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The Fractured Empire: A Deep Dive Into Miley Cyrus’s 17 Most Famous (and Controversial) Relatives

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The Cyrus family tree is less a stable oak and more a lightning-struck saga, especially with the torrent of high-profile drama that has unfolded in 2024 and 2025. What began as a tight-knit country and pop dynasty has recently fractured into two distinct camps following the messy divorce of patriarch Billy Ray Cyrus and matriarch Tish Cyrus, creating a "dark decade" of internal conflict that Miley herself has publicly addressed. This article, updated in December 2025, provides a definitive, in-depth look at the 17 most important and famous relatives in Miley’s life, detailing their careers, their current relationships with the superstar, and the controversies that have made them global headlines.

The latest news involves not just the parents’ new marriages—Tish to actor Dominic Purcell and Billy Ray’s short-lived marriage to Australian singer Firerose—but shocking rumors of a love triangle between Tish, her daughter Noah, and Dominic Purcell. The complexity of the Cyrus family, including a rarely-mentioned half-brother and a legendary godmother, proves that their lives are far more dramatic than any TV show.

The Core Dynasty: Parents, Siblings, and Their Controversial New Spouses

The Cyrus family is a complex, blended unit. Miley has five siblings, two of whom are from Tish’s previous marriage but were adopted by Billy Ray, and one half-brother from Billy Ray’s previous relationship. The following list details the core family members and their recent activities.

  • Billy Ray Cyrus (Father): Country music star famous for "Achy Breaky Heart" and co-star of Hannah Montana. His 2022 divorce from Tish, after nearly 30 years of marriage, was the catalyst for the family’s public rift. He made headlines for his quick marriage and even quicker divorce from singer Firerose in 2024, which became a contentious legal battle.
  • Tish Cyrus (Mother): Miley’s longtime manager and a successful producer. She married actor Dominic Purcell in August 2023. Her relationship with her youngest daughter, Noah, has reportedly been strained due to the circumstances of her new marriage.
  • Brandi Cyrus (Older Half-Sister): Born May 26, 1987. A musician, DJ, and podcast host, co-hosting the popular Sorry We’re Stoned podcast (formerly Your Favorite Thing) with Wells Adams. She is Tish’s daughter from her first marriage, adopted by Billy Ray. Brandi is known to be very close to Miley and Tish.
  • Trace Cyrus (Older Half-Brother): Born February 24, 1989. Musician and former lead singer/guitarist for the band Metro Station, famous for the hit "Shake It." He is Tish’s son from her first marriage, adopted by Billy Ray. Trace has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
  • Braison Cyrus (Younger Brother): Born May 9, 1994. A musician and actor who released his debut album, Javelina, in 2021. He is actively involved in music production, co-writing and producing his father Billy Ray’s upcoming album, set for a 2025 release.
  • Noah Cyrus (Younger Sister): Born January 8, 2000. A Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter with a successful solo career. Her relationship with her mother, Tish, became a major point of media scrutiny in 2024 due to rumors that she had previously dated Tish's new husband, Dominic Purcell.
  • Christopher Cody Cyrus (Older Half-Brother): Born April 8, 1992. He is Billy Ray's son from a brief relationship with waitress Kristin Luckey, born the same year as Miley. Christopher lives a private life away from the spotlight, reportedly working in law, and is the most rarely-mentioned sibling, highlighting the fractured nature of the extended family.

The Shocking New Additions and Fractured Relationships of 2024/2025

The family dynamic underwent a seismic shift in the wake of the parents’ divorce, introducing new spouses who quickly became central figures in the ongoing family drama. The division in the family was keenly observed when Miley omitted her father, Billy Ray, from her acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammy Awards after winning Record of the Year for "Flowers."

The Tish Cyrus and Dominic Purcell Controversy

Tish Cyrus’s marriage to Australian actor Dominic Purcell (known for Prison Break) in August 2023, just months after her divorce from Billy Ray was finalized, brought a fresh wave of controversy.

The most shocking revelation came in 2024 when sources claimed that Tish had married a man her youngest daughter, Noah Cyrus, had previously been romantically involved with. The report suggested Noah was "offended" by the marriage, leading to a significant rift between mother and daughter, with some reports claiming they had stopped speaking entirely. While later reports suggested Tish and Noah were attempting to "heal and move forward," the love-triangle rumor remains a key part of the Cyrus family narrative, underscoring the deep divisions within the family unit.

Billy Ray Cyrus’s Brief Marriage to Firerose

Billy Ray Cyrus moved on quickly, marrying Australian singer Firerose (born Johanna Rose Hodges) in October 2023. They had collaborated on music, but their relationship was short-lived. Just seven months later, in 2024, Billy Ray filed for divorce, leading to a public spat where Firerose claimed she was held "hostage" in the marriage and Billy Ray accused her of "inappropriate marital conduct." The messy, highly-publicized split further solidified the narrative of a family in turmoil, with Billy Ray's actions reportedly widening the distance between him and his famous children, including Miley.

The Extended Cyrus Family Tree: A Network of Stars and Secrets

Beyond the immediate family drama, Miley’s relatives extend into the highest echelons of country music and reveal the deep roots of her Tennessee heritage.

  • Dolly Parton (Godmother/Distant Cousin): The legendary country superstar is Miley’s honorary godmother, a relationship that began when Parton co-starred with Billy Ray in the TV movie Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Their bond is one of the strongest in the family, leading to numerous collaborations, including a duet of "Wrecking Ball." In a fun twist, it was later revealed through genealogical research that Dolly Parton is actually Miley’s seventh cousin, once removed, making their bond both ceremonial and biological.
  • Stella McBride Cyrus (Braison’s Wife): Braison married model and photographer Stella McBride in 2019. She and Braison welcomed their son, Bear Chance, in June 2021.
  • Bear Chance Cyrus (Braison’s Son): Born in 2021, he is Miley’s nephew and the newest generation of the Cyrus clan.
  • Kristin Luckey (Christopher Cody Cyrus’s Mother): A former waitress who had a brief relationship with Billy Ray Cyrus, resulting in the birth of Christopher Cody Cyrus.
  • Baxter Neal Helson (Brandi & Trace’s Biological Father): Tish’s first husband and the biological father of Brandi and Trace, though Billy Ray adopted them.
  • Cindy Smith (Billy Ray’s First Wife): Billy Ray's first wife, whom he was married to from 1986 to 1991.
  • Ron Cyrus (Paternal Grandfather): Billy Ray’s father, a former politician in Kentucky who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives.
  • Ruth Ann Cyrus (Paternal Grandmother): Billy Ray’s mother.

The sheer number of entities—17 in this detailed breakdown—each with a role in music, acting, or the latest tabloid headlines, confirms the Cyrus family’s status as a true American dynasty. While the family may be going through a period of intense public scrutiny and internal conflict, the powerful bonds of blood and fame continue to link them, ensuring that the saga of Miley Cyrus and her relatives remains one of the most compelling stories in pop culture today.

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