Miley says sorry
Posted by Jane Murphy
Is 15 years old too young to strike a provocative pose in a glossy magazine? That's the big debate gripping the US at the moment - thanks to recent controversial pics of Disney teen sensation Miley Cyrus.
Hannah Montana star Miley was photographed by celebrity photographer and Queen-botherer Annie Leibovitz - and graces the June issue of Vanity Fair (on sale May 2nd), apparently wrapped in nothing but a satin sheet.
Funnily enough, the clean-living, God-fearing parents of America were none too pleased when they saw the pics - and Miley's been forced to apologise. "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," she said in an official statement.
And what about Miley's bosses? "Unfortunately, as the article suggests, a situation was created to deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines," says a Disney spokesman. "Now if you'll excuse me, I've got to go home because Minnie's got the tea on and Donald's coming round later."*
Still, the debate continues to rage on US TV. Watch this scathing rant from Fox News anchorman Bill O'Reilly, for example:
Shocked by Miley? Couldn't give a monkey's? Tell us what you think.
*Obviously, the second part of this quote isn't strictly what was said
Picture: Exclusively for the June issue of Vanity Fair by Annie Leibovitz
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It's ridiculous. She's not posing seductively, and all she is showing is her back. If this is such a huge problem, then how come teenagers are allowed to model swimsuits? When this sort of photography clearly reveals a lot more flesh. People need to stop making such a big deal over something as small as this when there are much more important things to be worrying about.
Posted by: Kelly | 04 May 2008 at 20:18
Fifteen is far to young and her parents should be ashamed.Yes i know she isnt showing anything but thats not the point.I think eighteen would of been alot better.
Posted by: shelly | 30 April 2008 at 11:37
Um, paedo's? Just a thought....
Posted by: Boredat work | 29 April 2008 at 12:07
I think 15 is a bit to young to do a photoshoot like that, but she is very pretty so what's the problem?
Posted by: Charlotte | 29 April 2008 at 11:55