Many fans are just now discovering the true origins of Miley Cyrus’ name, a revelation that has taken many by surprise. Contrary to popular belief, the singer underwent a name change during her teenage years, a decision driven by her dislike for her original name.
In a 2008 interview with Entertainment Tonight, captured backstage at one of her concerts, Cyrus shared insights into her decision to legally change her name. When asked about the change, the “Hannah Montana” star confirmed, “Miley. What I’ve always been called, yeah.” She then humorously expressed her disdain for her birth name, Destiny Hope Cyrus, with a vomiting gesture, emphatically stating, “Never again, it doesn’t technically legally count!”
This clip has left many fans astonished, with one viewer expressing, “I am 21 years old and I am finally learning that Miley Cyrus’s name isn’t Miley Cyrus.” Others echoed this sentiment, with comments ranging from disbelief to surprise at learning Cyrus’s original name for the first time.
Cyrus also mentioned in the clip that her middle name is Ray, a nod to her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. However, recent events have sparked speculation about the current state of their relationship. Following Cyrus’s milestone achievement at the Grammys this month, where she won her first Grammy, her acceptance speech notably omitted any mention of her father. Instead, Cyrus focused on thanking her mom, her sister, and emphasized the intrinsic value of everyone’s uniqueness, regardless of accolades. “This award is amazing. But I really hope that it doesn’t change anything because my life was beautiful yesterday. Not everyone in the world will get a Grammy, but everyone in this world is spectacular,” she remarked, leaving fans curious about the absence of a shoutout to her dad, Billy Ray.
