Miley Cyrus shocked fans by revealing that her dedication to her upcoming visual album nearly landed her in the ICU. While filming a scene on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cyrus caught a brutal infection after rolling around on the ground, leading to a disintegrating knee and a trip to the hospital. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, she explained how her budget constraints led her to shoot the scene at night, unaware of the consequences. “I thought it was my last day,” Miley confessed. Will her bold sacrifice be worth it for the upcoming album release?

Miley Cyrus Reveals Shocking Details About “Brutal Infection” After Filming on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: “My Leg Began to Disintegrate”

Miley Cyrus is no stranger to pushing the limits in her creative projects, but her recent experience filming for her new film, accompanying her ninth studio album Something Beautiful, was a bit more extreme than she anticipated. The Grammy-winning singer shared a shocking story during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, revealing that she contracted a “brutal infection” after rolling around on the Hollywood Walk of Fame while shooting a video for her album.

A Risky Decision: Filming in the Dead of Night

Cyrus explained that, due to the limited budget for the film, she and her team decided to film at night when the iconic landmark would be less crowded. “I filmed this video in October, and by November, on Thanksgiving, I was put in ICU for a moment,” she recalled. The decision to film at night was intended to avoid the usual foot traffic of tourists and fans, but what Cyrus didn’t expect was the aftermath of rolling around on the famous sidewalk.

The singer described the shocking details of her medical emergency, revealing that her knee began to “disintegrate” around the kneecap area. “My leg began to disintegrate…around the kneecap area,” she said. The infection was so severe that it landed her in the ICU during Thanksgiving, a time when hospitals are often at full capacity. “I had to be put in ICU because there were no rooms,” Cyrus explained.

The “Disgusting” Reality of the Infection

Cyrus went on to describe the moment when the seriousness of her condition hit home. “The doctor goes, ‘Do you have any idea why you would have such a brutal infection on your kneecap?’” she recalled. At that moment, the memory of filming on the Hollywood Walk of Fame struck her. “I had to tell him, and to have a surgeon look at you and say, ‘Yuck,’” Cyrus said, reflecting on how the medical professionals reacted to the state of her leg.

As she recalled, “They open up cadavers. They see inside the guts of humans, and they’re looking at me, telling me I’m disgusting. And they do brain operations!” The singer’s vivid description of the moment shows just how serious the situation was—and how her wild night of filming on the Walk of Fame nearly came at a major cost to her health.

The Filmmaking Sacrifice and a “Big Dream”

Cyrus’ commitment to the project was clear as she continued sharing details of her journey. Her visual album, which is set for a big-screen release on June 12, shortly after Something Beautiful drops on May 30, is described as “a unique visual experience fueled by fantasy” and a “one-of-a-kind pop opera.” While Cyrus admitted to having “a big dream” and a “pretty good budget” for the film, she revealed she had spent most of it on her wardrobe, leaving little room for other expenses.

“So then when it came time to go to the Walk of Fame, they’re like, ‘So what are you going to do? Are you going to rent this thing or what, ’cause that’s really out of your price range,’” Cyrus explained. “I’m like, ‘No, we’ll just go in the middle of the night.’ Have you been to the Walk of Fame in the middle of the night?” she asked Kimmel, her tone showing how risky the decision had been. “I thought it was my last day.”

The Aftermath: Feeling Bad About the Filthy Story

Despite the extreme circumstances, Cyrus seemed to feel guilty about sharing such an unsettling tale. “I wanted this video to be so fabulous and now I’ve just told everyone such a filthy story,” she said, reflecting on how the situation turned out. However, Kimmel quickly reassured her, saying, “No, what you’ve told everyone is that you sacrificed for this, you nearly gave your life for this.”

Indeed, Miley’s dedication to her art is undeniable. She risked her health to ensure that her music video would capture the perfect moment, and the result is a fascinating, if terrifying, story behind the scenes of her creative process.

Looking Forward: A Bold New Chapter in Miley’s Career

As Cyrus continues to push boundaries in both music and film, the release of Something Beautiful promises to be a significant moment in her career. The visual album is set to offer fans a unique and immersive experience, blending her musical talents with a bold cinematic vision. Despite the painful and dangerous experience, Miley’s commitment to her craft has never been clearer.

This story serves as a reminder of the lengths artists are willing to go for their art, even when it involves unexpected sacrifices. Miley Cyrus’ willingness to take risks and pour everything into her projects—whether it’s a glamorous wardrobe or a potentially life-threatening filming experience—shows the passion that continues to drive her success.