Miley Cyrus, the famous singer and actress, recently opened up about her long-standing frustration with the recording academy, expressing that she was not taken seriously until her 2024 Grammy win.
In a candid interview with W Magazine, Cyrus reflected on her journey and questioned why it took so long for her to receive recognition from the Grammy.
She pondered the criteria used to measure success in the industry, whether it be based on statistics, numbers, or cultural impact.
Cyrus passionately expressed her pride in her accomplishments, emphasizing that her desire for acknowledgment was not rooted in arrogance.
Although this was her first time winning at the Grammys, Cyrus had previously been nominated twice, demonstrating her talent and influence within the music scene.
Her 2023 album, "Endless Summer Vacation," garnered nominations for album of the year, best pop vocal album, and song of the year, specifically for her track "Flowers."
During the Grammy ceremony, Cyrus captivated audiences with her performance of "Flowers" while wearing a striking cut-out sparkly dress.
However, she couldn't help but address the lack of enthusiasm from the audience, questioning why they acted as though they were unfamiliar with her hit song.
She talked about her own experience of feeling scared to perform, especially after being isolated for two years due to the pandemic.
Going from being alone to performing on the big stage at the Grammys was overwhelming for her, but she embraced it with a childlike confidence, letting her inner 12-year-old self shine.
For Cyrus, competition holds little interest. She sees other artists as fellow creators rather than opponents in a zero-sum game.
She believes that art is not about keeping score but about expressing oneself creatively.
Her career, which began at a young age with her breakout role as Hannah Montana, has spanned close to 20 years, and she feels a sense of accomplishment for the hard work she has put in throughout her life.
Cyrus and Hemsworth began dating during their teenage years and eventually got married in 2018, but their marriage ended in divorce less than a year later.
During an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Cyrus opened up about her love life, revealing that she initially had an attraction to girls before developing an interest in guys.
She shared that she had her first sexual experience with girls and didn't engage in sexual activities with a male partner until she was 16 years old.
However, she chose to keep this information from Hemsworth, fearing that he might view her as inexperienced or less desirable.
Instead, she fabricated a story, claiming that she had already lost her virginity to someone else.
Cyrus managed to maintain this lie for almost a decade, but the truth was eventually clarified when one of Hemsworth's friends married the person Cyrus had falsely claimed to have been intimate with.
This forced Cyrus to confess her deception when she was 24 years old.
