Miley Cyrus once again proved she's an artist who plays by her own rules during a recent red carpet appearance. The singer and actor, known for her rebellious streak, had a quick-witted and now-viral exchange with photographers at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 3.
A Red Carpet Standoff
The incident, captured on video by Page Six, unfolded as Cyrus posed for pictures on the red carpet at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California. As she raised a pair of sunglasses to her face, photographers immediately began to protest. One was heard shouting, "No, no, no ― no glasses!" in an attempt to direct her posing.
Instead of complying, Cyrus smiled and walked directly over to the photographer, engaging in a brief but memorable confrontation. "If you yell at me, I'd do the opposite," she stated clearly. She reminded the photographer of their long history, saying, "You know this! I've known you for 20 years. If you tell me not to put the glasses on, I put 'em on."
The Art of Reverse Psychology
Cyrus then offered the photographers a lesson in psychology and collaboration. She suggested that a more effective approach would have been to encourage the very thing they wanted her to stop. "Just go, 'Oh I love the glasses!' And then I'll take the glasses off," she advised with a smile before returning to her posing session. The entire exchange highlighted her signature combination of defiance and charm.
Fan Reactions and a Broader Trend
Online, fans celebrated Cyrus's confident response. Social media comments praised her for standing her ground. One supporter wrote, "My sweet rebel baby!! Don't ever try to tell her what to do!!" while another succinctly added "Periodt." Others noted her poised handling of the situation, with one person commenting, "She handled herself well! I wouldn't like them yelling at me, telling me what to do." Many fans also took the opportunity to compliment her stylish suit, with one declaring, "Miley could not look more cool than she does right here."
Cyrus is not the only young star recently pushing back against demanding photographers. In November, Millie Bobby Brown of "Stranger Things" fame made headlines for a similar reason. When a paparazzo told the 21-year-old actor to "smile" on a red carpet, she instantly fired back, "Smile? You smile!" before walking away. These incidents point to a growing trend of celebrities asserting boundaries during public appearances.
