10 Surprising Miley Cyrus facts

Miley Cyrus real name is Destiny Hope Cyrus

Miley Cyrus got the nickname "Miley" because she was always smiling as a child.

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Miley Cyrus is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus & is the younger sister of singer Noah Cyrus.

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Miley Cyrus is a trained gymnast and even won a state championship in Tennessee.

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Miley Cyrus first gained fame as a child actress on the Disney Channel show "Hannah Montana".

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Miley is a talented singer and songwriter, and has released several successful albums

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Miley Cyrus has also acted in "The Last Song," "LOL," and "Black Mirror."

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Miley Cyrus is an animal lover and has several pets, including dogs, cats, and horses.

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Miley Cyrus is known for her philanthropic work and has supported a number of charitable causes

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Cyrus has several tattoos, including a dreamcatcher on her ribcage and a portrait of her grandfather

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