Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Are Engaged

When Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando walked the red carpet at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in Los Angeles on December 1, 2025, it wasn’t just Miley’s sequined black gown that caught eyes. A diamond on her left ring finger, a cushion-cut stone set in a chunky 14‑karat yellow gold band by Jacquie Aiche, sparked immediate attention. Hours later, the engagement was confirmed, revealing a romance that has quietly matured over four years.

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando – Instagram 

The story began in 2021 with a blind date that Miley described as “blind for me and not really for him.” They appeared publicly later that year at a fashion event but kept most of their relationship private. Fans caught glimpses: quiet dinners, low-key outings, and eventually shared creative spaces. Unlike the whirlwind headlines that usually accompany celebrity romances, theirs unfolded slowly, anchored by shared music sessions and mutual friends.

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando – Instagram

Their connection goes beyond romance. Morando, drummer for the band Liily and former member of The Regrettes, played on Miley’s 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation and contributed to her 2025 visual project Something Beautiful. For Miley, their collaboration is genuine partnership, not just public posturing. She has said their shared creativity and ability to keep life light help her stay grounded amid the pressures of fame.

The engagement ring itself has made waves. First noticed during Miley’s birthday on November 23, it reappeared at the premiere, perfectly timed for the spotlight. Jewelry experts estimate the diamond’s value between $150,000 and $450,000, with the yellow-gold, east-west cushion cut lending it a bold, rock‑and‑roll vibe while still reading bridal.

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando – Instagram

For Miley, this engagement signals a turning point. She has navigated stardom, reinvention, and high-profile relationships, but now she appears steady. Morando is not a tabloid fixture; he is a collaborator, a stabilizer, and a constant. Their romance is not about headlines, it is about partnership. In a celebrity world often defined by spectacle, theirs is a quiet burn built on mutual respect, creative synergy, and loyalty that survives microphones, cameras, and late-night studio sessions.

Fans of Miley’s music, celebrity culture, or just real-life relationship stories can see something refreshing here: two people carving out a private, enduring bond on their own terms. The engagement marks more than a ring; it is a signal that, after years in the spotlight, Miley has found a partner who meets her where she is, personally and creatively.