Miley Ray Cyrus, born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992, in Franklin, Tennessee, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the lead character in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011), where she played a dual role as Miley Stewart and her pop star alter ego, Hannah Montana.

As the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley quickly became a teen idol, captivating audiences with her talent and charisma.

Her portrayal of Hannah Montana catapulted her to stardom. The show's success led to two number-one soundtracks on the Billboard charts and a US top-ten single.

Her solo music career took off with albums like Meet Miley Cyrus (2007) and Breakout (2008), featuring hits like "See You Again" and "7 Things." The emotional ballad "The Climb" also reached number four on the US charts.

Miley Cyrus also explored dance-pop, although the album received mixed reviews. Signing with RCA Records, she embraced hip-hop and R&B influences, resulting in chart-topping success with singles like "We Can't Stop" and "Wrecking Ball."

Notable Movies and Acting Career:

• Bolt (2008): Miley lent her voice to the animated film.
• Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009): A feature film adaptation of the TV series.
• The Last Song (2010): A romantic drama where Miley starred alongside Liam Hemsworth.
• LOL (2012) and So Undercover (2013): More film roles.
• Brief appearances in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) and Drive-Away Dolls (2024).

Miley Cyrus was briefly married to actor Liam Hemsworth from 2018 to 2020. She also dated Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers.

Moreover she founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and homeless youth.

Miley has won two Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year. She has also received three MTV VMAs, Five Billboard Music Awards and eight Guinness World Records.