Miley Cyrus' experience as a child star played out a lot differently than some of her peers'... And it's all thanks to her dad. In a retrospective interview with Variety about all things Hannah Montana out on Wednesday, Miley got candid about the privilege she now recognizes in her experience with child fame. While chatting with the outlet, she reflected on the many ways she was protected as a young star in the industry - starting within the home: "My parents didn't need me to be famous to survive or to be stable.