In May 2025, a woman named Jayme Lee filed a lawsuit claiming to be Miley Cyrus’ biological mother, claiming she gave birth to the singer when she was just 12 years old. Jayme Lee said she signed a private adoption agreement with Miley’s legal parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, but said she suffered severe emotional distress after Billy Ray accused her of misrepresenting the circumstances.
According to Jayme Lee, the adoption agreement allowed her to name Miley and serve as her nanny and piano teacher. She accused Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus of breaching contract, committing fraud, intentionally causing emotional distress and unlawfully interfering with her parental rights. Jayme Lee said the couple stopped all contact and threatened to involve law enforcement soon after Miley’s birth. He requested a supervised DNA test and a review of the legality of the adoption, but his request was rejected by the judge in October 2025.
On November 20, Billy Ray Cyrus filed a motion to dismiss all claims made by Jayme Lee, stating that the lawsuit was intended to harass him and his family. He filed a formal response on December 1, denying all allegations and saying he only recently became aware of the case. Billy Ray pointed out that Jayme Lee’s claims about Miley’s parentage were false and nonsensical.
On December 5, the court officially dismissed the case, confirming that there is no basis to claim that Miley Cyrus was born to a 12-year-old mother or that she is not the biological daughter of Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus.
Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus share three children Miley, Braison and Noah and Billy Ray legally adopted Tish’s two children from a previous relationship, Brandi and Trace. The Cyrus family has long been a famous Hollywood family. After Billy Ray and Tish’s divorce, the children would side with different parents; Miley has remained closer to her mother but recently shared congratulations on Instagram on her engagement to musician Maxx Morando.
Miley Cyrus, born November 23, 1992 in Tennessee, is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter and actress. He first gained fame acting on the Disney Channel Hanna Montana (2006–2011), becoming a global teen phenomenon. Transitioning to a mature image, Miley achieved commercial and critical success with hits such as Wrecking Ball, We Can’t Stop, Malibu and her Grammy-winning single Flowers.
His career spans multiple genres, from pop and rock to country and psychedelic music, and includes acting roles in films and series such as The last song, LOLAND Black mirror. Miley is also recognized for her philanthropic work through the Happy Hippie Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ youth and homeless youth.
In her personal life, Miley had previously dated actor Liam Hemsworth; they married in 2018 and divorced in 2020. She recently announced her engagement to musician Maxx Morando. Miley remains celebrated for her independent spirit, sincerity, and ongoing reinvention as an artist.
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