Miley Cyrus became emotional as she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, using the moment to reflect on her career and thank her family, fans, and collaborators for their support.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter attended the unveiling ceremony on Saturday, May 23 (May 22 in the United States) with her mother Tish Cyrus, her sister Brandi Cyrus, and friends including Donatella Versace and Anya Taylor-Joy.
In her speech, Cyrus referenced advice from her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, saying a “skyscraper starts with a jackhammer,” likening it to the steady effort behind earning a Walk of Fame star.
She described the honor not as something to be “won” or “collected,” but as the result of long-term devotion and consistency in her craft.
Cyrus also vowed to continue her creative journey, expressing hope that her work would leave a lasting impact even beyond her lifetime.
She thanked her fans, calling them “the stars that make my dream a reality every day,” and acknowledged her team and collaborators for supporting her throughout her career.
The singer-songwriter, who first rose to fame as the lead in Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana,” grew emotional as she addressed her family directly, thanking them for standing by her through both her successes and struggles.
She closed her speech by saying the moment was one she would “never forget” and would always cherish.
