Following the life and career of Miley Cyrus has been wildly entertaining over the past decade or so. After she landed her leading role on Hannah Montana, pretty much the entire world knew exactly who she was. The show only ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2011 but that was all it took for Miley Cyrus to become a household name.

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She starred in the hit show alongside Emily Osment, Jason Earles, and her own father Billy Ray Cyrus. Her life was really interesting before everyone got to know who she was! Here are some interesting facts about her childhood.

10 She Was Born Far Away From Hollywood, In Tennessee

Miley Cyrus currently resides in Los Angeles but she also owns an entire estate in Tennessee. The reason why? She was born in Tennessee! Anytime she wants to visit her country roots, she has a beautiful mansion to stay at. She was born in Nashville which is why you can hear a bit of a southern accent on her voice whenever she is talking. Fans can’t really hear the accent too much when she is singing, but it comes out pretty strong when she does regular interviews.

9 She Was Born With Supraventricular Tachycardia

Most people might not know the fact that Miley Cyrus was born with a disease called supraventricular tachycardia. The unfortunate condition causes abnormal resting heart rate. This means that when she is simply laying down, not doing anything physically exhausting, her heart can still pump in an irregular pattern. Fans didn’t necessarily know about this condition until Miley Cyrus publicized it in her 2009 autobiography. She is still extremely healthy and lives a totally fulfilling life regardless like many other celebs who deal with lifelong diseases.

8 She Was A Cheerleader

When Miley Cyrus was a little one, she was a cheerleader! Throwback pictures of Miley Cyrus in her cheerleading uniform are too adorable to ignore! She was born to be a performer and her time as a cheerleader solidifies that!

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She was so young and already able to remember intricate routines. Other celebrities who have been cheerleaders in the past include Dakota Fanning, Halle Berry, and even Kylie Jenner.

7 Her Name Came From The Nickname ‘Smiley’

Miley Cyrus's real name is Destiny Hope Cyrus-- But she’s never really been called that by anyone in the public… That is because when she was born she was a baby who smiled very often! Her parents noticed that she always had a smile on her face and started to call her “Smiley.” The S ended up falling off at some point and the name Miley stuck around. Destiny Hope is just as memorable of a name but a name like Miley takes the cake.  Several other celebs have changed their name for Hollywood too!

6 She Has 5 Siblings

Miley Cyrus has five siblings in total which is more than a lot of her fans are aware of. Most of her fans already know about Noah Cyrus, her 21-year-old sister who has also broken into the music industry. Trace Cyrus is Miley Cyrus's brother who also makes music with his band Metro Station.

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Brandi Cyrus is her older sister who is known for being a DJ and also hosting a podcast. Braison Cyrus is another one of her brothers who seems to also be interested in music based on his Instagram account. Christopher Cody is Miley Cyrus's third brother who was born the same year she was by a different mother.

5 She Knew She Wanted To Be An Actress At A Young Age

After seeing her dad star in episodes of the TV series Doc, Miley Cyrus knew at a very young age that she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps. She knew immediately that acting was the route that she wanted to take! Obviously, she was right because she grew up to be an amazing Disney Channel actress on the biggest Disney Channel show in history. No other Disney Channel show can top the success of Hannah Montana.

4 She Temporarily Lived In Canada At Age 8

When Miley Cyrus was eight years old, she and her family temporarily moved to Canada. The reason she and her family moved to Canada was that her father was filming Doc in Toronto. This was back in 2001 and it was obviously before she and her father landed their Disney Channel roles. The contrast of Nashville, Tennessee to Toronto, Canada must have been an intense change for her and her family.

3 She Starred In ‘Big Fish’ Before ‘Hannah Montana’

Before her Hannah Montana days, Miley Cyrus landed a role in a movie called Big Fish which premiered in 2003. She was about 10 years old when this movie came out! It is classified as both a drama and a fantasy and it focuses on a man who must travel a far distance to visit his father who is about to die. His father tells him fantastical anecdotes and fairytale stories that are hard to believe.

2 Her Best Friend As A Child Was Leslie Patterson

Miley Cyrus has revealed that her best friend as a child was named Leslie Patterson. Even though many years have passed since they were young, they are still friendly with each other now! Leslie Patterson still resides in Nashville, Tennessee but they are able to visit each other whenever they want. In 2017, they reunited for the release party of Miley Cyrus’s album.

1 She Would Go Onstage With Billy Ray During His Performances As A Toddler

When Miley Cyrus was really little, she would occasionally join her father on stage when he would be performing his country music kids. She might have been too young to fully comprehend what was going on around her but she definitely enjoyed the high-energy vibrations coming towards her from the crowd. That feeling most likely stayed with her as she got older and pushed her in the direction of the career that she has today.

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