Miley Ray Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus, and grew up on her family’s farm near Nashville. Her childhood nickname "Smiley" evolved into "Miley," and she legally changed her name in 2008.
She began her acting career as a child, appearing in an episode of her father's TV series "Doc" and in Tim Burton’s film "Big Fish." However, she gained international fame for her role as Miley Stewart in Disney’s "Hannah Montana," which aired from 2006 to 2011. The series became a global phenomenon, and Miley became a teen icon.
After the series ended, Miley launched her solo music career. Her debut album "Meet Miley Cyrus" was released in 2007, followed by the successful album "Breakout" in 2008. The single "Party in the U.S.A." from the EP "The Time of Our Lives" in 2009 became a major hit and is multi-platinum in the U.S. She continued with albums like "Can't Be Tamed" (2010), "Bangerz" (2013), "Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz" (2015), "Younger Now" (2017), "Plastic Hearts" (2020), and "Endless Summer Vacation" (2023).
Her latest album, "Something Beautiful," was released on May 30, 2025, accompanied by a musical film of the same name on June 6, 2025. The album explores themes of healing from trauma and finding beauty in life's darkest moments.
Besides music, Miley is known for her social activism. In 2014, she founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, a nonprofit organization focusing on youth homelessness, especially in the LGBTQ+ community and other vulnerable groups.
Miley was married to actor Liam Hemsworth from 2018 to 2020. She has several siblings, including her sister Noah, who is also a musician.
