Childhood and Education Journey of Miley Cyrus in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Miley Cyrus, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress recognized for her significant influence in popular music and her constant reinvention of her artistry and image. She gained prominence as a child actress before transitioning into a successful adult entertainment career. Cyrus rose to teen idol status through her role as Miley Stewart in the Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' (2006-2011), which led to a lucrative franchise and two number-one soundtracks on the Billboard 200.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

November 23, 1992: Miley Cyrus Born

On November 23, 1992, Destiny Hope Cyrus, later known as Miley Cyrus, was born in Franklin, Tennessee, to Leticia "Tish" Jean Cyrus and country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. Her birth name reflected her parents' optimism for her future.

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June 2006: Dates Nick Jonas

In June 2006, Miley Cyrus began dating singer-actor Nick Jonas.

December 2007: Breaks up with Nick Jonas

Miley Cyrus dated singer-actor Nick Jonas from June 2006 to December 2007.

2008: Dates Justin Gaston

In 2008, Miley Cyrus was in a nine-month relationship with model Justin Gaston.

2009: Dates Liam Hemsworth

In 2009, while filming The Last Song, Miley Cyrus began an on-again, off-again relationship with her co-star Liam Hemsworth.

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May 2012: First engagement to Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus was first engaged to Liam Hemsworth from May 2012.

2012: Supports multiple charities

In 2012, Miley Cyrus released a cover version of Bob Dylan's "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" with Johnzo West for the charity Amnesty International as a part of the album Chimes of Freedom. She also appeared in a commercial for the Rock the Vote campaign, which encouraged young people to make their voices heard by voting in the 2012 federal election. For her 20th birthday, activists at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) adopted a pig called Nora in her name.

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2012: Backyard Sessions, "Morning Sun" Collaboration, "Decisions" Feature, Two and a Half Men Guest Star, and Haircut

In 2012, Miley Cyrus released live performances called the Backyard Sessions on YouTube, collaborated with Rock Mafia on their song "Morning Sun", and was featured on Borgore's "Decisions", where she and Hemsworth appeared in the video. Cyrus also guest-starred as Missi in two episodes of the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men and cut her hair into a pixie cut.

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September 2013: Ends Engagement to Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were first engaged from May 2012 to September 2013.

2013: Accepts Best Video Award at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards

In 2013 Miley Cyrus told Rolling Stone that cannabis was "the best drug on earth" and called it, along with MDMA, a "happy drug". While accepting the Best Video Award at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards, Cyrus appeared to smoke a joint onstage; this was removed from the delayed broadcast of the show in the United States.

March 2014: Sociology of Miley Cyrus course offered

In March 2014, Skidmore College in New York began to offer a special topics sociology course entitled "The Sociology of Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender and Media" which was "using Miley as a lens through which to explore sociological thinking about identity, entertainment, media and fame".

August 2014: Fame: Miley Cyrus comic book released

In August 2014, Miley Cyrus's life was documented in a comic book titled "Fame: Miley Cyrus". The comic book begins with her controversial 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance and covers her Disney fame as well as exploring her childhood in Tennessee. The comic book was written by Michael L. Frizell, drawn by Juan Luis Rincón, and is available in both print and digital formats.

2014: Wins Video of the Year at MTV Video Music Awards

At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus won Video of the Year for her song Wrecking Ball. Instead of accepting the award herself, she invited a 22-year-old homeless man by the name of Jesse to collect it on her behalf.

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2014: Becomes a Vegan

In 2014, Miley Cyrus became a vegan and stopped eating animal products.

2014: Founds the Happy Hippie Foundation

In 2014, Miley Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which works to "fight injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations".

2014: Interview with W magazine

In a 2014 interview with W magazine, Miley Cyrus said "I love weed" and "I just love getting stoned."

2014: Dates Patrick Schwarzenegger

Miley Cyrus dated actor Patrick Schwarzenegger (2014–2015).

June 2015: Identifies as gender fluid

In June 2015, Time magazine reported that Miley Cyrus identified as gender fluid. She said she "doesn't relate to being boy or girl, and I don't have to have my partner relate to boy or girl", adding that she is "literally open to every single thing that is consenting and doesn't involve an animal and everyone is of age".

2015: Host of MTV Video Music Awards and Surprise Release of Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz

In 2015, Miley Cyrus hosted the MTV Video Music Awards, becoming its first openly pansexual host, and gave a surprise performance of "Dooo It!". She also announced that her fifth studio album, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, was available for free streaming on SoundCloud.

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2015: References to Tibetan Buddhism

In 2015, Miley Cyrus included references to Tibetan Buddhism in her song "Milky Milky Milk" and is also influenced by Hindu beliefs.

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2015: Dates Stella Maxwell

Miley Cyrus also dated model Stella Maxwell (2015).

March 2016: Rekindles relationship with Liam Hemsworth

In March 2016, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth rekindled their relationship, and got engaged again that October.

2017: Quits Cannabis before Younger Now press tour

In a 2017 interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Miley Cyrus said she had quit cannabis before the press tour for Younger Now so she could be "super clear" when discussing the record.

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May 2018: Discusses Cannabis Use on Jimmy Kimmel

In May 2018, Miley Cyrus told Jimmy Kimmel: "I also think it's the most magical, amazing... it's my first and true love. It's just not for me right now at this time in my life, but I'm sure there will be a day I will happily indulge."

November 2018: Home burns down in Woolsey Fire

In November 2018, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's home burned down in the Woolsey Fire in California.

December 2018: Mother reintroduced Cannabis

During a December 2018 interview with Andy Cohen, Miley Cyrus credited her mother for reintroducing her to cannabis.

2018: Identifies as queer after marriage

After her 2018 marriage to Liam Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus went on record to say she still identified as queer.

August 10, 2019: Separates from Liam Hemsworth

On August 10, 2019, Miley Cyrus announced her separation from Liam Hemsworth.

September 2019: Dates Kaitlynn Carter

After announcing her separation from Hemsworth, Cyrus dated Kaitlynn Carter from August to September 2019.

October 2019: Dates Cody Simpson

In October 2019, Miley Cyrus began dating Australian singer Cody Simpson, a longtime friend.

November 2019: Vocal Cord Surgery Abstinence

Before and shortly after vocal cord surgery in November 2019, Miley Cyrus said she had abstained from cannabis and alcohol.

2019: Cannabis Valentine's gift

In 2019, Miley Cyrus sent "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" collaborator Mark Ronson a cannabis bouquet from Lowell Herb Co as a tongue-in-cheek Valentine's Day gift. She invested in the company in August.

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2019: Declares she is childfree

Since 2019, Miley Cyrus has been a vocally childfree person.

January 28, 2020: Divorce finalized

The divorce between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth was finalized on January 28, 2020.

August 2020: Splits with Cody Simpson

In August 2020, Miley Cyrus announced that she and Cody Simpson had split up. Her announcement coincided with the release of her single "Midnight Sky", which was inspired by her breakups with Hemsworth, Carter, and Simpson.

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2020: Switches to Pescatarian diet

In 2020, Miley Cyrus said on The Joe Rogan Experience that she had to switch to a pescatarian diet after suffering from omega-3 deficiency: "I've been a vegan for a very long time and I had to introduce fish and omegas into my life because my brain wasn't functioning properly." Cyrus said she cried when eating her first fish after her vegan diet, saying "I cried for the fish ... it really hurts me to eat fish."

2021: Dates Maxx Morando

In 2021, Miley Cyrus began dating American musician Maxx Morando, who worked as a producer on her 2023 album, Endless Summer Vacation.

March 2024: Bratz Doll Likeness

In March 2024, to commemorate the 65th anniversary of International Women's Day, Miley Cyrus was one of a number of celebrities who had their likeness turned into a Bratz doll.