Miley Cyrus' persona has emerged from the merging of her real personality with the roles she plays. She has shifted her persona from a Disney star to a pop star through changes constructed by herself, her label, and publicists. This has involved taking on new roles as a fashion and beauty icon. Cyrus has maintained her stardom by effectively shifting her persona to new images over time.

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M E R G I N G O F T H E R E A L P E R S O N A N D T H E R O L E S H E P L A Y S

2. • Can you provide examples of where she takes on the same
type of role?
• fashion icon
• beauty icon
• How has the persona been constructed by Miley Cyrus her self,
by her label and management publicists?
• How did her the persona shift from Disney star to Pop star?
• How has Miley Cyrus maintained her stardom?

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