Miley Cyrus: ‘My Mom is My Hero’ Amid Strained Relationship with Billy Ray

Miley Cyrus discussed her personal ties with David Letterman on “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.”

Cyrus described a troubled connection with her musician father, Billy Ray Cyrus. Instead of her dad, she said, “Honestly, my mom is my hero.” After 28 years, Tish Cyrus divorced Billy Ray in 2022. Only a year after marrying singer Firerose, Billy Ray divorced.

Miley thanked her father for his career inspiration despite their strained relationship. “I appreciate watching him ahead of me. He almost gave me this map,” she remarked, referring to his positive and negative lessons.

Miley highlighted her parents’ sacrifices for her and her brothers. My parents sacrificed for us. They made our dreams possible, she remarked.

Despite her popularity, Miley says she doesn’t feel close to other celebs. “I don’t participate much in my artist and entertainment community. I don’t feel like my folks in that room, she said.

She worked with Beyoncé on “II Most Wanted” for “Act II: Cowboy Carter.” Miley recalls working with Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Mariah Carey on the 2008 charity hit “Just Stand Up!” “I was tiny, had acne, braces on my back teeth, and was standing next to Mariah Carey, who was dripping in diamonds. “Beyoncé was so kind,” she remarked.