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The Miley Cyrus photos: Racy or artistic?

Apr 28, 2008, 07:06 PM | by Amy Wilkinson

Categories: Celebrity Scandals, Ooops!, Those Crazy Kids!

Mileycyrusvf_l_2 Last week, photos of Miley Cyrus surfaced in which she was playfully flashing her lime green bra (oh no, Hannah Montana wears a bra!). But now the tween star is stirring controversy again, this time for not wearing a bra (or a shirt, for that matter).

In photos for the June issue of Vanity Fair, taken by the renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz, the 15-year-old singer posed topless, though draped in a sheet, exposing her bare shoulders. Originally, Cyrus seemed pleased with the shots: In a caption running with the photo spread, she is quoted as saying, "I think it's really artsy. It wasn't in a skanky way. Annie took, like, a beautiful shot, and I thought that was really cool. That's what she wanted me to do, and you can't say no to Annie."

But now Cyrus is singing a different tune. In a statement released through her publicist, the singer says, "I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed. I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about."


Disney is claiming that Vanity Fair created a situation to "deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines." (Just to add, Disney would know a thing or two about using a 15-year-old to sell a product, as Cyrus has been merchandised within an inch of her life. Hannah Montana ruffled hobo purse, anyone?) For their part, a Vanity Fair spokeswoman says Cyrus' parents and/or minders were there for the entire shoot, which was done digitally, and the shots were approved of on the spot. Leibovitz has also defended the photo saying, "The photograph is a simple, classic portrait, shot with very little makeup, and I think it is very beautiful."

But really, what's the big deal? Last year, much racier shots of a Disney star (High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens) surfaced, and did that girl's career disappear? Nope -- she's signed up for High School Musical 3.

What do you think, PopWatchers? Is Miley Cyrus' career doomed? Are you returning your Hannah Montana tickets? Or is this just much ado about nothing?

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kyle Sat, May 30, 2009 at 07:44 AM EST

she is so hot with her clothes off

babes Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 09:47 AM EST

wow every body tht is hatin needs to shut up what teenage girl doesn't take pic like tht get over it it ain't like she is naked or ne thing

becky Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 10:48 PM EST

um i love miley..... yall stop being rude to her!!!!!

R u serious Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 11:28 PM EST

Miley is just trying to get more fame this is an amazing pic she looks very very very sexy and most guys would love it but dont go all aabout ive seeb vanesssa hudgens nude before on my pc and this is baad watev ps im a girl

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ABBEY BAYLIS GUPPY Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 03:24 PM EST

DEAR MILEY YOU ARE SO KOOL I WOULD SO LOVE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY IM A HUGE FAN YOURE SISTER NOAH IS SO CUTE AND YOUR DAD IS A REALLY GOOD SONG WRITTER

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miley sucks Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

MILEY CYRUS IS A F******* WHORE!!!

M. Cyrus Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 07:07 PM EST

You are all idiots. There is nothing wrong with this photo. Miley is 16 years old. She can do this kind of stuff. She knew what she was doing. Just leave her alone.

leah Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

i can't believe she did that but wasn't her fault

dakota Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 10:19 AM EST

do you wear a thong or a g string

Helene Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 09:18 PM EST

miley cyrus is a f****** whore! and i hate her! -.-

Miley Cyrus Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 09:29 PM EST

Attention...

I watched Miley Cyrus Nude Video at

http://thelolvideo.blogspot.com/2008/07/miley-cyrus-shower-pics.html

Enjoy!!! She pretty sexy!!!

Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 06:04 PM EST

if she dont want clothes on her back she shure dont want yall on it so leave her alone

vicky Juergens Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 04:37 PM EST

Just another girl controlled by money and fame. I saw her with my 22 year old daughter at stadium of fire and my daughter who is very open minded said " I am in shock" THERE WERE ABOUT 50,000 PEOPLE THERE AND ALOT WERE MORMONS...AND AS MY DAUGHTER SAID SHE CAME OUT ROCKING LIKE MICK FROM THE ROLLING STONES AND SEEMED HIGH. WE HAD SEATS THAT WERE VERY CLOSE TO THE STAGE AND WE OBSERVED IT ALL AND ALSO GOT SOME GOOD VIDEO TAPE OF A YOUNG GIRL TRYING TO BE A ROCKER IN FRONT OF KIDS 3 YEARS AND UP. I THINK ALOT OF PEOPLE WERE DISAPPOINTED, I NOT ONLY SAW THE REACTION BUT NOT TO MANY CHEERS COMING FROM AN AUDIENCE THAT BIG.IT WAS EMBARRASING FOR HER BECAUSE SHE HAD TO ASK THEM TO CHEER FOR HER....HA!

wanda Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 12:23 PM EST

I appreciate the fact that Miley still cares about her image and her fans. We all make mistakes in judgement even as a parent. Quit worrying about it!

Cyrusfan Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 08:14 AM EST

Miley's parents left the her in the care of her teacher before the contraversial pictures were taken. I think it's odd that after her parents left is when the photographer decided to take such a picture. It is 2008, but I would not of allowed my 15 year old to take such a picture and I would think her's would not as well. The photographer and Vanity Fair knew what they were doing.

MILEY CYRUS NUDE SHOWER VIDEO Sun, Jul 20, 2008 at 08:14 AM EST

Watch MILEY CYRUS NUDE SHOWER VIDEO at

http://thelolvideo.blogspot.com/2008/07/miley-cyrus-shower-pics.html

Enjoy!!! She pretty sexy!!!

Miley's # 1 fan, shocked Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM EST

What miley cyrus is posing 4 PLAYBOY or trying to be vanessa hor hudgens.

Miley's # 1 fan, shocked Sat, Jul 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM EST

What miley cyrus is posing 4 PLAYBOY or trying to be vanessa hor hudgens.

Gerard Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 01:50 PM EST

Even though all you can see is her back, she's still topless, so it's understandable that parents are throwing their heads off. While there's not much nudity, the pose is still rather suggestive.
Not to mention that she's been rather stupid and has been uploading multiple exposing pictures of herself.
I mean, celebrities deserve their own lives too for sure, but don't expect to keep your pre-teenager idolization with skanky images of you flying around the internet.
It would be more forgiveable if this was the only picture, but there are many more, so, yeah, that's why parents are mad.
She's just retarded and talentless anyways, who cares~

Gerard Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 01:48 PM EST

Even though all you can see is her back, she's still topless, so it's understandable that parents are throwing their heads off. While there's not much nudity, the pose is still rather suggestive.
Not to mention that she's been rather stupid and has been uploading multiple exposing pictures of herself.
I mean, celebrities deserve their own lives too for sure, but don't expect to keep your pre-teenager idolization with skanky images of you flying around the internet.
It would be more forgiveable if this was the only picture, but there are many more, so, yeah, that's why parents are mad.
She's just retarded and talentless anyways, who cares~

Katy Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST

this picture is gorgeous! its not
"racy" its her back for crying out loud!

sydney Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 06:46 PM EST

nothing is showing but still shes 15 she shouldnt be gettin into this kind of stuff

sofia Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 08:38 PM EST

This a racy picture? Only if you lived in the middle ages. This is just HER BACK, and we're in 2008. I don't know what king of mag is Vanity Fair, but this photo is NO Playboy material, no sir!

Bec de Devereaux Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 03:37 PM EST

Oh my god, this is what people has been complaining about? I'm totally okay with it. It's a very nice pic. of her. Looks pretty innocent though. It's as if she was caught in the moment getting dressed and trying to cover herself up.It's not like she shoot with Playboy! Come on! It's just her back!

Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 05:23 PM EST

ok first she is a good girl she doesn't take completly nude pics i mean this or that. it is not that bad cut her slack you people think just because she is a disney girl she can't experience things.

Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 06:20 PM EST

And if anyone thinks this is "sexy", I have 1 thing to say. Get a life. IT'S NOT. You're perverted if you think this is sexy. It's just her BACK!

Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 06:17 PM EST

She's not even showing as much as she would in a swimsuit. Most of the others are obvious fakes.

Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 05:16 PM EST

First of all, to the person who said she can pull it off - you can see some of her back bones!
Also, I don't really like the fact that someone who is only 15 is already taking that sort of photo, but it doesn't make her a "slut." I just wish it didn't make girls my age (15) have such extreme ideas of what is "pretty."

Jordon M Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 09:51 AM EST

P.S.
The writers are just jealous of miley because she can look good in thatkind of picture. So i say dont be emmbaresed be proud. :P

Jordon M Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 09:44 AM EST

This photo is artistic, a lot of people will go get pictures like that. Not to mention, it is a good picture, I mean with the angle,the lighting is kind of dull (not very "skanky" at all), and it only shows her back! So whats the big deal if the magazine already came out and she wants the picture back just recall it.
Jordon M-13

hannahhater Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 03:45 PM EST

I agree with a bunch of you people she is turning into a brittany spears. She was suppose to be a role model, not so much. Have you guys even heard of her almost getting a tattoo, for goodness sake her brother has tattoo arms. [Imagine Miley with tattoos.] I pesonally used to love hannah montana but after these recent pics, HATE HER! HATE HER! HATE HER!

butterflies rule Mon, May 19, 2008 at 06:46 PM EST

I think it was wrong but who dosent do wrong stuff these day .

Rebecca Mon, May 19, 2008 at 08:44 AM EST

I dont know why eveyone is so shocked you cant see anything wait until some other star is naked or somthing and post it on the computer its alot worse so i defend miley cyrus becasue all teens are gonna do some bad things.

Rebecca Mon, May 19, 2008 at 08:44 AM EST

I dont know why eveyone is so shocked you cant see anything wait until some other star is naked or somthing and post it on the computer its alot worse so i defend miley cyrus becasue all teens are gonna do some bad things.

Amanda Sun, May 18, 2008 at 11:06 PM EST

It's just her back. I dont see what the big deal is. More is exposed for swimsuit ads. She is completly covered. Everyone is blowing this way out of proportion.

Kadie Sun, May 18, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

Wow. This picture is gorgeous. Yes, she's 15. But it's her BACK for christ sake. She doesn't look risque whatso ever. She doesn't have a cakey makeup, or a fake tan to make her body look sexy, her hair is not done. It screams natural! And if all you parents are gonna try and stop you're children from seeing her, then your in for a rude awakening. Your children attending SCHOOl is going to show them A LOT more then this picture ever could, and ever would. They are going to know about sex by age 10, gauranteed. You cannot shelter them from reality, and if you try, it's only going to make them more rebellious. They're going to want to SEE what mommy and daddy has been trying to hide from them for so long. Now, if you show it to them, they won't be curious, and feel the need to sneak around to see it. Think about it. Stop being so uptight. Nobody enjoys it, and nobody thinks you're better than everyone because you shelter your kids.

Kylie Sat, May 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM EST

first. there are worse things that teenage girls have done. this isnt even "bad". her back is showing. big deal. you can see more in a swim suit than this picutre. and if it was a mistake, maybe she could learn from it, not feel ashamed from all the media.how much pressure do you think she has on her. she has so many fans, and idols, and shows, and blah blah. im sure no creep is going to be turned on by that.at least i hope not.if you are a parent and dont agree with this or miley, then dont let your kid look up to her, or listen to her. you are the parent. you decide. here is the thing. not matter what she will do, the media will not be happy. they just want something to talk about.again, its her back. nothing is showing that doesnt need to be. have you seen some girls the way the dress daily? there are worse issues in the world than an artsy photo. in a few week, paris, or britney, and/or lindsey will do something, and out attention will be turned towards that. --kylie

Fri, May 16, 2008 at 11:59 PM EST

people need to stop being so closed minded..this is an adorable pic and im still a big fan...so is my 13 y/o sister..and for the parents who have a problem with it..you just need to sit your kids down and talk with them...but honestly why worry about this when there is so much more important things goin on in this world...so yall need to chill out and then the girl alone..so shes 15 so am i...and i see nothing wrong with this...and whats wrong with showing your back?? its not like it turns people on...and if it does then you got to be really pathetic and need to get a life..in fact everyone that is criticizing here needs to get a life!!

Sara Fri, May 16, 2008 at 11:35 PM EST

ok so im a teenager just a few years older than miley!! i know wat its like to want to feel pretty no me personally i havent taken pix like that but my friends have!! so wat its not like shes showing anything but her back!! OMG!! and why critcize her so much when vannessa hudgens went completely nude and everyone is ok with that and still watches high school musical...come on now thats just kinda hypocritical dont ya think!! why dont yall just give the poor girl a break!!

David Fri, May 16, 2008 at 08:41 PM EST

It's over and done with. Stop commenting on this topic, especially to those that say "she shouldn't have done this" or "it's wrong". You can't change the past unless you actually build a time machine and go back to just before she took the photos and stop her. And, there is nothing wrong with the photos, anyway, regardless of what other people say. I don't care. I'm sticking with my comment and I'm not changing it. If you don't like it, too bad! That is all.

Hayley Fri, May 16, 2008 at 12:01 AM EST

Seriously, why is everyone so hard on Miley and all celebrities these days everyone makes mistakes just because she is a star doesn't mean she is perfect leave her alone. It's so stupid tabloids just blow everything out of proportions to get more money.

Hayley Fri, May 16, 2008 at 12:01 AM EST

Seriously, why is everyone so hard on Miley and all celebrities these days everyone makes mistakes just because she is a star doesn't mean she is perfect leave her alone. It's so stupid taploids just blow everything out of proportions to get more money.

stacy Wed, May 14, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

Wow, they're getting all serious about this pix it's just Miley Cyrus with a blanket over her chest okay wow big deal!!! Now Vanessa Hudgens she has pix of her COMPLETELY naked no shirt, no pants, no underwear, and not bra!!! People stop talkin about Miley shes only 15, and Vanessa is 19, she knows what shes doing, i think vanessa should get kicked out of Disney not miley! WHO AGREES WITH ME!!! ♥

mel Wed, May 14, 2008 at 02:46 PM EST

Where's daddy Sirus?

Wow Tue, May 13, 2008 at 05:30 PM EST

Wow. Miley, put your f@#&* shirt back on! For god's sake! U used to b me and my friends idol, but not anymore. Thnx a lot. U just lost yourself a lot fans. Now, Carrie Underwood is my idol. Miley is no better then the Spears and Lindsay Lohan. And ppl, just 4 the record, Miley is WAY to young for those type of sexy pics! I mean, the girl's not even 18. Think bout that!

Wow Tue, May 13, 2008 at 05:30 PM EST

Wow. Miley, put your f@#&* shirt back on! For god's sake! U used to b me and my friends idol, but not anymore. Thnx a lot. U just lost yourself a lot fans. Now, Carrie Underwood is my idol. Miley is no better then the Spears and Lindsay Lohan. And ppl, just 4 the record, Miley is WAY to young for those type of sexy pics! I mean, the girl's not even 18. Think bout that!

tula Tue, May 13, 2008 at 05:30 AM EST

i couldnt belive my ears when i read in the paper that she could do such a thing but hey I'v actually seen it now... but wats the big deal nway!!!i love the pics, so hot n sassy n I love you more gal.. Big up to ma number 1 american teen idol. luv ya

tula Tue, May 13, 2008 at 05:30 AM EST

i couldnt belive my ears when i read in the paper that she could do such a thing but hey I'v actually seen it now... but wats the big deal nway!!!i love the pics, so hot n sassy n I love you more gal.. Big up to ma number 1 american teen idol. luv ya

David Sat, May 10, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

I have a comment regarding my lifestyle, the Bible (a little bit), and Miley's photos. Let's see...for starters, regarding my lifestyle, I am a nudist. Regarding the Bible, Adam and Eve were created nude and not ashamed. They sinned after eating the forbidden fruit of knowledge, thanks to an idiot serpent that was actually the Devil in disguise. However, their sin was not simply nudity in itself. It was their shame that they couldn't handle their own nudity. After all, God asked who told them they were naked. He didn't tell them it was good that they covered up their nudity. If you want to live pure and free, nude is the way to go. As for Miley's photos, I have no problem with them. They are simple, artistic, and natural. Anyone who thinks otherwise obviously can't tell the difference between nude (or near-nudity) and the dreaded "p" word ("porn" or "pornography"). That is all I have to say for now.

Sat, May 10, 2008 at 03:25 PM EST

show your nudeness girl and i want to see it

yoshi Sat, May 10, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

she is so hot she is sexy show more

luckygurl2008 Sat, May 10, 2008 at 03:14 PM EST

umm i want to say something about the comment left by "Bubbles" that is about 2 or 3 comments below me!!
the big deal is you have little kids that look up to her and that are going o hear about this and think that it is cool to be a little slut!!
i mean its nothing personal to miley because she can do anything she wants for all I care but i still don't think that she should be able to contiune working for disney channle or any other childrens shows because that is one kind of role modle I would never want my child to end up like. she needs to choose bettwen being the next Brittney Spears or being a role modle to young children.she cant do both.
there is a big diffrence bettwen growing up and acting your age than throwing your carree away!!

Tue, May 6, 2008 at 05:47 AM EST

fuk miley

Troy Mon, May 5, 2008 at 05:50 PM EST

Are you REALLY that surprised? Move on, people. Some other tramp will fill her shoes after she becomes a seahag.

Bubbles Sat, May 3, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL PEOPLE. MILEY IS 15 AND EVEN THOUGH YOUNGER CHILDREN LOOK UP TO HER, SHE IS STILL GETTING OLDER. i MEAN YOU SEE KIDS THAT SAME AGE WEARING BATHING SUITS AND WHAT NOT, SO I'M ASSUMING IF MILEY WAS WEARING A BATHING SUIT WHAT WOULD THEY HAVE SAID NEXT. ITS ALL OVER TV. SHE'S ONLY SHOWING HER BACK. I THINK CERTAIN PEOPLE DON'T HAVE NOTHING TO DO. CRITICISM IS EVERYWHERE. HATE IT OR LOVE IT. I STILL LIKE MILEY AND MILEY WONT BE 15 FOREVER . SOONER OR LATER THOSE KIDS LOOKING UP TO HER WILL HAVE TO FIND A DIFFERENT ROLE MODEL TO LOOK UP TO.

elizabeth Sat, May 3, 2008 at 02:13 PM EST

The photo was slightly suggestive, but people need to move on. I feel so sorry for Miley who has to put up with all this cruel name-calling and criticism. People need to understand that Miley is NOT 11 years old. She may play Hannah Montana on television, but pyschologically, she is like every other teenager who wants to be seen as pretty and grown-up, not someone who wear pink sparkles and sings with a fake wig on all the time. The ironic thing is that most of the parents condeming Miley for the photos probably don't even realize that many of their own 12 year olds are probably posing on myspace with lowcut shirts and pouty lips. Was that Miley telling them to do that? No, that's their own kid's poor choice and their parents lack of awareness. These nutcase mothers need to chill out. Miley seems like a great person and this is just a little hiccup for her. Most of your own daughters will probably be doing worse things in the next few years.

Just get back to me then.

Steve Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:41 AM EST

Wow,a 15, almost 16 year old doesn't wear clothes 24 hours a day. Maybe she's thinking about having sex. Oh no, everyone's kids are ruined now. I have two teenage daughters and we started teaching them about sex when they were 11 and 10 when the 11 year old started her period. OH NO!!! 11 YEAR OLDS HAVE PERIODS!!!!! Yep, they sure do. Oh, and they don't read Vanity Fair, and I don't know anyone who does. They do, however, use the internet and see this story splashed everywhere. They think this whole thing is stupid, and I'm with them. Parents, the best way to deal with your little girls is to talk to them. That's all, no secret. Just talk to them and try not to sound like too big of a hypocritical idiot or they'll stop listening. If there's one thing I've learned its to choose your battles and this one isn't even worth a second of my time. As far as the people out there calling Miley a slut and whatnot... You're the ones saying she's a little girl. Take it easy.

Veronica Sat, May 3, 2008 at 02:03 AM EST

It's called free agency, people.

Sophie Sat, May 3, 2008 at 01:18 AM EST

i think she should be able to whatever the F!@# she wants, without being judged be people. Fans or not.

I think the photo's really pretty, she looks fantastic with dark hair.

Davo Fri, May 2, 2008 at 05:08 PM EST

O good grief people. Why does everyone think she is too young? She is 15..almost sixteen. 16 sounds so much older..but its not is it? its just 1 year. I think everyone thinks as 15 as a little girl but girls younger than that have had sex, done drugs! Miley is just a girl who wants to feel beautiful..she really isn't that young!!! She is old enough to know what she wants to do with her life and I don't think this is in any way a bad picture! I mean think about what your kids wear to the pool? THINK ABOUT IT! She isn't even showing very much. Its not provocative at all. It shows the beauty of youth. I think she looks very inoccent in the picture. Besides really people Miley isn't affecting your children..they will see worse things than this from adults! So why is Miley the victim? They are gunna see worse things in school! Trust me! I'm in high school and i know what i am talking about!

Andrea Fri, May 2, 2008 at 04:08 PM EST

Whose kids are going to be reading Vanity Fair anyway? As far as most kids know, she's just the girl from the show and concerts. It's people who make a huge controversy out of things like this that expose children to the "negative" side of young stars. If it wasn't in the news and on TV, kids wouldn't know about it, and wouldn't think "well if she/he's doing it...so should I!"

ella Fri, May 2, 2008 at 01:31 PM EST

i dont like what miley is doing i used to be a fan but now i dont like her she aint getting more fans from doing that so what is the point i aint saying everyone should agree with me but kids might start stripping! miley is stupid for doing that coz all my mates hate miley so shame on her!

Nichole Fri, May 2, 2008 at 01:09 PM EST

I DON'T THINK THAT PICTURE IS THAT BAD AND THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND I THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE HER A BREAK! AND I DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD REPLACE HER FOR SELENA GOMEZ! I LIKE HER BUT MILEY ROCKS AND I LOVE MILEY AND HER SINGING AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE AND THIS WHOLE SITUATION HAS BEEN BLOWN WAY OUT OF PORPORTION!

Jeremy Thu, May 1, 2008 at 09:15 PM EST

OKAY FOR KELLY AND GARY... YOU BOTH NEED TO GET OVER YOURSELVES IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MILEY AND HER FAMILY THEN YOU KNOW THEY ARE VERY GOD LOVING PEOPLE, AND YEAH YOU SEE HER BACK AND HER SHOULDER BIG DEAL! GO TO THE POOL THERE IS ALOT MORE TO SEE THERE, ANYWAY I THINK THAT IN AN ARTISTS EYES ITS A BEAUTIFUL PIC AND SHE HAS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF. SHE IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL GIRL AND HER FAITH IS VERY STRONG SHE WOULDNT DO ANYTHING TO JEPORDIZE THAT.

brittany Thu, May 1, 2008 at 07:23 PM EST

i cant bleve that they think this is porn cos it ant and they are dum if they think it is it is a nice pix of her and if i was a cleb i would do the same thing you cant see eney thing but skin so im 11 an look up to miley an i stand by her all the way and so should people that dont even like miley and jenna is right

jenna Thu, May 1, 2008 at 06:55 PM EST

i love miley. both of my 11 year old sisters look up to her and i think she is an awesome role model. speaking from my point of view i definately see this picture as artistic there is nothing trampy about it. its all in the pose, and the model and neither one are distasteful. then again you have to be an artist , think like an artist, or have an open mind to appreciate the beauty of the picture. so to the close minded pervs of the world who see this as slutty. you need to be punched for seeing an innocent 15 yr old this way. she meant no harm by this picture and i stand behind her. shes an awesome role model and artist who deserves respect.

jenna Thu, May 1, 2008 at 06:55 PM EST

i love miley. both of my 11 year old sisters look up to her and i think she is an awesome role model. speaking from my point of view i definately see this picture as artistic there is nothing trampy about it. its all in the pose, and the model and neither one are distasteful. then again you have to be an artist , think like an artist, or have an open mind to appreciate the beauty of the picture. so to the close minded pervs of the world who see this as slutty. you need to be punched for seeing an innocent 15 yr old this way. she meant no harm by this picture and i stand behind her. shes an awesome role model and artist who deserves respect.

AMANDA MILEY FAN Thu, May 1, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SHEET PICHURE HER PARENTES APPROVED IT AND WAS THERE.SHE IS COVERING UP HER BOOBS AND U CAN ONLY SEE HER BACK. TRERE NOTHING WRONG!

Viviana Thu, May 1, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

Miley ui r so stupid just like my friend but she is ugley

Viviana Thu, May 1, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

Miley ui r so stupid just like my friend but she is ugley

Nic Thu, May 1, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

This whole topic is absolutely absurd! We've seen her bare back and shoulder -- woo hoo! More would have been shown if she was in a bathsuit or bikini. The photo on it's own is a good one regardless of the individual. I'm no Miley fan but I don't see what all the raucous is about. Am I missing the clothes strewn floor, empty bottle of Jack Daniels, used syringes and her smeared lipstick after a one night stand? Disney, et al. have no business attempting to take the moral high ground. Those protesting the loudest have bigger skeletons in their own closets! I believe their are bigger injustices in the world to be concerned about...get over it already! So petty...

tomwhoo Thu, May 1, 2008 at 11:41 AM EST

With ALL the stuff going on that we NEED to be concerned about, a bare back and shoulder of a 15 yo just doesnt seem to compare with mortgage crisis, unemployment rising, foreclosures, screaming high fuel prices , WAR in Iraq and soon Iran and all the rest..back back, bare butt, whatever! Show business is just a form of prostitution after all right?? So, whats new?

al Thu, May 1, 2008 at 09:41 AM EST

stupid americans.

kelly Thu, May 1, 2008 at 08:59 AM EST

joanne-"I like her a lot but I am very let down and have lost a lot of respect for her. I am also a 55 year old mother of 2 and had hoped we had a decent role model for our children."
please don't count on ANY celebrity to be a role model for your children. YOU are the best role model for your cildren and it's the most important job that you have.

gary Thu, May 1, 2008 at 08:57 AM EST

she is a tramp and a slut.

David Waters Thu, May 1, 2008 at 08:54 AM EST

Now that the world has seen Hanna Montana's back and right shoulder, hopefully we can all move forward.

Old Guy Thu, May 1, 2008 at 07:45 AM EST

I was her age in 1962. Different values on many topics in those days. If this photo is the "worst" of the lot then who cares? Judgmental people looking for something/someone to criticize can take anything out of context. Have they been to a swimming pool, Prom, or seen the "underwear" section of a JC Penny catalog in the last 40 years? This is not smut or pornography! One more thing: Which part of the US Constitution guarantees anyone the right to never be offended by anything? Let's see...First Amendment...nope, that's not it.

alan Thu, May 1, 2008 at 06:57 AM EST

she does not have the best father

voudouman Thu, May 1, 2008 at 04:30 AM EST

I think the photos were done well and Miley and her parents have nothing to apologize for. Disney needs to accept that some of their young stars with great potential are growing up... Let them and their parents decide because they SHOULD know what is best for their children and exploitation is not in the forefront of good parents' minds, and I believe her parents have taught her well!!

EvDriver Thu, May 1, 2008 at 02:11 AM EST

I have no problem with Miley's photos. The green bra pix are simply those of a sassy teenager messing with friends. The Liebowitz shots are very artistic and simply depict a burgeoning young woman. Doesn't anyone remember a 12 year-old Brook Shields baring nearly all in the film Pretty Baby? That film didn't even get an NC-17 rating. I rest my case.

Go get'em Smiley!

Gregory S Thu, May 1, 2008 at 01:12 AM EST

Let her alone it was within very good taste her parents were there for Christ sake let it go.

roy norton Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 10:48 PM EST

no big deal!

chuckles Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 10:43 PM EST

I agree with Ms Daisy. It's a lousy picture of a cute girl that makes her look like a tramp. It looks a lot like an older woman convinced a naive young girl to "do her bidding" by posing in any way the older woman wanted. No, it's not gratuitously sexy. No, it's really not showing too much skin. It's just a trashy-looking picture of an innocent young girl... and that's just a shame.

Scott Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 09:55 PM EST

Miley is a beautiful girl who is becoming a beautiful woman. Like any young woman, she is enjoying and expressing this time of life, and that with discretion.

Annie beautifully captures this moment, with discretion, as only a woman can, who once came of age, and remembers, and shares.

Miley is still a role model for girls her age. She wants to grow up. She wants to be beautiful. She wants to be discrete. She is the picture of maturity for 15. Annie knows this. But now Miley doubts herself because, well...

...it seems so few adults have yet to come of age.

Becky Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 09:49 PM EST

The point no one seems to get it is that other pictures of Miley were taken at this shoot - so why didn't Vanity Fair choose one of those to put on the cover. Just because she posed for this one, doesn't mean it was the one that HAD to be used. She was exploited by Vanity Fair by putting this one in the magazine. Everyone seems to want to put the responsibility for this on everyone BUT the magazine. They were the ones who ultimately chose to publish this picture. They aren't helpless victims in this - they weren't forced to use this picture. They chose to exploit her for profit.

Bill Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 09:08 PM EST

I have seen underwear ads that show more. I don't understand the big deal!

Is is now porno to show your naked back? She is a young girl who is growing up, let her express herself.

Shanell Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 09:01 PM EST

I think that people have taken this picture a little too far. It's a back people who it gonna get turned on by a back. I have seen girls show more driving to the store. Miley is not here to be your role model she is just doing a job like everybody else. She gets paid people! she didn't start to be teenager of the year. You are suppose to lead your children not her what she does has nothing to do with what your childs does. She is a teenager just like all the others trying find their way. People need stop looking to stars to set example for their children and do their job and rise them.

Al Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 07:26 PM EST

Whats wrong with Monty???Baring her tits at such a young age??Is she a virgin?I doubt it!!!

Sheryl Stephens Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 07:21 PM EST

it seems they DAD&MOM will do anything for MONEY

Just Me Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 07:05 PM EST

she's 15.. gross!

jason Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 06:43 PM EST

I think the pictures are fine people often forget that even though she portrays a little girl on tv the real miley may be a total differant person

anonymous Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 05:47 PM EST

PLEASE PEOPLE! Focus on the Real Problems in the world today. not this, i believe this is artistic and not "in Bad Taste". like i said, Get a Life.

regis Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 04:24 PM EST

hee hee hee, dicky moe, dicky moe, dicky moe. hee hee hee

tommrr Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 04:16 PM EST

Who is Miley Cyrus ?

Shemp Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 03:51 PM EST

RE: Does anybody know that the US is in an unpopular war, the economy is in the dumps, people are losing their houses, and gas is around $4 a gallon!
WHY IS THIS NEWS?!?!

I say: AMEN! Right on! D*mn skippy! Besides, we all know how many youths aged 9-14 read bleedin' VANITY FAIR!!! Besides, one sees more skin in most "music videos"! Jeeez!

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 03:24 PM EST

Does anybody know that the US is in an unpopular war, the economy is in the dumps, people are losing their houses, and gas is around $4 a gallon!
WHY IS THIS NEWS?!?!

roxanne Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST

along as her parents gave their permission who cares !!!!kids get belly bottons pierced and tatoos at that age and have to have parents permission to get them . my daughter loves miley!!!!!!!

E Clements Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 02:25 PM EST

I think the intention of the photos was artistic. And they would be .... if the subject was 25 years old. But with today's problems with child molestation, child pornography, etc. I don't think they are appropriate with a 15 year old being the subject. If it were a 15 year old in her pajamas holding the sheet that way, it would be different.
The photographer was just doing her job; Miley was just posing for promo pics ..... the parents should have stopped this one!


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