Leticia Jean Cyrus-Purcell[1][2] (née 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]
Tish Cyrus | |
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| Born | Leticia Jean Finley May 15, 1967 |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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| Children | 5, including Trace, Brandi, Miley and Noah Cyrus |
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 Cyrus in 2017. |
Career
editCyrus 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
editCyrus was in a relationship with Baxter Neal Helson from 1986 to 1989, with whom she had two children, Brandi Glenn Cyrus and Trace Dempsey Cyrus (born Neil Timothy Helson).[6] In 1992, Tish gave birth to her third child, Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus), with 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 relationship.[6] She also gained one stepson, Christopher Cody Cyrus, from Billy Ray's previous relationship with South Carolina waitress Kristin Luckey. She had her fourth child, Braison Chance Cyrus, in 1994. In 2000, she gave birth to her fifth child, Noah Lindsey Cyrus.[7][8][9][10]
The family lived on a 500-acre (2.0 km2) farm in Thompson's Station,[11] outside of Nashville, Tennessee, before moving to Los Angeles for the filming of the Disney Channel original children's sitcom Hannah Montana.
On October 26, 2010, Billy Ray Cyrus filed for divorce from Tish in Tennessee, citing irreconcilable differences.[12] 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."[13] However, on March 18, 2011, Billy Ray announced on The View that he had dropped the divorce.[14] On June 13, 2013, Tish filed for divorce from Billy Ray after 19 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.[15] However, it was reported in July 2013 that they had gone to couples therapy and rekindled their relationship.[16] 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.[17]
In July 2021, Cyrus became a grandmother when her son Braison and daughter-in-law Stella McBride Cyrus had a child.[18][19]
In November 2022, Cyrus confirmed her relationship with Prison Break actor Dominic Purcell.[20] They publicly announced their engagement via a post on Instagram in April 2023.[6] They married in August 2023 in Malibu, California.[21]
Cannabis advocacy
editCyrus 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.[22][23][24]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert | Herself | Uncredited |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Inside Tish Cyrus's Wedding in Malibu". Vogue. August 25, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ Corbett, Kelly (May 1, 2023). "Tish Cyrus Married 'Prison Break' Actor Dominic Purcell — Let's Meet Him". Distractify. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Arianna (May 11, 2017). "Tish's Turn: How Miley's Mom Is Stepping Into The Spotlight". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (August 23, 2021). "Miley Cyrus Joins Crush Management". Variety. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 2, 2021). "Animated Comedy Inspired By Cyrus Family In Works At Tish Cyrus' HopeTown Entertainment Under NBCU Deal". Deadline. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c Segarra, Edward. "Tish Cyrus engaged to 'Prison Break' star Dominic Purcell a year after Billy Ray Cyrus divorce". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ "Road Warrior". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Choosing Family Over Fame and Fortune". ABC News. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Mr. Hannah Montana's Achy Broken Heart". GQ. February 15, 2011. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "@cyrusfamilyrares on Instagram: Saw MT post a photo with Chris so figured i'd post a few throwbacks of him….Glad to see him with his Cyrus fam💛".
- ^ "Billy Ray Cyrus (Dr. Clint Cassidy)". "Doc" Cast Bios. I (TV network). Retrieved October 7, 2006.[dead link]
- ^ "Billy Ray Cyrus Divorce – He Pulled the Trigger". TMZ.com. October 27, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
- ^ "Billy Ray Cyrus and Wife Tish File for Divorce". People. October 27, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
- ^ "Billy Ray Cyrus Drops Divorce, Praises Hannah Montana". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
- ^ "Tish Cyrus Divorcing Billy Ray Cyrus". People Magazine. June 13, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
- ^ Nessif, Bruna (July 21, 2013). "Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus Scrap Divorce, Say Couples Therapy Helped Get Relationship Back on Track". E! Online. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ "Tish Cyrus Files for Divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus After 28 Years of Marriage". People. April 11, 2022.
- ^ "Braison Cyrus and Wife Stella Welcome Their First Baby, Son Bear Chance". Peoplemag. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (July 2, 2021). "PICTURE: Billy Ray Cyrus Introduces His Grandson With the Cutest Photo". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ "Tish Cyrus "Headed into the New Year Happy" with BF Dominic Purcell - E! Online". January 2023.
- ^ Paige, Ashley; Rice, Nicholas. "Tish Cyrus Marries Dominic Purcell in Malibu — and Daughter Miley Was a Bridesmaid: Report". People. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Haller, Sonja (December 10, 2018). "Miley Cyrus smoking weed again: 'My mom got me back on it'". USA TODAY. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ McCarthy, Tyler (February 19, 2019). "Miley Cyrus' mom sparks white privilege debate after posing with a very large amount of marijuana". Fox News. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ Quinn, Dave (February 18, 2019). "Miley Cyrus Promised Her Mom She Wouldn't Use Her Wedding Bouquet as a Penis — and Did It Anyway". People. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
External links
edit- Tish Cyrus at IMDb