Diana Keaton AND Miley Cyrus‘biggest admirer. The Oscar winner, 78, thanked the former Disney Channel star, 31, by singing her song “Used to Be Young” in an Instagram video she shared on the last day of 2023. In the clip, Diane , who turned 78 on January 5, sat on the stairs and sang the song while holding a sheet of paper with the lyrics. Diane made a few mistakes, but she laughed about it and continued singing Miley’s famous song.
“TO MY FAVORITE ARTIST OF 2023… I TRIED! @mileycyrus, YOU ARE A GENIUS!” Diane captioned the clip. Miley responded in the comments section, writing, “I love you so much ❤️.”
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This wasn’t the first time Diane celebrated Miley’s music on her birthday. In January 2023, two weeks after turning 77, Diane shared a video on Instagram of herself dancing to Miley’s smash hit, “Flowers.” “YOUR AMAZING SONG GAVE ME A REASON TO DANCE IN MY GARDEN!” Diane captioned the clip, titled “For Miley.”
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“Used to Be Young” and “Flowers” were released in 2023 as part of their latest album, Endless summer holidays. “Used to Be Young” reflects on Miley’s partying days, even when she infamously twerked Robin Often on stage at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, while “Flowers” is a breakup anthem said to be about her separation from her ex-husband. Liam Hemsworth.
In an interview with British Vogue, Miley explained that she was inspired to write “Used to Be Young” after a songwriter approached her with the idea for a club song. “It was like, you know, classic club shit. And I thought, “I’ve been sober for two years.” It’s not where I spend my time, you know? You’re more likely to see me and my friends literally walking through the rose gardens or going to a museum,’” she said. “It’s not about being serious. “I just evolved.”
As for “Flowers,” Miley addressed speculation that the single is about her previous marriage in an interview British VogueCover story June 2023. “I never need to be a master at deceiving the public,” Miley said. “It will catch fire on its own.” And she added: “I would not erase my story nor would I want it to be erased. Having an interesting life makes for an interesting narrative.
Source: Hollywood Life
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