Miley Cyrus is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, musician Maxx Morando, a development confirmed after she was seen sporting a prominent diamond ring on her left hand at the world premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" in Los Angeles on December 1, 2025. Sources later confirmed the engagement to several outlets. The couple posed together on the red carpet, where the ring garnered significant media attention, and Cyrus later opened up about the engagement in interviews.
The engagement has sparked various reactions, with a particular focus on the six-year age gap between the 33-year-old singer and 27-year-old Morando. Many comments online questioned Morando's age, and some critics drew comparisons to Cyrus's previous marriage to Liam Hemsworth. Despite some detractors, supporters defended the couple, and Cyrus herself has addressed the age difference in past interviews, stating they don't take life too seriously.
Cyrus revealed that what has "astounded" her most about this step is the ability to maintain privacy and have more choice in what she shares about her relationship, attributing this to being older and more protective. She and Morando were first linked in late 2021 and reportedly met on a blind date, which Cyrus clarified was only blind for her. Their relationship became public in April 2022, and they have since collaborated professionally, with Morando contributing to Cyrus's albums "Endless Summer Vacation" and "Something Beautiful." Cyrus has described Morando as someone who means a lot to her, treats her well, and respects her.
Another element deemed surprising by many is the style of the engagement ring itself. The ring features a chunky, East-West, elongated cushion-cut diamond set in a thick 14-karat yellow gold bezel band, estimated to be around 4 carats and valued up to $450,000. While non-traditional, this design is noted as being incredibly trendy and similar to rings worn by other celebrities, making it an unexpected choice for Cyrus, who is not typically seen as someone who adheres to trends. The ring was reportedly designed by Jacquie Aiche, a designer Cyrus has worn for years.