Miley Cyrus recently shared insights into her approach to celebrity friendships, emphasizing her preference for “quality, not quantity.” In a candid interview with David Letterman on his “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” series, the “Flowers” singer revealed that she doesn’t actively engage in the celebrity community.
“I am not very active or a very active part of my community of other artists and entertainers and celebrities,” Cyrus said, reflecting on her 2024 Grammy win and performance. “It just doesn’t feel like my people when I’m in that room.”
Despite her limited interactions, Cyrus highlighted her enduring friendship with Beyoncé. “There are certain artists like Beyoncé — who, like us, we’ve known each other for a long time,” she noted. Recalling her 2007 “Just Stand Up” performance, Cyrus remembered feeling out of place among stars like Rihanna and Beyoncé. “I was, like, sandwiched between Rihanna and the Queen Bey, and they’re fully grown up, gorgeous, probably similar to my age now. Towering over me, completely stunning,” she shared.
Cyrus recounted how kind Beyoncé was to her during that time. “I’m like, super small, have acne, have braces on the back of my teeth, and I’m standing next to Mariah Carey, who is dripping in diamonds. And Beyoncé was so kind to me,” she recalled.
When discussing her current friendships within the celebrity community, Cyrus reiterated her focus on meaningful connections. “So I’m a part of my community in that way but, again, it’s all quality, not quantity. I’m not very active in that,” she said.
In the same interview, the “Wrecking Ball” singer also opened up about her relationship with her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. She acknowledged inheriting some traits from him, including “narcissism,” amid their rumored rift. However, she also praised his connection to nature and reality. “He always did, even when he was super famous,” she said.
Reflecting on her own upbringing, Cyrus contrasted it with her father’s tough childhood. “My childhood — I mean, we can go and talk about the hard times or the struggles — but I had food, I had love, I grew up in a beautiful big house and my dad didn’t have that,” she explained.
Cyrus’s approach to celebrity friendships is a testament to her desire for genuine connections. While she may not be an active participant in the celebrity community, she values the kindness and consistency in her relationships.
