NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Miley Cyrus is setting the record straight regarding rumors about her family relationships, particularly with her mother, Tish Cyrus. Following speculation that Tish had unfollowed Miley on social media, the pop star took to her Instagram Stories to reaffirm their strong bond.
In her post, Miley emphasized that any misunderstandings were purely coincidental. “I rarely comment on rumors, but my mama and I are too tight for anything to ever come between us,” she stated. Miley described Tish as her best friend and chalked the social media mix-up to Tish’s challenges with technology.
Miley also addressed her relationship with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, acknowledging past difficulties but underscoring that family now takes precedence. “In my thirties, family is my priority above all else,” Miley wrote. She expressed gratitude for the healing that time has brought to their relationships, affirming that love and health flow through her family.
Tish later clarified the Instagram incident on X, explaining that she was unaware of the unfollowing and had since resolved the issue. “I would never unfollow Miley; her and I are as close as we’ve always been,” she affirmed.
The family’s dynamics were further spotlighted when Billy Ray shared a birthday tribute for his son Braison, posting a photo of himself with Miley and her boyfriend, Max Morando. The photo, taken at his Tennessee farm, displayed a rare moment of unity amid the swirling rumors.
Since their divorce in 2022, both Tish and Billy Ray have moved on to new relationships, with Tish recently marrying Dominic Purcell. Billy Ray’s romantic life has also been in the public eye; he briefly wed singer Firerose before dating actress Elizabeth Hurley.
Speculation about a rift between Billy Ray and his children intensified after Miley notably excluded him from her acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In a recent appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show, Miley recounted her complex relationship with her father, revealing his significant influence on her life and career. “Without my dad, I wouldn’t exist; he’s shaped who I am as a person,” she stated, while also acknowledging that she inherited certain traits from him.
This family narrative took another turn when Trace, Miley’s brother, raised concerns about Billy Ray’s well-being earlier this year, criticizing him for a controversial performance at a public event. In an open letter, Trace expressed his worry over their father’s emotional state and the distance that has grown between them.
Despite this, Miley’s sister, Noah, recently praised their father for his new musical endeavors, demonstrating that the family is still capable of celebrating one another, even amid challenges. The Cyrus family saga continues to evolve, marked by both love and conflict as they navigate their individual paths.