Pop Chameleon: The Little Guide to Miley Cyrus

In February 2024, America's favourite wild child, Miley Cyrus received recognition from her peers, finally, after 15 years. With two Grammy Awards, over 20 million albums and 55 million singles sold worldwide and a wardrobe full of iconic outfits, Miley is now a pop chameleon equal to her idols Madonna, Dolly Parton and Debbie Harry, as well as an inspiring feminist role model to her global fanbase and a leading female songwriter willing to break all the industry rules.

This Little Guide to Miley Cyrus is packed with all the wonderful wit, wisdom and wisecracks her fans have come to expect... and a whole lot more. Taken from interviews across her entire career, this tiny tome reveals the real Miley Cyrus, one candid, controversial and classic quote at a time.

"I'm introducing my audience, my generation, to everything that inspired me and created this cocktail of chaos that I am."
Miley, on Plastic Hearts, interview with Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, December 4, 2020.

"I don't want, in my life ever, some prince dude to come save me. I don't need to be saved. I'm my own person. I'm strong."
Miley, on not need saving by a man, interview with Marie Claire, December 3, 2015.

Miley's birth name, given to her in 1992, was Destiny Hope. However, she legally changed her name to Miley in 2008. She chose Miley due to her childhood nickname - Smiley.

Miley's 'Flowers', released in January 2023 became her biggest hit, and her first No.1 smash since 'Wrecking Ball' in 2013. 'Flowers' remains the the fastest song in Spotify's history to cross 100 million plays globally in seven days.