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Happy Sweet 16: Is Miley Cyrus Growing Up Too Fast?

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(Nov. 23) - Miley Cyrus prepares to celebrate that teen rite of passage: her Sweet 16.
The teen queen has already celebrated with a Disneyland bash/concert in front of thousands of loyal fans last month. With her actual birth date upon us, it's time to look back on all this pop sensation has accomplished in a short stretch of time.
Looking at her career highlights as well as her metamorphosis from innocent 12-year-old to glammed-up pop sensation, we're curious if you feel the transformation is natural for a girl her age or if it's been accelerated by the pressures of stardom.
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The Many Faces of Miley

    January 2006

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    January 2006

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    March 2006

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    April 2006

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    April 2006

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    May 2006

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    June 2006

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    June 2006

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    July 2006

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    August 2006

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Miley Teen Milestones
2006
· 'Hannah Montana' debuts and quickly becomes the Number One show for kids on cable in March.
· The first 'Hannah Montana' album is released in November and becomes the first TV soundtrack to top Billboard's Top 200 chart.
2007
· Miley's second album is released in June. It will go on to sell over one million copies and will pave the way for a sold-out Cyrus tour.
· Miley will get together with Nick Jonas in July for a quick romance which won't seen the end of the year.
· In September, a fabricated magazine story surfaces claiming to have Miley herself confirming pregnancy.
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· Cyrus is named favorite TV comedy actress at the Teen Choice Awards.
· In December, Miley's ranked 17th on Forbes' list of the 20 top-earning young superstars with $3.5 million for the year.
2008
· Cyrus' 'Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour' film is released on Feb. 1, 2008, grossing $31.1 million on opening weekend on way to bringing in over $65 million domestically.
· Following the release of the film, Consumer Reports writes that Cyrus appears in the film traveling in a car sans seat belt along with daddy Billy Ray. The family issues an apology: "We got caught up in the moment of filming, and we made a mistake and forgot to buckle our seat belts. Seat belt safety is extremely important."
· On April 27, photos from a spread in Vanity Fair emerge showing Cyrus in just a sheet, posing for Annie Leibovitz's lens. Facing scrutiny for being photographed in an adult pose, Cyrus says "I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be artistic and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed."
· PEOPLE names Miley the world's richest kid after she signs a seven-figure book deal. The singer is reportedly grossing over $1 million a week on tour, while 'Hannah Montana' merchandise moves more than $1 billion.
· In May, Hugh Hefner makes an offer to Miley to appear nude in Playboy (when she turns 18 of course).
· Déjà vu as Cyrus is again named favorite TV comedy actress at the Teen Choice Awards.
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'7 Things' In Honor of 16 Years
· Moviefone names Miley one of the 25 hottest stars under 25 in Sept.
· Miley pretends to turn 16 with a bash at Disneyland in October. 5000 fans attends with some tickets rumored to be $250.
· Miley is thankfully alive and kicking after an November Internet hoax lists her as a fatality in a drunk driving accident.
· Miley squirms and giggles after being asked by Ellen DeGeneres to describe her relationship with Justin Gaston. Now that's acting like a teen.
· No more pretending. On Nov. 23, Miley officially turns 16.
2009
· Looking ahead, the 'Hannah Montana' movie opens on May 1, 2009.
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2008-11-17 14:04:08

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dancergirl98t

10:27 PMDec 16 2008

She's trying to grow up way too fast and she needs to slow down a bit. She was in love at 15 years old with Nick Jonas and it didn't last very long. She need sto slow it down and I think that she needs to slow it down with her bfs, She needs to learn that love isn't everything, and that friendship is more important than having a bf.

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KaJi1971

11:00 AMNov 25 2008

Does anyone else miss Miley's real teeth? I can't stand those new fake choppers she's had put in recently. She can't close her mouth without effort and has trouble talking around them. I liked her more natural look. One more ruined by Hollywood.

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crazylissa17417

03:44 PMNov 24 2008

I USED to like her, (eeewww!) but now she seams WAY overated. It's makes me sick that little girls want to be her. BUT, then again, it must be nice to be rich and famous....

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Mrspoopsie708

01:44 PMNov 24 2008

Just a normal rite of passage for teen girls. I did it (white lipstick, ratted hair piled way up, lots of black eyeliner), my stepdaughters did it (the Svengoolie look), now my older granddaughter is doing it - purple and green streaks in her hair for class photos.

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Kapalua43

12:30 PMNov 24 2008

Is TMZ bored with Paris and Brittney and now has to pick on Miley?

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RichardN37

11:11 AMNov 24 2008

I'm not a fan of Miley Cyrus' work (then again, I'm not the intended audience), but I will ALWAYS side with and defend the person whose personal life is being invaded to make scumbags like the people behind TMZ richer (and, of course, add to their own deluded fantasies of self-importance). I will always side with the person who it is popular to sh** on.

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Megjim2468

10:54 AMNov 24 2008

At 16 dating a 20 year old is not a great idea. I dated a 21 year old at 17 myself and my parents were not around all the time. I am sure that Miley's aren't either. Someone says you have to give your kids everything they want or you'll lose them. That is untrue. If you do they will be spoiled and self centered and you wiil lose them to the world. You have to instill faith and values in them. I thought that Miley had faith and values, but I think they made a mistake having her picture taken so provocatively. If she chooses to pose for Playboy that will be the end. Who cares if she has a career for the rest of her life...she has the money to never have to work again. She should go to college and be a normal grounded teenager since celebrities are never truly happy even with all the money and prestige. If she does her best days will be ahead of her.

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DevaneyH

10:52 AMNov 24 2008

Miley Cyrus is skank ****. Her voice sounds like something from a "Deep Throat" movie. She probably got broke in at home by the looks of things. Can't believe Disney keeps her around. Guess its all about the money with them now.

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MLoredo04

10:23 AMNov 24 2008

When I read the headlines...is 16 yr old growing up to fast? I knew they were talking about Miley!! They just have to be downing her...always throwing sarcasim in there! She is a good girl..a delight to watch...she has good songs...nothing wrong with her having a teen show...what they change hairdos alot and get there teeth fixed and ya'll think shes growing up to fast? Newsflash! Girls do this!! Her boyfriend is just 4 yrs older then her..and her mom and dad is with her all the time...big deal. Nothing wrong with her show..Lisa...its a silly show..no harm intended. My children watch her every day..doesnt mean they act like her. Grrrrrrr people kill me always dissing on the ones out making money....having a career without the booze and drugs..unlike most of the other young ones!

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HatrZEvryWhr

09:44 AMNov 24 2008

I personally think Miley is nothing more than an average 16 y/o girl. Being a parent of a 16 y/o girl of my own, I see nothing different in their behavior, other than Miley of course has boat loads of money! She act's silly because she is 16!!!! As for the boyfriend, when you have a daughter that gorgeous & rich that is interested in a young man, the worst thing you could think about doing is forbidding her from being with this young man. I have noticed that Miley's parents are with her 90% of the time she is with this young man, I dont think they could have made a better parental move. If they choose to deny Miley the things she WANTS, they will loose her quick! Instead they are letting Miley express her OWN interests, but sticking close to the situation in order to maintain the parent/daughter relationship! Keep Rocking Miley! Your great!

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