movie Cameos Ever, Ranked

4 A Very Murray Christmas (2015)

A Very Murray Christmasfeatures tons of stars like George Clooney, Amy Poehler, and the titular actor, Bill Murray. When Bill Murray is set to host a Christmas special, many of his guests cancel due to a snowstorm, causing major stress for the entire production team. He is reluctantly convinced to continue the performance until a miracle allows the team to cancel his show. From there, he embarks on a night filled with laughs and songs that raises holiday cheer in a rather unorthodox way.

In one scene, Bill is knocked unconscious and dreams of a perfect Christmas special. The scene is set on a white backdrop, complete with backup dancers, sparkling pine trees, and of course, Miley Cyrus. Here, Miley performs classic Christmas songs alongside Bill and George Clooney, adding to the perfect illusion of the scene.

Miley makes an incredible entrance on a sleigh and is able to show off her vocals in this holiday-themed comedy.

is Miley's second Christmas Movie appearance. The film stars names like Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt and follows three friends as they reunite on Christmas Eve to have a night filled with partying and drinking. When it becomes evident that the Christmas Eve tradition will soon come to an end, the three vow to go out with a bang and have the wildest Christmas Eve yet.

Here, Miley appears as herself and performs onstage with Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character, Ethan. Miley is prominent throughout the entire story however and is shown to be a fan-favorite among the trio of friends. Miley's performance is one of the key moments at the Nutcracker Ball, an exclusive event that is known as the biggest party of the year. The two sing Miley's hit "Wrecking Ball" to a crowd of intrigued onlookers.

Though short-lived, this cameo was one of the few where Miley was able to show off her stellar singing chops.

2016's Zoolander 2 has a ton of Hollywood cameos; from Justin Bieber to Usher, Zoolander 2 featured a star-studded cast and uses each appearance to expertly develop the plot. The movie tells the story of two competing male models named Derek and Hansel as they find themselves back in the modeling world after being labeled "too old" and "too lame." Soon, the pair find themselves amid a wild conspiracy and must find a way to uncover the truth behind the strange happenings.

The story opens by introducing viewers to the conspiracy: someone has been murdering the world's most beautiful and prolific celebrities. As the offed celebrities roll across the screen, fans spotted Miley Cyrus among those celebrities who had fallen victim to the killer.

Though she had no speaking lines, the inclusion of her photo and likeness was, in a strange way, a nod to Miley's many successes and served to highlight Miley's impact, even in the fictional world portrayed in Zoolander 2.

1 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has given audiences a slew of mystical and action-packed stories that feature some of Hollywood's biggest names. The second installment of the franchise, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, follows the titular gang as they venture to defeat a new enemy and struggle to remain a team as new obstacles are constantly thrown their way.

In this superhero film, Miley briefly voiced the character Mainframe, a leader of the ravages. She is seen at the funeral of the character Yondu, who had a father-son-like relationship with the leading man, Star Lord. Here, Miley only had one line: "I miss you guys so much."

Though the line was short, it helped convey the emotional impact of the intense scene and was a fun inclusion for Marvel fans and Miley fans alike.

Related: Every Time Taylor Swift Has Appeared in a Feature Film

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From leaked photos to accusations of racism, here are the former Disney starlet's most controversial, image-shifting moments

She can't stop. Miley Cyrus has been courting controversy since she was barely a teen - morphing from the biggest Disney star of her era to pop's most scandalous It Girl. Over the last decade, she has shrewdly threaded her biggest headlines into her persona - although that approach has backfired along the way. As she prepares her next musical era, here is a look back at the singer-actress' most jaw-dropping moments.

April 2008: Computer Hacked, Intimate Photos Leaked

At 15-years-old, Miley Cyrus' wholesome image began to shift - and without her consent. A hacker found the Hannah Montana star's Gmail and MySpace passwords, and released photos of the teen suggestively posing for photos with and for then-boyfriend Thomas Sturges. Aside from a flash of her bra, the pictures are mostly tame images of a young couple snuggling on a couch. For the squeaky-clean brand of a rising Disney star, however, the snaps were the beginning of a total transformation.

April 2008: 'Topless' Vanity Fair Shoot

Getting snapped by Annie Leibovitz - for a feature in Vanity Fair,no less - is a major milestone for most celebrities, but Cyrus' shoot with the famed photographer further tarnished her family-friendly public image. In the cover image, Cyrus appears to be shirtless, looking over her shoulder while holding up a satin sheet as her bare back is displayed. Both Leibovitz and Cyrus were quick to defend the shoot as "artistic," though they both later apologized for the provocative photo. Disney accused VF of manipulating the teenager to sell magazines. The Conde Nast title later took down the cover image from its website.

July 2008: Racy Photos for Nick Jonas Leaked

Just as her first leaked photo scandal began to cool down, even more intimate, stolen images of the "Party in the U.S.A." singer were blasted across the Internet. This round of photos - bikini and midriff-baring selfies, plus a wet t-shirt shot - was intended for her then-boyfriend, up-and-coming Disney heartthrob Nick Jonas. At the time, the couple famously sported purity rings and spoke openly about their choice to abstain from sex until marriage.

July 2008: Cyberbullied Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato were the new girls on the Disney block in 2008. Gomez made her Disney debut on Hannah Montana as a competing pop star before getting her own series, and her lifelong best friend Lovato was set for a leading role in the TV movie Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers. Instead of becoming a unified trio, however, Cyrus fueled rumors of bad blood by posting a video on her YouTube vlog - in which she and dancer Mandy Jiroux mocked and parodied the newcomers. Cyrus and Jiroux later took the video down and apologized.

February 2009: Mocked Asians in Group Photo

At age 16, the Last Song actress dealt with her first accusation of racism, a charge which would return during her Bangerz era and beyond. In a group photo, Cyrus, boyfriend Justin Gaston and several other friends were seen slanting their eyes in a gesture typically made in mockery of Asian people. Many groups like the OCA demanded an apology; at first, Cyrus was quick to dismiss them, arguing that she was just making "goofy faces" with pals. After a rejected first apology, she issued a second mea culpa, noting the "valuable lesson" gleaned from the experience.

August 2009: Pole Dancing at Teen Choice Awards

Shortly before releasing her third studio album Can't Be Tamed (the title says it all), the firebrand made her boldest statement yet about her burgeoning sexuality. At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, she sang "Party in the U.S.A.," the mega-hit which launched her into full-fledged pop stardom, gyrating on a pole atop an ice cream cart. Those provocative moves and pelvic thrusts weren't exactly a striptease, but still sparked a widespread debate about how appropriate the performance was for an underage star. Disney refused to comment on the controversy at the time.

December 2010: Salvia Video

Before her 18th birthday, Cyrus was in the midst of a career makeover. Her Can't Be Tamed album was a raucous, rock-leaning LP which showcased her edgy new style and unapologetic attitude. Just five days after becoming a legal adult, she was filmed taking a bong hit of salvia, an herb noted for its psychedelic qualities, as Bush's "Comedown" plays in the background. The video appeared to be leaked by someone who stole or copied the clip from her friend's camera.

August 2013: Twerking and Grinding on Robin Thicke

After Can't Be Tamed didn't quite catapult her to Britney Spears-level superstardom, Cyrus went for broke: Her long hair was dyed blonde and chopped into a punk pixie, she adapted an outlandish, barely-there wardrobe and, on the musical front, infused hip-hop into her musical sound on Bangerz. The coming out party for this New Miley was her now-iconic, career-making performance of "We Can't Stop" at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. With her tongue out and wearing a skin-baring onesie, Cyrus - whose appropriation of rap and stoner culture was complicated at best - twerked across the stage before being joined by Robin Thicke, and later, Kendrick Lamar. With Thicke, she stripped down further to a nude latex bra and panty set before grinding on the much older singer.

August 2014: VMA Date's Jail Sentence

Cyrus returned to the VMAs a year later for a much more subdued appearance as a major nominee, including Video of the Year for "Wrecking Ball." This time, she decided to use the massive platform for good, and had Jesse Helt, a formerly homeless young man, accept the night's top award on her behalf. At the podium, Helt spoke about issues pertaining to youth homelessness during a touching speech as Cyrus cried in the audience. But the charitable act backfired when Helt's criminal record came to light soon after the show: He had been arrested in 2010 for breaking and entering an apartment in Oregon, and violated his probation by leaving the state to pursue his artistic dreams in California. He was eventually sentenced to six months in jail.

May 2017: Remarks on Rap Music

In the years following Bangerz, Cyrus continued to settle into life as a public figure, toying with her image, dropping a free, experimental album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz in 2015, and spending time with her on-and-off fiance Liam Hemsworth. In May, she announced her planned musical return, once again shedding her recent past. While hinting at a more rootsy, country-infused sound during an interview with Billboard, Cyrus controversially took aim at modern hip-hop, accusing the genre (which she once loved) of being too misogynistic and flashy. "I can't listen to that anymore. That's what pushed me out of the hip-hop scene a little. It was too much 'Lamborghini, got my Rolex, got a girl on my cock' - I am so not that." Cyrus later responded via Instagram by defending her comments.

April 2008: Computer Hacked, Intimate Photos Leaked

At 15-years-old, Miley Cyrus' wholesome image began to shift - and without her consent. A hacker found the Hannah Montana star's Gmail and MySpace passwords, and released photos of the teen suggestively posing for photos with and for then-boyfriend Thomas Sturges. Aside from a flash of her bra, the pictures are mostly tame images of a young couple snuggling on a couch. For the squeaky-clean brand of a rising Disney star, however, the snaps were the beginning of a total transformation.

April 2008: 'Topless' Vanity Fair Shoot

Getting snapped by Annie Leibovitz - for a feature in Vanity Fair,no less - is a major milestone for most celebrities, but Cyrus' shoot with the famed photographer further tarnished her family-friendly public image. In the cover image, Cyrus appears to be shirtless, looking over her shoulder while holding up a satin sheet as her bare back is displayed. Both Leibovitz and Cyrus were quick to defend the shoot as "artistic," though they both later apologized for the provocative photo. Disney accused VF of manipulating the teenager to sell magazines. The Conde Nast title later took down the cover image from its website.

July 2008: Racy Photos for Nick Jonas Leaked

Just as her first leaked photo scandal began to cool down, even more intimate, stolen images of the "Party in the U.S.A." singer were blasted across the Internet. This round of photos - bikini and midriff-baring selfies, plus a wet t-shirt shot - was intended for her then-boyfriend, up-and-coming Disney heartthrob Nick Jonas. At the time, the couple famously sported purity rings and spoke openly about their choice to abstain from sex until marriage.

July 2008: Cyberbullied Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato were the new girls on the Disney block in 2008. Gomez made her Disney debut on Hannah Montana as a competing pop star before getting her own series, and her lifelong best friend Lovato was set for a leading role in the TV movie Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers. Instead of becoming a unified trio, however, Cyrus fueled rumors of bad blood by posting a video on her YouTube vlog - in which she and dancer Mandy Jiroux mocked and parodied the newcomers. Cyrus and Jiroux later took the video down and apologized.

February 2009: Mocked Asians in Group Photo

At age 16, the Last Song actress dealt with her first accusation of racism, a charge which would return during her Bangerz era and beyond. In a group photo, Cyrus, boyfriend Justin Gaston and several other friends were seen slanting their eyes in a gesture typically made in mockery of Asian people. Many groups like the OCA demanded an apology; at first, Cyrus was quick to dismiss them, arguing that she was just making "goofy faces" with pals. After a rejected first apology, she issued a second mea culpa, noting the "valuable lesson" gleaned from the experience.

August 2009: Pole Dancing at Teen Choice Awards

Shortly before releasing her third studio album Can't Be Tamed (the title says it all), the firebrand made her boldest statement yet about her burgeoning sexuality. At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, she sang "Party in the U.S.A.," the mega-hit which launched her into full-fledged pop stardom, gyrating on a pole atop an ice cream cart. Those provocative moves and pelvic thrusts weren't exactly a striptease, but still sparked a widespread debate about how appropriate the performance was for an underage star. Disney refused to comment on the controversy at the time.

December 2010: Salvia Video

Before her 18th birthday, Cyrus was in the midst of a career makeover. Her Can't Be Tamed album was a raucous, rock-leaning LP which showcased her edgy new style and unapologetic attitude. Just five days after becoming a legal adult, she was filmed taking a bong hit of salvia, an herb noted for its psychedelic qualities, as Bush's "Comedown" plays in the background. The video appeared to be leaked by someone who stole or copied the clip from her friend's camera.

August 2013: Twerking and Grinding on Robin Thicke

After Can't Be Tamed didn't quite catapult her to Britney Spears-level superstardom, Cyrus went for broke: Her long hair was dyed blonde and chopped into a punk pixie, she adapted an outlandish, barely-there wardrobe and, on the musical front, infused hip-hop into her musical sound on Bangerz. The coming out party for this New Miley was her now-iconic, career-making performance of "We Can't Stop" at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. With her tongue out and wearing a skin-baring onesie, Cyrus - whose appropriation of rap and stoner culture was complicated at best - twerked across the stage before being joined by Robin Thicke, and later, Kendrick Lamar. With Thicke, she stripped down further to a nude latex bra and panty set before grinding on the much older singer.

August 2014: VMA Date's Jail Sentence

Cyrus returned to the VMAs a year later for a much more subdued appearance as a major nominee, including Video of the Year for "Wrecking Ball." This time, she decided to use the massive platform for good, and had Jesse Helt, a formerly homeless young man, accept the night's top award on her behalf. At the podium, Helt spoke about issues pertaining to youth homelessness during a touching speech as Cyrus cried in the audience. But the charitable act backfired when Helt's criminal record came to light soon after the show: He had been arrested in 2010 for breaking and entering an apartment in Oregon, and violated his probation by leaving the state to pursue his artistic dreams in California. He was eventually sentenced to six months in jail.

May 2017: Remarks on Rap Music

In the years following Bangerz, Cyrus continued to settle into life as a public figure, toying with her image, dropping a free, experimental album Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz in 2015, and spending time with her on-and-off fiance Liam Hemsworth. In May, she announced her planned musical return, once again shedding her recent past. While hinting at a more rootsy, country-infused sound during an interview with Billboard, Cyrus controversially took aim at modern hip-hop, accusing the genre (which she once loved) of being too misogynistic and flashy. "I can't listen to that anymore. That's what pushed me out of the hip-hop scene a little. It was too much 'Lamborghini, got my Rolex, got a girl on my cock' - I am so not that." Cyrus later responded via Instagram by defending her comments.

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Since she blew up on Disney, Miley Cyrus has been generating plenty of controversy. Here are 10 of her biggest, image-shifting scandals.

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The Hannah Montana franchise was created into a multi-platform brand consisting of TV, film, music, live performances and merchandising. It presents her as more of a brand and less so a performer or human being which links to the idea of her image as a cause for consumption and for strategic corporate purposes, being shaped by a business model rather than her own personal ambitions.

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An ode to the Hannah Montana business model

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It’s been #10YearsofHannahMontana. Here’s how the show was a money-making machine for Miley Cyrus.

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This article surrounds the idea of cancel culture and emphasises Mileys struggle of scrutiny and controversy in the public eye, specifically during her Bangerz period where her performances and image was scene as provocative and overly sexualised. Through articles and speaking up about areas such as these, Miley chooses to gain control over the narrative and use these times in her life as a tool in reframing these criticisms as empowerment and a portrayal of authenticity rather than an act to bring her down

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Miley Cyrus: “I was the first person to maybe ever be cancelled”

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Miley Cyrus has proclaimed she was “the first person to maybe ever be cancelled” on ‘CBS Mornings’ with Tracy Smith.

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Miley's family consists of famous faces such as her dad Billy Ray Cyrus, a country singer who became known to the music scene in the 1990's with his chart-topping song "Achy Breaky Heart" and later featuring in Disney channel films and TV programmes, aiding in Miley's appearance in the spotlight. Other relatives such as younger sister and singer-songwriter Noah Cyrus and rock singer Trace Cyrus both boosted her spotlight in the public eye.

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Miley Cyrus’ 5 Siblings: All About the Singer’s Brothers and Sisters

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Miley Cyrus has five siblings: Brandi, Trace, Christopher, Braison and Noah. Here’s everything to know about Miley Cyrus’ brothers and sisters.

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Introduced by her Miley's father, Dolly Parton became a prominent figure in Miley's life being chosen as her godmother and paving the way to her country music career from a young age. This connection provided a positive reputation for Miley, featuring in her early TV appearances and collaborating on several occasions such as a remake of her celebrated pop hit 'Wrecking Ball'.

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Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” Duet Is the Latest of Many Collaborations

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The country legend and pop star are more than professional partners—they’re family.

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Airing between 2006 and 2011, Hannah Montana is a Disney channel teen sitcom centred around Miley's character, becoming her first lead role and growing popularity among the young, primarily female, audience., gaining a huge fan base through this.

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The change in Miley Cyrus' music is something studied by many, with her moving from the mid 2000s innocent and fun teen idol to post 18 year old wild child phase to the late 2010s softer folk/lyrical era soon into her rebel rock phenomenon and then finally to her empowered, reflective stage with her release of the hit song Flowers.

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The Many Eras Of Miley Cyrus: How ‘Something Beautiful’ Celebrates Pop’s Great Experimenter | GRAMMY.com

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With her ninth studio album, the GRAMMY-winning superstar offers some of her most unbridled, yet assured music to date. Look back on all the sounds Miley Cyrus has explored throughout her career — from her roots as a Disney Channel idol and the pearl-clutching pop of ‘Bangerz,’ to the hard-hitting glam rock of ‘Plastic Hearts’ and the universal message of “Flowers.”

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This article looks at the way that "becoming a woman" can be linked to "being a celebrity" and the importance of authenticity in a stars identity, something which Hannah Montana embodies

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Here, Blue argues that shows such as Hannah Montana, especially those on Disney, market youth actresses as ordinary girls that turn into celebrity girls where the idea of reality and celebrity is intertwined

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This music video for Miley's new song sparked an incredible amount of controversy and conversations around her new image. It was her moving point away from the innocent, fun Disney girl towards the new rebellious and somewhat provocative star image. the partial nudity and suggestive outfits drove media fixation and led to questions around the sincerity of this unexpected shift in character

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Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball (Official Video)

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Miley Cyrus was married to Liam Hemsworth between the years of 2018 and 2020, after a turbulent relationship in the public eye, having met on set for their film The Last Song (2009). The relationship became a public narrative and was in some senses constructed by the media who were able to shape the narrative and the audiences perception of Miley. The romance, as with many other high-profile relationships, allowed fans to emotionally invest and be a part of her transformation from a Disney star to rebellious rockstar, allowing her personal life to become a strategic extension of her star image, instead of a private space for both.

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Past celebrity relationships have contributed to Miley's image in the public eye throughout her life, through a variety of media platforms. Celebrities such as singer Nick Jonas, reality star Kaitlynn Carter, singer Cody Simpson and current partner and musician Maxx Morando were a few notable close partnerships to Miley.

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Miley has in several interviews and articles opened up about her sexuality, coming out as pansexual to the public and being open about her first relationship with a female. She embraces who she is and defies the constraints of the classic 'male/female' gender binaries, embracing fluidity and opening her audience up to this side of her.

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Miley has become popular mong the LGBTQ community through not only her transparency on social media but also her campaigning in events such as the 2015 VMAs where she giving drag visibility on stage and donating large sums of money to charities such as the AIDS research organisation. She looks to get rid of discrimination and alteres her brand image into a more ......

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Since her debut on the Disney Channel, pop superstar Miley Cyrus has become one of the boldest performers of her generation. Along with openly workshopping her public image, sound and appearance, Cyrus has been fearless in her advocacy for queer people everywhere as an out-and-proud member of the LGBTQ community.

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From coming out as pansexual to discussing how her marriage doesn't erase her identity, here are eight times that Miley Cyrus proved that she is an LGBTQ superhero.
1. Pride's princess of empowerment
Miley Cyrus' track "Inspired" became this year's unofficial Pride anthem for a generation of politically charged LGBTQ youth. Entangled in her raspy vocals, Miley delivers a powerful song that highlights the fight for equality. With a message to find the strength within yourself, Miley challenges her audience to become the change they want to see.
2. Pan & proud
After many years of championing LGBTQ rights, Miley Cyrus declared her own pansexuality - meaning gender and sexuality aren't a factor in her love life. She followed the announcement with a trans-centric pictorial in Candy Magazine that left us gagged, literally.
3. A VMA legend
Miley, what's good?! Miley Cyrus has had some memorable VMA moments (will we ever look at a foam finger the same?). To close the 2015 telecast, Miley lead a pack of drag queens in a campy performance of her ode to marijuana, "Dooo It." She gave the glamazons an enormous platform, and giving drag that kind of visibility is pretty badass.
4. A voice for the trans community
While some celebrity Instagram accounts are filled with exorbitant vacation shots, Miley's images ask for more than a "like." In 2015, Cyrus teamed up with Instagram to start #InstaPride, an initiative that showcased members of the transgender community. The collaboration educated her followers on the struggles trans people face.
5. A woman on a mission
In 2014, Miley introduced the Happy Hippie Foundation, an organization dedicated to rallying young people to fight social injustices against vulnerable groups like LGBTQ youth and homeless youth. Though her twerking and sledgehammer-licking may get more attention from the media, Miley recognizes her privilege and uses her influence to make a positive impact.
6. She puts her money where her mouth is
Pop's wild child turned heads when she arrived at the 2014 amfAR LA Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles in a leather bondage number, but she didn't leave before donating $500,000 to the AIDS research organization.t's Miley's special brand of in-your-face activism that keeps people talking - and bless her for it.
7. Married & still queer
Many people still struggle to understand that being in an opposite-sex relationship does not erase one's queerness. Cyrus spoke up about this issue in an interview with Vanity Fair, where the starlet explained that she was both queer and married to actor Liam Hemsworth. "We're redefining, to be fucking frank, what it looks like for someone that's a queer person like myself to be in a hetero relationship," she said. "A big part of my pride and my identity is being a queer person."
8. She better work on Drag Race
Following in the footsteps of icons like Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera, Cyrus is lending her talents to the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race. The superstar will serve as a guest judge for the season 11 premiere of the show, where she will not only be offering her two cents to the queens, but infiltrating the competition. Sissy that walk, Miley!

Additional reporting by Stephen Daw.
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Miley Cyrus Is a Queer Superhero: 8 Times She Showed Love to the LGBTQ Community

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In 2014, Miley founded the Happy Hippie Foundation supporting the LGBTQ population, homeless youth and many other vulnerable populations. This portrayed a charitable and selfless side to the popstars persona, creating a more positive image for her regardless of the criticisms

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After her boost to fame in Hannah Montana, Miley was scouted for several other feature films within the junior and young adult genre such as The Last Song, LOL and Bolt, showing Mileys desire to continue her acting career and remain recognized in the film and TV industry

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How do fans react to cancel culture and controversies

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How do fans react to cancel culture and controversies

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Cyrus talks about how she used to hide her purchased drugs from her accountant through labelling them as 'vintage clothes'. She speaks about this in several interviews and opens up about her struggles with addiction and how she manages to overcome it, portraying her vulnerabilities to the public. It shows the reckless side to her persona yet also someone who has redefined herself through the experience and learnt from it, something which allows fans and followers to connect with her on a deeper level and see her as someone able to learn from past mistakes.

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Miley Cyrus reveals she would lie to her accountant to cover up drug spending: ‘Glad I survived that time’

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“I would definitely not encourage anyone else to go this hard,” the Grammy winner said in a new interview.

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This appearance from Miley sparked the debate surrounding her provocative appearance and became a hugely talked about moment in her career. She as seen to be 'twerking' and gesturing in a suggestive way, positioning her now as a transgressive star rather than the previously angelic one that had been given to her. Celebrities such as her and Nicki Minaj are seen to be those to repopularise the phenomenon of 'twerking', giving Cyrus both critisicm for conveying elements of Black Culture but also high levels of visibility to create attention, potentially using scandal as a tool in her redefining.

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The release of Mileys Bangerz album in 2013 marked the turning point in her career where she showed her desire to leave her music and image in the past and move onto a new stage in her career. She changed her target audience substantially and used hip-hop influences in the work to alter the music genre once released. Collaborations with artists such as Big Sean and Britney Spears and producers such as Pharrell Williams, Cyrus showed her versatility and experimental side to her sound, with the release of emotional ballads with a pop hit energy.

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Similarly, Mileys single We Can't Stop became a hit and acts as a deliberate strike against her previous innocent, good-girl image and a move towards a her evolved image. This represents a cultural narrative where many transitioning stars in the industry feel the need to push boundaries and use scandal as a tool to escape their younger image and begin to be taken seriously by the public.

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This album, although not quite as remembered by followers, was unexpectedly dropped and was a Miley unlike we've ever seen before. She experimented with the Psychedelic Rock genre, with themes of sex and drugs running throughout. Reviews were mixed on this album with some critics praising her unconventional and experimental ideas but other considering it as unfinished and of a lower quality.

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This album shows Miley on her quest to self-discovery and the way that she has grown as an individual from her past music experiences. She returns to the 'country pop' genre, with a change of hairstyle and stylistic features, showing her roots while remaining unregretful of her rebellious phase, showing us in her lyrics that she chooses to embrace this time of her life rather than regretting it.

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This album reflects on romance and explores themes surrounding modern relationships, with Miley reflecting on her recent divorce to Liam Hemsworth. Through collaborations with artists such as Billy Idol, Stevie Nicks and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, she seeks to keep herself within a multi-generational narrative, opening herself up further to the rock genre with the target of reframing her image through artistic heritage.

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The Climb (2009) was an original song written for Hannah Montana which positioned Miley as an optimistic, pure and focused "good girl" who could act as a role model for the younger generation

Party in the U.S.A. (2009) is one of Mileys top hit songs, released in 2009 as well as her Hannah Montana hit The Climb (2009), giving her the fun, commercially influenced pop star persona.

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Mileys transition to cross-generational appeal and popularity across multiple ages has meant her business and strategic value as a brand ambassador has rocketed. Her open authenticity, advocation for social causes and her ability to constantly reinvent herself despite barriers are factors that appeal most to businesses looking to use her in marketing campaigns.

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Miley Cyrus: From Disney Darling to Bold Brand Ambassador

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Discover how Miley Cyrus’ evolution, authenticity, and cross-generational appeal make her a powerful brand ambassador for diverse industries.

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Mileys fashion and public look has constantly eolved and changed throughout her celebrity years. From a relaxed country look, to a rebellious and edgy style to a more sophisticated and influenced type of fashion.

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Miley began her collaboration with Gucci in 2021, where she advertised their new Flora collections, displaying her more feminine side. She is used by Gucci to tie her open rebellious persona to their luxury goods, as a new exciting opportunity to them. It commodifies her authentic storyline and transformative history to market their products as a source of empowerment for their target audience.

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In may 2025, Mileys newest album was released, accompanied by a musical film which centres itself around existential themes of healing and seeing the light side of things even when in her darkest moments. She describes it as a pop opera and concept album, featuring lesser known indie rock artists. This album reinforces her image as a self-aware star, who aspires to defy mainstream music and expectations, mixing emotions and knowledge to produce an inventive project

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Gucci's new 2025 campaign has stirred up the internet, with Mileys new look setting off confusion due to her 'alien' like features of inhuman skeletal frames and unusually inflated lips and inexistent eyebrows. Gucci then released the truth that it was AI generated and posted the correct photos for their campaign, displaying Miley in a regular light looking more human like.

This raises questions around the businesses ability to manage their ambassadors with their actions reflecting heavily on themselves, and as to whether there is a separation between the two. The negative response also speaks depths about beauty standards and how even if these photos were real, Miley would still have to face the scrutiny whether it was her decision or not.

It could also be seen as a loss of agency where Mileys brand focus on transformation becomes void due to the emergence of AI generated imagery and the idea that there is danger to lose control of this image in the future.

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“Is It A Trend Not To Have Eyebrows These Days?”: Viral Miley Cyrus Gucci Pic Sparks Social Media Frenzy

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“Flora? More like Skin and Bones by Gucci.”

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Miley collaborated with converse for pride month in 2017, deisigning a line of colourful, glittery and patterned sneakers, naming the campaign YES TO ALL to support equality and LGBTQ+ youth visibility. This allowed her the link between politics and fashion and to demonstrate her personal brand and style as a form of self expression.

This linked to Mileys own non-profit organisation of The Happy Hippie Foundation.

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On the occasion of the Pride Month, chooses Miley Cyrus and her Happy Hippie Foundation to support equality and LGBTQ youth through the new YES TO ALL campaign.

LGBTQ equality ambassador and spokeswoman of a dynamic youth, the foundation of the American pop star helps to fight injustice, providing a network of security and support to homeless youth, LGBTQ youth offering support, work integration, and health care. The one between Miley and Converse is a partnership based on shared values and the common goal of changing the American status quo. A partnership started yesterday, Sunday, June 11th, during the DC Pride when Miley and her foundation marched on the streets of Washington.

"Converse says YES TO ALL, standing with the belief that whatever your gender, sexual orientation or identity, everyone should feel free to be who they are"

YES TO ALL celebrates diversity and inclusion with a limited edition collection.

The Converse Pride Collection is made up of modern re-releases of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Stars and Chuck Taylor All Star 70's models with bright colors and statement details like the '70s inspired patches and the rainbow rubber-sole. The entire sales revenues will support and fund Miley Cyrus' Happy Hippie Foundation.

"Seeing where we are in the world today and the issues youth face, the Happy Hippie Foundation started as an organization to stand up to the injustices LGBTQ youth face on a daily basis, and having Converse as an ally in this movement means the world to me.Converse has been a champion for youth culture, on the fringe of counter culture, and I'm excited to work alongside a brand that shares my values and style" - Miley Cyrus

The Converse Pride Collection was launched in Converse store and on Converse.com on May 25 with prices ranging from $ 25 to $ 110.

Stay tuned to discover the future projects of Converse and Miley.

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YES TO ALL: Miley Cyrus celebrates Pride with Converse

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YES TO ALL celebrates of diversity and inclusion with a limited edition collection.

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Mileys social media presence across platforms presents a more unfiltered version of herself...she voices her opinions and presents her audience to her daily life and activities, forming a deeper connection to fans across the world.

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Richard Dyer argues that star images are media constructions - Mileys choice in continued reinvention is something which shapes her public identity throughout her life in the spotlight

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Mileys grammys for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record Of The Year marked a huge milestone in her career, securing her first Grammys at such an important stage, again showing the repositioning from her previous Disney image to her reimagined self-defining artist.

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Miley Cyrus Wins First-Ever Grammy, Celebrates With “Flowers” Performance

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Cyrus won Best Pop Solo Performance for Endless Summer Vacation’s lead single

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Here, Miley Cyrus reflects on the struggles she has faced with her high visibility on social media, creating intense pressures surrounding her star image and deeply effecting her mental health. While she uses these platforms as a form of empowerment, she also chooses to acknowledge the hardships of maintainting these social relationships with her fans

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In this blog, we see the various aspects of Mileys online visibility, including her deep admiration for fans, her strategies in brand identity, use of her platform in generating charitable visiblity and frequent need to adapt to controversial events and criticisms that follow her

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The UX of Miley Cyrus: A Journey Through Music, Persona, and Evolution

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Good UX is like Miley Cyrus — it’s all about finding the right balance between pushing boundaries and keeping things…user-friendly.

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Miley has gained numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, displaying her stamina and ability to adapt through generations, consistently maintaining a place in the spotlight

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Miley Cyrus - Awards - IMDb - Awards, nominations, and wins