Miley Cyrus discusses lack of celebrity friendships and Dolly Parton’s influence on her career

Miley Cyrus has opened up about her lack of celebrity friendships, stating that it “doesn’t feel like my people.”

Unlike many stars who surround themselves with a glittering entourage of famous friends, Miley prefers to keep her circle filled with old pals.

During an episode of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Miley shared: “I am not very active or a very active part of my community of other artists and entertainers and celebrities.”

However, there are a few exceptions to her rule, one being Beyonce. Miley admitted that she often feels out of place when surrounded by legendary stars.

She confessed: “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 Beyonce was so kind to me.”

In the same interview, Miley also gave a fascinating glimpse into her relationship with her Godmother, Dolly Parton, 78. She revealed how Dolly guided her ahead of her now iconic performance at the 2024 Grammys, where she wowed the audience with her hit track Flowers.

She recalled: “[Dolly] isn’t afraid to have tough conversations. A tough conversation I had with with her: I told her ‘I’m wondering if I’m going to do the Grammys or not’.”

She shared: “And she said: ‘Of course you are going to do the Grammys, and you’re not just going to show up, but you’re going to show off. And you’re going to be everything that you are sitting right here in front of me.”

Miley heeded her advice and delivered a memorable performance of Flowers that night, bagging awards for Best Pop Solo and Record of the Year. The 31 year old also opened up about how Dolly has influenced other areas of her life.

Miley, who has previously voiced her decision not to have children, revealed in a recent interview that she looked up to her mentor and godmother Dolly for this choice.

“I love being an adult. I have a rule that I don’t look up or don’t look down at anyone. I just look, which allows me the clarity to see the world for what it really is and people for who they really are,” Miley elaborated.