Miley Cyrus wins 'inspirational' award

THE 18-year-old actress-and-singer - who has been named as the worst celebrity influence for the past two consecutive years - was presented with the first-ever Global Action Youth Leadership Award for the positive impact she has on young peoples attitudes at a gala in Los Angeles by her idol Hilary Duff.

Accepting the accolade, she said: "I got to tell you that I never thought I would get an award from Hilary Duff. This is like a dream come true to me. She inspired me.

"I want kids to do something they love. Not something that seems like a chore because someone tells them that's the right thing to do or what their parents want or what's important to people around them, but what's in their heart."

The 'Hannah Montana' star recently admitted while she is happy to be seen as a role model for younger girls, she doesn’t want her fans to idolise her.

Miley explained: "If you look at me as a role model I agree with it. If you look at me as an idol, I don't agree. An idol for me is someone that you want to replicate. You want to be them.

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G Sacramento Posted at 2:15 PM February 23, 2011

wow I bet she partied hard after winning this!

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OzCat of Pixieland Posted at 4:02 PM February 23, 2011

That's bl00dy hilarious.

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Mmmm, chunky Posted at 4:53 PM February 23, 2011

Sure - I always thought uploading shots of myself in my undies and subsequently sleeping with loads of random guys who liked said shots was bad - slutty, even. Miley has taught me that far from being a sleazy sex addict, I'm a hero, a touchstone... a doyen, even, if we may use the term so liberally. I may win awards and brush my teeth before smiling - every time, no excuses. You don't want to fall in that trap, not when there's awards to be won.

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Colonel Angus of A-Town Posted at 5:49 PM February 23, 2011

Oh, the glorious irony!

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Michelle, of Seattle Posted at 9:47 AM February 25, 2011

What the bloody hell. A role model? She shouldn't even be considered for anything towards children! This 'award' has just shot itself in the foot from ever being taken seriously. Well done.

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