Country music star Billy Ray Cyrus finds himself isolated from his family, particularly daughter Miley, in the aftermath of his brief marriage to singer Firerose, according to close sources.
The 63-year-old "Achy Breaky Heart" singer recently reached out to Miley on social media for her 32nd birthday, but this appears to be their only interaction since his marriage to 38-year-old Firerose, which ended in divorce after just seven months in May.
Sources close to the family reveal that during the marriage, Firerose actively worked to distance Billy Ray from his famous daughter, viewing Miley as a threat to her influence over him. "Firerose saw Miley as a threat to what she was seeking – control over Billy Ray," an insider disclosed.
The marriage's collapse turned contentious, with Firerose alleging verbal and emotional abuse, while Billy Ray claimed she used their relationship to advance her music career – a concern Miley had reportedly voiced from the beginning.
The former "Hannah Montana" co-stars' relationship remains strained, despite Billy Ray's marriage ending. "Miley loathed Firerose," a friend of the family revealed. "Billy hopes now that she's out of his life, Miley is going to let him back into hers - but he knows he's got some work to do."
Billy Ray appears remorseful about prioritizing his relationship with Firerose over his family ties, particularly with Miley. Sources indicate he's eager to repair the damage but faces an uphill battle in reconnecting with his daughter, who remains hesitant to resume contact.
The situation highlights the complex dynamics between the father-daughter duo, whose relationship previously flourished during their Disney Channel days but now stands damaged in the wake of Billy Ray's personal choices.