Teen pop star Miley Cyrus tweets her support for gay marriageA tween tweeting isn’t news. The biggest tween star in the universe tweeting her support for gay rights is great news. On Tuesday, Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus tweeted about her love for gays and lesbians. Talk about the Mouse that roared.
The Disney darling who grew up in a devout Christian family sent out her support in a Twitter exchange with celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton. In a series of tweets, the 16-year-old superstar expressed her sadness over the high suicide rates among gay and lesbian youths and professed her belief that Jesus loves everyone — gay and straight — the same.
Wow. Look, I don’t think much or really at all about Miley because, hello, totally not my demographic. But I do think her comments were cool, classy and possibly even courageous. Miley’s Hannah Montana movie opened at No. 1 at the box office earlier this month and its soundtrack reached No. 1 this week on the Billboard Hot 200 album charts. In short, the girl is popular.
So given her astronomical appeal with the tween and younger set, her public show of solidarity with gays and lesbians could have immense and immeasurable impact. Which, in turn, is just all sorts of awesome. Wait, do the kids still say awesome?
Miley’s tweet-and-forth with Perez came after the gossip blogger made headlines over the weekend for asking Miss California a question about gay marriage during the Miss USA Pageant. The contestant’s rambly answer about “same-sex” and “opposite marriage” included her assertion that marriage should be between a man and a woman, “no offense to anyone.” Oh, gee, none taken.
So thanks, Miley. If you keep this kind of support up you’ve ensured yourself a dedicated fanbase who will never outgrow you. Seriously, you can’t shake the gays. Just ask Liza. Submitted by on April 23, 2009 - 12:00pm. |
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Go On Girl... Whatever she
Go On Girl... Whatever she wants to call herself she's alright with me. My nephew loves her too hahaha see she's bringing family together
America is like Jessica Simpson... Sometimes she acts so dumb its embarrassing but how about those titties!
I love the fact that Miley
I love the fact that Miley can reconcile her strong faith to her belief that gay marriage should be legal! If there were more Christians like her, the world would be a much better place :)
...And this just made my little crush on her grow about 10 times
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Lets be serious. Miley Cyrus
celebrity support
Even so...
Even if Miley loves attention, who cares? She expressed her opinions, and if being gay-positive gets her attention, how is that bad? She has tons of fans and lots of people, for better or for worse, care what she has to say. The fact that her message is one of support and true Christian love for others is fantastic. I'm not a huge fan, but I'm not going to hate on someone who isn't hating on me (or others like me). Go her!
"No problem is insoluble, given a big enough plastic bag."
Miley Cyrus
I don't think kids are turning away from her just yet. Come on, her movie made $32m on its opening weekend compared to the $12m the Jonas Brothers 3D concert movie or whatever made.
I think this is great news whether she's attention seeking or not.
Cool!
Didn't think much of her before but she just earned herself major points in my good books. My little sister is a fan.
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Won't she get in trouble with Disney for this?
I love that...
This 16 year old gril has more sense than Miss CA, who is an adult. Miley is the real Christian here. Kudos to her because she is an icon for a lot of children, and I think this is a great example to set.
I just became a fan
of one miss Miley Cyrus.
Go Miley!
Good on Miley
Awww!
"Seriously, you can’t shake the gays."
LOL!
We love you too Miley!
I'm impressed that she's showing integrity and conviction which I wouldn't expect from the average 16 year old. And it's nice that she's looking beyond Leviticus.
haters to the left
Miley gets a lot of flack but overall she's really not that bad.
It's always nice to see those who actually understand what being a Christian means.
That's so cool
I wasn't a Miley fan, but I am now (although nothing will make me listen to her music).
I agree, that she is really showing what a true christian is and I think it was brave of her to speak out on the issue. I hope it will encourage the younger generation to support gay marriage and gay rights.
I knew I liked Miley Cyrus
I knew I liked Miley Cyrus for a reason.
I have never understood why there has been so many Miley haters out there. I think she is genuinely a sweet girl who is just doing what she enjoys to do. I have always heard that she is extremely sweet to her fans and she puts on amazing concerts. So this is just another on my long list of reasons why I like this girl. You go Miley!
Agreed
As much as I also hated to admit it, I was happy with Miley on this one. I always appreciate someone in the spot light lending their support of the gay community, but to have one as popular as Miley, and a pretty adamant christian at that, was a GREAT thing to see. Way to set a GOOD example for young people, for once, Miley! I'm just waiting for all the pissed conservative Disney parents to get outraged about this one.
Side note- However, this does not change the example she sets for young girls with her occasional inapprpriate clothing for a 15 yr old, or racist picture taking. I hope she grows out of that. I think she will. She's just a kid.
Awww
That's very cute.
Ah to be 16 again.....
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Cute and all...
YEH SHE SHOWED MISS
YEH SHE SHOWED MISS CALIFORNIA WHERE TO STICK IT.
ahh i love her, u see these are things that make my love for miley grow,
"FLY ON THE WALL"
Way to go...
I knew there was some mysterious reason why I was compelled to buy some Miley Cyrus tunes off itunes the other day!
Miss California should go poke her eyes out with those hideous earrings she's wearing...
Of course she's okay with the gay...
I Wish Demi was gay
i Wish....In My Dreams Demi Is Gay And We Run away to an Island leaving nothing but a letter that says f*ck Disney...lol
But on the Miley thing it was awesome i am following Perez and Miley and i was on during the question and answer session, lol. i was massive surpriesd when she said that but she just earned major cool points
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I love Demi! I have her song
me too!
I love Demi! Just started listening to her really, and I love her stuff. Currently have her album (which is amazing) on loop.
To her giving off a gay vibe: so that's why I'm drawn to her!!! Ok maybe not, but I never noticed that before. That makes her even more amazing!
And I did see the exchange between Miley and Perez..knew it was only a matter of time before it made it on here. I was very impressed with her (and Heidi). It was refreshing to see that.
Me Either
I Never Got The Gay Vibe, But it could explain why i love her so much
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This is a really great
This is a really great thing. Just like Ron Burgundy, she's kind of a big deal, and young people look up to her. Any positive nods she makes towards the LGBT community can and will be noticed by kids who see her as their role model.
I can't say I really had an opinion about her before but I am horribly biased in favour of any LGBT ally. So Miley, hi five girl, don't leave me hanging.
She is now officially on my "good celebrities" list
She is a rolemodel for so many young people whether we like it or not. I think celebrities being pro same-sex marriage should achieve nothing but appreciation regardless of what we think of them as singers, persons etc.
The fact that she is a seemingly strong christian and positive towards the LGBTQ community is even greater news. Hurray and let's hope children from ultraconservative families will still be able to adore her! ;)
Always thought she was an annoying brat
but all opinions can be re-evaluated.
Good for her. It was a great tweet
I must admit...
I am a fan of Miley and here's why
I never really cared about Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana
I already had an embarassing crush on her!
MILEY CRAZE
I found out about Hannah Montana in 2007 thanks to my now 8 year old cousin (I think he's gay, he told me that he wants to be a girl, like me, when he gets older). Never watched the show.
Wow
Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus seriously bugged the crap out of me before. But now, i honestly owe her some respect. =P it's so great tha she said that because the kids who looks up to her willl have a chance of being less homophobic.
That earns her respect
She's not taken seriously by a lot of people but I think what she did was a huge thing for her, because of her religious choice and the fact that she's under the eye of all media that kind of statement must take a lot of courage to do and I really respect her for being able to think smartly and separate religion beliefs from people wrights.
She did a great thing by releasing that statement.
I may not be a fan of Miley,
See, this is why I like
See, this is why I like Miley Cyrus.
Good for her.
i am so over miley!
i mean i wasnt a miley fan to begin with but as months go by and she keeps talking, she's just began to be increasingly annoying. and she really went to far with that radiohead comment. and so what if Miss California doesnt even know California isnt its own country, she doesnt have to be pro gay marriage. if she isnt just ignore like we all did before the pageant. im sorry i could care less if she does or doesnt like gays or gay marriage.
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i don't know too much about
i don't know too much about her but she does have great influence and oddly i was actually wondering yesterday what would happen if Miley or another Disney star said anything on the matter. i often daydream as to what i would do in diff. ppl's places whether i have an iterest in them or not, just wondering what actions i'd take. i wondered if disney stars had to stick by some guidelines cus of Disney or something and then the next day turns out it would make no diff. had i been in her place cus she did a good thing anyways weird coincidence
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Disney
Has always been fairly supportive of the gays. Hell, they have a gay day (or is it week) there supporting pride! They may not run around spewing it everywhere, but disney was always pretty good about supporting the gays. lol.
As for Miley, doesn't anyone think this seems a little beyond her intellectual level? We're talking about the girl who fubared with the whole Asian mess. I think there's a very good chance she wanted to make a statement, and it was written out for her because of the last catastrophe that occured when she opened her mouth.
That said, I do see fallout of the good kind for us this time. So for that, I can only thank her.
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two thumbs up for miley