Miley Ray Cyrus real name Destiny Hope Cyrus is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, song writer and actress. Previously a teen idol and now an established pop icon, Cyrus is among the few child celebrities who have developed to fortunate musicians in adulthood. She is renowned to be an exceptionally versatile musician although her major specialities are pop, rock and country genres.
According to Billboard Cyrus ranks among the most successful artists of the 2010s. Moreover, Miley is the ninth greatest Billboard 200 female artist and sixty-second all-time greatest artist. RIAA ranks her as the eighth highest certified female digital singles artist.
At age 13, she attained great success to become a teen idol. This was following her lead role in Hannah Montana (2006-2011), a teen comedy television series in the Disney Channel.
Owing to her exceptional talent, Miley has bagged a number of awards including; two Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, one Brit Award and eight Guinness World Records. She has also been listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2014 and 2021 as well as Time 100 in 2008 and 2014.
Recording labels
- Walt Disney
- Hollywood
- Columbia
- RCA
Age and Birthday
Born in 23 November 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee in USA, Miley is 31 years of at 2024.
Miley Cyrus ex-husband
In 2018 Cyrus married Liam Hemsworth, an Australian actor after being in a relationship for ten years and getting engaged twice. However, the two broke up in August 2019 barely a year into marriage. They finalized their divorce in January 2020.
Miley Cyrus Family
Parents and siblings
Miley comes from a music-gifted family of Billy Ray Cyrus (father) and Tish Cyrus (mother). Billy is a well-known country singer, songwriter and actor. Tish is a manager and producer who is the current Hope Entertainment president.
Billy and Tish have three children together; Miley and her younger siblings, Braison (brother) and Noah (sister).
However, Miley’s parents divorced in April 2022.
Half-siblings
Furthermore, Miley has three older stepsiblings namely Brandi (sister) and Trace (brother) through her mum and first husband Baxter Neal Helson, and Christopher (brother) through her dad and his previous partner Kristin Luckey.
Needless to say, music is part of the Cyrus family DNA and most of them have taken music careers.
- Brandi Cyrus is an actress, professional DJ and television personality.
- Trace Cyrus was a singer and guitarist of band Metro Station before joining Ashland HIGH band.
- Noah Cyrus is a singer and actress and 2022 Grammy Award nominee.
- Braison Cyrus also performed various late-night shows.
Miley Cyrus Career
Music Career
In October 2006, Cyrus dropped a Hannah Montana soundtrack album under Walt Disney Records. The intention was to capitalize on the television show’s massive young following. The album enjoyed great success with sales of over 3 million globally.
She then signed with Hollywood Records for a four-album contract. In June 2007, Miley released Hanna Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus which was a double album. The first disc being her second sound track Hannah Montana while the second disc was her debut studio album, Meet Miley Cyrus (2007). It was closely followed by her second album Breakout (2008). Both albums enjoyed exceptional success with their lead singles See You Again and 7 things appearing in the top-ten.
Cyrus debut EP The Time of Our Lives (2009) reached number two in USA. Its lead single Party in the U.S.A is among the US all-time best selling singles and is RIAA platinum certified an outstanding thirteen-times. Her third album Can’t Be Tamed (2010) majorly dance-pop had its lead track in the US top-ten.
The American singer signed for RCA Records and soon after released her fourth album Bangerz (2013) this time exploring hip-hop and R&B genres. Wrecking Ball the albums best performer became Billboard Hot 100 number one besides the album topping the US music charts. Miley’s other albums under RCA Records are; Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz (2015), Younger Now (2017), Plastic Hearts (2020).
In 2021, the American artist signed for Columbia Records and dropped her eighth album Endless Summer Vacation (2023). Flowers the album lead track became Cyrus second US number one. Moreover it peaked charts across the globe as well as setting a number of records. Additionally, the song won two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance besides four other nominations.
Acting Career
Cyrus is also a talented actress and has featured in numerous films including;
- Bolt (2008)
- Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
- The Last Song (2010)
- LOL (2012)
- So Undercover (2013)
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
- Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
Moreover, Miley took part in casting and production of television programs such as;
- Miley: The Movement (2013)
- The Voice (2016-2017)
- Black Mirror (2019) final episode “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too“
Cyrus as well executive produced and performed in Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) (2023).
Miley Cyrus Net Worth
Miley Cyrus as an estimated net worth of over $160 million at 2024.