Miley Cyrus celebrated a historic career milestone as she was officially honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The 33-year-old Flowers hitmaker received the 2,845th star in the prestigious Recording Category, situated directly across from the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Clad in a striking, cutout black Versace gown, the Grammy-winning pop icon delivered an emotional speech, surrounded by dedicated fans, fashion mogul Donatella Versace, and actress Anya Taylor-Joy.
However, the high-profile ceremony reignited intense public speculation regarding the Cyrus family dynamic, as her father, country music veteran Billy Ray Cyrus, and younger sister, Noah Cyrus, were notably absent from the festivities.
Despite the glaring absences of certain family members, the Wrecking Ball singer maintained a jubilant demeanor, heavily supported by her inner circle.
Her mother, Tish Cyrus, older sister Brandi, and longtime partner, Maxx Morando, stood proudly by her side throughout the presentation.
The lack of attendance from Billy Ray and Noah comes after a highly publicized period of domestic turbulence.
The family reportedly navigated a “difficult, dark decade” following her parents’ 2023 divorce, an emotional strain Miley openly discussed during an appearance on Monica Lewinsky’s Reclaiming podcast.
Cyrus candidly revealed that the family bypassed traditional therapy, describing their communication breakdown as “emotional hoarding” before ultimately resolving their core differences independently.
While rumors of an ongoing rift between Miley and her father have persisted—compounded by her omitting him from her 2024 Grammy acceptance speech—the singer took a moment during her Walk of Fame address to honor his legacy.
“My dad used to say that a skyscraper starts with a jackhammer. So does a star on the Walk of Fame, by the way,” she told the cheering crowd, signaling that despite their complex past, his foundational influence remains intact.
The absence of her younger sister, Noah, also drew significant media scrutiny due to the complex web of interpersonal drama that gripped the family in recent years.
Hollywood insiders previously reported a severe strain following Tish Cyrus’s 2023 marriage to Prison Break star Dominic Purcell, amid rumors that Purcell had briefly dated Noah prior to his relationship with her mother.
Though Noah famously skipped the wedding, she and Tish had signaled a public reconciliation in early 2025 by making a joint red-carpet appearance at a Los Angeles film premiere.
However, her absence from Friday’s milestone ceremony suggests that while bridges are being built, the family remains selective about public reunions.
Miley has previously affirmed her fierce loyalty to her mother while acknowledging that time has brought a degree of healing and peace across the entire family structure.
Beyond the family politics, the event sparked fresh rumors regarding Miley’s relationship status with Liily drummer Maxx Morando.
The couple, who began dating in 2021 after meeting on a blind date, have famously kept their romance out of the aggressive Hollywood spotlight.
The relationship reached a new milestone late last year when Cyrus debuted a stunning gold diamond engagement ring, valued at an estimated $150,000, at the premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Industry sources previously indicated that the pop star, who was formerly married to actor Liam Hemsworth, was heavily leaning toward a low-key elopement rather than a massive, traditional wedding.
During the photo session next to the newly unveiled star, Tish Cyrus inadvertently sent the media into a frenzy. While gathering the family for a portrait, Tish stepped aside and called out, “We’re gonna bring the husband,” prompting Morando to join the singer.
The 27-year-old musician happily stepped into the frame, planting a gentle kiss on Cyrus’s cheek. While the couple has yet to officially confirm a secret marriage, the casual terminology used by her mother suggests that a private union may have already taken place.
Reflecting on the deeper meaning of the honor, Cyrus closed her speech with a heartfelt tribute to her dedicated fanbase.
“What’s so special to me about this star is that it’s an accumulation of devotion,” she stated. “The star isn’t something you win like a seasonal game… To my fans, you are the stars that make my dream a reality every day.”