Miley Cyrus Talks Bong Video: 'I've Never Claimed to Be Perfect'

By Sarah Crow Posted Feb 9th 2011 02:55PM

The last year has brought its fair share of trouble for Miley Cyrus, from her bong-smoking video to her parents' split, but it seems the 18-year-old pop princess has come out unscathed and with some new perspective on her life.

"I've never, ever claimed to be perfect," the erstwhile Hannah Montana tells Marie Claire (via HuffPo). "I mean, since I've started the show, I've always said, 'I'm gonna make mistakes.' I know this. And I think that that is one of the reasons why people related to me. Why kids related to me."

Prior to her turbulent turn into adulthood, Cyrus was no stranger to scandal, somehow finding enough time in her already jam-packed schedule to pose for some allegedly racist pictures; engage in some mildly sexy, PG-13 style phone photography; show the Teen Choice Awards audience a kind of dancing most people need a stack of singles to see and yes, even diss Jay-Z.

What might have been impossible struggles for another star have seemed to roll off Cyrus' back, showing the world that at the heart of every teen queen is just a teen.

In the new interview, Cyrus opens up about becoming a woman under Hollywood's harsh spotlight, part of which involved her now-famous salvia video.

While the star doesn't fault her peers for doing the same things she's done, she says her videotaped session of tripping was a poor choice considering her high-profile life. "So for me it was a bad decision, because of my fans and because of what I stand for," she says.

What may have truly been the last vestige of Cyrus' childhood, her parents' seemingly rock-solid 18-year-marriage, came crashing down just weeks before Cyrus' 18th birthday.

Despite the myriad personal and professional troubles that have plagued the young star over the course of her career, she remains optimistic about the future, hoping to "spread love and change the world in 2011."

Now how's that for the best of both worlds?

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Wednesday 09 February

By tony

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POT? I KNEW IT ,YOU CANT FOOL ME MILEY.lmao.

By Jules

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It was salvia, did you even read the article...or see the video?

By vivica

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I think that miley is doing a big problem wit herself buz i use 2 be a big fan but im nt anymore she smoking pot and u have fans that still look up 2 u so if they c u doin this they will do it 2 and she got everthing tattoos,pierings,nude,smokings r u serious i no u a adult and everthing but your doin a big mistake im shocked!my sister looks up 2 u when i saw u smoking pot on TMZ and on this web site i told my sister not 2 look up 2 u

jules,do you know anyway you call it IT GETS YOU HIGH!

Thursday 10 February

By happysophia7

Who cares? These people don't sign up to be role models, they're entertainers. They are going to screw up every once in a while and who is anyway to judge them? It's called being human. I love reading this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age'min'gle.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..

By JUNIORSBOX

I also believe it was Pot. There was a box of Frosted Flakes in the background. Salvia doesn't give you the munchies nor cravings for sweets.

By ndmnudy

What might have been impossible struggles for another star have seemed to roll off Cyrus' back, showing the world that at the heart of every teen queen is just a teen.I love reading this , So does My boyfriend .he is almost 11year older than me .i met him via age'lessmate.c'om a nice place for seeking age le ss love.which gives you a chance to make your life better and open opportunities for you to meet the attractive young girls and treat you like a king. Maybe you wanna check it out or tell your friends..

By ML

She'll soon be just like Lindsay.

JUNIORSBOX,
I eat frosted flakes every morning...Does someone HAVE to have the munchies to enjoy some frosted flakes? I think not. As I said earlier to Tony, you must not have experimented as a youth... otherwise you would clearly know what the video depicts.

By Rob

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3 weeks away from a Playboy contract now......

Friday 11 February

By becky

how is everybody

to jules,if your dumb enough to belive she wasnt gettin high i got some property i would like to sell you.

By bb812

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Miley smoked pot oh my god it's the end of the world.Are you kidding me?She does not need to apoligize to anyone.Who amongst us has not tried drugs? No one has ever died of an overdose of pot.What is she supposed to do read the bible all day? She is an adult. She is a human being. She did not steal kill or harm anyone in any way. She tried a harmless drug.People really need to grow up if they are shocked by this

By Leila

It's not that people are shocked - it's more like disappointed. While it's not the end of the world, it could be a red flag and could indicate a problem that could get worse over time.

By Tee

Exactly!

By ROBERTO

I FOR ONE HAVE "NEVER" TRIED DRUGS, WHY DO YOY SAY EVERY ONE HAS?
I`M 78YEARS OLD. BEEN THRU A LOT OF YEARS TEMPTED NOT DO IT.
DON`T HAVE TO ,MAY WANT TO. YOU THAT IS.

ROBERTO.

By JUDGE WILLIAMSON

I have never done drugs in my life. i don't want that crap in my body. I have mad mistakes in my life but that's one i am so glad to say i never made.

By bsy

I have never tried/used drugs, am 54, and many have OD'd from pot...Miley would be much better to read the bible than living the life she is living and road she is headed for. Good luck, Miley....

By Sammy

I've also never tried drugs in my life, never even been drunk, though I did have a drink or 2 sometimes when I was out with my family or on a holiday before I was 21. It's not because I have some strict kind of moral code against taking drugs; I have friends that I respect that have done drugs. I've just never really wanted to try them, is all.

By Feces1

I amongst you have not tried any illegal drugs ever and I grew up in a time of the largest drug use ever in this country. I suppose in your Liberal twisted view of the world we should all partake in the evils of illegal drugs. I also do not understand what reading the bible has to do anything. And yes people have died due to an over indulgence of Marijuana the effects are very harmful to your brain.

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