Overview

• Miley Cyrus disclosed on Kimmel Live! that she was hospitalized in the ICU after contracting a severe infection while filming on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October 2024.
• The infection caused her leg to 'disintegrate' around the kneecap, prompting urgent medical attention over Thanksgiving 2024.
• Cyrus chose to film at the Walk of Fame at night to save costs after allocating her budget to wardrobe expenses instead of equipment rentals.
• Her ninth studio album, 'Something Beautiful,' was released on May 30, 2025, with a visual album described as a 'pop opera' set for a big-screen release on June 12.
• The incident underscores Cyrus's commitment to her artistic vision, despite the risks and challenges incurred during production.