Miley Cyrus reveals the music icons who treated her like a 'little sister'

Miley opened up on TikTok

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 1st Sep 2023

Miley Cyrus has opened up about how supportive two of the world's biggest music stars were during one of her first performances.

Back in 2008, the 'Used To Be Young' hitmaker shared the stage with Beyoncé and Rihanna during a performance at Fashion Rocks, with Miley sharing that the pair treated her 'like a little sister'.

Sharing a clip on her TikTok page, Miley said: "Here's me sandwiched between Beyoncé and Rihanna. What I remember most from doing this performance is I was standing in between two of the biggest legends and icons that I was looking up to at the time, and they treated me like a little sister the entire time. They were being really sweet."

Miley was just 15 at the time of the performance, which was in aid of Stand Up to Cancer. She added: "I got brackets at the back of my teeth, and I'm singing with Beyoncé."

In support of her new single 'Used To Be Young', Miley has been reflecting on her life and career on her TikTok page. Opening up about her relationship with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, she said: "When I was born, my dad had the Number 1 country song. When I see the numbers I just see the humans behind it, enjoying the music, and I just see people in numbers.

"My dad grew up the opposite of me, so I think that's where me and my dad's relationship to fame and success is wildly different. Him feeling loved by a big audience impacted him emotionally more than it ever could me.

"When he feels special, or important, it's like healing a childhood wound, and I've always been made to feel like a star, and it's emotional."

Take a look at Miley Cyrus through the years:

Miley attends a 'Hannah Montana' photocall (2006)

Miley sported a knitted cardigan and brunette hair at a Hannah Montana photocall in 2006.

Miley at the VH1 Big in '06 Awards (2006)

For the VH1 Big in '06 Awards, Miley opted to wear a sparkly top with her hair styled in curls.

'Best of both worlds concert' World Premiere (2008)

For the 'Best of Both Worlds concert' premiere in 2008, Miley showed off darker hair, along with eyeliner for an edgier look.

Miley promotes 'Miles to Go' (2009)

A return to Miley's brunette hair in 2009 as she promoted her autobiography, Miles to Go.

Miley arriving at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony (2010)

Miley looked glamorous at the Oscars in 2010, choosing to style her hair in an up-do and wear a stunning gown

Miley performing at a private concert (2010)

2010 saw Miley opt for a new look as she dyed her hair a stunning auburn colour.

Miley performing at the MuchMusic Video Awards (2010)

Later in 2010, Miley's hair was blonder as she performed at the MuchMusic Video Awards.

Miley arriving at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (2011)

Miley shone as she took to the red carpet in a sequinned dress as she attended the Grammy Awards in 2011.

Miley arrives at Elton John's annual awards (2012)

Miley moved away from her longer hairstyle, showing off this stunning bob in 2012! For Elton John's Aids Foundation party, Miley sported a floor-length Roberto Cavalli gown.

Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2012)

A blonder look for Miley as she wore her hair in a quiff style as she opted for a black Emilio Pucci dress with a plunging neckline.

Miley Cyrus attends 'VH1 Divas' (2012)

Miley went for a shorter hairstyle as she attended VH1 Divas in 2012, wearing a black Norma Kamali dress with cut out detailing along the side, whilst also sporting a nose ring.

Miley celebrating PUNK Chaos to Couture (2013)

Miley embraced the punk style with spiky hair, a mesh Marc Jacobs dress and a bold red lip.

Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2013)

Arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley styled her short hair into buns as she wore a crop top and trousers.

Miley performs at the O2 Arena on her Bangerz tour

A sparkly outfit from Miley in the form of this bejeweled ensemble, which is adorned with a pair of lips.

Miley attends the 6th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala (2015)

Miley styled her hair with a braid and red glittery clip as she attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in 2015. She also opted for a classic, glossy red lip.

Miley Cyrus backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards (2015)

Miley went for a bold, vibrant pink look at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including a pink pig-themed bow in her hair.

'New Miley' (2017)

A stunning, natural look from Miley in 2017, as she posed in a pink dress with wavy hair.

Miley Cyrus at the 2018 GRAMMYs

Miley went for a black velvet Jean-Paul Gaultier jumpsuit as she attended the 2018 Grammy Awards, as she carried a white rose in support of the Time's Up movement.

Miley Cyrus performs at Glastonbury (2019)

A rocky look for Miley's incredible set at Glastonbury Festival in 2019, as Miley looked incredible in black leather trousers and a white crop top, whilst her hair was styled with a fringe.

Miley Cyrus arriving at the VMAs (2020)

Miley wowed on the red carpet at the VMAs in 2020, sporting a sheer, sequinned Mugler dress, paired with matching gloves.

Miley gets a mullet (2021)

Rocking a mullet, Miley looked incredible in a black tassled dress, opting for a stunning smoky eyeshadow look.

Miley channels her inner rockstar for festival season (Summer 2021)

Miley let her rockier side out with this cool ensemble - sporting a tartan skirt, fishnet tights and a slogan vest top with a chain detail.

The shoulder-length hair returns in blonde and black (2022)

Miley returned to a longer hairstyle as she showed off a blonde style, with strands of black.

Elegant gowns and blonde hair for her New Year Party (2023)

Wowing in a stunning Versace gown with wavy blonde hair, Miley looked incredible whilst hosting her New Year's Party.

Gold Maison Margiela safety pins gown

Attending the Grammy Awards 2024, Miley rocked an intricately crafted gown, made up of gold safety pins, from Maison Margiela - paired with a voluminous hairdo.

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