Miley Cyrus Reveals Traumatic Ovarian Cyst Rupture During 2023 Performance

Miley Cyrus recently revealed that she suffered a painful ovarian cyst rupture during a live New Year's Eve performance in 2023, an experience so traumatic it nearly led her to quit music. Despite the excruciating pain, she chose to continue the show, co-hosting NBC’s Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party alongside Dolly Parton, with appearances by Paris Hilton and Sia. Reflecting on the ordeal, Cyrus shared that advice from Lorne Michaels helped her realize that quitting music was not an option, stating that music would quit her before she quit it. She is now focused on her upcoming album Something Beautiful, which includes collaborations with Brittany Howard and Naomi Campbell, following the success of her 2023 release Endless Summer Vacation and its Grammy-winning single "Flowers." Miley also discussed how sobriety has been a transformative force in her life. The ovarian cyst rupture incident highlights the challenges artists often endure while performing and underscores Cyrus's resilience and dedication to her craft.