#33: Miley Cyrus’ Iconic 2013 VMAs Act with Robin Thicke

In 2013, Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz era reached its most controversial point during her MTV VMAs performance with Robin Thicke. Dressed in a nude latex bikini, Miley shocked viewers with her provocative twerking and suggestive moves alongside Thicke.

The performance ignited widespread media backlash and debate, cementing the moment as one of the VMAs’ most infamous. Interestingly, Thicke later told Oprah that he was unaware of the stir, admitting he was too focused on his singing to realize the magnitude of the moment.