Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to Maxx Morando as her father breaks silence

04 December 2025

Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus in Hollywood on Dec. 1, 2025. Credit : Kevin Winter/WireImage

Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus is officially engaged to musician Maxx Morando after four years of dating, a milestone that was confirmed publicly in early December 2025. The couple quietly began their romance in 2021 after a blind date. Their relationship became more visible in the years that followed, with red-carpet appearances and shared support during major career events. The engagement came into focus when Cyrus appeared at the world premiere of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” on December 1 wearing a striking diamond ring on her left-hand finger. Observers immediately speculated a proposal had taken place.

The ring, which drew attention for its bold style, was later confirmed to be a bespoke piece created by designer Jacquie Aiche. It features a cushion-cut diamond set on a thick 14-karat yellow-gold band. Industry insiders estimate the diamond to be in the four to five-carat range, placing its value likely between several hundred thousand to nearly half a million dollars.

In statements following the premiere, Cyrus revealed that Morando proposed while they were traveling in Asia, catching her completely by surprise. She admitted she is not usually easy to surprise, she tends to prefer control but this time she surrendered completely. “I was so, so, so surprised,” she said during a televised interview. For Cyrus, the ring and proposal mark not just a romantic milestone but a signal of stability after years of artistic evolution and personal growth.

That personal growth is mirrored in Cyrus’s recent musical output. Her 2025 album Something Beautiful is a deeply introspective project, touching on healing, identity and renewal. Morando has also contributed to the album’s creative direction as a collaborator, producer and co-writer making their engagement feel like a natural progression of both their personal and professional lives.

Among those publicly celebrating the news is Miley’s father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who posted a heartfelt congratulatory message on social media. In it he celebrated Miley’s happiness and gave a shout-out to her godmother, Dolly Parton, writing “No wonder you turned out so special… you have the greatest Godmother in the world.” The post included photos of him with Miley and Dolly, and it quickly became a symbol of renewed family connection after years of strain.

For longtime fans of Cyrus, sprinkled across pop, rock, country and beyond, the engagement carries symbolic weight. In a career marked by reinvention, bold choices and personal honesty, this relationship feels grounded. Cyrus and Morando’s journey from a quiet blind date to an engagement ahead of major new releases underlines a chapter in her life defined by growth, collaboration and emotional maturity.

What stands out most is how the engagement reflects a new rhythm in Cyrus’s life. The girl once thrust into childhood fame as a Disney star now appears centered, self-aware and ready to build with a partner who shares both artistic sensibility and a willingness to grow. The choice of a bold, unconventional ring rather than a traditional solitaire speaks to their shared aesthetic, modern, unapologetic and deeply personal.

As Cyrus continues promoting new music and preparing next steps, fans and media alike watch closely, expecting this engagement to be more than a headline but a signifier of a new, grounded era for one of pop’s most chameleonic stars.