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Teen pop star Miley Cyrus tweets her support for gay marriage

A 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.

StunStatus's picture

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!

Sharifa's picture

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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sitcur's picture

Lets be serious. Miley Cyrus

Lets be serious. Miley Cyrus loves attention and the more her name is in the news, the happier she is. She has apparently grown too big for her Disney show and both her and her father are looking for new ways to get attention whether it be her dating some model guy or her dissing Katy Perry or talking about her singing career. But maybe the tide is turning against her attention seeking ways because a lot of kids are turning away from her (and more towards Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers). Thats what the surveys show.
Pony's picture

celebrity support

any support we can get from any celebrity should be appreciated. even if it were for that reason, the people that she influences will see that she supports us and that's exactly what we need.
BiRobot's picture

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!

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Kaya's picture

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. 

Firebolt's picture

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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Aya's picture

Won't she get in trouble with Disney for this?

Funny, how the most negative comments come from people with lowest amount of posts.
Jackster's picture

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. 

marcia's picture

I just became a fan

of one miss Miley Cyrus.

Emily's picture

Go Miley!

being a former employee of the Disney Company, I've had to keep up with Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana news but now I have real respect for her. She is setting such an example that no one does at her age. She is taking a stand and I support her. I love that she is a Christian that is an advocate of gay and lesbian marriage. I'm a Christian also and am always worried about what my fellow Christians are going to say and she is showing everyone that faith and common sense go together :)
oscartg's picture

Good on Miley

I don't really have much of an opinion of Miley but good on her anyway. It would be pretty easy for someone in her position to say nothing but it's nice that she wants to speak out.
LCTRgirl's picture

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.

Stacy's picture

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.

 

Wunder's picture

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.

KanyeKane78's picture

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! 

suchapbear's picture

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.

Natazzz's picture

Awww

That's very cute. 

Ah to be 16 again.....

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xxPhoenixx's picture

seriously, you cant shake the gays....

so true lol ^_^.
aberracja's picture

Cute and all...

...but I still find her and her show annoying.  Not to mention the songs.
XAMYX's picture

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"

Alcy's picture

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...

Doom Patrol's picture

Of course she's okay with the gay...

She's lyk ttly bffs with Demi Lovato! And I wish there was some clever way to say this, really, but damn, Demi is so gay. Jeez.
Lyriical Katani's picture

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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KanyeKane78's picture

I love Demi! I have her song

I love Demi! I have her song "Don't Forget" stuck in my head at the moment. And she does give off a little bit of the gay vibe. 
icaughtmyself's picture

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.

Lyriical Katani's picture

Me Either

I Never Got The Gay Vibe, But it could explain why i love her so much

 

 

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Atro's picture

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.

LLisa's picture

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! ;) 

carmbridge's picture

Always thought she was an annoying brat

but all opinions can be re-evaluated.

 Good for her.  It was a great tweet

Melissa Hsu's picture

I must admit...

I'm oddly obsessed with Hannah Montana, so I'm oddly happy that Miley expressed support for gays and lesbians...warms my heart, really
Anna's picture

I am a fan of Miley and here's why

She makes millions of kids worldwide happy. The happiness they get out of watching her shows, listening to her music etc. well it makes me happy too. I know that people often use her as an example of Disney scraping in millions from parents of children who idolise her but I think the girl can actually sing and I love that she doesn't judge others. In interviews, she never brings down troubled people like Britney and Lindsay, she shows she supports them. I honestly can't believe the amount of hate sites set up about this girl - she's 16 years old. Go Miley for supporting same-sex marriage, especially considering the fact that she is under the umbrella of Disney right now.
Skypaday's picture

I never really cared about Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana

...but I guess now I'll have to start.  Amazing how one 140-character post can have such a huge effect on so many people.  Not that I'm complaining!
Whitney's picture

I already had an embarassing crush on her!

Now, I just love her more!
chilaxing's picture

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.

 

Zee's picture

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. 

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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.

AmandaBear's picture

I may not be a fan of Miley,

I may not be a fan of Miley, but...God bless this girl! D:
Kels.'s picture

See, this is why I like

See, this is why I like Miley Cyrus.

Good for her.

angela's picture

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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Clara's picture

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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Shannon's picture

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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Melissa Hsu's picture

two thumbs up for miley 

two thumbs up for miley