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Miley Cyrus has peeled back the curtain on what really caused her strained relationship with dad Billy Ray Cyrus, and how time, maturity, and new beginnings are helping mend the divide. For

over a year, fans speculated about tension in the Cyrus family. The father-daughter duo, once inseparable on and off the screen thanks to ‘Hannah Montana’, seemed miles apart. But in recent

weeks, signs of reconciliation have surfaced. Now, Miley’s putting the rumors to rest and sharing her side of the story. Advertisement Speaking candidly in a new interview, the “Flowers”

hitmaker revealed the core of the issue: her parents’ divorce. After nearly three decades of marriage, Tish Cyrus filed for divorce from Billy Ray in 2022. Advertisement The split rocked the

family, especially Miley, who found herself unintentionally caught in the emotional crossfire. “I think timing is everything,” Miley said. “As I got older, I started seeing my parents as

individuals, not just as my mom and dad. My mom loved my dad for her entire life, and being married to someone in the music world when you’re not in it… that can be really hard.” Miley

admitted she absorbed a lot of her mom’s pain during the breakup. “I took on some of her hurt as my own,” she said. “It affected me more as an adult than it would’ve when I was younger. I

kind of carried that weight with me.” ALSO READ: JACKIE CHAN OPENS UP ABOUT HIS FATHER’S LIFE AS A SPY: HERE’S HOW IT SHAPED THE STAR’S LIFE But things began to shift as both her parents

found new love. Tish tied the knot with ‘Prison Break’ actor Dominic Purcell, while Billy Ray started a relationship with Elizabeth Hurley, which he revealed publicly not long after his

divorce from Firerose finalized. With time, Miley’s perspective evolved. “Seeing my mom happy and so in love with my stepdad—and seeing my dad find happiness too—helped me love them both

separately,” she explained. “I’m not trying to keep them together in my head anymore. I’m being an adult about it.” Still, the emotional transition wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. “At

first, it’s tough,” she admitted. “The kid in you reacts before the grown-up in you steps in and says, ‘Hey, this is your dad—but he’s also just a person who deserves happiness.’ That inner

child had to catch up.” Just weeks ago, Billy Ray posted a rare family photo of the two, and Miley followed up with a heartfelt message on her Instagram Stories. “My dad and I have had our

challenges,” she wrote. “Now that I’m in my 30s, family is everything to me. I’m grateful for the healing that’s happened over time, and for the love and health in my family.” Billy Ray

echoed her sentiments on Mother’s Day, penning a tribute to his daughter on Instagram. “I’m so proud of Miley—her strength, her heart, her bravery,” he wrote. “We’re so close to full

healing. We’ve all been through a lot, but I believe in the power of prayer. If you’ve got one to spare, send it our way.” Advertisement