Pop star Miley and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus have been part of the childhoods of 90s and early 2000s kids through their appearance in Disney’s Hannah Montana. But unlike their enduring on-screen role, their real-life dynamics were quite complex. Miley and Billy’s relationship has experienced significant public strain, particularly following his 2022 divorce from Miley’s mother, Tish Cyrus.
However, after several years of estrangement, Miley and her father have mended things. Amid that, came another blow when Miley dropped her last name from her social media accounts on August 30, 2026. After a few days of online speculation about a possible escalation of issues between the father-daughter duo, Billy issued a clarification.
Billy Ray Cyrus reacted to daughter, Miley dropping her last name
Dropping their last name has almost become a trend among Hollywood celebrities these days. However, most who opt for this change do so to cut ties with their fathers, as seen in the cases of Brad Pitt’s and Tom Cruise’s kids. Because of that, Miley’s fans thought she might be having fresh issues with her dad, Billy, which led her to drop the famous Cyrus surname. Amid the speculation around the same, Billy broke his silence on the matter.
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