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Tish Cyrus-Purcell[1][2] (née Leticia Jean Finley; born May 15, 1967) is an American manager and producer. She has managed her two daughters, Miley and Noah Cyrus, since the beginning of their careers, and still manages them along with Jonathan Daniel from Crush Music.[3][4] Cyrus is the owner and current president of Hopetown Entertainment, a privately owned television and film production company.[5]

Career

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Cyrus has produced films starring her daughter Miley Cyrus. She was the executive producer of The Last Song, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. She starred in the TV show Cyrus vs. Cyrus: Design and Conquer, which launched on May 25, 2017.

Personal life

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On May 26, 1987, Finley, then aged 20, gave birth to a daughter, Brandi Glenn Cyrus. On February 24, 1989, Finley, then aged 21, gave birth to a son, Trace Dempsey Cyrus (born Neil Timothy Helson), whose father is Baxter Neal Helson.[6] Finley and Helson separated at some point and on May 22, 1992, the Circuit Court of Boyd County Kentucky granted primary custody of Trace to his mother. During a custody battle in 1998, court documents revealed that Trace did not want to visit his father because his father would make derogatory comments about Tish and her family in his presence, would force Trace to cut his hair and would call him by his birth name rather than "Trace". It was also revealed that for a couple of years, Brandi and Trace were living with and being raised by their grandmother Loretta Finley, in a house close to Tish's home.[7]

On November 23, 1992, Tish, then aged 25, gave birth to her third child, Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus), whose father is Billy Ray Cyrus. On December 28, 1993, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus were legally married and Billy Ray legally adopted Tish's children from her previous relationships.[8] They were married at his home in Williamson County, Tennessee. Dressed for the ceremony in blue jeans and a cut-up sweatshirt, Cyrus, in a quote from his father Ron Cyrus, said "One cannot stand at the crossroads forever."[6] However, there are some reports that they were married at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.[9] In a 2013 ABC News article, Tish said "1992 was one of the hardest years of my life just because of that change. He was playing to 50, 60, 100,000 people, you know? And there was just women everywhere". She had been with Cyrus before he became famous. She appears in the "Achy Breaky" video. She also talks about Billy Ray Cyrus informing her that another woman was pregnant with his baby at the same time as her.[10]

She gained one stepson, Christopher Cody, who is Billy Ray's biological son from his short-lived romance with Kristen/Kristin Luckey while she worked as a waitress in a South Carolina restaurant. Christopher was born April 8, 1992 and grew up with his mother in Fort Worth, Texas. Cody has said in the press that Billy Ray supported him financially, but he was not close with the Cyrus family.[11]

She had her fourth child, Braison Chance Cyrus, in 1994. In 2000, she gave birth to her fifth child, Noah Lindsey Cyrus.[12][13][14][15]

The family lived on a 500-acre (2.0 km2) farm in Thompson's Station,[16] outside of Nashville, Tennessee, before moving to Los Angeles for the filming of the Disney Channel original children's sitcom Hannah Montana. They lived in a house created by Montecito architect Bob Easton in Toluca Lake.[17][18][19]

In September 2010 Leticia Finley Cyrus filed court documents requesting her name be legally changed to Tish Finley Cyrus, saying that she has been known as Tish "for as long as she can remember."[20]

On October 26, 2010, Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce from Tish in Tennessee, citing irreconcilable differences.[21] In a statement made to People the next day announcing the split, Billy Ray and Tish said, "As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family... We are trying to work through some personal matters. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."[22] However, on March 18, 2011, Billy Ray announced on The View that he had dropped the divorce.[23]

On June 13, 2013, Tish filed for divorce from Billy Ray after 19 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.[24] However, it was reported in July 2013 that they had gone to couples therapy and rekindled their relationship.[25]

In April 2022, Tish Cyrus filed for divorce a second time, with the divorce papers revealing that the couple had been separated for more than two years.[26]

In July 2021, Cyrus became a grandmother when her son Braison and daughter-in-law Stella McBride Cyrus had a child.[27][28]

In November 2022, Cyrus confirmed her relationship with Prison Break actor Dominic Purcell.[29] They publicly announced their engagement via a post on Instagram in April 2023.[8] They married in August 2023 in Malibu, California.[30]

Cannabis advocacy

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Cyrus reintroduced her daughter, Miley, to cannabis after quitting upon the release of the album Younger Now. During an interview with Andy Cohen, Miley stated that her mother joked about quitting as her manager in order to start a cannabis company.[31][32][33]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Herself Uncredited
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Doc Herself (uncredited) Episode: Pilot Part 1
2007 Billy Ray Cyrus: Home at Last Herself Unknown episodes
2010 Miley Cyrus: Live at the O2 Herself (uncredited) Television film
2013 Miley: The Movement Herself Television film
2013 American Music Awards Herself - Audience Member (uncredited) Television special
2013–14 Truly Tish Herself 6 episodes
2015 Cancer, it's in the System Herself Television film
2015 2015 MTV Video Music Awards with People Magazine Herself 1 episode
2016 Access Hollywood Herself 2 episodes
2017 The Talk Herself 1 episode
2017 Today Herself 1 episode
2017 Entertainment Tonight Herself 1 episode
2017 Cyrus vs. Cyrus: Design and Conquer Herself Co-host
2017 The Insider Herself 2 episodes
Producer
Year Title Notes
2010 The Last Song Executive producer
2010 Miley Cyrus: Live at the O2 Executive producer
2012 LOL Producer
2012 So Undercover Producer
2014 Sunday Sessions Executive producer (4 episodes)
2013–14 Truly Tish Executive producer (6 episodes)
2013–14 Brandiville Executive producer (6 episodes)
2014 Take 2 Executive producer (5 episodes)
2014 Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour Executive producer

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Letitia Jean "Tish" Cyrus (née Finley; born May 13, 1967) is an American film producer and talent manager primarily recognized for guiding the early career of her daughter, singer and actress Miley Cyrus. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, she entered the entertainment industry through family connections, producing projects such as The Last Song (2010), LOL (2012), and So Undercover (2012), all starring Miley Cyrus. Cyrus married country musician Billy Ray Cyrus in 1993, with whom she had three children—Miley, Braison, and Noah—while also raising two children, Brandi and Trace, from a prior relationship; the couple divorced in 2022 after nearly three decades amid reported family tensions. Her management decisions have drawn scrutiny, including Miley's public attribution to Tish of the controversial 2009 Teen Choice Awards pole performance, which marked a shift in the singer's public image.

Early life

Childhood and family background

Leticia Jean Finley, professionally known as Tish Cyrus, was born on May 13, 1967, in , to Glenmore Finley (1922–1986) and Loretta Jean Palmer (1935–2020). Her parents divorced during her early years, after which she was primarily raised by her mother in . Finley attended Blazer High School in Ashland, where she grew up in a modest family environment shaped by her mother's influence following the . Public details on her pre-adolescent life remain sparse, with no widely documented accounts of significant events or socioeconomic specifics beyond the familial separation. By her late teens, however, she had begun forming early personal relationships, leading to motherhood at age 20 with the birth of her daughter Brandi on May 26, 1987. This early transition underscored a focus on family amid limited formal or professional pursuits in her .

Career

Early professional roles

Tish Cyrus made her professional debut in the entertainment industry in 2001 with an uncredited acting role as a nurse in the pilot episode of the television series . The series, which aired from 2001 to 2004 on PAX TV, starred her then-husband as a veterinarian-turned-doctor and featured an early appearance by their daughter . This minor on-set involvement represented her initial credited contribution to television production, occurring amid the family's growing presence in country music and acting circles following Billy Ray Cyrus's breakthrough with the 1992 hit "." Prior to this, no formal professional roles in entertainment are documented for Cyrus, who had primarily focused on family life after marrying Billy Ray in 1993.

Talent management for Miley Cyrus

Tish Cyrus initiated management of her daughter 's professional career in 2006 upon Miley's move to to commence filming the series Hannah Montana, at which point Miley was 13 years old. Operating initially as a solo manager without financial reliance on Miley's earnings—owing to Billy Ray Cyrus's established success—Tish emphasized a maternal-first strategy, focusing on family stability and personal grounding amid the pressures of child stardom, including international tours and high-profile events like the . A key contribution involved persuading to audition for the role of Miley's on-screen father in Hannah , driven by the family's precarious finances at the time and the practical need to maintain familial proximity during extended production periods away from home. This decision facilitated the series' launch in March 2006, spanning four seasons until 2011 and establishing Miley as a global through integrated television, soundtrack albums, and merchandise lines that collectively amassed hundreds of millions in revenue. Extending her oversight into production, Tish served as executive producer on Miley's theatrical releases The Last Song (2010), which grossed over $62 million domestically, and LOL (2012), alongside the documentary Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour (2014) capturing Miley's post-Disney transitional phase. She established Hopetown Entertainment to coordinate such ventures, later partnering with co-managers including Adam Leber, and retained involvement after Miley aligned with Crush Management in 2021, co-managing alongside Jonathan Daniel to navigate her evolution into adult-oriented music and performance projects like the Bangerz era.

Other entertainment contributions

Tish Cyrus has credited as a producer on multiple feature films starring her daughter , distinct from her talent management role. These include an credit on The Last Song (2010), a romantic adapted from Sparks's novel, as well as producer credits on the comedy (2012) and the action-comedy (2012). In addition to , Cyrus founded the independent production company Entertainment, where she serves as owner, president, and producer overseeing projects across film, television, live events, and podcasts. In December 2021, secured a with Television and Streaming, leading to the development of its initial scripted slate, which included an animated comedy series reimagining with elements inspired by the Cyrus family dynamics and a mother-daughter dramedy. Hopetown has also produced non-scripted content, such as the Bravo reality series Cyrus vs. Cyrus: Design and Conquer (2017), featuring Cyrus collaborating with her daughter Brandi Cyrus on interior design renovations for clients. Further, in October 2022, the company optioned rights to adapt the thriller novel Little Secrets by L.H. Cosway into a Peacock series, with Melissa Scrivner Love attached as writer; this project appears unrelated to Cyrus family members. Hopetown's output has extended to live specials and digital content, including executive production on Miley Cyrus's MTV Unplugged: Backyard Sessions (2020) and the podcast Sorry We're Cyrus, co-hosted with Brandi Cyrus, though these remain tied to family involvement. As of 2025, Hopetown continues to focus on multi-platform entertainment, emphasizing Cyrus's role in bridging management expertise with broader production ventures.

Personal life

Marriages and relationships

Tish Cyrus's first marriage was to Baxter Neal Helson in 1986; the couple divorced in 1989 after three years. They share two children from the marriage: daughter , born in 1987, and son , born in 1989. In 1993, Cyrus married country singer ; the union lasted nearly 30 years until their divorce was finalized in 2022. The couple had previously filed for divorce twice—Billy Ray in October 2010 and Tish in June 2013—citing both times, but reconciled on each occasion. Tish filed for the final divorce in April 2022, again on grounds of ; she later stated that she had attempted to sustain the marriage "too long" until a personal psychological breakdown left her no choice but to end it. The pair share two children: son Braison Cyrus, born in 1993, and daughter , born in 1992. Following her divorce from , Tish Cyrus began a relationship with Australian in 2022, confirming it publicly in November of that year. The couple became engaged shortly thereafter and married on August 19, 2023, in a small poolside at Miley Cyrus's home in . In early 2024, Tish acknowledged facing "definitely issues" in the marriage but described personal growth amid them. Reports emerged of family tension surrounding the relationship, including unsubstantiated claims that Purcell had previously dated Tish's , though Tish denied any serious prior involvement between them; Noah and Braison Cyrus did not attend the wedding.

Children and parenting

Tish Cyrus is the mother of five children, three daughters and two sons, born between 1987 and 2000. Her eldest, , was born on May 26, 1987, followed by son on February 24, 1989; both resulted from her first marriage to Baxter Helson. With her second husband, , whom she married on December 28, 1993, she gave birth to daughter (born Destiny Hope Cyrus) on November 23, 1992; son Braison Cyrus on May 9, 1994; and youngest daughter on January 8, 2000. Upon marrying Billy Ray, he adopted Brandi and Trace, integrating them into the family unit alongside the younger children and his own son from a prior relationship, Christopher Cody Cyrus (born 1992), whom Tish helped raise. In her approach to parenting, particularly amid Miley's rapid rise to fame via the Hannah Montana series starting in , Tish prioritized child safety and survival over enforcing strict behavioral controls, stating she "picked my battles" during periods of Miley's "crazy stuff" to avoid alienating her. She has described the challenges of raising children in Hollywood's spotlight, including managing family dynamics under public scrutiny, and credits her involvement in Miley and 's early careers—serving as their manager from inception—for fostering resilience while acknowledging the inherent difficulties of "momager" roles. Tish has expressed regret over not using marijuana earlier in motherhood, claiming in that it would have made her a "better " by mitigating stress during intensive child-rearing phases. She has voiced pride in how Miley, , and Brandi navigated child stardom, viewing their outcomes as evidence of effective boundary-setting despite family upheavals like her 2022 divorce from Billy Ray.

Family controversies

Divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus

Tish Cyrus filed for divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus on April 6, 2022, in Williamson County, Tennessee, after 28 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences as the grounds. The couple, who wed on December 28, 1993, had previously attempted to end their marriage twice—first when Billy Ray filed in 2010, a case dismissed in 2017 without finalization, and again when Tish filed in June 2013, which they voided a month later amid reconciliation efforts. In the 2022 petition, Tish requested primary physical custody of their minor child, , though by then the younger children were adults, and sought to terminate spousal support for herself while addressing joint property division under Tennessee's equitable distribution laws. The date of separation was listed as to be determined, but Tish later revealed in a February 2024 podcast that she had decided to leave in , delayed by a psychological breakdown triggered by fears of , exacerbated by her mother's . She described the process as terrifying, stating she felt incapable of living alone after decades of marriage. The divorce proceedings concluded in 2022 without public details on a full settlement, though legal experts noted potential stakes including spousal support given Tish's role in managing family assets and Billy Ray's music career earnings. Tish has attributed the split's emotional toll to their adult children, including , who reportedly sided with her mother and strained relations with Billy Ray amid subsequent family rifts. No criminal or allegations surfaced in court documents, with the citation remaining the official basis. Tish Cyrus married Australian actor on August 19, 2023, in an intimate poolside ceremony at her daughter Miley Cyrus's home in . The event, attended by close family including Miley as maid of honor, , and , featured Cyrus in a strapless white gown and Purcell in a white button-down shirt and black pants, with vows exchanged at sunset. The couple had announced their engagement in April 2023 after dating publicly since late 2022, following Cyrus's divorce from finalized in May 2022. The marriage sparked reports of family tensions, particularly with Cyrus's daughter Noah Cyrus, who was not invited to the wedding. Allegations emerged that Noah had been casually involved with Purcell prior to his relationship with Tish, with sources claiming Tish pursued him despite awareness of the situation, leading to Noah feeling sidelined and the wedding invitation being withheld as punishment. Noah publicly dismissed speculation about a "love triangle" as "draining," posting expletive-laden social media responses in April 2024 denying ongoing conflict while urging focus on her music. By April 2025, signs of reconciliation appeared when Noah shared a TikTok video dancing with Tish, though sources indicated lingering strain from the Purcell romance. Billy Ray Cyrus, estranged from much of the family post-divorce, was also absent from the wedding and reportedly aligned with Noah amid the fallout, exacerbating divides as he sought reconciliation with Tish while her new husband opposed it. Brandi Cyrus later expressed discomfort with the rapid timeline, describing herself as "scared" and "freaked out" by Tish's quick remarriage after decades with Billy Ray. Miley, supportive throughout, served in the bridal party and later commented on Tish's pattern of endorsing "hot" partners, but remained unaware of the Noah-Purcell rumors until media reports surfaced. In March 2024, Tish acknowledged "definitely issues" in her to Purcell after seven months, crediting early —initiated just two weeks in—for personal growth, though she did not link these directly to rifts. The couple's relationship, while publicly affectionate, fueled speculation that underlying marital strains compounded familial discord originating from the courtship's origins.

Views on cannabis

Personal experiences with use

Tish Cyrus began smoking marijuana at age 42 after a bus carrying her and caught during a tour from to New Orleans, an incident that exacerbated her and led her to reject prescription Ambien due to its aftereffects. Encouraged by Miley, who questioned the use of chemicals over natural alternatives, Cyrus found that "really did help" with , though she avoided it in the mornings as part of her routine. Over the subsequent decade, Cyrus described herself as a daily user, typically taking a few puffs from a , and credited it with enhancing her and overall , stating, "Everything is better" and "for me personally, it has just been the best thing ever." She later reflected that starting earlier, before having children, might have made her a more tolerant parent, potentially turning tasks like school projects into "more fun" experiences rather than stressors. One notable mishap occurred when Cyrus unknowingly ate an entire -infused brownie at a birthday party at Beacher's Madhouse in Hollywood, resulting in intense disorientation where "everything was spinning" and she felt she was "coming freaking unglued," prompting a distressed call to Miley for emergency assistance. In October 2024, Cyrus quit during a vacation where it was unavailable, experiencing "the worst anxiety I've ever had" after just three days. By January 2025, after seven months of , she reported persistent "major anxiety" that had left her "not... OK," and attempts to resume smoking only worsened it further.

Public advocacy and decision-making claims

Tish Cyrus has publicly endorsed use for its therapeutic benefits, particularly in managing anxiety and enhancing . In a February 2024 episode of her podcast Sorry We're Cyrus, she stated that she began smoking marijuana at age 46 and wished she had started earlier, claiming it would have made her a "better parent" by improving her patience and reducing stress during child-rearing. She attributed this to cannabis's calming effects, noting that prior to starting, she lacked such tools for handling the demands of raising five children. Cyrus has described her introduction to cannabis in 2011 following a traumatic tour bus fire, crediting daughter with encouraging her first use to aid sleep and recovery from the incident. She has advocated for its role in family bonding, stating in a 2020 that sharing cannabis sessions with relatives is among her favorite activities, while emphasizing responsible adult consumption. In decision-making contexts, Cyrus has reflected that delaying her own cannabis use until midlife was a missed opportunity for personal well-being, contrasting it with earlier that she linked to heightened anxiety. More recently, in January 2025, Cyrus shared that quitting for seven months exacerbated her anxiety to severe levels, reinforcing her view of it as essential for management rather than recreational excess. She has not advocated cannabis initiation for minors but has discussed adult family members' past uses, including Miley's former heavy reliance on it, which Cyrus supported at the time as preferable to harder substances, though Miley ceased use in 2019 for vocal health reasons. These statements position Cyrus as a proponent of legalized, moderated for stress relief, grounded in her personal experiences rather than broader policy pushes.

Criticisms regarding family impact and health effects

Tish Cyrus's public association with marijuana has faced criticism for potentially normalizing excessive use within a context, particularly following a February 15, 2019, Instagram post by her then-husband depicting her beside a safe filled with multiple bags of the substance. Detractors highlighted legal risks, as marijuana remained federally illegal at the time, and accused the display of exemplifying celebrity exceptionalism, with one commentator stating it illustrated "white privilege" by implying for actions that would incarcerate others. Such visibility was argued to downplay enforcement disparities and encourage familial exposure to controlled substances without regard for developmental impacts on children. Her advocacy, including claims that marijuana would have made her a "better parent" and more "fun" during her child-rearing years, has prompted concerns about endorsing substance use as a parenting aid. Tish began regular use around age 42 following a traumatic tour incident and described it as enhancing family bonding, yet this perspective has been scrutinized for implying that sobriety hindered effective parenting of her five children, including Miley and Noah Cyrus, amid the family's history of public discussions on drug experimentation. Critics contend this narrative risks minimizing parental responsibility in shielding minors from substances, especially given Miley Cyrus's past advocacy followed by her decision to quit marijuana in 2019, after which she shared prior pro-use interviews with her "stoner" parents as cautionary material. Health-related criticisms emerged from Tish's own accounts of dependency after approximately 10 years of use, including severe anxiety upon quitting in mid-2024, which she described as making her "not " for seven months. Resuming consumption reportedly worsened her symptoms, suggesting tolerance buildup and potential long-term drawbacks that contradict unqualified for its benefits. While Tish attributed initial use to anxiety relief, this underscores risks of psychological reliance, particularly for individuals managing without medical oversight.

Filmography

Acting credits

Tish Cyrus has limited acting credits, primarily consisting of minor or uncredited appearances in films associated with her production work and family projects.
YearTitleRole
2010The Last SongUnspecified
2012Unspecified
2012Unspecified
These roles remain undocumented in detail across cast lists, indicating they were likely brief cameos or non-speaking parts rather than substantive characters. No evidence supports portrayal of fictional characters by Cyrus in these or other productions.

Production and other roles

Tish Cyrus established Hopetown Entertainment as her production banner, through which she has developed film and television projects. In December 2021, the company secured a with Television and Streaming for unscripted and scripted content. Her production credits include serving as on The Last Song (2010), a drama starring her daughter and adapted from Nicholas Sparks's novel. She also produced LOL (2012), a directed by Lisa Azuelos and again featuring , as well as So Undercover (2012), an action- starring alongside . These projects primarily involved family-affiliated talent and were released through and Millennium Films, respectively. Beyond film, Cyrus has production involvement in television and music visuals, including credits on the 2018 docuseries Made from Scratch, which documented the Cyrus family's home renovation efforts, and visual performances accompanying Miley Cyrus's 2023 album . In management roles, Cyrus has represented her daughters Miley and Noah Cyrus since the inception of their professional careers, beginning with Miley's transition to Hannah Montana in 2006. This "momager" position has encompassed talent coordination, deal negotiations, and career oversight in music, , and endorsements.

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