When people hear the name Miley Cyrus, the last phrase that probably comes to mind is "role model." But, the rebellious pop star recently opened up to Marie Claire about her thoughts and feelings on the music industry, artists' grab for money and what should constitute as role model material. Her point of view is unique for a celebrity of her age and popularity, and I think everyone should take note.
After her VMA date, Jesse Helt, she founded The Happy Hippie Foundation, an organization to help the nation's homeless LGBTQ youth. That, in itself, is enough to inspire young people and for us to look up to Miley.
And her Marie Claire interview only echoed the sentiment that Cyrus might be the kind of role model we need. Miley first spoke on the industry's need for recognition and money and how that won't make us happy in life.
"Getting more money, having more hits, being the lead in the movie — those things might stimulate you, but they don't make you happy. I've experienced it all already, and I'm telling you firsthand, it doesn't," she told Marie Claire.
Miley didn't stop there, either. When asked about huge icon and role model, Taylor Swift and her "Bad Blood" video, Miley had some choice words about the undertone of violence in the video.
"I don't get the violence revenge thing. That's supposed to be a good example? And I'm a bad role model because I'm running around with my titties out? I'm not sure how titties are worse than guns," she said.
And I think she raises a good point. We idolize the fame and fortune while we demonize things as "too sexual" rather than making an important statement.
Maybe Miley is the role model we didn't know we needed.