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In 2006, Miley Cyrus was the adorable idol for pre-teen Disney Channel fans as Hannah Montana. In 2008, she appeared topless for a Vanity Fair photo shoot by Annie Leibovitz. Moms across the world were scandalized. When she emerged in Red White and Blue with short shorts for her hit single "Party in the USA," it was clear that Miley wasn't an innocent little girl anymore. Her recent music video for "We Can't Stop," however, makes everything else look almost Puritan. By the time Miley stopped by Terry Richardson's studio for a twerking session, it was clear that this was the brand new, sexy, edgy Miley. From innocent beginnings to her current raw sexual appearance, this is The Evolution of Miley Cyrus' Photo Shoots.
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Miley's First Shoot December 2002
Miley's First Shoot, 2002
Photographer: unknown
This photo shoot was taken at home, showing an adorable 9-year-old Miley. Her mom even did her make up.
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Miley Right Before Disney 2006
Miley Right Before Disney, 2006
Photographer: Anthony Cutajar
Miley's rose to fame in 2006 right after the Hannah Montana premiere.
Promotional Hannah Montana Images 2006-2008
Promotional Hannah Montana Images, 2006-2008
Photographer: Disney Channel
These are a few of the photo shoots Miley did for the Disney Channel as the character Hannah Montana.
Vanity Fair June 2008
Vanity Fair, 2008
Photographer: Annie Leibovitz
The first controversial photo shoot is a stepping-stone for every child star. But not everyone gets Annie Leibovitz to help them transition from a kid to a sexualized adult. In 2008, people were shocked to see their beloved Hannah Montana showing so much skin.
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Hannah Montana: The Movie Photo Shoot April 2009
Hannah Montana: The Movie Photo Shoot, 2009
Photographer: Disney Channel
Disney released the Hannah Montana movie in April, 2009. Just four years ago, she still looked so innocent.
Teen Vogue May 2009
Teen Vogue, 2009
Photographer: Marshall Heyman
Miley stays true to her bohemian style and country roots in this Teen Vogue photo shoot.
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Party in the USA Photo Shoot August 2009
"Party in the USA" Photo Shoot, 2009
Photographer: Disney Channel
Miley's first signs of rebellion start to show with this bra-bearing photo shoot for "Party in the USA."
Elle Magazine August 2009
Elle Magazine, 2009
Harpers Bazaar February 2010
Harper's Bazaar, 2010
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
This was her first and lesser-known Harper's Bazaar photo shoot. Miley is continuing her trend of sophistication meets country.
Teen Vogue April 2010
Teen Vogue, 2010
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Less than a year from her previous Teen Vogue photo shoot, Miley is back. And this time looking much older with Liam Hemsworth on her arm.
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Marie Claire March 2011
Marie Claire, 2011
Photographer: Tesh
At this point, Miley's image was grown up, sophisticated, elegant, and sexy. This photo shoot for Marie Claire really solidified that image.
Prestige Magazine September 2011
Prestige Magazine, 2011
Photographer: unknown
It was starting to feel like sophisticated Miley was here to stay... especially after this elegant photo shoot for Asia's Prestige Magazine.
Marie Claire September 2012
Marie Claire, 2012
Photographer: Tesh
And then we see our good girl start to go bad. This photo shoot hints at what's to come for Miley's hair and style.
Cosmopolitan March 2013
Cosmopolitan, 2013
Photographer: Matthias Vriens-McGrath
Boom! Blonde and pixie-cut bad girl Miley emerges. Still fun-loving and sophisticated though, she had a Posh Spice vibe going on.
Maxim May 2013
Maxim, 2013
Photographer: Brian Bowan Smith
2013 was a good year for Miley. Maxim chose her as their number one for the Maxim Hot 100 list.
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V magazine May 2013
V magazine, 2013
Photographer: Mario Testino
Miley's new status as one of the hottest girls in Hollywood is definitely transforming her image. This photo shoot surprised viewers everywhere, making the statement that Miley's sexy image was here to stay.
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Harpers Bazaar August 2013
Harper's Bazaar, 2013
Photographer: Terry Richardson
This recent photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar was stunning. People were shocked by how normal Miley looked, especially in front of Richardson's lens.
Miley Cyrus at Terry Richardon's Studio August 2013
Miley Cyrus at Terry Richardon's Studio, 2013
Photographer: Terry Richardson
But did we really think that would last? This is the Miley we know and love—in all her cigarette-smoking and twerking glory.
