19 Epic Facts About Miley Cyrus

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1

Born Destiny Hope Cyrus in 1992, nicknamed "Smiley" for her constant grins.

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Debuted in Tim Burton's Big Fish at age 11.

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Legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus in 2008, honoring her father Billy Ray.

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Godmother is country legend Dolly Parton, bonded with her dad over music.

5

Gained fame as Hannah Montana on Disney, 2006-2011.

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Co-wrote eight songs on 2008's Breakout, showing songwriting skill.

7

Her 2013 VMAs twerk with Robin Thicke sparked 360,000 tweets per minute.

8

"Party in the U.S.A." certified 14x platinum, her biggest early hit.

9

"Wrecking Ball" marked her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single.

10

Went vegan in 2014 after bonding with her intelligent pet pig.

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Came out as pansexual in 2016, rejecting labels like "bisexual."

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Owns over 70 tattoos, including a dreamcatcher and "just breathe" script.

13

E! News publicly apologized in 2020 for past criticism of her.

14

Elvis Presley is her biggest inspiration, influencing her style and music.

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Won first two Grammys in 2024 for "Flowers," Record of the Year and Pop Solo.

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Snagged third Grammy in 2025 for "II Most Wanted" with Beyoncé.

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Has five siblings: Noah, Braison, Brandi, Trace, and half-brother Christopher.

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Directed her own musical film "End of the World," premiering June 2025.

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Supports charities like Blessings in a Backpack, feeding hungry kids.