Is Miley's Boyfriend a Father Figure?
Apr. 16 2009, Published 11:07 a.m. ET
In the April 10 episode of Rachael Ray, 16-year-old Miley Cyrus said Justin Gaston, 20, the Bible-reading, underwear-model boyfriend she has been dating since September, brought her “closer to the Lord.”
But Melora Hardin, 41, Miley’s co-star in Hannah Montana: The Movie (which topped the box office with $34 million on its opening weekend), suggests another source of Justin’s appeal — one somewhat closer to home.
“He reminds me of her dad Billy Ray Cyrus a little bit,” Melora tells OK!.
“There’s something about him and Billy — a physical resemblance and a manner, a removed quality.
"She’s so effusive and gregarious.
"Billy Ray is much more inward, and I think her boyfriend seems like that, too. So that’s interesting.”
Indeed it is Melora!
Speaking of which, here are some shots from the hit movie:
- Miley Cyrus Confronts Mom Tish Over 'Strange' Love Triangle Between the Matriarch, Sister Noah and Dominic Purcell: Report
- Noah Cyrus Is 'Very Loyal' to Dad Billy Ray as Rumors Swirl Mom Tish 'Stole' Husband Dominic Purcell From Her Daughter
- Billy Ray Cyrus 'Tried' to Reach Out to Estranged Daughter Miley After Grammys Win: 'On the Outs'
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