Miley Cyrus recently opened up about how the peak of her fame during the 2013 Bangerz era almost destroyed her personal life. In a candid conversation, the singer revealed, “I lost everything during that time in my personal life because of the choices I was making professionally.”
She compared that period to Monica Lewinsky’s 1998, saying, “My 2013 is your 1998.” Miley stated that people were not ready for her expressing her sexuality the way she did. She blames the industry and fame for keeping her unhappy for years.
Bangerz Era Took a Heavy Personal Toll
Back then, Miley was criticised for her bold image and performances. Speaking about the impact this had on her relationships, she said, “If I kept dressing or acting a certain way, my relationships fell apart.” She added, “No one wanted to date me because they didn’t want to be with a woman whose sexual expression was shared with the world.”
Cyrus also recalled how a private moment with her then-boyfriend involving a “penis cake” became public and cost her a job. She explained, “It wasn’t even public… my backpack got stolen with the camera inside.” The incident left her in shock: “I told my team I wouldn’t come out of the pool until they got my film back.”
Her fame affected her family, too. Her siblings were embarrassed by headlines. She shared, “My brother once told me, ‘I don’t judge you, but you can understand how hard it is for me to go to school and you be my sister.’” She also struggled to face her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, as their bond became strained.
Journey Of Miley Cyrus Towards Healing
Miley Cyrus got engaged to Liam Hemsworth during that time, but their relationship eventually fell apart.
Reflecting on that, she said, “I was sharing a part of myself that men wanted to be saved for them only.” She later tried to “tone down” her image with her Younger Now album in 2017, hoping a more “innocent” version of herself might help create a “happy home.”
Talking about her family post her parents’ 2022 divorce, Miley admitted, “We’re so messy, we didn’t even do any of that [therapy].” Eventually, she decided to take the lead in mending things. “I just kind of busted through the pile that was stacked and just went, ‘I’m here, you’re here, let’s start by having a good time together.’”