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Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Photo Sparks Controversy - Whose Side Are You On?

Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus may have been caught posing provocatively with a boy and (on a different occasion) sharing a piece of candy with a girl, but the latest controversy surrounding the 15-year-old Disney star has to do with a professional topless photo shoot – one for Vanity Fair Magazine.

It seems as though it’s Miley Cyrus against Annie Leibovitz in this battle over moral rights. Annie took a photo of Miley wearing only a blanket and has released it to the world in the photo shoot. Needless to say, Miley is devastated that the photo was released, claiming that she initially thought the pic would be artistic, but later saw the photo and deemed it “inappropriate.”

According to PEOPLE, Miley’s parents (her father was involved in the photo shoot as well) were on set when the photo shoot was taking place but left before the last photo (the topless one) was taken. The magazine also reports that Miley’s grandmother and teacher were still on set when the last photo was taken.

But the controversy continues as Miley tries to defend the provocative pics. According to PEOPLE, Miley said the following:

“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.”

But according to the New York Times, Miley was impressed with Annie’s shots, quoting the following:

“Annie took, like, a beautiful shot, and I thought it was really cool,” says the teen sensation, according to the newspaper.

“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.”

Another photo scandal for the 15-year-old pop tart.

Whose side are you on?

Published Monday, April 28, 2008 8:36 AM by Bella
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Jessica said:

Miley all the way! I will always support Miley, she is the best!

April 28, 2008 8:58 AM
 

Jona said:

This was clearly an attempt by Vanity Fair to expose Miley and make her look more scandalous than she is. If they had any respect for Miley or her family they would have blatantly shown her the photo afterwards and asked her if she was comfortable with it. The fact that they released it when she didnt want it to be released was extremely unprofessional.

April 28, 2008 8:59 AM
 

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April 28, 2008 9:01 AM
 

Chantelle said:

I think, while it was unfair on the part of Vanity Fair to release the photo, Miley has to start taking responsibility for her actions. SHe's made an awful lot of apoogies lately for posing in scandlous positions and she wasn't forced to take off her top and pose for the magazine. SHe could have flat out refused. Nonetheless, she is still 15 years old and I think this photo shoot is a depiction on how immature and naive she still is. It's not her fault, she is still only 15 years old but at some point she has to step up and start taking responsibility.

April 28, 2008 9:02 AM
 

Miley Cyrus » Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair Photo Sparks Controversy - Whose Side Are … said:

April 28, 2008 10:51 AM
 

Hollywood Hookup said:

We weren’t sure the world could handle another round of the catfight-classic Beverly Hills, 90210 , but

April 28, 2008 12:01
 

Micheau said:

i think vanity fair should be ashamed of themselves trying to take advantage of a young minded vulnerable teenage girl like miley. Shes still young and trying to find her way in life. she dont need people trying to destroy her or her reputation. shes got great potential and is well capable of making it in life. she dont need no one trying to stir up some drama. their just trying to make a quick buck not caring about how it could effect someone elses life. its pretty sad that americans have gone thus far to make more money for themselves. i think its quite shameful

April 28, 2008 3:38
 

Jo said:

Come on guys - we were all 15 once.  At that age we all made some silly decisions, liked to think we were older than we were, and did some things we regret.  Miley is unfortunate that she has to play out an akward time in life infront of the whole world.  Let her learn from her mistakes, and don't forget teenagers are all going through a confusing stage of life.

April 28, 2008 9:08
 

Hollywood Hookup said:

Miley Cyrus may have made millions of dollars by winning over the hearts of pre-teens everywhere as the

April 29, 2008 8:43 AM
 

Jay said:

I hope she dosen't become like some of thease teen stars raven symone is way betta because you never see stuff like this about her and she could look miley in the face and tell her she is betta than her miley needs to be more wiser and i support her as long as she make right choices

April 29, 2008 10:08
 

Hollywood Hookup said:

It’s been nearly a month since Miley Cyrus caught the public’s ogling eye with her amateur racy pics,

May 13, 2008 10:09 AM
 

Hollywood Hookup said:

New photos of 15-year-old Miley Cyrus in bed with her 22-year-old boy-toy have caused another surge in

June 16, 2008 8:52 AM
 

Hollywood Hookup said:

15-year-old Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has had more than her fair share of controversy this past

June 17, 2008 10:55 AM
 

lyndsay said:

thats utterly rediculous to even criticize the picture of Miley and the backup dancer. Get a f***ing life and leave the poor girl alone

June 18, 2008 8:30 AM
 

Hollywood Hookup said:

Miley Cyrus is on the cover of Billboard Magazine’s new issue, but something seems a little off - oh

June 27, 2008 11:33 AM
 

AJ said:

to be honest, I think it's a great photo. I'm in my late teens and I think that this photos is a perfect representation of what it is to be 15. In the photo, she's posing provocatively, but her face is still childish. It's a depiction of being stuck in that awkward age between being a 'tween' and an adult. Trying to be grown up, but retaining childish vulnerability.

feel free to disagree however :)

November 23, 2008 6:13 AM

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