Christopher Cody Cyrus is an American film score composer and legal professional best known as the half-brother of singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus. Unlike his high-profile sister, Christopher prefers to live a private life, avoiding the limelight and media attention. He is the eldest son of American singer-songwriter and actor Billy Ray Cyrus and currently works as a litigation associate at the law firm Baker Botts L.L.P. After completing his law degree, he clerked for Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Christopher Cody Cyrus was born on April 8, 1992, in South Carolina to Billy Ray Cyrus and Kristin Luckey. His mother, Kristin, worked as a waitress at the time of his birth. Although his father gained fame in the entertainment industry, Cody was raised in South Carolina by his mother as a single parent.
During his upbringing, Cody reportedly received limited emotional involvement from his father. Despite financial support from Billy Ray, Cody expressed a longing for a stronger paternal bond, often hoping for phone calls that rarely came. This emotional distance may have contributed to his more reserved relationship with his half-siblings.
He pursued his early education at Myrtle Beach Intermediate School and later attended Forestbrook Middle School. After completing high school, Cody went on to study law at the University of Texas School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Within the Cyrus family, Christopher Cody remains a relatively private figure. His half-siblings from Billy Ray Cyrus's marriage to Tish Cyrus include Miley, Noah, and Braison Cyrus, all of whom are involved in the entertainment industry. He also has step-siblings, Brandi and Trace, from Tish’s previous relationship. Despite sharing the same father, Cody has largely stayed out of public family events and television appearances featuring the Cyruses.
Commenting on his relationship with Miley Cyrus, Cody has spoken positively despite limited interactions, noting that he's met her only a handful of times. Describing a meeting with her backstage in 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas, he recalled, “She’s still my wacky younger sister. Miley isn’t one of those people who is fascinated with herself. Her voice is incredible and I’m proud of her.”
