The Evolution Of Miley Cyrus

Love or hate her, you just can't forget her.. Here's Miley's progression over the years. It's a little frightening..

1. Miley Cyrus is just Billy Ray Cyrus's Sweet, Young Daughter

Cute as a button, right?!

2. 2005: The Birth of Hannah Montana

So sweet, so innocent.

3. 2006: Hannah Montana Is Going Strong

Though still fresh, with the success of Hannah Montana, Miley is featured in the spotlight more and more

4. 2007: Straight Hair, Don't Care

It's out with the waves and in with the oh-so-straight! Not to mention the two-toned extensions, hoo-wee!

5. 2008: Back To Basics

Vanity Fair

In June of 2008 Miley stirred up a ton of controversy, posing with implied nudity on the cover of Vanity Fair. It's not that big a deal, right? She's covered and nothing is showing at all..except when you realize, oh wait, she's 15 years old!

This little stint almost cost her Hannah Montana.

6. 2008 continued.. Yep, There's More

Miley is hacked and a series of suuuuper racy pics hit the web. Again, still just 15. Great role model huh?

7. 2009: Controversy Controversy Controversy

It's pretty much the name of her game. How much can I stir things up since attention good or bad is still attention.

Here, Miley is seen mocking Asians by pulling the skin by her eyes back.

* She's sitting right next to an Asia guy and I can't help but wonder how he feels about this.*

8. 2009 continued: Take It To The Poll

Via JustJared.com

In her Party In The USA performance at the VMAs, Miley who is just 16, takes to a stripper pole to show off her goodies.

9. 2010: Salvia, Bong, Does It Really Matter?

Via TMZ

Salvia, which is a minor hallucinogenic is thought to be her drug of choice here. At 17, let's call this her 'Experimental Phase.'

10. 2010: The Kiss That Stole a Million Hearts.. Not

Miley puckers up and kisses another girl onstage during a performance for Britains got talent.

11. 2011: Miley Gives Her Boyfriend a Penis

Via TMZ

It's a cake.. just a cake folks. Umm it's a wonder they ended things.

12. 2012: Miley and Liam Hemsworth Get Engaged

I know it made my jaw drop.

13. 2012: Miley Chops Off Her Hair

And everything changes along with it.

14. 2013: The Engagement Is Off And Miley Is All Kinds Of Naked

Well, this is one way to get back at an ex..

15. 2013 continued: And This Is One Way To Make Your Ex Grateful It's Over

Via MTV

Miley gyrates against 36 year old, Robin Thicke at the VMAs. This made a big impact at the time, now it just seems like a regular Tuesday night for Miley.

16. 2014: Bangerz Tour Has Parent's Knickers in A Twist

MTV

I said parent's knickers, not Mileys. We are lucky she's even wearing underwear here.. In her 2014 Bangerz tour Miley stirred up so much controversy she had disgruntled parents demanding she shut the show down.

17. 2015: This Is How Far We Have Come

JustJared

Nope, she hasn't been hacked. Miley actually wants the world to see her naked.. so here, for your viewing pleasure, after just 9 short years, is how far Miley Cyrus has come.