Destiny Hope “Miley” Cyrus was born on November 23, 1992 in Franklin, Tennesse to Country Singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia “Tish” Cyrus. She grew up on her parent’s farm in the Nashville suburbs where she attended Heritage Middle School until she decided to take up acting. She, now, acts, sings and writes songs but is best known for starring as MileyStewart aka Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel Original Series, Hannah Montana.

Miley is granddaughter of the late Ron Cyrus and Ruth Ann Cyrus and she has two elder half-brothers, Christopher Cody and Trace. Trace is a vocalist and guitarist of an electronic rock band, Metro Station in California. She also has an elder half-sister, Brandi. Miley is the eldest of three with her younger brother, Braison, and a younger sister, Noah Lindsey Cyrus, who is also an actress.
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Miley’s family from left to right: Braison, Noah, Lindsey, Billy Ray, Mom “Tish”, Miley and Brandi

Miley was given the name Destiny Hope because her parents believed that she would live an extraordinary life. She acquired her nickname “Miley” because she was always smiling as a child;so they would call he “Smiley” which lead to “Miley”

In an interview with USA Today, Cyrus was quoted as saying that her faith is “the main thing” and it is the reason why she is working in Hollywood. When interviewed by Parade, she went on to say that she attends church regularly with her family.

Miley Cyrus with a Dalmatian

Miley has many pets, including horses, dogs, cats, fish and chickens.