The best of both worlds is not always glitz and glamour. Child celebrity Miley Cyrus would come to terms with this nearly a decade after her rise to stardom. Miley Cyrus' career trajectory has been a dynamic journey from the glittering facade of child stardom to the unapologetic authenticity of a cultural icon. Cyrus rose to prominence as the star of the hit Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana." The show, which premiered in 2006 when Cyrus was just 13 years old, catapulted her to global fame virtually overnight. As the dual persona of Miley Stewart and her pop star alter ego Hannah Montana, Cyrus captured the hearts of audiences with her infectious charm, undeniable talent, and relatable portrayal of the challenges of adolescence. Miley Cyrus …show more content…
Her portrayal of Hannah Montana endeared her to legions of young fans, earning her widespread acclaim and numerous awards for her contributions to the entertainment industry, such as several Radio Disney Music Awards and Teen's Choice Award victories. To anyone keeping an eye on rising stars, it was clear that Miley Cyrus was leading the charge at Disney with the potential to become the next icon. However, as Cyrus grew older, she began to grapple with the constraints of her manufactured persona, yearning to break free from the limitations imposed by her child star status. The Disney darling began to rebel against her pristine public persona, seeking to evolve into a more mature, edgy, and liberated image. The turning point in her transition occurred in 2010 with the release of her third studio album, "Can't Be Tamed," where she started to shed her wholesome image in favor of a more provocative style that garnered significant attention from the media and the public. However, it was her performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), where she shocked audiences with her controversial performance of "We Can't Stop" and "Blurred Lines" alongside Robin Thicke, that launched her into a new level of
showing the resolve and ambitious nature of humans. This theory, having been proposed in the 1970’s by a Stanford professor Alfred Bandura, challenged the traditional thought and introduced a concept that... ... middle of paper ... ...h. "Miley Cyrus on Why She Loves Weed, Went Wild at the VMAs and Much More." Rolling Stone. Jann S. Wenner, 27 Sept. 2013. Web. 26 Nov. 2013. Marcus, Stephanie. "Molly Is A Drug & There Are A Lot Of Songs About Molly." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com
what I love to do. It keeps me alive, " Miley Cyrus once said. Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, knew even as a baby, Miley could sing (Miley Cyrus Quotes). She has an extraordinary story. One day Miley was just a normal girl and what seemed like the next day, a pop star. She was introduced to fame at a very young age and is now still growing up in front of the world. She was born Destiny Hope Cyrus because her parents believed she would achieve greatness (Miley Cyrus Biography). They had a lot of hope and
Disney sweetheart, Miley Cyrus, in her latest music videos “Wrecking ball” and “We Can’t Stop.” This is in an effort to evaluate whether this representation is a form of unfairness against Miley Cyrus, or it truly represents her transition from the golden girl to a wrecking ball since her appearance in the Hannah Montana TV series. This assessment will involve a review of academic literature related to issues of controversy in the media with particular reference to Miley Cyrus’ controversy and an
The 1920’s is sometimes referred to as the “Roaring Twenties,” or “The Era of Wonderful Nonsense.” The nonsense this phrase is referring to is the style and boldness of the new kind of rebel: the flapper. In the 1920’s the flappers shocked everyone and set the path for other people who yearned to stand out and be different. The flappers certainly contrasted the generation before them, but that did not happen overnight. There are many reasons credited as to why flappers started rebelling, but one
Sally walks onto the stage, in a slimming purple Dulcet and Cabana dress, all ready for her close-up. She can hear the screaming fans, and see the glorious light show that would introduce her to the millions of people waiting. She could not believe she had been asked to present this year’s Grammy awards. There were many well worthy people that could earn these awards, and it was up to her to present them. As Sally stands in front of these millions of eager, impatiently waiting people, she begins
Miley Cyrus & Parasocial Contact & Regret Theory For this assignment I will listen to the song “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus and describe it in detail. I will then analyze the song with Parasocial Contact Hypothesis and Regret Theories in mind and find two factors that would predict why other people might choose to listen to “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus. “Wrecking Ball” is pop ballad sung by the American recoding artist Miley Cyrus. Once known and adored by many as “Hannah Montana”, Cyrus shed
2014 Sadie Vs. Miley Modesty vs. Floozy is how I would describe the difference between Miley Cyrus and Sadie Robertson. Both young girls have spent their teenage years in the spotlight surrounded by tabloids, the media, television, and money. Each one has taken completely different roads throughout the fame and fortune, and each one has had some type of impact on people throughout America. They have also had the same amount of exposure in the media, starting at a young age. Miley Cyrus is well known
has an impact on society. Miley Cyrus has had an influence on the world all through the years. Can she be considered a positive pop icon or a negative pop icon? Miley Cyrus is a positive pop icon because she is independent, she is enthusiastic about her music, and she is not self-conscious. She has left the nest to spread her wings. Miley was born as “Destiny Hope Cyrus”. ("Miley Cyrus Biography.") “Frequently smiling as a youngster, she obtained the nickname of Miley, which was directed from
Miley Cyrus recently made headlines for her performance on stage at the MTV Music Awards, shaking her rear end in what many described as a scandalous or inappropriate manner, while barely dressed in what was akin to a skimpy bathing suit. Anyone who watched the news in the days following her August 25, 2013, performance at the Video Music Awards could not have missed the commentary, and there was a lot of commentary. Some thought Miley’s performance was extreme and perverted. People talked, and
Nothing makes you feel older than being surrounded by those younger than you. Thus being in my final school year suddenly almost everyone else is younger than me, causing me to feel ancient. I am almost an adult, and I constantly find myself observing children, not as an equal, but as a curious bystander. And if I have learnt anything from this, it is that childhood is not what it once was. To me and many others, our childhood were years were even the most impossible of dreams were very possible
Despite celebrities seemingly having endless amounts of money, happiness, and good intentions, many turn to drugs and alcohol to escape their problems. One famous example is Drew Barrymore. Drew Barrymore was a child actress, and became famous at age six when she played Gertie in the popular film E.T. After starring in E.T., she played roles in many more successful films. Despite having lots of money and a successful career, Barrymore turned to drinking and drugs at a very young age. Barrymore began
celebrities live in the public eye they are only human, who deal with normal human problems. They deal with bullying, addiction and loss the same way the rest of us do. Bullying has just as much of an effect on celebrities as average people. Miley Cyrus is one celebrity who has grown up in
Controversial icon Destiny Hope Cyrus was born November 23, 1992 in Franklin, Tennessee (“Miley Cyrus Biography”). Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, was a ‘90s country music star mostly known for the song Achy Breaky Heart. Destiny later changed her name to Miley due to the nickname she was “given as a baby for often smiling” (“Miley Cyrus Biography”). Miley was raised with two siblings and three half-siblings on a family farm near Nashville (“Miley Cyrus Biography”). Due to her passion to be an actress
Over the years Hannah Montana has been looked up to among young adults all around the world. Hannah was a teenager that lived a double life as a popstar and an ordinary teenage girl. She struggled with mean girls at her school just like many girls do nowadays. Hannah Montana wrote her songs with experiences she had faced in her life. These songs related to the majority of young adults, who listened to her music. One of the reasons Hannah Montana was so successful was that, her songs were very catchy
In present society of pop culture, a celebrity who is constantly in the media for scandalous behavior would be Miley Cyrus. A daughter of country singer, Billy Ray Cyrus, then as an extremely favored Disney star, Hannah Montana- was just a start to the Miley Cyrus we know today, a tongue-swinging, sedulous-twerking pop sensation. Cyrus has become recognized for recent behaviors, such as, explicit sexual expression at the MTV Video Music Awards, drug use, and rapid mood swings. From a behavioral