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Haylie Duff Weighs in on Miley Cyrus Racy Photos Scandal
By Marilyn Beck and Stacy Jenel Smith
May 9, 2008


Haylie Duff has a few choice words for embattled peer Miley Cyrus, still reeling from the backlash of her Vanity Fair scandal.  "You have to realize this is the position you're in and you're fortunate to be in that position," says Haylie noting that her sister Hilary always took her position as a role model "very seriously."
Haylie Duff Weighs in on Miley Cyrus Racy Photos Scandal (Image: Wenn)

"You don't have to live your life for other people, but you do owe it, to a certain extent, to be above reproach," says Haylie about Cyrus's responsibilities. "Especially in a time when there aren't many female role models for girls, you have to step up and be the role model."

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She adds, "I think she's in a wonderful position to do that. She does in a lot of ways, but she's also a baby, and she's going to make mistakes, and she's allowed to."  Haylie, like many celebrities, feels the recent scandal from the Miley Cyrus racy photos (the first link is safe) has been blown out of proportion.

"I don't know if I thought it was the most risqué photo I've ever seen, but some people did. If she was comfortable and happy to do it and felt beautiful, or whatever the situation was, then it was her choice to make. People should respect that and be able to hold their opinions about it."

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The former "Hairspray" star has been busy as of late helping girls get the chance to be on Broadway in the new MTV series "Legally Blonde: The Search for the New Elle Woods," premiering June 2. Haylie is serving as host and executive producer of the show, which follows 10 women as they vie for the opportunity to replace the original Elle Woods of Broadway, Laura Bell Bundy.

"You'll see a group of girls that are so ambitious and driven and want this more than anything. The things they put up and deal with are pretty incredible," she notes. "It was great getting to see these girls participate in something that could possibly change their lives."



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