Miley Cyrus Hopes Billy Ray Cyrus’ Divorce Is the ‘Right Direction’

Miley Cyrus she hopes that her father billy ray cyrus He is on the right track despite his separation from his estranged wife Firerose,

“Miley, Noah and their siblings never really understood the relationship and why Billy married her so suddenly,” a source exclusively told PEOPLE. our weekly“Nobody approved of this marriage.”

Billy Ray’s children, whom he shares with his ex-wife Tish CyrusMany were shocked by their relationship, but Miley, 31, is optimistic that her family can move on from their drama.

“Miley hopes this brings some peace to the family,” the insider added. “And she feels like it’s a good step in the right direction for her.”

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We It was confirmed on Wednesday, June 11 that 62-year-old Billy Ray had died. cancel her wedding Firerose, 35. cited irreconcilable differences and “inappropriate marital conduct” as the reason for the split, according to court documents obtained by the agency. WeTheir separation date was set for May 22, 2024.

Billy Ray and the Fireroses, Their relationship began The worked as a musical collaborator in July 2021 while he was still married to Tish, 57. Billy Ray and Tish filed for divorce in April 2022. Four months later, Billy Ray and Firerose announced they were engaged. They married in October 2023.

Miley has been by Tish’s side since her parents divorced. The “Flowers” singer also served as maid of honor Tish’s Wedding To Dominic Purcell in 2023. Miley’s siblings are Noah and Bryson Cyrus Did not attend the wedding ceremony. We It was later confirmed that 24-year-old Noah had earlier there was a relationship Purcell, 54.

Days before Billy Ray’s divorce news broke, Miley spoke about her relationship with her parents. david letterman On his Netflix show My next guest needs no introductionDuring their conversation, Letterman, 77, asked Miley if she considered her father her hero. She acknowledged that her mother plays that role, but she also acknowledged that both of her parents have helped her get to where she is today.

“He’s almost given me this map, and it’s a map of what to do and what not to do, and he’s guided me in both cases,” Miley said. “Without my dad, I know … who I am as a person wouldn’t exist. Because my dad is a creative and an artist, and the way his mind works, it’s always made me feel safe in my own mind.”

Miley also joked that in addition to inheriting Billy Ray’s musical talent, she also learned some of his talents. Not very good qualities,

“I also inherited narcissism from my father,” she joked. “I didn’t know anything about my siblings, except the role I was doing. … I was moving to L.A., and that was all I knew.”

With reporting from Amanda Williams