Miley Cyrus shaved a stage 3 breast cancer patient’s head. She did that backstage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The singer fulfilled Cash Jacobs’ wish to have her head shaved before starting chemotherapy. The experience was a memorable moment for the fan. Cyrus offered encouragement throughout the process, helping Jacobs approach the change with confidence.
A video Jacobs shared on October 21 shows the singer shaving her head and reassuring her throughout. Jacobs had asked Cyrus to shave her head in a TikTok post before the meeting. The singer’s team helped arrange the backstage encounter after Jacobs’ wish reached them.
Miley Cyrus’ backstage gesture came before the fan’s chemotherapy journey began
In the video, Cyrus asks Jacobs, “Are we actually doing this?” before beginning the haircut. She then reassures the fan, saying, “You can be soft and strong at the same time.” As she shaves her head, Cyrus checks whether Jacobs feels ready and encourages her to see the experience as something worth celebrating.
The singer also finds ways to make Jacobs feel more comfortable with her new appearance. She compliments her head shape and facial features, pointing out what she calls “the little wins.” Cyrus even references the punk women of the 1980s, who embraced shaved heads as a personal style choice.
The singer later reflects on their connection, saying, “It brings people like you and me together that may never meet.” She thanked Jacobs for asking her to be part of the experience, adding, “I am honored to be the one that you asked to share this moment with you.”
Jacobs also expressed her gratitude in her social media post. She wrote, “They say don’t meet your idols. Well, I did. And it was everything and more.” Jacobs explained that Cyrus’ music had helped her through major depressive episodes and her cancer diagnosis. She also praised the singer for making her feel safe and comfortable during their meeting. Jacobs wrote, “Her music has always lifted me in some of the hardest times of my life,” describing the impact the singer has had on her life.
The encounter fulfilled Jacobs’ wish and gave her a meaningful memory to carry into the next stage of her treatment.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
