Liam Hemsworth defends Miley Cyrus

Australians In Film's 2010 Breakthrough Awards - InsideMiley Cyrus’ boyfriend Liam Hemsworth has her back, rushing to defend his girlfriend following her lap dance video.

Miley’s dad, Billy Ray, has already defended his daughter’s raunchy dancing with a 44-year-old man, well now Liam is praising the pop princess, reports The Sun.

He said: “Everyone gets criticism, it’s kind of what comes with this job – everybody’s trying to bring you down.”

“She’s got a good head on her shoulders.”

Liam clearly isn’t put off by his girlfriends ranchy dancing.

He added: “We get along great, she’s a great girl. We work great together.”

Liam and Miley met on the set of The Last Kiss – and it was at The Last Kiss wrap party where Miley showed off her raunchy dance moves with producer Adam Shankman.