Miley Cyrus has finally addressed accusations that she made a racist gesture in a photograph that emerged online earlier this week.

Asian advocacy group OCA called on the Disney star to issue a formal apology over a candid snap of the 16-year-old pulling her eyes to the side as an Asian-American friend looked on.

But Miley has taken to her blog to insist she didn't mean to offend and that she was just being 'goofy'.

She writes:

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!

In NO way was I making fun of any ethnicity! I was simply making a goofy face. When did that become newsworthy? It seems someone is trying to make something out of nothing to me. If that would of 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.

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