Tish And Billy Ray Cyrus Have Finally Broken Silence On Their Divorce

It's thanks to Tish and Billy Ray that the world has a superstar in the form of Miley Cyrus. Not only did the couple bring the singer into the world, but they've also both played influential roles in her successful rise to the top. Unfortunately, while they've been focused on helping her career - and that of their other kids - they may have lost sight of their own love for one another.

After all, Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus have finally broken silence on their divorce, a somewhat surprising split after almost three decades of marriage. Then again, was it a surprise? This isn't the first time they've been down this road…

Tish filed for divorce after being separated from Billy Ray for two years

It can be tough to file for divorce from someone that you've been married to for such a long time. However, for Tish Cyrus, it was something of an inevitable outcome, given that she and Billy Ray had been separated since 2020. There'd been efforts to reconcile the marriage, hence why it took two years for the momager to officially call it quits. However, the two were evidently no longer on the same page, resulting in Tish filing the paperwork in early April 2022. Like many couples, she put "irreconcilable differences" as her reason for getting a divorce, which makes sense if they couldn't see eye to eye after two years apart. At least they lasted longer than the eight-year average that most US marriages manage.

The couple released a statement announcing why they got a divorce 

When a celebrity couple parts ways like this, it's hard for them to stay silent on the matter. Even if they want to keep things private, they still have to say something to quell the media and their devoted fans. That's likely why Tish and Billy Ray released a joint statement to People magazine announcing that they're divorcing "not with sadness, but with love in our hearts." They confessed that it's time to forge their own paths in life and that they'll always be a family, even if they're no longer husband and wife. Getting a divorce apparently wasn't a quick or easy decision, but it's one they felt they had to make. 

Both parties had previously filed for divorce in the past, due to "irreconcilable differences"

Some people might see this news about the couple and not think much of it. That's because the pair have talked of getting divorced before, with both parties previously filing to end the marriage in the past. Billy Ray decided he'd reportedly had enough of their union in late 2010, again blaming it on "irreconcilable differences" and, according to a GQ interview, Hannah Montana. However, he and Tish managed to work through their issues because he dropped the divorce less than six months later. Unfortunately, things went south again by mid-2013, which is when the momager filed for divorce for the same reason as before. Luckily, they managed to fix their relationship by going to couples therapy. Too bad it couldn't save the marriage this time around.

Given their history, it's possible that Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus might decide against a divorce once again. However, something tells us that's not likely to happen this time. As long as they're happy with the decision and can move forward positively, though, that's all that matters.