Miley Cyrus ‘Embarrassed’ by Vanity Fair

Sun, 27 April 2008 at 7:33 pm

Miley Cyrus says that she’s “embarrassed” about semi-topless photographs of herself in the June 2008 issue of Vanity Fair.

“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,” says the 15-year-old Disney sensation, who posed with a blanket wrapped around her chest. “I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about.”

A Disney Channel spokesperson adds: “Unfortunately, as the article suggests, a situation was created to deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines.”

The Miley photos, which were taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair, hits newsstands next week.

UPDATE 1: People reports that Miley’s parents left before the final picture at the photo shoot but her grandmother and teacher were there. Miley also added, “My goal in my music and my acting is always to make people happy. For Vanity Fair, I was so honored and thrilled to work with Annie. 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. The pictures of me on the Internet were silly, inappropriate shots. I appreciate all the support of my fans, and hope they understand that along the way I am going to make mistakes and I am not perfect. I never intended for any of this to happen and I am truly sorry if I have disappointed anyone. Most of all, I have let myself down. I will learn from my mistakes and trust my support team. My family and my faith will guide me through my life’s journey.”

UPDATE 2: The New York Times has a piece on Miley’s topless photo scandal. The Vanity Fair article was written by Bruce Handy and quotes Miley as saying, “Annie took, like, a beautiful shot, and I thought it was really cool. That’s what she wanted me to do, and you can’t say no to Annie.” She also said of the photo, “I think it’s really artsy. It wasn’t in a skanky way.”

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# 181

Lillianne @ 04/27/2008 at 9:49 pm

Tramp in Training

# 182

m @ 04/27/2008 at 9:49 pm

and of course, the apology was not her own words but prepared by her agent and/or parents after they found the picture had outraged Disney.

# 183

miley fan @ 04/27/2008 at 9:49 pm

miley you look very pretty and artisic i accept your apoligie

# 184

yanina @ 04/27/2008 at 9:50 pm

poor miley

# 185

kat @ 04/27/2008 at 9:53 pm

your damage control is too late girl, you already took the pics and you knew what you were doing! don’t blame anyone else

# 186

Maxim @ 04/27/2008 at 9:55 pm

It would be a different story if we hadn’t just seen her coyly exposing her bra and then sprawled across her boyfriend’s lap with her midriff exposed. I don’t think there’s much doubt what she was doing with the boyfriend when the camera was turned off.

# 187

Peyton @ 04/27/2008 at 9:55 pm

OOo.. keep us posted Jasmine.

# 188

jasmine @ 04/27/2008 at 9:55 pm

first she was a ***** then when her second scandal came out she was a hoe and now with this she’s just a *****

# 189

jo @ 04/27/2008 at 9:56 pm

first of all she is way too overexposed!!! she goes to every event she’s invited to. jst cos your suddenly successful you hafta show your mug everywhere. stay home once in a while

# 190

AMYohyess @ 04/27/2008 at 9:57 pm

“you can’t say no to Annie.”
MILEY YOU ******.

# 191

kaytee @ 04/27/2008 at 9:58 pm

its supposed artsy like anya on ANTM

# 192

littleone @ 04/27/2008 at 9:58 pm

Why is everybody making such a huge deal?
They were done artistically.

And it was Annie Lebowitz! How is gonna it be ******?

I feel so bad for her. She takes a beautiful picture and all you little brats can do is make fun of her and insult her?

You guys are terrible.

# 193

theresa @ 04/27/2008 at 9:58 pm

puhhleasee. no one forced her to take of her top. that was her own decision. dont try to apologize.

# 194

jianne @ 04/27/2008 at 10:03 pm

artistic my ass dude if u pose topless people are going to think your a ***** no matter how “artistic” it looks.

# 195

t @ 04/27/2008 at 10:06 pm

Why Vanity Fair would even consider doing such a controversial photoshoot with a mere 15 year old is beyond me

# 196

Nat @ 04/27/2008 at 10:07 pm

I think the image from Vanity Fair by Annie Leibovitz looks tasteful. I dont see the problem. Annie is a very artistic photographer, shes not looking to make dirty images.

Its all been blown out of proportion to stop the backlash against Miley. Because of the personal images that were released to the web.

# 197

keara @ 04/27/2008 at 10:07 pm

she’s 15. she needs to mature in more ways than just physical. stop trying to blame a world renowned photographer and fashion magazine for YOUR mistake.

# 198

keara @ 04/27/2008 at 10:07 pm

she’s 15. she needs to mature in more ways than just physical. stop trying to blame a world renowned photographer and fashion magazine for YOUR mistake.

# 199

Hmmmm @ 04/27/2008 at 10:07 pm

She is just a teenager who makes mistakes people, get over it and move on, if thats the worst she ever does then thank gosh. You people act like your all saints. At least she can say when she has made a mistake and learn from it and move on.

I wish Miley the best of luck, your a great person who is human like the rest of us.

# 200

Laughable @ 04/27/2008 at 10:08 pm

littleone @ 04/27/2008 at 9:58 pm

there’s nothing artistic or beautiful about a 15 year old posing n.ude. if she was older, u culd make that arguement, about the human body being beautiful and wat not, but she cant even drive. and its not like someone took her top off for her. she did it willingly. her parents left, she took her top off, and posed n.ude knowing full well that shes a idol to many little kids, and that this culd tarnish her rep. excuse us “brats” for finding something wrong with that.

wake up and smell the roses my friend. u dont need to make excuses for miley, wat she did was wrong, period.

# 201

izzy @ 04/27/2008 at 10:09 pm

ew, miley isn’t even pretty.

# 202

mileyfan @ 04/27/2008 at 10:11 pm

I LOVE TO DEATH !

no matter what happen i wil always support her !

the photoshoot is NOT BAD

soo STOP ******* SAY IT BAD LOSER

# 203

Vanessa @ 04/27/2008 at 10:11 pm

that’s bull right there!! she knows what the h*ll she’s doing!! so this proves right there she’s a sl*tty wh*re!!!

# 204

wowzaaa @ 04/27/2008 at 10:12 pm

jeeeeeeeeezz miley.

after the edgy pics on the internet, you’d expect her to lay low for a while but i guess not.

i wonder if joe jonas’ statement that “we have her back and love her to death” applies here too?

# 205

Buzzkut @ 04/27/2008 at 10:12 pm

Annie is a pervert and you are a stupid moron Kid.

# 206

jollyrancher007 @ 04/27/2008 at 10:12 pm

Wow, what a speech from a 15 year old! and I absolutley love her! She had the guts to apologize for the photos and the Vanity Fair pic! And hey, I agree! She is just 15 and all of us make mistakes along the way! I mean come on! give her a break! You can’t expect her to be perfect cause nobody is! Besides! The pics didn’t show anything at all! Other people in the planet do worse things to humanity and we don’t make a big deal out of it like people are making a big deal out of this! She’s on tha right track, trust me!
peace out!
rock on Miley!

# 207

carly @ 04/27/2008 at 10:14 pm

aww i feel really bad about this.. poor kiddo

# 208

Lizzy:) @ 04/27/2008 at 10:14 pm

Miley Miley Miley…..

I don’t understand how Miley Cyrus, continues to dig herself into this hole.

She was already on thin ice for her leaked photos with Thomas Surges. That can not be covered by some flimsy excuse. These are the photos that will surely push some fans (and fans’ mother & fathers) over the edge.

While I wouldn’t even begin to tag these photographs as risque I would say, however that they are quite a bit out of Miley’s age range.

Miley shouldn’t say she was just “embarrassed” about these photos. It’s time for her to step up and take responsibility for these pictures. Not just simply disregard them and hope for the best.

If she really is as mature as she claims to be, she should at least have the class to appear on some sort of, radio, talk show, news show, etc and personally explain these photographs.

While I am personally not religious in anyway, I think it should be against any parents morals to pose nude. No matter if she is covered.

Older actors and actress’ have posed nudely & covered. But they are old enough to the point where the pictures can be viewed as tasteful.

For a 15 year old, these pictures are not in my opinion appropriate.

I think also, That Mr and Mrs. Cyrus should have guided Miley and chose not to have these photos done.

The family already knew that their daughter was on thin ice, because of Thomas Surges photos. They should be more aware that pictures like this may not be appropriate after something like that.

I hope Miley chooses to make the right choice, and come clean about the photos.

Until then she must face the wagging of the tongues from this picture.

Please do not call me a Miley hater. Because I do not hate anyone. But I think it is only fitting that she discuss these pictures…and soon.

Best of Luck,

Lizzy

# 209

karen @ 04/27/2008 at 10:14 pm

Eww why would you allow your 15 year old to pose like that? Do you want creepy 50 year old men jacking off to it? Of course Miley’s dad wants to be her “best friend” not her father… Kids have have alot of friends but only one mom and dad.

# 210

trw @ 04/27/2008 at 10:15 pm

what the hell shes playing it off now that its all out.she knew what she was doing and so did her parents.this is what money does to you,you get bored because you have every thing in the world ,so you start out with these pics and then drugs(which im sure shes already did looking at some of the pics lately she looks like she was high and then theres the vedio her and mandy did were she was making fun of demi and selena they both were missed up on some thing.so im not buying their lame excuse.

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