Miley Cyrus on Friendships in The Entertainment Industry: 'Doesn't Feel Like My People'

Miley Cyrus, known for her bold personality and chart-topping hits, has always marched to the beat of her drum. In a recent interview on ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,' the Grammy-winning artist opened up about her selective approach to friendships within the entertainment world.

The 31-year-old pop star revealed that she doesn’t maintain many connections with fellow celebrities. "I am not very active or a very active part of my community of other artists and entertainers and celebrities. It just doesn’t feel like my people when I’m in that room. But there are certain artists," Cyrus shared. One notable exception is her bond with Beyoncé, with whom she has collaborated on multiple occasions.

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Cyrus reminisced about performing the charity single ‘Just Stand Up!’ at the 2008 Stand Up to Cancer telethon alongside an impressive lineup, including Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Carrie Underwood, Fergie, Natasha Bedingfield, and Ashanti. Reflecting on that experience, she said, "I was, like, sandwiched between Rihanna and Queen Bey, and they’re fully grown up, gorgeous, probably similar to my age now. Towering over me, completely stunning. 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."

In a more recent collaboration, Cyrus and Beyoncé teamed up for the duet ‘II Most Wanted’ from Beyoncé's latest album, ‘Cowboy Carter.' The heartfelt track reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, further solidifying their professional relationship. Cyrus noted that while their bond might not be deeply personal, there is mutual respect and kindness. 

"Now, just from seeing her, I’ve created, like, a relationship, maybe, a bit more in-depth," she said. "We haven’t ever had this conversation, so now maybe you and I may be more friends than I’m friends with Beyoncé, but Beyoncé and I have just the kindness and the consistency of everything."

The ‘Flowers’ singer explained that her connections in the industry are more about quality than quantity. "I’m part of my community in that way, but it’s all quantity — not quality," she admitted. "I’m not very active in that."

-Gayathri J