Pop superstar Miley Cyrus takes the cover of Vogue France Magazine‘s November 2025 issue, captured at the Château Marmont in Los Angeles by fashion photographer Mario Sorrenti. In charge of styling was Alastair McKimm, who for the cover selected look from Celine. Beauty is work of hair stylist Shay Ashual, makeup artist Aaron De Mey, and manicurist Ayumi. Production by North Six.
In the interview for the magazine, she spoke about her path from Hannah Montana to global recognition, describing an evolution driven by instinct and endurance. Now 32, she shared that she feels calmer and more grounded, choosing her projects carefully and focusing on creativity that reflects who she is today.
Cyrus said that Hannah Montana taught her to live in the moment and that she first understood happiness as the ability to exist fully in the present. She recalled her excitement about acting, costumes, and music, saying that she never imagined the show would lead her toward such an expansive career. She noted that she still carries some of that same energy when approaching her work today. Her recent album, Something Beautiful, combines influences from soul, disco, rock, and psychedelia. She explained that she writes constantly, even in cars or hotel rooms, because inspiration comes to her unexpectedly.
In her conversation with Vogue France, Cyrus said that she approaches fashion with the same spontaneity as music. As the first official face of Maison Margiela, she said her collaboration with John Galliano connects her public and private selves. She added that her 2024 Grammys gown, a Galliano design covered in safety pins, sparked new ideas for songs. For her, both fashion and music begin with emotion, not planning.
Cyrus discussed her admiration for artists such as Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, and David Bowie, describing rock as a matter of honesty and presence. She also defended pop music, saying it can hold deep sincerity despite its reputation for being manufactured. She explained that her song “Flowers” reflects this belief, combining melancholy and empowerment. The track brought her two Grammys in 2024, which she called recognition of energy rather than competition.
She said that her approach to performing has changed over time. Cyrus explained that she no longer feels drawn to large stadium tours and prefers smaller venues that allow for atmosphere and intimacy. She also recalled performing with Beyoncé at Stade de France, calling the collaboration one of her most memorable moments of the year.
Cyrus said she sees freedom as the foundation of her feminism. She described herself as lucky to assert her identity and create without restriction. She credited that independence to lessons learned early in her career, when scrutiny toward young female artists was harsh and often unfair. She said growing up in Nashville shaped her sensibility, being surrounded by country musicians, she absorbed the theatricality and storytelling that later informed her performance style.
She also spoke about the influence of Dolly Parton, her godmother, who continues to guide her both personally and professionally. Cyrus said they share the same philosophy of authenticity and humor, even if their approaches to style differ. She mentioned that her creative interests extend beyond American music, citing inspiration from Brazilian rhythms and French pop from the 1960s and 1970s, particularly Vanessa Paradis’s balance of delicacy and orchestration.
Her philosophy now centers on simplicity and calm. As she told Vogue France, everything she does begins with honesty, continues with curiosity, and ends with the confidence of knowing that she can always begin again.
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