Miley Cyrus is not afraid to call out her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, for his alleged affair! The 30-year-old singer, who identifies as gay, opened up on social media. She thought a lot about how her relationship with her dad was evolving, especially as he began dating after their family’s dark history. Billy Ray Cyrus finalized his divorce from his second wife, Firerose, in the summer of 2024. On Easter Sunday, he shocked everyone when he made his new relationship with Hurley public.
In her statement, Miley expressed initial difficulty in accepting her father’s new relationship but highlighted her understanding that he deserves happiness. She noted that with time much of that damage has healed. Now, in her thirties, family is her first priority. She is filled with joy, knowing that the bridges have been created and the healing has occurred over the decades.
Miley’s relationship with her father has been anything but easy. Looking back on their once turbulent relationship, she said, “My father and I have really struggled over the years. Yet, she explained, the key is to see her parents as people first—even before as her parents. This change in perspective has helped Miley see the depth in their relationships.
Their family dynamics are further complicated by the fact that Miley has three siblings: Braison, Noah, and her two older adopted siblings, Brandi and Trace. Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus were married for almost 30 years before their divorce in 2022 was finalized. After the divorce Tish Cyrus started dating actor Dominic Purcell.
In a recent Mother’s Day post, Billy Ray lauded Miley for finding her strength and identity in spite of tumultuous family issues. He went on to boast about his infatuation with Miley. Her guts, courage, wisdom and strength would shine at the times that their family needed her to the most. This acknowledgement signifies an important turn in their bond, a testament to how far they’ve come in dealing with their fraught family dynamics.
Miley’s recent reflections hint at the same recognition of her parents’ uphill battles in the industry. She indicated that she had internalized some of Tish’s pain regarding the marriage, saying, “I took on some of my mom’s hurt as my own because it hurt her more than it hurt me as an adult.” This stunning revelation illuminates just how powerful and all-consuming personal animus can be within family ties.
