Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus, November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Born and raised in Franklin, Tennessee, she held minor roles in the television series Doc and the film Big Fish in her childhood. She became a teen idol in 2006 after starring in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana as Miley Stewart.

Cyrus subsequently signed with Hollywood Records; her debut studio album Meet Miley Cyrus (2007) was certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her second album, Breakout (2008), was certified double-platinum and she released her third album, Can't Be Tamed (2010). Her 2020 EP, Plastic Hearts, marks her seventh top-ten album on the Billboard 200.

Cyrus' ventures into film, television, and music have earned her numerous awards and nominations, including an Emmy Award nomination for her voice work on the animated series Robot Chicken. She was ranked number thirteen on Forbes' Celebrity 100 in 2010, and in 2013 was declared "Artist of the Year" by MTV. She has been included on the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2008 and 2014.

Cyrus is an outspoken animal rights advocate and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2014. She has also become an LGBTQ rights advocate and was named the "Happy Hippie Foundation's" first ambassador in 2014, working to promote youth homelessness, LGBTQ rights, and other causes. She is also an advocate for women's rights and gender equality.

Cyrus has been featured in the media for her personal life and relationships. She was married to actor Liam Hemsworth from 2018 to 2020; they had an on-again off-again relationship for several years prior to their marriage. She is a fan of the psychedelic rock band The Flaming Lips, which is reflected in her work, and is known for her distinctive raspy vocal style. She is also an avid animal rights activist and works with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States and PETA.

Cyrus has achieved significant success as a recording artist, having sold over 100 million records worldwide. She has released eight studio albums, two live albums, two extended plays, five soundtracks, and over fifty singles. Her most successful single, "Wrecking Ball", peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified eight times platinum by the RIAA. Her 2019 single "Mother's Daughter" was certified gold and was her fourth single to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. She has also released several successful extended plays, including The Time of Our Lives (2009), Bangerz (2013), and She Is Coming (2019). Cyrus has also been featured in several films and television series, including Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), So Undercover (2012), and The Voice (2016). She has also ventured into fashion and design and has released a clothing line, Happy Hippie.

In 2020, Cyrus released her seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts, which featured collaborations with Joan Jett, Billy Idol, and The Flaming Lips. She also embarked on her seventh concert tour, the Plastic Hearts Tour, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the setbacks, Cyrus continues to be a major force in the music industry, and she continues to use her platform to advocate for social justice, animal rights, and gender equality.

Outside of music, Cyrus has been involved in numerous philanthropic endeavors. She has partnered with numerous organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children's Hospitals, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She has also been a long-time advocate of the LGBT community and has actively campaigned for marriage equality. Through her Happy Hippie Foundation, she has provided support for homeless and LGBTQ youth, as well as other vulnerable communities.