Noah Cyrus posted a series of near-naked photos to Instagram on Thursday, posing in a thong bodysuit during a sunset photoshoot in the desert. The 26-year-old singer, who is the youngest child of Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus-Purcell, wore sheer black hose, slip-on heels, and a skimpy thong bodysuit with a wraparound top.
In one photograph, Noah pulled the strap of her top away to reveal her bare breast, covering it with one hand. Another shot showed the Grammy nominee from the rear view, displaying her derriere as her pitch-black hair fell down her back.
Noah also posed while lying on her back on the hard ground in the glare of the camera's light. She kept her eyes closed and placed both hands strategically on her chest, displaying her tattooed arms and hands.
Desert Photoshoot and Self-Expression
Playing on the story soundtrack was a snippet of Olivia Chaney's live version of The Dark Eyed Sailor: "He said, 'Fair lady, why do you roam / For the day is spent and the night is on?'" In the caption of her main feed, Noah wrote "for the day is spent and the night is on" alongside shield and crossed swords emojis, representing defense and battle.
The sunset cast an eerie light over the dry landscape during the photoshoot. Noah did not explain the reasoning behind the pictures, though the post appeared to bolster her embrace of raw and edgy self-expression.
Family Relationships and Past Rifts
The Goth-inspired singer-songwriter has carved out a darker identity and style compared to her superstar sister, Miley Cyrus, who missed Noah's appearance at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Noah's family life has seen turbulence in recent years, including a major rift with her mother, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, 59.
The rift stemmed from reports that Noah had a casual fling with Dominic Purcell, 56, before Tish began dating and subsequently married him in 2023. Mother and daughter have since put the rumors to rest by sharing videos together on social media and appearing side-by-side at red-carpet events. Noah has also been engaged to German fashion designer Pinkus since 2023.
While other family members experienced strain during Billy Ray Cyrus's divorce from Tish and his short-lived marriage to Firerose, Noah reportedly remained close to her father. In 2024, Billy Ray, 64, gave a public shoutout to Noah and took her advice during his divorce from Firerose, according to People.
Posting lyrics from their father-daughter duet Noah (Stand Still), the Achy Breaky Heart singer wrote: "I'm so proud of this little girl. Noah has grown into an incredible young Lady. Sometimes you gotta take your daughter's advice and just 'Stand Still.'" Noah responded in the comments: "Love my daddy so much."
Miley Cyrus Acting Ambitions
Noah's social media display comes as her older sister, Miley Cyrus, 33, revealed plans to return to acting. Miley, who rose to fame as a child star in Hannah Montana and its movie spin-off, as well as films including The Last Song, LOL, and So Undercover, said she hopes to star in a "good old Shakespearean tragedy."
In an interview with Splash star Daryl Hannah for Wonderland magazine, Miley said: "Well… That's partly why I wanted to get in touch. I'd genuinely love to do both. My dream has always been to work with artists I admire, and you're one of them. I think we'd make magic together, Daryl. I have an idea. Call me."
Miley added that she would love to disappear into something deeply romantic with real stakes. She said: "Violence is everywhere, and there's a beauty in darkness, but I'd love to disappear into something deeply romantic. The kind of love we dream about, but with real stakes. A good old Shakespearean tragedy would be hot - a punk-rock Juliet. Something fierce and heartbreakingly romantic."
