Pop superstar Miley Cyrus delighted fans with a surprise appearance at Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour stop in Paris on Thursday night, lighting up the Stade de France with a powerful performance of their Grammy-winning duet II Most Wanted.
Midway through the show, Beyoncé teased the crowd with a promise of something “very special” before introducing Cyrus. The two stars, dressed in matching gold outfits, shared a touching moment onstage—embracing, exchanging kisses on the cheek, and holding hands—before launching into their crowd-favorite song.
“I love y’all so much. I’m so grateful to sing with you, Ms. Miley Cyrus,” Beyoncé said, beaming at the roaring Paris audience. After the performance, she added, “That was amazing,” to thunderous applause.
Cyrus, 32, is currently in Europe promoting her latest album, Something Beautiful. Despite grappling with a vocal cord polyp that limits her ability to tour, the Flowers singer continues to deliver standout live appearances. She recently shared on The Zane Lowe Show that her signature raspy tone is due to the polyp, which she considers a “blessing,” though it makes live singing physically demanding.
The Paris performance added another memorable moment for both artists following their Grammy win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance earlier this year. Fans quickly took to social media, hailing the duet as “iconic” and “goosebump-worthy.”
Cyrus’s appearance also comes amid personal revelations. Speaking on the Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky podcast, she opened up about navigating a “dark decade” in her family following the divorce of her parents, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, and how they found healing without therapy.
With her new music and raw reflections, Miley Cyrus continues to resonate with audiences, not just as a performer, but as a powerful storyteller unafraid to bare her truth.
