Miley Cyrus Family: Mother and Father

Miley Cyrus, the prominent American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality born on November 23, 1992, is 33 years old as of 2026. Throughout her decades-long career in the entertainment industry, her family dynamics have remained a subject of significant public interest. Her parents, Tish Cyrus (born Leticia Jean Finley) and country music star Billy Ray Cyrus, officially tied the knot on December 28, 1993. Together, they raised a large family of five children. This blended family included their three biological children, Miley, Braison, and Noah, alongside Tish’s two children from a previous relationship, Brandi and Trace, both of whom Billy Ray legally adopted.

The marriage between Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus lasted for nearly 30 years but faced several public challenges, resulting in three separate divorce filings. Billy Ray Cyrus initiated the first divorce filing in October 2010. Although they reconciled, Tish Cyrus filed for divorce a second time in June 2013. The couple managed to stay together for nearly another decade before Tish filed for divorce for the third and final time in April 2022. This final filing led to their divorce being officially finalized later in 2022. The emotional toll of the split was severe, with Tish Cyrus later revealing she experienced a 30-day period of a complete psychological breakdown during the difficult transition.

Following the finalization of their divorce, both Tish and Billy Ray quickly moved on to new high-profile relationships. Tish Cyrus married actor Dominic Purcell in August 2023. Around the same time, Billy Ray Cyrus embarked on a relationship with Australian singer Firerose (whose real name is Johanna Rose Hodges), marrying her in October 2023. However, this marriage ended in a highly publicized legal battle and a divorce finalized in August 2024, after only seven months of marriage. The separation was marked by an exchange of abuse allegations and claims by Billy Ray regarding $96,986 in unauthorized credit card charges. By April 2025, Billy Ray went public with his relationship with British actress Elizabeth Hurley. The couple has continued their relationship into 2026, collaborating on a music video for his song "It's Alright," which was released on July 31, 2026.

The fallout from the parental divorce initially created a visible rift within the family, affecting Miley Cyrus's individual relationships with her mother and father. Miley has maintained an exceptionally close relationship with her mother, Tish, who has managed Miley's career since its very beginning. Reflecting on their connection in May 2025, Miley publicly declared that she and her mother are "too tight for anything to ever come between us." Conversely, Miley experienced a period of estrangement from her father, Billy Ray, following the 2022 divorce. This distance was notably highlighted when Miley omitted him from her Grammy acceptance speech in February 2024. Despite the public tension, Miley confirmed in May 2025 that she and her father are no longer estranged and are actively working on "healing bridges" to restore their bond.