Miley Cyrus and Father Billy Ray Cyrus’ Highs and Lows

Sorry Hannah Montana fans, Miley again Billy Ray Cyrus they don’t seem to have the strong relationship they’ve been portraying on screen for years.

Billy Ray and ex-wife Tish Cyrus welcomed daughter Miley (born Destiny Hope) in November 1992. Although Billy Ray had his own career before meeting his daughter – “Achy Breaky Heart” topped the charts -US Hot Country Songs following release – work in progress Hannah Montana introduced the singer to a new generation when she played the fictional role of Miley and Robby Ray Stewart on the Disney Channel from 2006 to 2011.

After the series wrapped, Billy Ray said he was playing the lead Hannah Montana he “destroyed” the family of Cyrus. (Billy Ray and Tish broke up and reconciled at various times before splitting for good in April 2022.)

“I would take it back in a second. If my family was here and everyone was fine, safe and sound and happy and normal it would be wonderful,” she said. GQ in 2011. “Heck, yes. I’ll erase it all in a second if I can.”

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Miley’s mom, Tish Cyrusand his older sister, Brandi Cyrushe later spoke to Billy Ray’s past, noting that they didn’t feel the same way.

“The family is not destroyed, first of all,” Brandi said during a February 2024 appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “We are doing very well.”

Keep scrolling for a look back at Miley and Billy Ray’s good and bad times over the years:

The ‘Hannah Montana’ Years

Billy Ray played Miley’s father Hannah Montana during four seasons of the Disney Channel show, it even released the song “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” in 2008. While Billy Ray admitted that the show “destroyed” his family, Miley didn’t back down from his comments.

Their ‘Vanity Fair’ cover

Miley and Billy Ray teamed up Vanity Fair June 2008 cover. Hannah Montana fans will remember the photo of father and daughter sleeping together in black shirts and jeans – or the controversial photo of Miley smiling from the back as a white sheet covers her chest.

Meanwhile, Miley spoke fondly of her parents when asked if she should watch what she says and does.

“Not really. That’s what my parents are there for,” said Miley. “They’re there to take care of that, and I can just do what I want.”

Stop following Billy Ray

After Billy Ray and Tish’s divorce in 2022, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Miley didn’t follow her father on Instagram. The move sparked rumors of a feud between the two. (Us Weekly confirmed that Miley is still unfollowing Billy Ray.)

Miley Gets Feelings For Billy Ray

In a series of TikTok videos promoting the August 2023 release of her single, “She Used to Be Little,” Miley looked back on her childhood and got “emotional” while talking about her father.

“My father grew up differently than I did, so I think that’s where the relationship between me and my father and fame and success is very different,” he said at the time. “His feeling loved by many audiences affected him more emotionally than me. When he feels special or important it’s like healing a childhood wound and I’ve always been made to feel like a star.”

Billy Ray’s Marriage Drama

The rift between Miley and Billy Ray seemed to grow as she got married Firerose – 27 years his junior – in October 2023.

Instead of supporting her marriage, Miley seems to be preoccupied with Tish’s marriage Dominic Purcell. (Miley, Brandi Cyrus again Follow Cyrus they were at Tish’s wedding when her siblings Noah Cyrus again Bryson Cyrus he wasn’t there.)

Miley’s 2024 Grammys speech

Miley continued to fuel rift rumors after winning Record of the Year for her song “Flowers,” when she appeared to ditch Billy Ray in her acceptance speech. Miley named her mom, her sister Brandi, boyfriend Max Morando and participants Thomas “Kid Harpoon” Hull, Michael Pollack, Brian Rajaratnam again Mark the Stent “Spike”..

“Not everyone in the world is going to get a Grammy, but everyone in the world is amazing. So please don’t think this is important – Or very important, isn’t it, guys?” she added, naming her mother, sister and boyfriend. “We’re so happy. I’d like to thank everyone on stage. I don’t think I forgot anything, but I might have forgotten the underwear . Bye Bye.”

Jokes About Gaining ‘Narcissism’

In time for Miley’s appearance in June 2024 My Next Guest Needs No Introductionhe told the manager David Letterman that mother Tish”[her] hero,” but has a complicated relationship with Billy Ray.

“He almost gave me this map, and it’s a map of what I should do and what I shouldn’t do, and he guided me through both,” Miley said. “Without my father, I know … who I am would not exist. Because my father as a creative and loving person, as an artist, and the way his brain works has always made me feel safe in my mind.”

He continued, joking: “Me too gain narcissism to my father. I don’t know anything about my siblings except the part I did. … I was moving to LA, and that was all I really knew.”

Miley’s 32nd Birthday

Billy Ray took the time to celebrate his daughter on her 32nd birthday. “Happy Birthday Mile!!! I hope it’s the best one ever! she wrote on Instagram on November 23. “(I know I dropped the “y” word. That’s what I called @mileycyrus for most of her life. ❤️).”