Miley Cyrus’ mother Tish Cyrus shut down her ex-husband Billy Ray Cyrus’ claims that the hit show “Hannah Montana” “destroyed” their family.

Miley, 31, and her father Billy Ray, 62, starred on the Disney Channel teen sitcom for four seasons from 2006 to 2011.

The massive success of “Hannah Montana” made Miley a star while also supercharging the career of Billy Ray, who was already an established country singer.

However, Billy Ray lamented the impact that he believed “Hannah Montana” had on their family during a 2011 interview with GQ.

While appearing on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast Wednesday with her oldest daughter Brandi Cyrus, 36, the two firmly disputed Billy Ray’s past comments.

“Absolutely not,” Tish said when asked if she agreed with Billy Ray’s assertion that the Cyrus family had been “destroyed” by the show.
“Not at all,” Brandi agreed. “I mean the family’s not destroyed, first of all. We’re doing great.”

“No, I just think he was having a moment,” Tish said.

Billy Ray and Tish welcomed Miley in 1992 and the former couple married the following year. In addition to Miley, the two share son Braison, 29, and daughter Noah, 24. Billy Ray is also father to Christopher Cody Cyrus, whom he shares with Kristen Luckey. Tish is mother to Brandi and son Trace from a previous relationship. After marrying Tish, Billy Ray adopted Brandi and Trace.

Tish and Billy Ray weathered several ups and downs in their marriage before going their separate ways after 30 years together in 2023. Billy Ray filed for divorce in 2010, but the two reconciled the following year. In June 2013, Tish filed for divorce, but the couple reunited a month later.

Billy Ray’s 2011 remarks to GQ about “Hannah Montana’s” effect on his family came shortly after the show concluded and amid his first split with Tish.