I'm sure you are all familiar with the popular song Achy Breaky Heart performed by hit country artist Billy Ray Cyrus, however, it’s is his spawn that is in the spotlight these days. Daughter Miley Cyrus, or AKA Hannah Montana has taking the limelight from her father since the beginning of her Disney Series Hannah Montana, where young Cyrus plays the role of a secret Rock star who “lives the best of both worlds.”
Destiny Hope Cyrus was born on December 23, 1992, but her name was changed when the nickname SMILEY stuck and then quickly got shortened to Miley. Cyrus grew up in the farm with her family and 5 other siblings, but took a leap when was casted a small role in the TV production “Doc”. It was after this that Miley auditioned for the role as Hannah Montana
but was rejected the first time around for looking too young and too small for the role but eventually walked away with the title.
To follow her T.V Success, Miley released an album in October 2006 where she sang songs from the show. This continued her solo career when she released Meet Miley Cyrus and Breakout in 2007 and 2008.
Life seems to be well for this young superstar. However she has experienced some of the downfalls that some young artists face. Being at the young age of 16, there is a fine line to what image she can portray and what she cannot. And if that line is stepped over is when the controversies begin to arise.
In the spring of 2008, Vanity Fair had a photo shoot with the young star. The result of this scenario was what gave the media quiet the stir up.
Here was Miley’s response to the situation.
"I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed. I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about."
This is an example of the turmoil that a lot of young Music and Movie stars face. Where is the line and what is ok for then to cross or not. I believe the media has a mass affect on this and how they react is somewhat of a snowball effect. We accept the things that the media accepts, and we cringe at the things that are considered socially unacceptable.
What do you see in the Vanity Fair Picture?
Destiny Hope Cyrus was born on December 23, 1992, but her name was changed when the nickname SMILEY stuck and then quickly got shortened to Miley. Cyrus grew up in the farm with her family and 5 other siblings, but took a leap when was casted a small role in the TV production “Doc”. It was after this that Miley auditioned for the role as Hannah Montana
but was rejected the first time around for looking too young and too small for the role but eventually walked away with the title.
To follow her T.V Success, Miley released an album in October 2006 where she sang songs from the show. This continued her solo career when she released Meet Miley Cyrus and Breakout in 2007 and 2008.
Life seems to be well for this young superstar. However she has experienced some of the downfalls that some young artists face. Being at the young age of 16, there is a fine line to what image she can portray and what she cannot. And if that line is stepped over is when the controversies begin to arise.
In the spring of 2008, Vanity Fair had a photo shoot with the young star. The result of this scenario was what gave the media quiet the stir up.
Here was Miley’s response to the situation.
"I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed. I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about."
This is an example of the turmoil that a lot of young Music and Movie stars face. Where is the line and what is ok for then to cross or not. I believe the media has a mass affect on this and how they react is somewhat of a snowball effect. We accept the things that the media accepts, and we cringe at the things that are considered socially unacceptable.
What do you see in the Vanity Fair Picture?
Hey! I didn't know that Destiny Hope was her birth name and then all the stuff about going from Smiley to Miley is kind of weird on how that came about but I guess its your kid, name it whatever you want! About her photo shoot--that could have been way worse if you ask me but for being only sixteen years of age and showing that much already is kind of bad! I know some pretty die hard Hannah Montana fanatics and I don't think they would stop listening to her music because of those pictures.
ReplyDeleteGross, child porn :P Yeah if you search youtube for videos of Miley Cyrus or Hannah Montana, be prepared to get one JILLION results. All the little kids are freaking out about her. That little girl has got to be Oprah rich. She's selling merchandise like crazy all over walmart any product you could think of. I really don't know why they would want to take a 16 year olds picture like that. Bunch of sickos.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about Miley and how she is having a hard time growing up in the spotlight. People are very critical of her as she is supposed to be a role model for young girls everywhere. What people don’t realize is that she needs to grow up, just like everyone else does! Just because she’s famous doesn’t mean she should be criticized for doing what millions of other girls are doing. The pictures in Vanity Fair caused a lot of uproar and I felt really bad for her! After all…she was posing with her dad. I don’t think they were intended to be inappropriate otherwise her dad wouldn’t have participated and allowed for them to be published.
ReplyDeleteWow i havent seen that picture of Miley until i seen your blog. I was pretty shocked because i dont think girls that young should be taking seductive photo shoots, regardless of whether its "artistic" or not. Her dad should have also warned her of the consequences of taking such a promiscuous shot, because he has been around the media alot longer. Good post nicki
ReplyDeleteI think people shouldn't be so judgmental of Miley. I am definitely not a fan of hers, but she is still a teenager, and she is going to make mistakes. I mean, nobody's perfect :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the picture reminds me of the Twilight promo pictures. I mean, she kind of reminds me of a vampire in that picture. And I also agree that her mom and dad should have helped prevent this from happening.
Hey, another bit of trivia, did you know that Miley was in Tim Burton's "Big Fish"? It was just a small part, but she was one of the children in the flashback to the witch's house. I realized that the last time I watched it.
This is most definitely a touchy subject with the majority of people, to me, I sympathize with Miley. She was young and probably didn't know entirely what she was getting herself into. Yes she may have wanted to stop and rethink things a little more. But I'm sure that we all can relate to this, doing something and at the time it feeling totally okay and then realizing after that you made a mistake. Again, growing up under the spotlight is tough, the mistakes that a normal teenager does are not red flagged like those of a "child star".
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