Miley Cyrus: Why I Got My Gay Marriage Tattoo

Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Liam Hemsworth head to lunch at Studio Cafe on Friday (February 3) in Studio City, Calif.

The 19-year-old singer and actress paired her high-waisted denim shorts with a strapless black top and matching boots.

Miley recently penned a piece for Glamour.com explaining why she got her “All LOVE is equal” tattoo, something that sparked controversy, hate mail, and even threats.

“I believe every American should be allowed the same rights and civil liberties. Without legalized same-sex marriage, most of the time you cannot share the same health benefits, you are not considered next of kin and you are not granted the same securities as a heterosexual couple. How is this different than having someone sit in the back of the bus because of their skin color?” she wrote.

10+ pictures inside of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth at Studio Cafe…