Miley Cyrus has long been recognized for her groundbreaking career, fearless personality, and commitment to promoting self-expression.
From her early days starring in Hannah Montana to her evolution into a pop music powerhouse, Miley has consistently celebrated authenticity and the journey of self-discovery.
Throughout the years, she has been open about her experiences with identity, her relationships, and the difficulties of growing up under the spotlight, inspiring fans around the world to embrace who they truly are.
Recently, Miley opened up with another deeply personal revelation.
In an interview with Variety, she spoke honestly about her journey toward understanding her sexuality and gender identity, ultimately embracing a pansexual identity.
Her path to self-discovery began at a young age, even as she grew up under the intense scrutiny of the public eye.
“My whole life, I didn’t understand my own gender or my own sexuality,” Miley admitted, reflecting on the confusion she experienced as a child.
She shared that it was while filming Hannah Montana that she first began to question her identity and everything she thought she knew about herself.
“My eyes started opening in the fifth or sixth grade. My first relationship in my life was with a chick.”
Miley also explained that she has never felt comfortable with labels, rejecting the word ‘bis**ual’ because it felt too limiting.
“I always hated the word ‘bis**ual,’ because that’s even putting me in a box. I don’t ever think about someone being a boy or someone being a girl,” she said, emphasizing her attraction to people regardless of gender.
It wasn’t until she visited an LGBTQ+ center in Los Angeles that Miley found a label that resonated.
“I saw one human in particular who didn’t identify as male or female,” she explained.
“Looking at them, they were both: beautiful and sexy and tough but vulnerable and feminine but masculine. And I related to that person more than I related to anyone in my life.”
