These top 5 Miley Cyrus scandals are a must read

Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is not only a famous singer, songwriter, actress but also a philanthropist. Ever since she’s been a teen, controversies have been revolving around her. Transforming from Disney’s starlet of her era to pop’s most scandalous It Girl.

The 28-year-old star is also famous for multiple controversies on her personal life, public image, and performances.

Here’s a list of some of the most jaw-dropping Miley Cyrus scandal moments.

Miley Cyrus’ topless Vanity Fair photoshoot

This has been perhaps the most eye-popping scandal of Miley Cyrus. At that time, getting clicked by Annie Leibovitz – for a feature in Vanity Fair was like a dream coming true. But in her case, that photoshoot tarnished her image. The 15 years old prodigy did a topless photoshoot where she covered herself with a sheet.

Miley Cyrus, by then, lamented upon the photoshoot being perceived so badly. Both Leibovitz and Cyrus defended the shoot as “artistic.” Even the photographer said that it was so disheartening to have Miley’s face being disapproved because of the photoshoot. Ten years down the line, Miley Cyrus tweeted saying she was not sorry for the shoot. Disney accused VF of manipulating the teen to sell magazines. The Conde Nast title later brought down the cover picture from its website.

Miley Cyrus cyberbullied Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato were new to the Disney world back in 2008. Selena made her debut on Hannah Montana as a competing pop star and her best friend Demi was all set to debut for the main role in the TV movie Camp Rock with the Jonas Brothers. Earlier, both Gomez and Lovato used to make funny videos on YouTube. On the contrary, Cyrus fueled rumors of bad blood by posting a video on her YouTube vlog. In that, she and dancer friend Mandy Jiroux ridiculed and made fun of the new girls. Later on, Cyrus explained that they were just merry-making and were supporting the two girls. However, they took the video down later on and apologized for their doings.

Miley Cyrus mocked Asians in a group picture with pals

At age 16, the Last Song actress dealt with her first allegation of racism. In a group photograph, Cyrus with her boyfriend Justin Gaston and a few other companions were seen slanting their eyes in a gesture as if making a joke of Asian people. Numerous groups like the OCA demanded an apology. In the starting Cyrus was quick to disperse them, arguing that she was simply making “goofy faces” with buddies. However, later on, Cyrus issued a second apology noting the “valuable lesson” obtained from the experience.

Miley Cyrus homeless VMA date jailed

Cyrus got back to the VMAs a year later for a considerably more subdued appearance as a major nominee, including Video of the Year for “Wrecking Ball.” This time, she chose to utilize the massive stage for good. She had Jesse Helt, formerly destitute man, acknowledge the night’s top honor on her behalf.

On the platform, when Helt talked about issues relating to poverty, Cyrus cried in the crowd. However, the charitable act backfired when Helt’s criminal activities were exposed not long after the show. He had been arrested in 2010 for breaking and entering an apartment in Oregon. He then even violated his probation by leaving the state to pursue his creative dreams in California. Eventually, He was sentenced to six months in jail.

Miley Cyrus shows off pole-dancing at the Teen Choice Awards

After releasing her third studio album Can’t Be Tamed, the fireband offered her boldest statement at this point about her flourishing sexuality. At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, she sang “Party in the U.S.A.,” the super hit which launched her into pop sensation, gyrating on a pole atop an ice cart. Those provocative moves and pelvic pushes weren’t exactly striptease, yet sparked a debate about how appropriate the performance was for a teenage star. Disney denied any statement on the controversy.