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The Complete Style Transformation of Miley Cyrus

From child actress to provocative pop star.

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Miley Cyrus's transformation from child actress to chart-dominating pop star has been radical, to say the least. After launching to fame as a tween idol on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, she eventually began taking a more shock-and-awe approach to her celebrity. Now, Cyrus’s antics are less outrageous, but she still remains one of the most glamorous stars around—always managing to surprise us on the red carpet. Here, we document Miley's complete style evolution, from cowboy boots and jeans to crop tops and a platinum pixie. Click through for all her most memorable looks.

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At press event for Hannah Montana in 2006.

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At the 41st Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards in 2006.

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At the 2006 Teen Choice Awards.

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At the The 40th Annual CMA Awards in 2006.

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At the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.

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At the 2007 American Music Awards.

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In concert for the Hannah Montana 'Best of Both Worlds' Tour in 2007.

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At the The 80th Annual Academy Awards in 2008 in Valentino.

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At the 2008 CMT Music Awards in Roberto Cavalli.

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At the City of Hope Benefit Concert in 2008.

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At the 2008 American Music Awards in Marchesa.

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At the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2009.

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At the 81st Annual Academy Awards in 2009 in Zuhair Murad.

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At the Madrid premiere of Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009.

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At the U.K. premiere of Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009 in Hervé Léger by Max Azria.

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At the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in 2010 in Jenny Packham.

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Performing at the 21st Annual MuchMusic Video Awards in 2010.

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At the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards.

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At the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011 in Roberto Cavalli.

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At the 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in 2011.

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Sarah Lindig is the senior digital editor, overseeing special projects for Harper's Bazaar.

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Amanda Lundgren is the Social Media Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and Timothée Chalamet’s number one fan. She’s obsessed with all things fashion, music, beauty, and pop culture. When she’s not at BAZAAR, you can find her drinking oat milk lattes, hunting for the best vintage, and jamming to her favorite bands.

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