Miley Cyrus Says She Wouldn't Change Any of Her Past ‘Mistakes' — Except for These Few Things
At just 32 years old, Miley Cyrus has had a truly wild life and career. And in a sit-down with personal hero Pamela Anderson, the star confirmed that she has no regrets — except for maybe just a few small things here and there.
While talking with the star of Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl, Cyrus — who recorded original ballad 'Beautiful That Way' for the film — opened up about the many twists and turns she's faced since stepping into the spotlight as a preteen on Hannah Montana. 'I've had so many pivots and evolutions and — some might say 'detours' — within my path,' she began.
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'But it always ends up coming back around to make the next stage of what we are — something that's more potent, something that's more real,' the 'Flowers' singer continued. 'Funnily enough when I look back, all the mistakes, anything I was unsure of or I didn't understand, I am so proud of every moment and now every stage of my life.'
'I would not go back and change anything,' Cyrus added, before amending: 'Except [for] a couple things I was wearing.'
The singer's conversation with Anderson comes over a month after Cyrus' 'Beautiful That Way' received a Golden Globe nomination for best original song ahead of the 2025 awards, something she called 'an honor' on Instagram Stories. 'I am continuing to root for [Pamela],' Cyrus wrote at the time. 'It's so fun to watch her shine. Thank you Gia Coppola for inviting me to be a part of your gem.'
Watch Cyrus' conversation with Anderson below.
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