Miley Cyrus “racist gesture” uproar: did she or didn’t she?

Teen idol Miley Cyrus, 16 was photographed with a few friends, including boyfriend Justin Gaston all making apparently a racist gesture directed at Asians.

One of the persons in the group photo is an Asian, who was the only one not making “the gesture”.

She denied the charges, saying she’ simply “making a goofy face.”

The full explanation, as posted in her blog/website:

I’ve also been told there are some people upset about some pictures taken of me with friends making goofy faces! Well, I’m sorry if those people looked at those pics and took them wrong and out of context!” she writes on her official fansite.

In NO way was I making fun of any ethnicity! I was simply making a goofy face. When did that become newsworthy?” she adds. “It seems someone is trying to make something out of nothing to me. If that would of [sic] been anyone else, it would of been overlooked! I definitely feel like the press is trying to make me out as the new ‘BAD GIRL’!”

I feel like now that Britney is back on top of her game again, they need someone to pick on! Lucky me! haha Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know what is on my heart. You guys know me and have been by my side every step of the way!

You guys know my heart and know the most important things to me are my friends, family, fans, and GOD! In NO WAY do I want to disappoint any of you! But, when I have made mistakes in the past, I feel like I’ve owned up to them and apologized,” she adds.

I really wish everyone would stop focusing on my personal life and get back to focusing on what I love! Music and Acting! Hopefully, I will be touring again this fall! Yayy! =] It will be a nice change to be back out on the road again!”

xoxo blessings…Miley =)

Enough about that, here’s the photo, she’s 3rd from left: