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It’s not every day that Billy Ray Cyrus opens up, but recently, he shared a rare and heartfelt moment of love and pride for his daughter Miley, and it didn’t go unnoticed.
After months of speculation about a family feud, the country star’s public gesture made it clear that the healing process is well underway.
With Miley’s recent album, Something Beautiful, marking a personal and professional milestone, her father’s support is more meaningful than ever.
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Billy Ray Cyrus took to social media on June 1 to share his heartfelt message.
Under Miley’s post about the release of Something Beautiful, he commented with three flaming heart emojis. Then he reposted her announcement on his Instagram Stories and added, “So proud of you, Mile!!!”
It might seem like a small gesture, but for fans closely following the rumored rift between the two, it felt like a giant step forward.
The subtle but powerful show of love is one of the few public acknowledgments Billy Ray has made since the rumors of family tension began circulating over a year ago.
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Miley opened up about the challenging journey she has taken to rebuild her relationship with her father.
Her honesty was raw and relatable, especially for anyone who has ever had to work through complicated family dynamics.
“I’m being an adult about it,” Miley said. “Now that my mom is so in love with my stepdad, who I completely adore, and now that my dad, I see him finding happiness, too—I can love them both as individuals instead of as a parental pairing.”
That statement reflects real growth and emotional maturity. The transformation in her perspective didn’t happen overnight. Miley admitted that the path to peace took time, effort, and a great deal of inner work.
“At first it’s hard, because the little kid in you reacts before the adult in you can go, ‘Yes, that’s your dad, but that’s just another person that deserves to be in his bliss and to be happy,'” she explained. “My child self has caught up.”
The distance between Miley and Billy Ray seemed to deepen after her parents’ divorce.
Tish Cyrus filed for divorce in 2022, ending nearly 30 years of marriage with Billy Ray. The separation was followed by both parents moving on to new relationships.
Tish married actor Dominic Purcell, while Billy Ray wed singer Firerose, although the latter relationship has reportedly since ended.
These transitions weren’t easy for Miley. The bond she shares with her mother made her naturally protective, and that emotional connection influenced her feelings toward her father.
“I think I took on some of my mom’s hurt as my own because it hurt her more than it hurt me as an adult, and so I owned a lot of her pain,” Miley revealed.
Her words resonate with anyone who’s ever absorbed a loved one’s pain. It’s a common emotional response, especially for those who grew up in tightly knit families.
Miley’s emotional candor highlights the deep layers of understanding required to truly make peace.

Miley’s recent reflections show how far she has come, both as a person and as a daughter. She no longer sees her parents through the lens of their former marriage. Instead, she sees them as individuals, each deserving happiness in their own way.
“As I’ve gotten older, I’m respecting my parents as individuals instead of as parents. Because my mom really loved my dad for her whole life, and I think being married to someone in the music industry and not being a part of it is obviously really hard,” she explained.
That insight has allowed her to let go of resentment and reconnect with her father in a new way, one built not on old expectations but on mutual respect and acceptance.
Miley had already hinted at this healing process in a heartfelt Instagram Story last month.
In it, she acknowledged the challenges that existed between her and her dad but also emphasized that those days were behind them.
“Now, in my thirties, family is my priority above all else,” she wrote. “I’m at peace knowing bridges have been built and time has done a lot of healing. Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.”
It was a gentle but firm confirmation that despite everything, her family is moving forward.
With Something Beautiful making waves and Billy Ray cheering from the sidelines, the Cyrus family appears to be entering a new chapter.
The past may still cast shadows, but it no longer defines their present. Miley’s openness about her journey makes her story even more inspiring. She’s not just singing about growth, she’s living it.
And for Billy Ray, a few words and emojis were all it took to show the world that he’s proud, present, and ready to support his daughter every step of the way.
Sometimes healing starts with a conversation. Other times, it begins with three burning hearts and a message that simply says, “So proud of you, Mile!!!”

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