Are Miley Cyrus and Emily Osment Still Friends? Everything You Need to Know
By Alexander Ross
The definitive turning point in public perception occurred in March 2020. During early pandemic lockdowns, Cyrus launched an Instagram Live talk show called Bright Minded: Live With Miley. She invited musicians, activists, and former collaborators to join her daily broadcasts.
On March 23, 2020, Cyrus brought on Osment, labeling the broadcast the "reunion of the decade."
The interaction felt natural and devoid of Hollywood posturing. Cyrus prepared a slideshow of embarrassing promotional photographs from their early Disney press junkets, prompting laughter from Osment over their neon wardrobe choices and awkward red-carpet poses. Cyrus called Osment a "badass" and praised her continued talent, while Osment shared photos of her rescue dog and talked about her creative work.
The broadcast demonstrated something crucial to longtime viewers: whatever adolescent friction existed during the late 2000s had evaporated. The conversation carried the relaxed energy of two high school lab partners who survived a chaotic experience together and could now laugh about the details as grown adults.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
