Billy Ray Cyrus has officially finalized his divorce from Firerose, marking the end of a tumultuous relationship that lasted less than a year. The couple, who tied the knot in October 2023, saw their marriage dissolve amid a series of serious allegations and public disputes.
Court documents reveal that the divorce was finalized on August 5, 2024, just two months after Cyrus filed for divorce on May 22, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The settlement indicates that Firerose, whose real name is Johanna Rosie Hodges, will not receive any alimony or spousal support. Instead, she will retain all rights, credits, and royalties for 17 songs that the couple wrote and published together during their time as partners.
Both parties will be responsible for their own attorney fees and will keep their premarital property. Cyrus will keep all horses and livestock on his property, along with five vehicles, including a 2024 Nissan Murano and a 1993 Harley Davidson. Firerose will retain her 2020 Mercedes Benz.
The divorce proceedings were marked by heated accusations from both sides. Cyrus, 62, publicly accused Firerose of lying about her identity and claimed that their relationship was a “crazy insane scam.” He expressed his relief at having the legal battle behind him, stating, “This has been absolutely the most crazy insane scam I have ever heard of. Let alone the fact I’m right in the center and basically the target of the scheme. It’s unfortunate it played out this way.”
Firerose, 36, has denied Cyrus’s allegations, with her representatives claiming that he was using “abusive tactics” to distract from serious allegations against him. In court documents, Firerose accused Cyrus of extreme verbal, emotional, and psychological abuse, citing his persistent drug use as a factor that made him unpredictable and volatile.
Cyrus’s legal team responded to these claims, calling them “confusing and suspicious.” They pointed out that Firerose had begged him to take her back just two days after he filed for divorce, questioning the validity of her allegations.
The couple’s relationship began in 2010 when they met on the set of the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” Cyrus was taking a break with his dog when he first encountered Firerose, who was auditioning for a role. Their friendship blossomed over the years, and they became songwriting partners during the pandemic, eventually leading to a romantic relationship.
In November 2022, Cyrus confirmed their engagement, and the couple celebrated their marriage in October 2023. However, the joy of their union quickly turned sour, leading to a public and bitter split.
As the divorce proceedings unfolded, both parties made serious allegations against each other, with leaked audio revealing Cyrus berating Firerose during a confrontation. In the recording, he can be heard using expletives and belittling her, while she pleaded for him to stop shouting.
Cyrus later admitted to being at his “wit’s end” and expressed that he felt something was wrong in their relationship. He claimed that everything he thought he knew about Firerose was a lie, alleging that she was trying to take over his career and usurp the Cyrus name for her own gain.
Firerose’s representatives have stated that she wanted to settle the divorce quickly to end the emotional turmoil and the ongoing smear campaign against her. A source close to her revealed that she was willing to walk away without fighting for money to be done with the volatile relationship.
The couple’s divorce settlement stipulates that neither party will pay alimony or spousal support, and both will retain their respective assets. Firerose will keep her 2020 Mercedes Benz and the rights to the songs they created together, while Cyrus will maintain ownership of his vehicles and livestock.
The public nature of their split has drawn significant media attention, with both parties facing scrutiny over their allegations. As they move forward separately, it remains to be seen how this high-profile divorce will impact their careers and personal lives.
Source: E! News, People, The Post, Daily Mail
