Miley Ray Cyrus Apologizes For 'Artistic' Photos

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(NBC)- Miley Ray Cyrus is apologizing to fans for her photo spread in Vanity Fair.

The spread includes a photo of the 15-year-old wrapped in what appears to be a satin bedsheet.

In a written statement, Cyrus says she "took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic', but now that she sees the photos, she's "so embarrassed."

The Disney Channel, which airs Cyrus' TV show "Hannah Montana," is also critical of the magazine, and says "a situation was created to deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines."

The photos appear in Vanity Fair's upcoming issue, on stands nationwide May 6th.

The photos were taken by renowned celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz.

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Saturday, Jun 13 at 3:05 AM vicki wrote ...

i think people that dont agree with this is just jelious.she young very pretty has a career which pays her alot of money so she can then do wat she wants within reason but this foto is publisity all celebs do thing like this to get people intrested in then and then they get more money and if it was such a big deal im sure her dad would have had alot to say to her and the person taking the fotos leave her alone shes just enjoying herself.

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Friday, Nov 14 at 10:00 AM gree wrote ...

hallo you is so cute

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Monday, Sep 1 at 5:43 PM jamie united kingdom wrote ...

hi im jamie from england im 16 years old and watch her show and lisen two her music every day i think theres nuffink rong with the picture and that every one should relax about it if she had everythink habging out then yh that would be rong but every1 should lay back and stop sticking there nosies in everythink she does so ive shered my opinon so im going 2 listen 2 her music bye bye bye ----

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Saturday, Jun 7 at 3:50 AM michael wrote ...

you americans are pathetic. such a circus about one of the most innocent pics i've ever seen. get a life and start worrying about important issues.

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Sunday, May 25 at 11:22 AM emma watson wrote ...

she should think atleast for 1 min the impact of this so called artistic pic on her pre teen and little frends

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Monday, May 19 at 6:03 PM jamie from ga wrote ...

My lil girl is 2 years old and she absolutely loves Hanna. I as a parent have a choice to let my daughter see the picture or not. I'm not saying that I would let my daughter do the same thing but the picture is not that bad and I don’t think that anyone should attack the poor girl. I've seen girls in pageants and girls that model that have a portfolio take pictures that were more provocative. The fact of the matter is, we as a whole need to let her be and allow her parents raise her.

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Friday, May 9 at 7:10 PM Beth wrote ...

Its her body, she looks beautiful. If she were wearing a shirt that showed her entire back no one would flip out. Its a sheet, something people sleep in, who cares? It's not like she posed for playboy or hustler.

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Wednesday, May 7 at 11:50 AM tori wrote ...

i think the pic was very artistic they didnt show ur intire body disney needs to get over it cause if they take hannah montana off the air im no\\NEVER watchin disney channle agian !!!! -ur #1 fan tori

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Monday, May 5 at 7:44 PM Zahria wrote ...

hey i am almost 9 and i watch Hannah Montana and what you did was not cool you should get your mind right your x best friend. i hate you. you used to be my idol but now your not. they should take you of of t.v.

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Sunday, May 4 at 6:29 AM love wrote ...

you r very pretty. my girls just loves you .good luck.

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Saturday, May 3 at 2:38 AM laury wrote ...

i can not belive it

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Saturday, May 3 at 12:15 AM Some Guy wrote ...

I would totally do her.

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Friday, May 2 at 10:22 PM e wrote ...

This is not hot,if anything it's distasteful. 15 year old girls should not be looking up to this, much less girls of any age. She should not be pinned as being a role model again. How is this so easily dismissed? Apparently it's become no big deal to idolize a girl who shows her midriff and wears racy, way too mature for her clothing and when your teen girl begins to mimic this, maybe then you'll rethink her actions. It's completely false that she is just oh so wholesome and innocent.

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Friday, May 2 at 9:07 PM Amber wrote ...

I am a teen also. And there as two opioions i have on this first, she is 15 but like they said her viewers ages range from around 3-11 generally, and that's not something kids need to be exposed to. And second she's 15 and when child watch her they see her as the actress, not the real life 15 year old Miley, and if the news hadn't made her such a big deal about her picture this won't be a problem, i doubt any of her younger views read Vanitey Fair anyway!

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Thursday, May 1 at 12:35 PM Mrsnickjonas<3 wrote ...

Who cares? i think she looks really pretty and im one huge fan of her shes my idol I LOVE HER EVEN AFTER WHAT SHE DID and if u guys were her friends SO SHOULD U!! xx

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Thursday, May 1 at 9:51 AM KLy wrote ...

I think that Milkey did know what she was getting herself into and always did. Yes she is 15 but her audience is primarily targeted to girls below the age of ten and a photo like this is something young girls would not like to see. What a disappointment!

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Thursday, May 1 at 9:48 AM Anonymous wrote ...

she so kool but she needs to think of all the kids that look up to her as a hero

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Wednesday, Apr 30 at 6:24 PM artiswonderful wrote ...

Good lord, you Americans are so sheltered! It's obvious to this day that you are still ruled by a Puritanical mindset. This image is not even revealing, and was taken by one of America's greatest photographers. People who think this is "obscene" probably also find Michelangelo's incredible work of art the sculpture of David to be offensive. I bet you'd prefer your children watched images of graphic violence instead of of the human body. Whoever said you'd see more skin at the beach was right.

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Wednesday, Apr 30 at 5:22 AM Rena wrote ...

She's 15 years old but her picture meant that she's old as britney spears. So i agree with anita. several years later maybe she will be like britney spears.

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Wednesday, Apr 30 at 4:19 AM WrongNotArt wrote ...

To those who think this is art...you need a reality check.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 9:56 PM Anonymous wrote ...

This girl has nothing to be embarassed about. Any photography student could understand a good photo. This photo is simply a work of ART. Since when is an actress and singer a role model? We should be teaching our daughters to look up to and emulate people on acts of greatness, and just appreciate people for their career choices. You go Mily!

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 8:47 PM adam wrote ...

miley can do what she want, its not like shes nude or annything but she does need to set a good exsample to the billions of kids that think shes there hero

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 8:41 PM Anita N. wrote ...

I am one of Mileys biggest fans ever and I think that sure, she may be fifteen but it was still just an artistic pic. I totally forgive Miley for what happened! Just please give her space, she is only fifteen! Although im only 12 i think that is ok.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 1:28 PM arielle wrote ...

I just think she growing up. People do it all the time. Though only look at the celebs. But on the other side she's only 15.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 1:20 PM sean wrote ...

Was it really necessary? As a man, when I look at it- it kind of makes me feel dirty, since she is only 15yrs old.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 1:17 PM John wrote ...

That's not a nude photo!!! You can see her arm and back. You would see more if you went to the beach or a swimming pool...

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 11:55 AM Terri wrote ...

Get over it, she is more covered in the picture than she would be at the beach in a one piece bathing suit.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 10:56 AM Hexster wrote ...

Everyone needs to chill out! She's not the first 15 year-old to be shot like this. Just go to work, drink your venti caramel macchiado and do something productive.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 10:00 AM RM wrote ...

Mileys pictures were tastefully done.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 3:43 AM hollie jo wrote ...

i look at this picture and see natural beauty. she has no reason to be embarrassed or ashamed. the ones that look at the photo and see it as provocative or sexual should be the ones ashamed of themselves.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 3:40 AM josephine rathbun greymouth wrote ...

Sowat she took a picture it's not as if shes completely naked,i would do the same thing if i was as good looking as she is.I say go for become well knowen.We all love miley and allways will some people just need to grow up and learn not blow things out porption.All the other stars have done it u dont hear them kick up bout that do u, NO.I will ALWAY SUPPORT U MILEY I LOVE YOUR SHOW AND I LOVE YOU,GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTURE I HOPE YOU GO FAR. lots of love Josephine Rathbun 15 yrs old nz,Greymouth

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 3:21 AM emily wrote ...

there is nothing wrong with this picture it is artistic and creative the media is just being stupid and over reacting.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 1:55 AM Maggie Talbot wrote ...

Where were the irresponsible parents in this situation?This kid should be removed from her idiotic parents who neither care about impropriety nor abuse obviously. The kid has too much authority. I'd love to nail thest preents in discussion about this. It would be more appropriate to give this youngster an proper education which she absolutely is lacking in. However, this is probably a case of 'not falling too far from the tree'. I'm disgusted, the parents - pathetic - the child - egocentric.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 1:04 AM samkit wrote ...

it's soooo Britney!!!!

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 1:01 AM jtwcar wrote ...

Which parent signed consent. At 15, the magazine couldn't have done this without parent consent.

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Tuesday, Apr 29 at 12:58 AM elle wrote ...

i think the photo is artistic but should have been posed in a more conservative manner. Annie Leibovitz is an amazing photographer and probably didn't think that the photo was going to be blown out of proportion.

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:59 PM Kathy wrote ...

If anyone in their right mind believes, that by accident, that this photo was taken,so help them. What I would like to know is....What is a 15 year old girl doing out in full view , with out underwear or some cover on, and with a satin sheet, better yet why isn't she in her dressing room under cover and not exposed. No I'm not narrowed minded.....but exposing kids in what some call a sexy position is called child pronography

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:40 PM mwhite wrote ...

Someone should be arrested at the magazine.She is beautiful but as a father of a teenage daughter,I dont think she should have taken those. when she turns 18 then give her the opt , not at 15

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:37 PM Anita wrote ...

Now she's embarrassed. Was she or her parents not aware of the lack of class and clothing in the photo of a 15 year old child. She is on her way to be the next Britney.

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:30 PM Carrie wrote ...

I understand Miley probably shouldn't have posed for such a racie picture with having mostly a child fan base. But she is a child herself. Her parents should have put a stop to it. Sometimes at 15 even in show business people do not realize what the outcome of their actions could be.

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:30 PM Stephanie Webber wrote ...

My daughter looks up to Miley Cyrus completely, but I am very shocked with this behavior. It may not have been to seem what many think it is, but I still think if she wants to keep fans especially children and their parents that she should watch what she does and keep it on the low level. I absolutley love Miley Cyrus, but like I said if she becomes a bad influence I am sure my daughters role model and many other kids role models will soon change. But I accept the apology from Miley Cyrus.

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:30 PM Anonymous wrote ...

i feel like its a good picture i suppose, but not what miley cyrus wants to be portraying. looks like a shot courtney love would take, im surprised she doesnt have smudged red lipstick. reminds me of a druggy or something, hair looks grungy. good shes addressing it before it even comes out tho. shes only 15, glad shes sticking close to family, wonder what she'll be like when shes britney spears' age now :P

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:29 PM Doug wrote ...

The magazine should back off a bit from people of that age.

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:29 PM whatever wrote ...

oh please, she knew what she was doing. how could she be manipulated when she has her daddy and may others constantly watching her, she is just doind what britney did, trying to become an adult, only it back fired cause she is associated with the disney channel. get over it. she just knows that once her run on the disney channel is over, so is she, she is trying to make a name somewhere else....whatever.

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:26 PM Anonymous wrote ...

What a beautiful shot--for a 21-year-old!

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:25 PM Gina Cochina wrote ...

She looks hot! people need to get a life and worry about what their own kids are wearing. check your 15 year old's closset because i guarantee that they are hiding something from you

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:24 PM caitlinnn. wrote ...

this picture is not even inapporiate. it is actually beautiful. miley has nothing to apoligize for. excpet making other girls jelous. : ]

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Monday, Apr 28 at 11:22 PM anym wrote ...

ur hot and everything but thats sick

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Monday, Apr 28 at 9:53 PM Littletiff wrote ...

It's so lame that they bash Mily for taking a chance, being herself. So lay off every one.

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