Miley Cyrus continued her run of refreshingly candid interviews, and this time she broke down her drug use over the years — specifically how she managed to keep it from her ant.

The Grammy award winner sat with The Ringer network’s podcast Every Single Album, where she reminisced about all the albums she’s released to date and gave fans little tidbits about what was happening behind the scenes. When she got to the dark period of her career circa 2015 — her Bangerz era, when she was publicly beefing with Nicki Minaj on the MTV stage — the Flowers hit-maker itted she was heavy on drugs throughout that entire era.

These days, that period is best ed for her on-and-off relationship with Liam Hemsworth. But as much turmoil as that particular relationship caused her, in hindsight, Cyrus mostly re the self-harm she was causing through her heavy drug use. On the podcast, she said, “I’m so glad I survived that time in my life. I would definitely not encourage anyone else to go this hard, but the fact that I got through it, I’m very glad I got to do it.”

She also had inventive ways of hiding the snowballing expenditure from her handlers — especially her ant. Cyrus shared that she used to lie and say she was spending money on vintage clothes and prized possessions from famous artists.

People reports she would, for example, tell her ant that the $15,000 missing from her had gone toward an original John Lennon T-shirt. But eventually, her ant started making subtle hints that they needed evidence of the purchases, asking if she could hand them over so they could store the precious fabric carefully. According to Cyrus, that unintentionally made her an actual collector.

With her new album Something Beautiful recently released, Miley Cyrus, now 32, has emerged as a more mature woman who’s clearly learned from her past. And not just her mistakes, but also her struggles, like drug dependency and vocal cord issues. She’s managed to channel all of that into her music, and the response so far has been moderately decent from major publications. The Billboard tracking week is still ongoing, so her first-week numbers aren’t out yet — but we’ll soon see where the album ultimately lands. Knowing her and her fanbase it wouldn’t be all that surprising if she debuts at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

As for her personal life? The star got people murmuring recently when she shared that she doesn’t exactly feel the thrill of potential motherhood. She’s also ed a growing list of celebrities opting to keep their dating lives far from the public eye for as long as possible. There seems to be a notable vibe shift in Tinseltown in that regard.

Miley Cyrus will always be a part of younger millennials’ lives — the generation she helped mold and grew up alongside from her days as Hannah Montana. Child stars have famously had a very tough time adjusting to adulthood, but something tells me Miley will be just fine. The worst seems to be behind her.

In a recent fan interaction, pop star Miley Cyrus appeared to take a subtle dig at her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth while g autographs for fans. The incident occurred during a g session for her new album “Something Beautiful.”

According to Page six, the moment was captured and shared on the social media platform X when a fan, who shares the same first name as the “Hunger Games” actor, posted about their interaction with the singer. The fan shared photographic evidence of the autograph session, showing Cyrus’s handwritten message on their vinyl copy.

Cyrus wrote “the Best Liam” on the fan’s vinyl in black cursive writing, positioning the message in the top left corner of the album cover. The fan later shared a photo with the pop star, captioning it “me when I’m the best Liam,” highlighting the apparent shade thrown at Hemsworth.

The former couple’s rocky relationship history reveals a pattern of public comments

The apparent dig comes as part of a series of public comments Cyrus has made about her failed marriage to Hemsworth. The couple’s relationship spanned over a decade before they secretly married in December 2018, only to separate less than a year later, shocking both Hollywood and their fans.

Their divorce was finalized in January 2020, with Hemsworth citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. While Hemsworth has maintained relative silence about their relationship’s end, Cyrus has been more vocal about their failed marriage.

During a performance at Lollapalooza in 2022, Cyrus notably referred to their marriage as a “fucking disaster.” The comment came while addressing a couple who had gotten engaged during the music festival, with Cyrus stating, “Honey, I hope your marriage goes better than mine. Mine was a fucking disaster!”

Both parties have since moved on with new relationships. Cyrus is currently dating Liily drummer Maxx Morando, while Hemsworth has been in a relationship with model Gabriella Brooks since late 2019. Hemsworth and Brooks made their first public appearance as a couple at the premiere of his movie “Poker Face” in November 2022.

When reached for comment about the recent autograph incident, Hemsworth’s representatives have not provided any response. The subtle dig marks another chapter in the ongoing narrative surrounding their highly publicized relationship and subsequent divorce.

Miley Cyrus has opened up about her personal stance on motherhood, explaining why she has never felt particularly drawn to having children. The “Flowers” singer shared her thoughts during a recent appearance on The New York Times‘ The Interview podcast, where she drew an unexpected comparison between her lack of interest in motherhood and her decision not to launch a makeup line.

According to Huff Post, the conversation began when Cyrus recounted a discussion with her stepfather, who questioned why she was the only celebrity without her own makeup brand. Her response revealed her approach to life decisions based on genuine ion rather than following trends or expectations.

“I feel that way about motherhood. It’s just never been something that I’ve been overly ionate about,” Cyrus explained during the interview. She emphasized that motherhood requires significant commitment, stating that “It’s a lot of responsibility and devotion and energy, and if you’re not ionate about that, I don’t know how you do sleepless nights and 18 years of what my mom dealt with.”

Cyrus has been consistent about her feelings on parenthood

This is not the first time Cyrus has spoken openly about her perspective on having children. In a 2020 interview on SiriusXM Hits 1’s “The Morning Mash Up,” she expressed similar sentiments about both motherhood and marriage. She made it clear that her position comes from a place of self-awareness rather than judgment of others’ choices.

During that earlier interview, Cyrus acknowledged that her views have evolved as she has gotten older and gained more life experience. She itted that fans might find contradictions between her current stance and things she may have said as a child, but emphasized that she now has “a little bit more of a realistic idea of what they want.”

The singer s other celebrities who have been open about their decision not to have children, including actor Seth Rogen, who discussed in 2023 how not having children has contributed to his career success. Cyrus’s candid approach to discussing personal choices reflects a growing trend of public figures being transparent about their life decisions, particularly when those choices go against traditional expectations. Her message remains clear that these are personal decisions that deserve respect regardless of the path chosen.

Miley Cyrus recently shared that she has a medical condition affecting her singing career called Reinke’s edema. This non cancerous condition causes swelling in the vocal cords and is more common in women, often linked to long term smoking. Cyrus explained that she has a large polyp, which is an unusual growth of tissue, on her vocal cord.

According to the NY Post, This polyp plays a part in giving her voice its signature raspy quality, something that has become a defining feature of her music. However, the same polyp also makes it much harder for her to sing live. The singer compared the physical toll of performing with this condition to “running a marathon with ankle weights on.”

While she its that her past lifestyle choices, like staying out late, drinking, smoking, and partying after shows, did not help her vocal health, she made it clear that these habits did not cause her Reinke’s edema. Page Six reported that she said her voice has always had this unique sound. The condition, though difficult, has also shaped the distinct tone and texture of her voice.

Miley Cyrus’ voice has been affected by disease

Even though performing live is a major challenge, Cyrus has decided not to have surgery to remove the polyp. She is worried that surgery could change the unique sound of her voice and that risk is more important to her than the possible benefits of the procedure. This choice shows how committed she is to keeping her one-of-a-kind vocal identity.

Reinke’s edema has had a big effect on Cyrus’s career, especially when it comes to touring. She has chosen to do fewer concerts to reduce the physical strain of live performances. Her high energy, large scale shows, along with her insistence on singing live every time, make it impossible for her to tour as much as she used to.

Her refusal to lip sync adds to the challenge since every performance puts a lot of pressure on her vocal cords. She also recognizes the financial side of cutting back on touring; with fewer shows, big tours may not make enough money to cover costs like paying her crew and other expenses.

Besides dealing with Reinke’s edema, Cyrus has faced other health problems recently that have put her in the hospital. In that last case, she thought she was going to die.

Pop star Miley Cyrus recently shared a frightening health scare that sent her to the intensive care unit (ICU) last November. The incident happened while she was filming her visual album Something Beautiful and involved a serious leg infection that caused the tissue around her kneecap to “break down,” according to Cyrus herself.

The infection started because of an unusual choice of location for the filming. Wanting real footage for the “Walk of Fame” part of her visual album, Cyrus decided to film on the actual Hollywood Walk of Fame at night to avoid paying for permits and dealing with crowds. But this decision led to unexpected problems. While filming, Cyrus rolled around on the ground without realizing she was exposing herself to dangerous bacteria.

The effects of this unplanned filming spot became clear a few weeks later. According to People, by Thanksgiving, the infection had gotten much worse, leading to serious complications. Cyrus ended up in the ICU, though she explained that her stay was short because the emergency room was full of holiday-related patients.

Miley Cyrus was infected by the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The infection was so bad that it surprised doctors. Cyrus described how one doctor reacted when examining her leg: the surgeon was visibly disgusted by the sight of the breaking-down tissue around her kneecap, which Cyrus found both shocking and upsetting, especially since surgeons usually see much worse medical cases every day. The infection was severe enough to damage the tissue around her kneecap.

This situation shows the possible dangers of filming in dirty places, even for famous artists with big budgets. While Cyrus originally said she had a “pretty good budget” for her visual album, she itted that how she chose to spend that money might have played a role in skipping the permits needed to film on the Walk of Fame.

The exact type of bacteria that caused the infection hasn’t been shared, but how badly the tissue broke down suggests it was a very aggressive kind. Thankfully, Cyrus made a full recovery, but the experience clearly stayed with her. The singer said she regretted her choices, especially filming in such an unclean place.

The incident also gives a look at the challenges artists face when trying to balance their creative ideas with safety and budget limits. Cyrus’s story shows how unpredictable filming on location can be and points out the risks that come with unusual filming methods.

Besides the physical harm, the emotional impact of the experience was also big. Cyrus said the surgeon’s reaction was especially disturbing, showing how a medical emergency like this can have unexpected emotional effects. The whole thing made her think carefully about how she approaches future projects, deciding to put her safety first from now on.

Her visual album Something Beautiful, which came out on May 30, 2025, now has a much deeper meaning. While it was meant to be a display of her music, the project is now tied to the almost-disastrous event on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The album, which Cyrus called a “wild and over-the-top” visual experience, is now also proof of her strength and her openness in sharing a very personal and warning-filled story.

Miley Cyrus takes the motto “the show must go on” extremely seriously. On Dec. 31, 2023, she co-hosted Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party alongside her superstar godmother Dolly Parton. It was all smiles and professionalism on stage as she welcomed guests David Byrne, Sia, Paris Hilton, and others on stage to perform.

But, behind the scenes, all was not well. In an appearance on The Zane Lowe Show earlier this week, Cyrus revealed that she’d spent the show suffering an “excruciating” medical emergency. As she explained: “I had a medical emergency. I had an ovarian cyst rupture. We didn’t know exactly what was going on so we did it.”

The pain of an ovarian cyst rupture has been compared to appendicitis, with possibly symptoms including nausea, vomiting, fever, dizziness from blood loss, vision changes and, as Cyrus recounts – extreme abdominal pain: “It was pretty traumatic because it was extremely excruciating and I did the show anyway. But it was really, really hard on me.”

Miley said that during the New Year's Eve show with Dolly Parton, she had a ruptured ovarian cyst and was in a lot of pain, but she still performed anyway! pic.twitter.com/sg1HLITg4n

— MILEY DATA (@datamileycyrus) May 21, 2025

She almost quit

Experiencing that and then being all smiles on stage and performing to millions of people was apparently so traumatic it almost made Cyrus go into early retirement. She said she changed her mind after having dinner with SNL producer Lorne Michaels, who told her “‘Six months. Everybody has six months to feel sorry for themselves and then we start to rebuild” and “You have no idea how many artists have sat in this chair and told me they were quitting music. Everyone does this, everyone has these traumatic experiences.”

Cyrus took Michaels’ advice to heart and took a break, though has performed guest songs on various albums and appeared on two specials to mark the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. But in a few days, on May 30, she’s back with her ninth studio album Something Beautiful, which is centered around the theme of healing. The album will be accompanied by a movie intended as a “visual companion” to the album, being billed as a “one of a kind pop opera”.

Given all this, “healing” seems like a great topic for Cyrus to cover. And, rewatching her performances at that traumatic 2023 special, you wouldn’t ever know she was horrible pain throughout. What a trouper.

Billy Ray Cyrus is a man on a mission, but it’s not about a new song or career move. It’s about repairing his relationship with daughter Miley Cyrus, who has reportedly “totally cut him off” after finally acknowledging their differences that fell through the cracks in the past.

A source disclosed to In Touch Weekly that the country star is “completely depressed” over his estrangement from his superstar daughter and desperately trying to reconcile before the distance between them becomes permanent. However, it might already be too late for Cyrus to win over Miley.

“It’s pretty heartbreaking for Billy Ray because Miley has totally cut him off and has even been talking about what a great year she had in 2024, as though this feud with her dad didn’t even upset her,” the insider said.

The 63-year-old singer is said to be grappling with the fear that their bond could no longer be repaired. Before this and during Miley’s younger years in the industry, she and her dad were almost inseparable. Apart from living together behind the cameras, they also starred in Hannah Montana as the onscreen daughter and father.

After the Disney show, Miley’s career as a singer took off, and she’s become a global pop star. Amid her massive fame, reports claimed underlying issues plagued Billy Ray’s relationship with Miley for years, including allegations of jealousy over her much bigger success, according to The Independent.

The family’s political divide has only added fuel to the fire. While Miley has been outspoken in her for Democratic candidates, including Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Billy Ray made headlines for performing at President Trump’s inaugural Liberty Ball. Insiders alleged this moment deepened the rift, with Miley feeling alienated by her father’s political stance.

“He’s completely depressed over the situation and worried that if he can’t break through to her soon, they might end up estranged forever,” said the source before adding, “He calls her all the time and sends her messages but she completely ignores him. She won’t pick up his calls but he keeps trying. He’s also begged [her siblings] Noah and Braison to work on her on his behalf.”

Billy Ray, who rose to fame with his hit “Achy Breaky Heart,” is reportedly afraid their rift might be permanent. “All he wants this year is to get Miley back in his life,” the source noted. “He truly can’t believe that it’s come to this. Tish isn’t speaking to him either, but he’s even been reaching out to her and asking her to intervene.”

In his attempts to mend fences, Cyrus has even acknowledged his past mistakes, even though he finds it “humiliating” to do so. But he is ready to “go to hell” if it repairs the seemingly irreparable damage in his and his daughter’s formerly strong bond.

The tension between Cyrus and his daughter first became painfully public in February 2024 when the 32-year-old artist won a Grammy for Record of the Year but failed to mention Billy Ray in her acceptance speech. Instead, she praised her mom, Tish Cyrus, 57, and her sister, Brandi Cyrus, who ed her on stage.

The moment left no doubt about where her priorities lay and showed why she’d chosen her mom over her dad. But it would be wise to take this source’s comment with a grain of salt since as far as official sources are concerned, Billy Ray is not in the mood of reconciliation. Apparently, when his son and Miley’s elder brother, Trace Cyrus, posted about feeling concerned for his father’s health after his performance at Donald Trump’s presidential inaugural, Billy Cyrus proceeded to threaten him “with legal action for wanting you to get help.”

He doesn’t exactly sound like a father seeking reconciliation now, does he?

This week, many of us dreaded Donald Trump’s inauguration. At the same time, many others celebrated the start of a second term for someone who might well be considered one of the most contentious American presidents in recent years — and among these celebrants was Billy Ray Cyrus.

The inauguration event, held this past Monday, was attended by a legion of celebrities who had long expressed their for the Republican Party, including Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Lee Greenwood, and, of course, Billy Ray. However, after the event was marred by several (and, frankly, ominous) technical difficulties — including complete sound failures during performances — many noted that Billy Ray’s impromptu acoustic rendition of “Old Town Road,” was a disaster, even without the technical setbacks.

After the sound system failed, Billy Ray was allegedly instructed to kill as much time as possible. In response, he attempted an a capella rendition of Old Town Road, followed by Achy Breaky Heart — his biggest hit to date. However, with his guitar also out of commission, the performance turned into a complete debacle despite his efforts to, well… perform.

However, the performance took an even stranger turn with bizarre interjections from the country singer. At one point, he could be heard addressing the audience, saying, “Y’all want me to sing more, or do you want me to get the hell off stage? Either way, I don’t give a damn.” A few hours later, we got a reaction from one of the Cyrus siblings: Metro Station’s Trace Cyrus.

In a heartfelt letter to his father on Instagram, Trace addressed that they’d lost touch, but that generally, the entire family was concerned for his well-being. “Since my earliest memories, all I can is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever. I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life,” Trace began. “Sadly, the man I wanted so desperately to be just like is someone I barely recognize now.”

With mentions of the rest of his siblings — particularly his sisters Brandi, Miley, and Noah — Trace asks for Billy Ray to reconsider his attitudes and choices. “Me and the girls have been genuinely worried about you for years, but you’ve pushed all of us away,” he wrote. “We are all holding on to memories of the man we once knew, hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy, Dad, and everyone is noticing it.”

This heartfelt message ended with Trace celebrating his sobriety — and his hopeful plea for his dad to seek his own safety. “We haven’t talked in a while but I’m over a year and half clean from alcohol. Guess what? I feel amazing.. I don’t know what you’re struggling with exactly but I think I have a pretty good idea & I’d love to help you if you would open up and receive the help,” he said. “You know how to reach me. Till that day comes I will continue to pray for you,” the message ended.

This letter is a perfect reflection of the ongoing Cyrus family drama that has unfolded over the past few years. Back in 2020 Billy Ray and his wife, Tish Cyrus, reportedly separated, ultimately filing for divorce two years later. Shortly after, Billy Ray, then 63, announced his relationship — and later engagement and marriage — to 36-year-old Australian musician Firerose. Seven months later, the couple divorced, and a disturbing audio clip surfaced in which Billy Ray could be heard making disparaging remarks about Firerose, his ex-wife Tish, and his children.

Miley Cyrus reportedly has an estranged relationship with her father, evidenced by her absence from his wedding to Firerose in 2023 — but, as Trace put it, she too is concerned for her father’s well being. As of now, Billy Ray has yet to publicly respond to Trace’s heartfelt message.

Miley Cyrus has had an eventful 2024, navigating both personal and professional milestones. As the year wraps up, she’s reflecting on her journey with a heartfelt post that she shared on  Instagram and X.

On Dec. 24, the 32-year-old singer wrote, “It’s bittersweet saying goodbye to a year that has been so good to me, but I am looking forward to starting over again.” Cyrus added that she always gives it her all in whatever she does, even when, at times, it doesn’t always go as planned. Despite describing it as a “heartbreaking process,” Cyrus is confident that the pieces “come back together and create something beautiful.” She concluded her message by thanking those who have made her 2024 a special one.

Cyrus initially gained widespread fame for her role as Miley Stewart in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana, which aired from 2006 to 2011. The show paved the way for her rise as a pop sensation. She has had her fair share of controversies throughout the years, but she’s always managed to bounce back, and this year has been great for her despite some setbacks, including her alleged feud with her father Billy Ray Cyrus and a copyright claim against her 2023 song “Flowers”. Based on her social media post, Cyrus seems intent on leaving this year’s issues behind to focus on moving forward.

What’s next for Miley Cyrus?

Cyrus has released eight studio albums since 2007, with her latest being 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation. Though Cyrus has been in the music business for a long time, 2024 marked her first Grammy win, as she took home two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year, both for the song “Flowers.” In an interview months after the ceremony, Cyrus said it was the first time she was “actually being taken seriously at the Grammys,” adding that she’s proud of what she’s accomplished.

In Aug., Cyrus made history when she was honored with a Disney Legend Award, the youngest person ever to receive the accolade. The award is given to artists who have made a significant impact on the Walt Disney legacy, and others who have received the award include Harrison Ford, Idina Menzel, Hans Zimmer, and George Lucas, among many others. “Legends get scared, too. I’m scared right now, but the difference is we do it anyway, and all of you can do that every single day. It’s legendary to be afraid and do it anyway. There is no such thing as failure when you try,” Cyrus said, getting emotional during her acceptance speech.

After a successful year, Cyrus is gearing up for her ninth studio album. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the singer teased what fans can expect from her new project. Her inspiration for the “concept album” was Pink Floyd’s The Wall, describing it as “hypnotizing and glamorous.” “It’s a concept album that’s an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music,” she added. She also revealed that her boyfriend, Maxx Morando, has been working with her as well. The album’s release date is yet to be announced, but it is expected to drop sometime in 2025.

Miley Cyrus‘s chart-topping hit “Flowers” transformed from a musical phenomenon into a legal battleground as Tempo Music Investments claims substantial copying from Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” While the song earned Cyrus multiple Grammy awards and dominated the Billboard charts for eight weeks, her legal team’s defense strategy might be its undoing.

The core of the issue lies in Cyrus’s legal team’s refusal to address the musical similarities between both songs. Instead of addressing the alleged copying, they’re banking on what they call a “fatal and incurable defect” in the lawsuit — arguing that Tempo Music’s acquisition of rights from just one songwriter, Philip Lawrence, grants only “non-exclusive rights” insufficient for an infringement case. Legal experts warn this strategy could spectacularly backfire.

The musical evidence against Miley Cyrus is hard to ignore

Tempo’s lawsuit presents comprehensive evidence of alleged copying far beyond casual similarities. The company identifies specific duplicated elements, including the opening vocal line from the chorus of “Flowers” beginning and ending on the same chords as the verse of “When I Was Your Man.” The suit also details shared melodic pitch design, connecting bassline patterns, theatrical music elements, and specific chord progressions.

To make matters worse for Cyrus, the case’s scope is unprecedented, naming nearly 30 defendants, including major streaming services (Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify), retailers (Target, Walmart), and even Disney. This wide-ranging approach demonstrates Tempo’s confidence in their copyright claims, as they seek both damages and a permanent injunction to stop the reproduction, distribution, and public performance of “Flowers.” For Cyrus’s sake, her legal team has to implode the lawsuit from withing, instead of just trying to dismiss it on a technicality.

Tempo Music’s lead counsel, Alex Weingarten, attacked Cyrus’s technical defense as “intellectually dishonest,” asserting, “We’re not an assignee; we’re the owner of the copyright. The law is clear that we have the right to enforce our interest.” This direct challenge suggests Tempo Music anticipates and is prepared to counter Cyrus’s procedural arguments with substantial evidence.

The similarities between the songs extend beyond surface-level connections. While fans initially noted the lyrical parallels — Mars’ “I should’ve bought you flowers” versus Cyrus’s “I can buy myself flowers” — Tempo Music argues these musical parallels “are no coincidence.” Their lawsuit meticulously details how “Flowers would not exist” without Mars’ song, pointing to specific technical elements including “melodic and harmonic material,” “pitch ending pattern,” and “bass-line structure.”

Since these are all elements that fans can detect by themselves, the smart move would be to argue in favor of artists referencing each other in their work. Instead, Cyrus’s team is just trying to say Tempo Music has no right to file a lawsuit. That’s a weak defense that could be wholly ruined if Mars or any other songwriter involved with “When I Was Your Man” simply decides to the legal battle. If they do, Cyrus’s team would need to completely restructure their defense, as their current strategy offers no protection against the fundamental claims of musical similarity. 

The implications extend far beyond just Cyrus and Mars. Companies using “Flowers” in advertising campaigns are now reviewing their contracts and seeking indemnification clauses for protection. The lawsuit’s resolution could reshape how the music industry handles copyright disputes, particularly regarding partial copyright ownership and musical interpolation, especially given “Flowers'” massive success — eight weeks at Billboard’s top spot and multiple Grammy wins. 

The case also raises broader questions about the nature of musical inspiration versus infringement. While answer songs and musical references have long been part of popular music tradition, Tempo’s lawsuit argues that “Flowers” crosses the line from homage to unauthorized reproduction. This distinction could set important precedents for future copyright cases in the music industry.

Joaquin Phoenix has always been an artist’s artist, somehow managing to fully transform into the characters he plays. This is why his latest on-screen coupling with Lady Gaga works so well; both are amazing performers with larger-than-life personalities, which translates perfectly to the big screen for their new movie, Joker: Folie à Deux where we explore the respective backstories of their storied comic book characters. That said, Phoenix learning about Gaga is the best backstory I’ve heard in a long time.

Gaga ed the Joker sequel as the infamous Harley Quinn. Her character comes with a twist as she plays Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, a Joker superfan and Arthur Fleck’s eventual significant other, who finally makes him feel seen and appreciated. Their toxic romance has been well documented in comic book films and adaptations, yet the new film takes a different approach, as Joker: Folie à Deux dives into uncharted territories as a (tame) musical.

Joaquin and Gaga’s confidence in each other translated onto the big screen, as the connection between the Joker and Harley Quinn needed two actors who trusted each other. Although the two hadn’t met in real life before working on the film, Joaquin learned about her music over a decade earlier in the most unexpected way.

Miley Cyrus introduced Joaquin Phoenix to Lady Gaga’s music and it’s as random as it gets

Picturing Joaquin Phoenix and Miley Cyrus having a conversation is something I never would’ve thought of, but, somehow, the meeting went down exactly as you’d expect. In 2010, Joaquin Phoenix attended the launch of IMAlive, a live online crisis network from founder Jamie Tworkowski of the non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms. At the same event was Miley Cyrus, and in between talking about the event, they started getting to know each other where Cyrus eventually became the one who first told Phoenix about the then-biggest artist on the planet, Lady Gaga.

The you-have-to-see-it-to-believe-it moment includes Phoenix pretending to have a clue who Lady Gaga was, which he didn’t, but played it cool, which you can see around the 2:35 mark. He claimed he was well-versed in the songs of the “Paparazzi” singer, conjuring made-up songs like “Everybody Goes Up” and “Two Lashes at a Time.” Cyrus couldn’t be fooled though, and started to sing and dance to “Bad Romance,” which Phoenix itted he didn’t know. The entire conversation is unexpected and random but, flash forward to over a decade later and Phoenix and Lady Gaga are now co-stars in one of the most anticipated films of 2024.

Naturally, Phoenix knows who Lady Gaga is now, after singing together on Joker: Folie à Deux. Gaga is also aware of how he was introduced to her music, as the old video resurfaced during a promo interview with Capital FM. “I didn’t know that,” Gaga itted, before adding, “I know what I’m going to be showing him later.”

As for their real first meeting, it happened at her house, per Phoenix’s words, and later connected with Joker director Todd Phillips over dinner, where Lady Gaga’s music knowledge blew them away, so she had to be the one to play Lee.

Fans were thrilled about Miley being a girl’s girl and promoting Gaga, and most of the comments on the official video called for a Miley x Gaga collaboration, which we’d love and fully . “Joaquin’s journey is crazy! From clueless to co-star with Gaga what a glow-up!,” wrote a fan, with another writing, “Two lashes at a time could be a hit tho.” It feels like Phoenix knew her before he even met her because he matched her freak even without knowing who she was.

Liam Hemsworth has been a star for over a decade. He broke through in the Hunger Games films, and has continued to be a steady presence on the big screen. Most recently he took over from Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s fantasy smash, The Witcher. In of celebrity, though, he’s likely best known for being the little brother to Chris “Thor” Hemsworth and for his notable marriage to a fellow A-lister.

Hemsworth previously tied the knot with Miley Cyrus, for what turned out to be a fairly short lived marriage. The couple had a famously tumultuous relationship, and Hemsworth achieved an entirely new level of fame during his time with the singer. Since then, however, Hemsworth’s personal life has been harder to track.

Here’s what you need to know about the actor and his current relationship status.

Who is Liam Hemsworth’s girlfriend?

Liam Hemsworth has only been married once, and it was to Miley Cyrus. The celebrity couple were married from 2018 to 2020. Since then, however, the actor has kept a lid on his love life, and been more cautious about what he shares with the general public.

According to People Magazine, Liam Hemsworth has been dating Gabriella Brooks since 2019. The couple were first spotted hanging out in Hemsworth’s native Australia, before making their official debut as a couple at a 2021 charity dinner. The Hunger Games star has never spoken about Brooks in interviews, nor she him.

Brooks, however, who works as a model, did talk about her desire for privacy during a profile with Stellar Magazine. The interview was conducted the same year Brooks and Hemsworth made their first public appearance together. She said:

I feel like in an industry where so much is put out on show, there are some things you just want to keep to yourself.

Are Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus still friends?

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks appear to be in a loving and well-guarded relationship. That said, the former’s ex-wife, Miley Cyrus, is still a factor in his life. The two don’t seem to interact very much, but a recent lawsuit involving Cyrus may bring Hemsworth into the mix as a talking point.

Cyrus is being sued by Tempo Music Investments over the hit song “Flowers,” with the company claiming that it steals part of the Bruno Mars song “When I Was Your Man.” The song, which was released on Liam Hemsworth’s birthday in 2023, is widely assumed to be about the actor and the emotional release Cyrus felt moving on from him.

Daily Mail reports that Cyrus is worried, however, about being dragged into court and being forced to cite Liam Hemsworth as the lyrical inspiration for the song. As far as wedding plans for Brooks and Hemsworth are concerned, insiders claim that neither party is in a hurry. “Liam didn’t have a good experience the first time around,” a source told Us Magazine. “And it’s not something he thinks of in a positive light.”