Miley Cyrus believes she was the first celebrity to be ‘cancelled’ during her career transition from a child star on Hannah Montana to a provocative pop artist.
In an upcoming interview on CBS Sunday Morning, she reflects on the backlash she faced in the early 2010s. The singer described the experience as “brutal”.
MILEY CYRUS ON CANCEL CULTURE
Despite the criticism, Miley Cyrus admits that she enjoyed that phase at the time, describing it as “fun” and “awesome”, according to People.
Cancel culture has become an increasingly visible phenomenon in South Africa. It reflects the country’s ongoing struggles with social tensions and differing views on accountability.
MILEY CYRUS’ TRANSITION FROM DISNEY
Miley Cyrus rose to fame as the child star of the hit Disney series Hannah Montana, which aired from 2006 to 2011.
After the show ended, she embraced a dramatically different image, marked by her provocative performances and bold music style during the 2013 Bangerz era.
This period saw her making headlines with the Wrecking Ball video and performances that challenged societal expectations. This also attracted harsh criticism, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
MILEY CYRUS AND THE BACKLASH
She revealed that it was not until she was older that she understood how brutal the backlash truly was.
Miley Cyrus said “It was very challenging for other people, but for me, it was a good time. It looked fun, and it was fun”.
Her outspoken transition from child star to adult artist caused discomfort not only for fans but even within her own family.
GROWING IN THE INDUSTRY
The singer’s siblings reportedly felt ashamed to be related to her at times due to the media frenzy surrounding her actions, according to Billboard.
This personal toll underscores the harsh judgments young celebrities often face, especially young women reinventing their public personas
