Miley Cyrus recently revealed how the 2018 fire that burnt her house down became the “biggest blessing” for her. She opened up about the tragic incident during an intimate preview screening of her upcoming album, “Something Beautiful.” Sharing the emotional backdrop of the album, the pop icon showed her ability to find beauty in the bleakest moments.
Miley Cyrus says burnt house led her to ‘magic’
The loss of a home is devastating. Yet, losing her Malibu house during the 2018 Woosley Fire became a turning point for Miley Cyrus. It marked a moment of devastation that eventually sparked renewal and gratitude within the artist.
The Grammy-winner offered a candid reflection on the tragedy during an intimate event in New York City on May 6. She was previewing her upcoming “Something Beautiful” visual album at the event that involved a Q&A hosted by Spotify at Metrograph.
According to PEOPLE, Cyrus recalled, “Losing everything and being able to rebuild, and to be able to be purposeful and choose every piece that I’m gonna collect or also just about the people in my life.” She further explained, “When my house burned down, a lot of my relationships also burned down, and that again just led me to such magic and to have so much gratitude.” This was in reference to the house she once shared with her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth.
The pop superstar further reflected on what she would tell her younger self. She advised: “Appreciate those darker times because, like I said, they are only leading you into the light.” Cyrus tactfully and proudly connected the reflection with her new era that began with “Something Beautiful.”
Acknowledging how she grew up with her fans since the “Hannah Montana” and Disney days, she credited the support throughout her life. Cyrus’ album preview became a poignant reminder of the tragic loss of her house during the Woosley Fire. She had posted an emotional post through her foundation, sharing a charred sign reading “LOVE” amid the rubble.
By reconnecting her album with the fire, she explained how the tragedy became a symbol of resilience. This eventually set the stage for “Something Beautiful” on May 30.
