Miley Cyrus Reportedly Wants Godmother Dolly Parton 'To Stop The Forgiveness Campaign' For Estranged Dad

Miley Cyrus is drawing a hard line regarding her godmother, Dolly Parton, reportedly asking her to stop trying to mend fences with her estranged father, Billy Ray Cyrus.

The close bond between the women seems to be tested as Miley draws a firm boundary around her father's involvement.This comes after the pop star publicly discussed her strained relationship with Billy Ray.

As tensions rise, Miley Cyrus is making it clear she wants Dolly Parton to focus on their relationship, not her father's.

Sources close to Miley claim she has asked her godmother to stop trying to play peacemaker between her and her dad. 

The family drama has been simmering for years, ever since the 31-year-old opposed Billy Ray's relationship with Firerose, his now ex, who is nearly three decades younger.

A source revealed that the tension has reportedly taken a toll on Parton, who is heartbroken over the rift within the Cyrus family. Still, Dolly has reportedly kept trying to repair the relationship between the father and daughter duo, but it seems her efforts have been in vain. 

According to insiders, Miley is not interested in reconciliation. "For Miley, that ship has sailed. She wants nothing to do with her dad and wants Parton to stop the forgiveness campaign," the insider shared with In Touch.

In fact, Miley has gone a step further, suggesting Parton cut ties with Billy Ray altogether, viewing it as a matter of loyalty. Despite Miley's demands, it is doubtful that her iconic godmother will be easily swayed. As one source put it:

"It's highly unlikely Dolly will be bossed around by Miley though, she's a woman who knows her own mind!"

With the 63-year-old's leaked tantrum, it is not making things easier for Parton, who has been trying to heal the rift between him and his daughter.

The country singer was caught in a leaked audio recording berating his ex-fiancée, Firerose, with a string of expletives, calling her a "selfish f–king b-tch" for making him late to a last-minute gig. 

But what might be worse is Miley not just hearing her father's harsh words toward Firerose—it would be hearing him trash her mother, Tish Cyrus, in the same rant. 

Billy Ray and Tish, who share five adult children, including Miley, have divorced for over a year, but the wounds have not healed. According to an insider, the audio also left a lasting impression on Parton.

"Dolly is not impressed by the way Billy Ray has treated anyone. Lately, she was appalled by what came out during his divorce from Firerose, and of course, she would never support him hurting Miley," the source revealed. 

Miley has not shied away from addressing the rocky relationship she has with Billy Ray, especially after his third divorce.While the family drama might have intensified the tension, Miley's reflections on their past shed light on the complicated bond they share.

In a candid June interview with David Letterman on his Netflix show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction," the actress opened up about her father's influence. 

The Blast reported that Miley shared how Billy Ray's connection to the real world, even during his height of fame, left a lasting impression on her. 

While Miley acknowledged the valuable lessons she has learned from her dad, she also got brutally honest about the more challenging aspects of their relationship. 

"I also inherited the narcissism from my father," she admitted, giving a glimpse into their dynamic pairing.

The Disney Channel Alum also set the record straight on rumors surrounding her family's alleged feud during her interview with Letterman. When the topic of her supposed estrangement from her parents came up, Miley decided to address the situation directly.

Agreeing with the host's observation that "there's no estrangement," the songwriter explained that the changes in her family were simply a natural part of life. 

"It's just the way things played out," she shared, downplaying the idea of any major fallout. Miley went on to express her deep appreciation for the sacrifices her parents made to support their children's dreams.

While her relationship with her father has been strained in recent years, Miley still credits him with being a huge influence on her creative mind.Reflecting on the impact her father had on her, the pop star explained that his artistic nature shaped the way she views the world.

"Without my dad, I know — I mean, not just literally I wouldn't be sitting in this chair, I wouldn't exist — but I would not, who I am as a person, it wouldn't exist," she shared, and then added:

"Because my dad, as a creative and as an artist in the way that his brain works, has always made me feel safer in my own mind because we're very similar in our ideas."

After acknowledging the deep influence her dad has had on her, she also highlighted the essential role her mother played in her upbringing. "Really, my mom raised me," she explained. But for Miley, the admiration for her mom goes far beyond the day-to-day, noting, "Honestly, my mom is my hero."

With both Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus seemingly on opposite sides of an ever-growing divide, it is uncertain whether even Dolly Parton's nurturing influence can bring the family back together.