August 26, 2023
Miley Cyrus broke her silence on alleged rift with her estranged dad Billy Ray Cyrus since he parted ways from her mother Tish Cyrus and got engaged to singer Firerose.
Addressing her relationship with the country singer while weighing in on the difference between them towards their reaction to “fame and success,” the Disney alum said her father is her complete “opposite.”
The Flowers hitmaker, who has been supportive of her mom since her divorce from Billy Ray, said it was “really dangerous” when his father got everything after having nothing post achieving fame.
During an appearance on US TV special Endless Summer Vacation Backyard Sessions, Miley said, “My dad grew up the opposite of me."
“I grew up on a sound stage, like, in a house with a family that was super close and all lived under the same roof,” the Used To Be Young singer added.
“And I grew up financially stable and emotionally stable, I think, in my relationships also. That’s something that my dad didn’t have. I’ve seen how that affects a lot of people that go from having nothing to everything. It’s a really dangerous place.
“So I think that’s where me and my dad’s relationship to fame and success is wildly different,” she said. “Him feeling loved by a big audience impacted him emotionally more than it ever could me.”
Miley continued: “When he feels special or important, it’s like healing a childhood wound, and I’ve always been made to feel like a star. It makes me emotional. So, I think that’s the difference.”
Reflecting on memories she has with Billy Ray when they performed together on his tours, Miley said, "I do have a lot of great memories singing music with my dad and learning and watching his voice and the way that he’s using the instrument."
"I will say that I feel vocally my dad was underappreciated,” Miley added despite on being on good terms with him, as per reports.
Miley Cyrus chose to side with her mother after she parted ways with Billy Ray Cyrus following 30-year relationship.
However, their divorce was not the reason behind the singer’s feud with Billy Ray. The alleged rift began when he got engaged to Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodges.
According to reports, Miley has issues with her dad getting engaged to someone her age as Firerose is only four years older than the popstar.
While Miley is 30, the Australian singer is 34. Following her engagement to Billy Ray, The Last Song star unfollowed her father on Instagram.