The Evolution of Miley Cyrus, fromHannah Montanato Grammy Winner to Becoming the Youngest Disney Legend

Mar. 15, 2025

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Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana

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In 2006,Miley Cyrusdonned a blonde wig and changed her life.

With eight studio albums, twoGrammy Awardsand two No. 1 songs on theBillboardHot 100, Cyrus has established herself as a bonafide music icon and recently became the youngest person to benamed a Disney Legend. Still, her journey to get there hasn’t always been smooth sailing.

See Cyrus' evolution over the last two decades, from a wee Disney starlet to an official Disney Legend.

01of 33Her Double Life on ‘Hannah Montana’Disney Channel/Courtesy Everett CollectionBefore she was an international superstar, Miley Cyrus was just being Miley Stewart — a middle school girl who onceawkwardly rubbed ketchup on her crush’s handsand claimed it was a great moisturizer. Her lead role as a normal girl living a double life as a pop star on Disney Channel’sHannah Montanamade the then-13-year-old Cyrus a household name.

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Her Double Life on ‘Hannah Montana’

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Before she was an international superstar, Miley Cyrus was just being Miley Stewart — a middle school girl who onceawkwardly rubbed ketchup on her crush’s handsand claimed it was a great moisturizer. Her lead role as a normal girl living a double life as a pop star on Disney Channel’sHannah Montanamade the then-13-year-old Cyrus a household name.

02of 33Her Struggles with Body ImageBob D’Amico/Disney/Courtesy Everett CollectionHer time onHannah Montana— which ran until 2011 — and the pressure of being a role model for young girls while still trying to figure out her own identity were part of what later propelled Cyrus to rebel against her Disneyfied image.“From the time I was 11, it was, ‘You’re a pop star! That means you have to be blonde, and you have to have long hair, and you have to put on some glittery tight thing,’ “Cyrus explained toMarie Clairein 2015. “Meanwhile, I’m this fragile little girl playing a 16-year-old in a wig and a ton of makeup. It was likeToddlers & Tiaras.““I was made to look like someone that I wasn’t, which probably caused some body dysmorphia, because I had been made pretty every day for so long, and then when I wasn’t on that show, it was like, ‘Who the f— am I?’ " she told the magazine.

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Her Struggles with Body Image

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Her time onHannah Montana— which ran until 2011 — and the pressure of being a role model for young girls while still trying to figure out her own identity were part of what later propelled Cyrus to rebel against her Disneyfied image.

“From the time I was 11, it was, ‘You’re a pop star! That means you have to be blonde, and you have to have long hair, and you have to put on some glittery tight thing,’ “Cyrus explained toMarie Clairein 2015. “Meanwhile, I’m this fragile little girl playing a 16-year-old in a wig and a ton of makeup. It was likeToddlers & Tiaras.”

“I was made to look like someone that I wasn’t, which probably caused some body dysmorphia, because I had been made pretty every day for so long, and then when I wasn’t on that show, it was like, ‘Who the f— am I?’ " she told the magazine.

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Her Breakover Style

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Early romances were also formative to Cyrus’ frequent style transformations. After her two-year relationship with fellow Disney starNick Jonascame to an end in late 2007 (and blessed us with the iconic teenage breakup anthem, “7 Things”), 15-year-old Cyrus made one of her first big beauty changes.

04of 33Her Meet-Cute with Liam on the Set of ‘The Last Song’The Last Song.Touchstone/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockCyrus continued to balance her career as a singer and actress, making the leap to the big screen to star in 2010’sThe Last Songopposite her now ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. The two met while filming and made their official debut as a couple just before the movie’s premiere, much to the delight of fans and believers in true love everywhere.

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Her Meet-Cute with Liam on the Set of ‘The Last Song’

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Cyrus continued to balance her career as a singer and actress, making the leap to the big screen to star in 2010’sThe Last Songopposite her now ex-husband Liam Hemsworth. The two met while filming and made their official debut as a couple just before the movie’s premiere, much to the delight of fans and believers in true love everywhere.

05of 33Her ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ Music VideoA few months afterThe Last Songpremiered, Cyrus releasedCan’t Be Tamed, an album that marked the start of her transition away from her wholesome child star image. The music video for the album’s titular single featured the singer dressed up like a rare bird and dancing in a cage while a mob of people ogled and photographed her, sending a message to fans and haters alike: “I want to be a part of something I don’t know/ And if you try to hold me back I might explode … I can’t be tamed/ I can’t be blamed.” Cyrus let the world know loud and clear that she was ready to break out of her cage.

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Her ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ Music Video

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A few months afterThe Last Songpremiered, Cyrus releasedCan’t Be Tamed, an album that marked the start of her transition away from her wholesome child star image. The music video for the album’s titular single featured the singer dressed up like a rare bird and dancing in a cage while a mob of people ogled and photographed her, sending a message to fans and haters alike: “I want to be a part of something I don’t know/ And if you try to hold me back I might explode … I can’t be tamed/ I can’t be blamed.” Cyrus let the world know loud and clear that she was ready to break out of her cage.

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Her Provocative Performance at the 2013 VMAs

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Soon after her performance, she and Hemsworth — who had announced their engagement in June of 2012 after years of dating on and off — called it off, although the pair kept in contact.

But the performance also helped her grow and realize her potential to reach people, she later revealedin an interview withWonderlandmagazinein early 2018.

“Not only was culture changed, but my life and career were changed forever,” she told the outlet. “It inspired me to use my platform for something much bigger. If the world is going to focus on me and what I am doing, then what I am doing should be impactful and it should be great.”

07of 33Her ‘Wrecking Ball’ Music VideoWhat better way to literally and metaphorically destroy your child star image than swinging in naked on a wrecking ball? In what immediately became one of the most iconic music videos of all time, Cyrus’ 2013 hit didn’t exactly wipe her slate clean, but it did usher in the era ofBangerzMiley.House party vibes were front and center on the album, and further backlash ensued as Cyrus began crossing over into hip-hop culture in both her music and style, with fans and critics calling the singer out for what they saw as cultural appropriation.

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Her ‘Wrecking Ball’ Music Video

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What better way to literally and metaphorically destroy your child star image than swinging in naked on a wrecking ball? In what immediately became one of the most iconic music videos of all time, Cyrus' 2013 hit didn’t exactly wipe her slate clean, but it did usher in the era ofBangerzMiley.

House party vibes were front and center on the album, and further backlash ensued as Cyrus began crossing over into hip-hop culture in both her music and style, with fans and critics calling the singer out for what they saw as cultural appropriation.

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Her Acts of Activism

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Helt accepted the video of the year award for “Wrecking Ball” on Cyrus' behalf and used the moment to speak about the cause. The following month,the singer founded The Happy Hippie Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on standing up for homeless youth and the LGBTQ community.

09of 33Her Runway MomentJoe Kohen/GettyCyrus briefly added “model” to her list of professions when she walked the runway at the Jeremy Scott Spring 2015 fashion show alongside the designer himself.

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Her Runway Moment

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Cyrus briefly added “model” to her list of professions when she walked the runway at the Jeremy Scott Spring 2015 fashion show alongside the designer himself.

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Her Looks as Host of the 2015 VMAs

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11of 33Her New Performance StyleKevork Djansezian/GettyCyrus dropped her freeMiley Cyrus and HerDead Petzalbum on Aug. 30, 2015, the same day as the VMAs. Her multiple costume changes — from a glittery multi-colored leotard to a truly impressive array of eccentric hair accessories — were just a taste ofthe outrageous looks to comeduring her album tour.

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Her New Performance Style

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Cyrus dropped her freeMiley Cyrus and HerDead Petzalbum on Aug. 30, 2015, the same day as the VMAs. Her multiple costume changes — from a glittery multi-colored leotard to a truly impressive array of eccentric hair accessories — were just a taste ofthe outrageous looks to comeduring her album tour.

12of 33Her Dead Petz EraJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicHer looks on tour ran the gamut from playful yet bizarre — a giant sunshine, a stick of butter — to full-on jaw-dropping, including exposed fake breasts and giant strap-ons.

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Her Dead Petz Era

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Her looks on tour ran the gamut from playful yet bizarre — a giant sunshine, a stick of butter — to full-on jaw-dropping, including exposed fake breasts and giant strap-ons.

13of 33Her Onstage AnticsFrom the psychedelic tunes to her extreme looks, the tour further set Cyrus apart as an artist who defies categorization.

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Her Onstage Antics

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From the psychedelic tunes to her extreme looks, the tour further set Cyrus apart as an artist who defies categorization.

14of 33Her Gig on ‘The Voice’Trae Patton/NBC/GettyIn March 2016, 23-year-old Cyrus announced her newest gig — thatshe would be joining season 11 ofThe Voiceas a judgeand key advisor to aspiring singers. Her new role saw her in tamer looks, seemingly marking the end of theDead Petzera.

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Her Gig on ‘The Voice’

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In March 2016, 23-year-old Cyrus announced her newest gig — thatshe would be joining season 11 ofThe Voiceas a judgeand key advisor to aspiring singers. Her new role saw her in tamer looks, seemingly marking the end of theDead Petzera.

15of 33Her Just Being MileyCourtesy Miley CyrusBut don’t worry — there was still plenty of sparkle and her signature tongue-out smile to go around.

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Her Just Being Miley

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But don’t worry — there was still plenty of sparkle and her signature tongue-out smile to go around.

16of 33Her Smoking StageMiley Cyrus/InstagramAnd Cyrus’ affinity for smoking weed was still in ‘high’ gear at the time. The “Bangerz” singer frequently documented her use of the substance on Instagram, sharing photos of herself with a joint while cuddling withher menagerie of pets.

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Her Smoking Stage

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And Cyrus' affinity for smoking weed was still in ‘high’ gear at the time. The “Bangerz” singer frequently documented her use of the substance on Instagram, sharing photos of herself with a joint while cuddling withher menagerie of pets.

17of 33Her Change of HeartMiley Cyrus/InstagramShe eventuallytook a long hiatus from smokingin order to focus on her 2017 albumYounger Now, until she admitted in December 2018 thather mom, Trish Cyrus, had reintroduced her to the substance— but in a more manageable way.“My mom got me back on it,” she revealed toThe Sun. “When I’m just working, I don’t think I function at my highest, most intelligent, most being-able-to-be-as-aware-and-as-present, so I don’t smoke when I work.““I stopped smoking because to sit here and to talk about what I’m doing. I wanted to be really clear because I’m actually the most passionate about what I’m doing with this record,“Cyrus told Jimmy Fallon onThe Tonight Show. “This record for me at this moment is the most important album that I’ve ever made and so I wanted to make sure I’m super clear about the way I’m talking.”

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Her Change of Heart

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She eventuallytook a long hiatus from smokingin order to focus on her 2017 albumYounger Now, until she admitted in December 2018 thather mom, Trish Cyrus, had reintroduced her to the substance— but in a more manageable way.

“My mom got me back on it,” she revealed toThe Sun. “When I’m just working, I don’t think I function at my highest, most intelligent, most being-able-to-be-as-aware-and-as-present, so I don’t smoke when I work.”

“I stopped smoking because to sit here and to talk about what I’m doing. I wanted to be really clear because I’m actually the most passionate about what I’m doing with this record,“Cyrus told Jimmy Fallon onThe Tonight Show. “This record for me at this moment is the most important album that I’ve ever made and so I wanted to make sure I’m super clear about the way I’m talking.”

18of 33Her ‘Younger Now’ EraBroadimage/REX/ShutterstockIn 2017, Cyrus released her albumYounger Now,which saw the star again forging a new path for herself and embracing her Nashville roots.“ForBangerzI was so one way, and I did that onDead Petztoo,“she toldNME Magazine. " ‘Malibu’ and ‘Younger Now’are obviously two very different visuals in a way, but what binds them together is that they are both me. Now, I think I have more of an open mind.“Cyrus admitted to the outlet that she recognizedDead Petzisn’t “a record for everyone,” and she made sure not to make “people less mentally available to listen” to her music when working on herYounger Now.

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Her ‘Younger Now’ Era

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In 2017, Cyrus released her albumYounger Now,which saw the star again forging a new path for herself and embracing her Nashville roots.

“ForBangerzI was so one way, and I did that onDead Petztoo,“she toldNME Magazine. " ‘Malibu’ and ‘Younger Now’are obviously two very different visuals in a way, but what binds them together is that they are both me. Now, I think I have more of an open mind.”

Cyrus admitted to the outlet that she recognizedDead Petzisn’t “a record for everyone,” and she made sure not to make “people less mentally available to listen” to her music when working on herYounger Now.

19of 33Her Boho ‘Malibu’ StyleThe “Malibu” singer’s new rootsy phase alsosaw a major shift in her style to match, with the star shedding her rainbow wigs and bedazzled looks for a more bohemian-meets-country vibe.“The craziest thing I can do now is go onFallonin jeans and a T-shirt. Not because I want to ‘act normal,’ but because that’s really what I wear,“she explained toBillboard.

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Her Boho ‘Malibu’ Style

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The “Malibu” singer’s new rootsy phase alsosaw a major shift in her style to match, with the star shedding her rainbow wigs and bedazzled looks for a more bohemian-meets-country vibe.

“The craziest thing I can do now is go onFallonin jeans and a T-shirt. Not because I want to ‘act normal,’ but because that’s really what I wear,“she explained toBillboard.

20of 33Her Thoughts on Her Personal EvolutionSam Wasson/GettyStill, Cyrusstayed true to herself, refusing to fit into any one mold. “I think I show people that they can be themselves,” she toldHarper’s Bazaarin the magazine’s August 2017 cover story. “I also think something that has been important for me, in this next little, like, transition phase of my career is that I don’t give a f— about being cool. I just want to be myself.““People get told that it’s a bad thing to change,” she told the magazine. Cyrus thinks, however, “you are supposed to change all the time.”

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Her Thoughts on Her Personal Evolution

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Still, Cyrusstayed true to herself, refusing to fit into any one mold. “I think I show people that they can be themselves,” she toldHarper’s Bazaarin the magazine’s August 2017 cover story. “I also think something that has been important for me, in this next little, like, transition phase of my career is that I don’t give a f— about being cool. I just want to be myself.”

“People get told that it’s a bad thing to change,” she told the magazine. Cyrus thinks, however, “you are supposed to change all the time.”

21of 33Her Performance at the 2018 Grammy AwardsJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicFor the 2018 Grammys, Cyrus further wowed fans with her shift to old-Hollywood glamour duringher duet with Elton Johnto perform his song “Tiny Dancer.“Ahead of the show, John opened up about finally performing with Cyrus.“I’ve always loved her. I like those kind of women,” John told Ryan Seacrest on theE!red carpet. “I like my women to be strong, I like them to be feisty and she’s certainly that! And she can sing so it’s finally great to work with her.”

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Her Performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards

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For the 2018 Grammys, Cyrus further wowed fans with her shift to old-Hollywood glamour duringher duet with Elton Johnto perform his song “Tiny Dancer.”

Ahead of the show, John opened up about finally performing with Cyrus.

“I’ve always loved her. I like those kind of women,” John told Ryan Seacrest on theE!red carpet. “I like my women to be strong, I like them to be feisty and she’s certainly that! And she can sing so it’s finally great to work with her.”

22of 33Her Rekindled Romance (and Engagement!) with LiamNewscom/ZumaIn early 2016, Cyrus and Hemsworth rekindled theiron-again, off-again romance,announcing that they were once again engaged.

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Her Rekindled Romance (and Engagement!) with Liam

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In early 2016, Cyrus and Hemsworth rekindled theiron-again, off-again romance,announcing that they were once again engaged.

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Her Met Gala Moment

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24of 33Her ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ Music VideoBack at it! In November 2018, Cyrusreleased her first single in over a year, a futuristic country-tinged tune called “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart,” the lead single off of Mark Ronson’s latest album, his first solo album in nearly four years.

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Her ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ Music Video

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Back at it! In November 2018, Cyrusreleased her first single in over a year, a futuristic country-tinged tune called “Nothing Breaks Like a Heart,” the lead single off of Mark Ronson’s latest album, his first solo album in nearly four years.

25of 33Her Secret Wedding to LiamMiley Ray Cyrus/TwitterCyrus continues to be full of surprises, which should no longer really come as a surprise to fans. She and Hemsworthsecretly tied the knotin December 2018, after meeting nearly a decade prior while filming opposite each other inThe Last Song.“This is probably our one – millionth kiss,” the singercaptioned a shotof the newlyweds sharing a passionate smooch.

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Her Secret Wedding to Liam

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Cyrus continues to be full of surprises, which should no longer really come as a surprise to fans. She and Hemsworthsecretly tied the knotin December 2018, after meeting nearly a decade prior while filming opposite each other inThe Last Song.

“This is probably our one – millionth kiss,” the singercaptioned a shotof the newlyweds sharing a passionate smooch.

26of 33And Her Subsequent SplitChelsea Lauren/WWD/ShutterstockLess than one year after their wedding, the pairannounced their split in August 2019.“Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,” a rep for Cyrus tells PEOPLE in a statement. “Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.”

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And Her Subsequent Split

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Less than one year after their wedding, the pairannounced their split in August 2019.

“Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time,” a rep for Cyrus tells PEOPLE in a statement. “Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.”

27of 33Her ReboundSuzy Creamcheese / SplashNews.comAs the split news shook fans, Cyrus jetted off to Italy with her sister and Brody Jenner’s ex-wife, Kaitlynn Carter. The two werephotographed kissingduring their getaway, and came back to the U.S. in a highly publicized, whirlwind romance.

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Her Rebound

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As the split news shook fans, Cyrus jetted off to Italy with her sister and Brody Jenner’s ex-wife, Kaitlynn Carter. The two werephotographed kissingduring their getaway, and came back to the U.S. in a highly publicized, whirlwind romance.

28of 33Her New BooMiley Cyrus and Cody Simpson.Miley Cyrus InstagramAfter her split from Carter, Cyrus started seeing longtime friend and fellow musician Cody Simpson.“Miley and Cody have their separate lives,“a source told PEOPLEin November 2019. “Cody had to stay in L.A. but has visited Miley in Tennessee. They have a very easy relationship. They see each other when they can, and when they are apart, things are good too. This works for both of them.“After 10 months of dating,the pair broke upthe following August.

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Her New Boo

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After her split from Carter, Cyrus started seeing longtime friend and fellow musician Cody Simpson.

“Miley and Cody have their separate lives,“a source told PEOPLEin November 2019. “Cody had to stay in L.A. but has visited Miley in Tennessee. They have a very easy relationship. They see each other when they can, and when they are apart, things are good too. This works for both of them.”

After 10 months of dating,the pair broke upthe following August.

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Rockstar Era

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In November 2020, Cyrus showed her musical versatility with a pivot into pop rock for her seventh studio albumPlastic Hearts. The record, which peaked at No. 2 on theBillboard200, featured a collaboration withFleetwood Mac’sStevie Nickstitled"Edge of Midnight.”

Speaking toRolling StoneaboutPlastic Hearts, Cyrus said that music was “the priority” for the album rather than her headline-making actions. When reflecting on theBangerzera, she said, “The music was driving it, but all those things from that era, … the pop-culture moments almost eclipse the music itself.”

30of 33Finding Love AgainMiley Cyrus and Maxx Morando.Donato Sardella/GettySince December 2021, Cyrus has been linked with drummerMaxx Morandoafter the two were pictured cozying up to each other during the singer’s NBC special,Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party. In February 2024, a source informed PEOPLE that the couple live together and said Cyrus"is very happy with him.““Everyone loves Maxx. He’s a great guy,” the source added. “He’s private and doesn’t like being in the press. It’s been good for her.”

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Finding Love Again

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Since December 2021, Cyrus has been linked with drummerMaxx Morandoafter the two were pictured cozying up to each other during the singer’s NBC special,Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party. In February 2024, a source informed PEOPLE that the couple live together and said Cyrus"is very happy with him.”

“Everyone loves Maxx. He’s a great guy,” the source added. “He’s private and doesn’t like being in the press. It’s been good for her.”

31of 33Getting Her ‘Flowers’On Jan. 13, 2023, Cyrus kickstarted her new album cycle with the lead single"Flowers,“which became her biggest hit on theBillboardHot 100. The song garnered over 100 million streams on Spotify in seven days, breaking the platform’s record for themost-streamed song in a week.“Flowers,” a part of her eighth studio albumEndless Summer Vacation, spent eight weeks at the top of the charts and became the fastest song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. At the 2024 Grammy Awards, the singer gave aTina Turner-inspiredperformanceand poked fun at the unenergetic crowd onstage: “Why are y’all acting like y’all don’t know this song?”

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Getting Her ‘Flowers’

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On Jan. 13, 2023, Cyrus kickstarted her new album cycle with the lead single"Flowers,“which became her biggest hit on theBillboardHot 100. The song garnered over 100 million streams on Spotify in seven days, breaking the platform’s record for themost-streamed song in a week.

“Flowers,” a part of her eighth studio albumEndless Summer Vacation, spent eight weeks at the top of the charts and became the fastest song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. At the 2024 Grammy Awards, the singer gave aTina Turner-inspiredperformanceand poked fun at the unenergetic crowd onstage: “Why are y’all acting like y’all don’t know this song?”

32of 33Grammy SuccessMiley Cyrus wins record of the year at the Grammys on Feb. 4, 2024, in L.A.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty ImagesThe massive success of “Flowers” translated into two Grammy Awards for Cyrus at the February 2024 ceremony. She took home the iconic gramophone trophy for pop solo performance and record of the year.“This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world is spectacular,” Cyrus saidin her acceptance speechfor record of the year.She added with a laugh, “So please don’t think that this is important, even though it’s very important, right guys?”

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Grammy Success

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US singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus accepts the Record Of The Year award for “Flowers” on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024.

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The massive success of “Flowers” translated into two Grammy Awards for Cyrus at the February 2024 ceremony. She took home the iconic gramophone trophy for pop solo performance and record of the year.

“This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world is spectacular,” Cyrus saidin her acceptance speechfor record of the year.

She added with a laugh, “So please don’t think that this is important, even though it’s very important, right guys?”

33of 33Deemed a LegendMiley Cyrus is named a Disney Legend at D23 on Aug. 11, 2024.The Walt Disney CompanyAt a D23 event in Anaheim, California, Cyrus became the youngest person ever to be named a Disney Legend, a title given to individuals who have significantly influenced the company. Tearing up duringher speech, she recalled her path to fame, saying that “a little bit of everything has changed, … but at the same time, nothing has changed at all.““I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana,” the Disney alumna continued. “In so many ways, this award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.’ "

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Deemed a Legend

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At a D23 event in Anaheim, California, Cyrus became the youngest person ever to be named a Disney Legend, a title given to individuals who have significantly influenced the company. Tearing up duringher speech, she recalled her path to fame, saying that “a little bit of everything has changed, … but at the same time, nothing has changed at all.”

“I stand here still proud to have been Hannah Montana,” the Disney alumna continued. “In so many ways, this award is dedicated to Hannah and all of her amazing loyal fans, and to everyone who has made my dream a reality. To quote the legend herself, ‘This is the life.’ "

source: people.com