'I'm interested in feminising the workout space': Miley Cyrus admits she trains in her Gucci slingbacks as singer discusses sobriety, songwriting and texting close friend Beyoncé while posing for racy shoot
It's been a minute since Hannah Montana, the clean-living, fun-loving teen made famous by Miley Cyrus and adored by girls across the globe came to an inevitable end.
Since then we've had Bangerz, bad behaviour, broken marriages and one very bawdy performance with Robin Thicke at the MTV Music Awards as the singer and actress endeavoured to shed her wholesome Disney image in favour of something a little more risque.
It hasn't been the easiest of transitions for Cyrus, whose reckless journey through adolescence and early adulthood has been relentlessly studied, scrutinised and occasionally criticised.
But time has a habit of going full circle, and as she settles into her thirties the Tennessee born star, now 31, has adjusted to a more sedentary way of life - albeit one that includes working out in designer heels.
Speaking to W Magazine Volume 3. The Pop Issue, she explained: 'My lifestyle is extremely clean. Sobriety is a big part of it. My mantra is, like any athlete, “Practice how you perform.” So that’s why I practice in my heels.
Miley Cyrus has spoken to W Magazine about embracing sobriety, working out in her heels and having Beyoncé on speed dial
As she settles into her thirties the Tennessee born star, now 31, says she has adjusted to a more sedentary way of life - albeit one that includes working out in designer heels
'My lifestyle is extremely clean. Sobriety is a big part of it. My mantra is, like any athlete, “Practice how you perform.” So that’s why I practice in my heels,' she explained
The full interview is available in the latest edition of W Magazine, out now
'The gym looks really tough, but then I’ve got my ivory Gucci slingbacks because they remind me of Marilyn Monroe. I train in heels, mostly. I’m interested in feminising the workout space, because so much of the workout equipment is ugly.'
Cyrus is currently enjoying a career renaissance of sorts - her last studio album Endless Summer Vacation was the 19th best-selling album on the planet, debuting at number one in ten countries.
Lead single Flowers was also a hit, winning the star multiple awards - among them a Brit for Best International Song, and a Grammy - her first - for Song of the Year.
Since then she's teamed up with Beyoncé for a surprise collaboration on the R&B legend's country and western infused new album, Cowboy Carter.
The song in question, II Most Wanted, proved to be one of its highlights, and Cyrus admits she wrote the music two years before it ended up on Carter.
'My mom would always go, “I love that song so much.” So when Beyoncé reached out to me about music, I thought of it right away because it really encompasses our relationship,' she explained.
'I told her, “We don’t have to get country; we are country. We’ve been country.” I said, “You know, between you being from Texas and me being from Tennessee, so much of us is going to be in this song.” Getting to write a song, not just sing, for Beyoncé was a dream come true.'
The collaboration has cemented an already close relationship with the enigmatic Beyoncé, who Cyrus counts as a friend.
Cyrus is enjoying a career renaissance - her last studio album Endless Summer Vacation was the 19th best-selling album on the planet, debuting at number one in ten countries
Lead single Flowers was also a hit, winning the star multiple awards - among them a Brit for Best International Song, and a Grammy - her first - for Song of the Year
Cyrus enjoys a close relationship with the enigmatic Beyoncé after collaborating with the singer on the track II Most Wanted
The singer poses for a series of headshots in an accompanying photo-spread, shot by Alasdair McLellan
'Sometimes I forget to talk about things that are a normal part of my day-to-day, like texting with Beyoncé,' she said
'Sometimes I forget to talk about things that are a normal part of my day-to-day, like texting with Beyoncé,' she said.
'I think it’s a really cute part of our relationship, because over the past couple of years I’ve really locked down on my privacy and on what I share with the public.
'She’s the same way. Part of our relationship is the safety between us. The songwriting or the work is just a small part of my relationship with her—or with Dolly [Parton], or with anyone.
'Our personas have a relationship, but then we have a relationship. And I love that.'
The full interview is available in the latest edition of W Magazine, out now.
'I think it’s a really cute part of our relationship, because over the past couple of years I’ve really locked down on my privacy and on what I share with the public'
'Our personas have a relationship, but then we have a relationship. And I love that,' she added
A young Miley with Beyoncé onstage at New York City's Radio City Music Hall in 2008
