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Miley Cyrus
Singer/Actress
Biography
Singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as Hannah Montana. Known for her evolving musical style, outspoken personality, and 2024 Grammy wins for 'Flowers.'
Follow-up Statement
"Cyrus remained in the US and later focused her activism on encouraging young people to vote and supporting various social causes."
Departure Details
After Trump's 2016 election victory, Cyrus posted a tearful Instagram video saying she would consider leaving the country, though she also said she would accept Trump and give him a chance.
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
- Won two Grammy Awards in 2024 including Record of the Year for 'Flowers'
- Starred as Miley Stewart in Disney's Hannah Montana (2006-2011)
- Her Best of Both Worlds Tour grossed over $54 million with 1 million attendees
- Her films have collectively grossed over $2.17 billion worldwide
- 'Flowers' spent 8 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100
- The Hannah Montana soundtrack debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart in 2006
Did You Know?
Her parents named her 'Destiny Hope' because they believed she would do great things - 'Miley' came from her nickname 'Smiley.'
She was born with supraventricular tachycardia, a condition causing an abnormal resting heart rate.
Dolly Parton is her godmother - her father is country singer Billy Ray Cyrus.
She turned down a role in 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl' to take the Hannah Montana role instead.
Departure Threats Timeline
Cyrus posted to Instagram: 'Honestly f--- this s--- I am moving if this is my president! I don't say things I don't mean.' She also posted with the caption: 'gonna vom / move out da country. #aintapartyindausaanymo'
When asked in 2017 if she regrets saying she would leave the country, Cyrus told NME: 'I didn't leave the country... I'm not f---ing leaving the country, that's some ignorant s---, that's dumb. Because that's me abandoning my country when I think I've got a good thing to say to my country.'