Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Miley Cyrus' Nipple Freedom & Subtle Ex-Liam Jibe: What's Behind the Gown?

Miley Cyrus left very little to the imagination while out in New York City on Wednesday night amid promo for her new album Something Beautiful

MILEY CYRUS UNLEASHES HER WILD SIDE IN NEW YORK CITY

Pop sensation Miley Cyrus left onlookers gasping for air as she stepped out in New York City on Wednesday night, flaunting her curves in a daring see-through black dress that showcased her signature flair for the dramatic. The 32-year-old triple threat was promoting her latest album, Something Beautiful, and judging by the reaction of fans and onlookers alike, it's clear she's got a hit on her hands.

But Cyrus wasn't just there to promote her music – she was also making a statement with her fashion choice. Gone were the days of modesty; Miley was unapologetically herself, free from the constraints of a bra and proudly sporting a plunging neckline that left little to the imagination. A pair of cheeky black underwear peeked out from beneath the floor-length number, adding an extra layer of sass to her overall look.

The three-time Grammy winner, 32, freed the nipple by going braless under a see-through black dress with a plunging neckline

Cyrus's curly brunette locks were styled in a messy updo, framing her face and accentuating her signature sparkle. Designer sunglasses shielded her eyes from the bright lights, but couldn't hide the unmistakable glint of mischief that danced across her features as she made her way through the crowds of adoring fans.

As she emerged from the backseat of a black SUV, Miley was mobbed by screaming fans clamoring for autographs and selfies. With a bodyguard stationed close by, she obliged, signing vinyl copies of Something Beautiful and posing for photos with her devoted followers.

But Cyrus's most telling moment came when she turned her attention to one particularly enthusiastic fan named Liam – not the Liam Hemsworth, her ex-husband, but another Miley superfan who shares the same name. As she scribbled out a signature on his vinyl copy of Something Beautiful, she playfully declared him "the best Liam" in a subtle swipe at her famous ex.

With a bodyguard in close proximity, Miley stopped to sign autographs and snap selfies before heading inside a nearby building

It's been four years since Cyrus and Hemsworth confirmed their split in August 2019, but it seems like Miley still hasn't forgotten the drama that surrounded their whirlwind romance. The on-again, off-again couple first met on the set of The Last Song back in 2010, with their high-profile relationship playing out under the microscope of the media.

Hemsworth and Cyrus got engaged for the first time in May 2012, but then split up in September 2013. They reunited in 2016 and got married in December 2018, only to call it quits just eight months later. The breakup was widely reported to have been sparked by issues including infidelity.

Since then, Miley has moved on with her life, dating Liily drummer Maxx Morando – one of the eight producers credited on her latest album. But judging by her lyrics in Something Beautiful, it's clear that the wounds from her past relationship still linger.

It was later revealed by a fan that Miley took a subtle swipe at her famous ex-husband Liam Hemsworth during her sidewalk autograph session; Miley and Liam in 2019

MILEY'S NEW ALBUM: A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY

Something Beautiful marks Miley's ninth studio album and is being hailed as a psychedelic masterpiece that showcases her most personal work to date. The singer has hinted at the album's themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in recent interviews, but it seems like there's more to the story.

In an interview with The Interview podcast for The New York Times, Cyrus opened up about her experiences with grief and heartbreak, revealing that she's been working through some tough emotions in her music. She also spoke candidly about her relationships, including her marriage to Hemsworth and her subsequent breakup.

A Miley superfan, who is also named Liam, revealed that Miley declared him 'the best Liam' as she signed his vinyl copy of Something Beautiful

But what really caught our attention was Miley's take on motherhood – or rather, the lack thereof. At 32 years old, many of us would assume that Cyrus would have started a family by now, but it seems like she's chosen a different path. In conversation with The Interview, Miley revealed that she isn't "passionate" about becoming a mom, citing the immense responsibility and energy required to raise children.

"It's just never been something that I've been overly passionate about," Cyrus said candidly. "It's a lot of responsibility and devotion and energy... if you're not passionate about it, I don't know how you do sleepless nights and 18 years of what my mum dealt with."

We have to admit – we were surprised by Miley's forthright stance on motherhood. But perhaps that's part of her appeal: Cyrus is never afraid to speak her mind, even if it means going against the grain.

In 2021, Miley began dating her current boyfriend, Liily drummer Maxx Morando, who's one of the eight producers credited on her new album; the couple seen in March 2025

THE CYRUS FAMILY AFFAIR

Miley wasn't just promoting her music in New York City; she was also talking about her family life. In an interview with The Interview podcast for The New York Times, Cyrus opened up about her reconciliation with dad Billy Ray and his new romance with Elizabeth Hurley – a development that has left fans buzzing.

It's been two years since Billy Ray and Miley's mom Tish Cyrus split after 28 years of marriage, but it seems like the family is finally healing. In conversation with The Interview, Miley revealed that seeing her dad find happiness with Hurley has allowed her to "love them both as individuals" – a sentiment that resonated deeply.

Miley has been busy promoting her new album Something Beautiful, which was released on May 30

"I took on some of my mom's hurt as my own," Cyrus explained candidly. "So I owned a lot of her pain as mine... But now that my mom is so in love with my stepdad, Dom, who I completely adore, and now that I see my dad finding happiness outside of that too, I can love them both as individuals instead of as a kind of parental pairing."

We have to admit – it's been fascinating watching the Cyrus family navigate their complicated relationships over the years. But one thing is clear: Miley is forging her own path, one that's full of self-love and acceptance.

SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL: A CYNICAL REVIEW

Miley has been out in full force to promote Something Beautiful, including a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and exclusive album listening parties across the United States and Paris, France; seen in LA on May 27

Miley's new album has received mixed reviews from critics, with Rolling Stone awarding it four out of five stars. But not everyone is singing its praises – Pitchfork branded Something Beautiful as "directionless and thematically vague."

We have to admit – we're intrigued by the controversy surrounding Miley's latest work. Will she prove her doubters wrong with this album, or will she be labeled another fleeting pop sensation? Only time will tell.

In any case, one thing is clear: Miley Cyrus is unapologetically herself, and that's what makes her so lovable.