Miley Cyrus, most famous for her title role in the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana," has once again addressed critics of her off-screen behavior, adding that she looks up to "Bad Reputation" punk rocker Joan Jett.Miley Cyrus, 18 and known for pop songs such as "Can't Be Tamed," made her comments about Jett, 52, in an interview published in the September 2011 issue of V magazine.
"People see me as this perfect Disney star, and the moment I put out a record that says 'I'm not 11 years old anymore,' people look down on me," Cyrus told Jett, according to People magazine. "That's why I have always looked up [to] you. When you came out, people were shocked that there was a chick that wanted to rock as hard as the guys."
"I love that you never apologized for who you were," Cyrus added. "It's something I had to learn. I'm sick of feeling as if I owe someone an apology for being who I am."
Jett was most popular in the 1980s and spurred hits such as "I Love Rock n' Roll" and "Bad Reputation," the theme song of the short-lived comedy series "Freaks and Geeks." Jett was portrayed by "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart in the 2010 film "The Runaways," which was based on the rocker's former all-girl band.
People quoted Jett as telling Cyrus in the V interview: "I was thinking to myself ... how difficult it must be to lead your life as a teenager with the paparazzi and the amount of press you're surrounded by. "I thought to myself, 'Wow that was kind of a blessing that we didn't have that stuff when I was growing up in The Runaways.'"
Cyrus began her acting career when she was 8 and rose to fame with her role on "Hannah Montana," which ended earlier this year after four seasons.
Cyrus said last year she had outgrown "Hannah Montana" and began raising eyebrows when she showcased a more mature image in performances and music videos.
Cyrus has debuted several tattoos and in July, showed off new ink - an equal sign on her ring finger, which may symbolize her support of marriage equality. The singer has even found a fan in 45-year-old troubled actor Charlie Sheen, who was famously fired from the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men" earlier this year.
One of Cyrus' most criticized incidents came in December 2010, when a TMZ video showed her smoking the hallucinogenic herb salvia out of a bong and swearing and laughing. Salvia is legal in California.
Cyrus addressed the clip months later, telling Marie Claire magazine: "I'm not perfect. I made a mistake. I'm disappointed in myself for disappointing my fans. So for me it was a bad decision, because of my fans and because of what I stand for."
Kelly Osbourne, rocker Ozzy Osbourne's daughter who stars with Cyrus in the upcoming film "So Undercover," defended the singer and actress after the video was published.
During the past year, Cyrus has also had to deal with her parents' near-divorce. Her father and "Hannah Montana" co-star, Billy Ray, and mother Tish announced their plans to end their 17-year marriage in October 2010. In February of this year, Cyrus' father told GQ magazine that "Hannah Montana" "destroyed" his family.
He later called off his divorce and addressed his remarks in an interview on the ABC show "The View" in March, saying: "I don't think Hannah Montana ruined my family. "Now fame, fame is a different animal. You've got to be careful with that thing."
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she said, adding: "I'm all stitched up &have on a splint so I'm good. As you can tell by my expression, didn't feel so good. Curse u blender!"
Cyrus is meanwhile preparing to promote her new film, "LOL," which hits theaters on May 4 and also stars Demi Moore. Cyrus plays a high school girl named Lola who is dumped by her boyfriend and is subsequently pursued by her best friend Kyle, portrayed by Douglas Booth. Moore plays Lola's mother, Anne.
Critics immediately took to Twitter, slamming Miley and calling her anorexic for denying herself the fast food since she's been looking so thin.
Miles quickly fired back, revealed she has a gluten allergy and insisted, "It's not about weight it's about health."
And while we're proud of Cyrus for sticking up to her haters, we're concerned with the obsession over Miley's frame.
'Cause this is hardly the first time Miles has jumped to her bod's defense. Back in November, critics slammed the Disney star for sporting a fuller figure—YouTube videos even surfaced with titles like "Miley Cyrus is 213 pounds."
Again, Miley took to Twitter insisting she loves herself and adores being shaped like a woman (we're sure BF Liam Hemsworth agrees). Not to mention, Miley is only 19 years old—an age where a woman's body is still developing, meaning fluctuation is not only expected it's downright natural for the young star.
So clearly, Miley can't win the Hollywood weight wars (even though she hasn't given up the fight), but we worry the insults are taking a toll on the fresh-faced beauty. After all, the Tinseltown pressure sent her Disney teen counterpart Demi Lovato straight to rehab for an eating disorder, cutting and self-esteem issues.
And although Miley has a strong support system with her fam and her loyal BF, we have to wonder how much pressure the gal can take in the spotlight.
Perhaps leaving Hollywood (as Miley recently threatened) is the only option left?
Miley Cyrus bared her belly in a lacy, beaded bustier and matching organza maxi skirt designed by Peter Dundas at Emilio Pucci to the H'wood premiere of The Hunger Games last night.
The 19-year-old actress-singer-whatever was on the arm of long time BF, Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, one of the stars of the movie. Cyrus kept it simple and understated—sort of an "I'm with the band" look—with short, golden, highlighted waves that complemented her cazh, gypsy-chic style.
But she wasn't the only one...
Super Hot Miley Cyrus came out to support her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, at the 'Hunger Games' world premiere in Los Angeles. The singer arrived in a two-piece red carpet outfit. Recent belly-baring dresses from Rooney Mara and Gwyneth Paltrow prompted comments like "I dream of Jeannie," so no surprise critics are already weighing in on Miley's unconventional choice.
E! Online labeled the Pucci dress "skimpy" and she was called out on Twitter for wearing a glittery bustier and "gypsy skirt," while others are already praising her unconventional choice and saying she "makes it work."
Miley added an unusual touch when it came to jewelry, as well, and wore a bracelet chained to a ring.
Hannah Montana Actress Miley C yrus,18, finally puts her Disney Channel role to bed. The finale of "Hannah Montana Forever," will air this weekend.
Location Manager Les Arceneaux said filming on campus began in December and will continue through the weekend. “We’ve used the Richardson Building for a couple scenes, and we shot behind the Law School,” Arceneaux said. “We also had a carnival scene set up on Newcomb Quad, and this weekend we’ll be filming on Gibson Quad and inside the architecture building.”
Sophomore Emily Rodkin worked as an extra for the film in December.
