From Twerking To Tattoos - Check Out 14 Of Miley Cyrus's Most Shocking Moments

1. 1). Miley's Raunchy Duet With Robin Thicke At The MTV Video Music Awards 2013

It was the #twerk heard around the world when Miley headed out on stage for her performance of 'We Can't Stop' and 'Blurred Lines. The performance was so shocking to many that they're still talking about it now over a month after the event!

Miley Cyrus in her Wrecking Ball music video

2. 2). Miley Strips Off For Her 'Wrecking Ball' Music Video!

The US superstar did it again in September 2013 when she bared all, literally, in the emotional video for 'Wrecking Ball'. Miley stripped off while straddling a demolition ball and crying into the camera as she opened up in the powerful video.

Miley Cyrus in her Terry Richardson photoshoot

3. 3. Miley Lets Out Her Wild Side For A Terry Richardson Photoshoot

From sticking her middle finger up at the camera to smoking a cigarette for the photoshoot, it's clear Miley was keen to show off her more mature side for this project! Picture: Twitter

4. 4. Miley Outrages Many With Her Vanity Fair Cover In 2008!

The 'Party In The USA' singer caused a lot of controversy back in 2008 when she posed for the cover of the US fashion publication wearing only a white sheet!

Miley Cyrus at the Teen Choice Awards 2009

5. 5). Miley Goes Pole-Dancing At The Teen Choice Awards!

Back in 2009 Miley was still very much in her Hannah Montana heyday... but that didn't stop the ever-controversial singer from incorporating a pole-dance routine into her TCAs performance to the shock of her young viewers!

6. 6). Miley Twerks Into History With Her 'We Can't Stop' Music Video

The peroxide-haired superstar fully reintroduced herself to the world with this twerk-heavy music video in mid-2013!

7. 7. Miley Collaborates With Controversial Rap Superstar... Snoop Dogg!

The pair teamed up to record a song called 'Ashtrays & Heartbreaks', which definitely helped speed along Miley's transition to a more mature style of pop star! Picture: Instagram

8. 8). Miley Shows Off Her Lingerie In The 'Who Owns My Heart' Music Video!

The 'We Can't Stop' singer gave fans a hint at things to come in this 2010 video when she was filmed writhing around on a bed in just some sexy lingerie.

9. 9). Miley Shocks With Her New Chop!

In early 2013 it was clear Miley wanted to move on from Hannah Montana... and what better way to do so than by chopping your long locks off and getting out a can of peroxide! We salute you Miley!