Miley Cyrus Confirms Engagement to Maxx Morando After Four Years

Miley Cyrus has announced her engagement to musician Maxx Morando. The couple, who began dating in 2021, share a low-key relationship centered on creative collaborations. Cyrus revealed the news during a promotional interview for her upcoming role in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’.

Morando, 27, serves as the drummer for the electronic band Liily, based in Los Angeles. He contributed to the soundtrack of Cyrus’ 2023 album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’, blending indie rock elements with her pop sensibilities. The pair met through mutual industry connections during a Los Angeles studio session, fostering a partnership that extends beyond romance.

Cyrus, 33, detailed the engagement on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ on December 2. She displayed a custom diamond ring designed by jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, featuring a 10-carat oval-cut stone flanked by trapezoid side diamonds set in platinum. The ring’s minimalist band incorporates subtle engravings referencing Cyrus’ song ‘Flowers’ from her 2023 Grammy-winning album.

The confirmation arrives amid Cyrus’ expanding franchise commitments. She voices a Na’vi warrior in James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, the third installment in the series, scheduled for December 19, 2025. Production spanned 18 months in New Zealand’s Weta Digital facilities, where Cyrus underwent motion-capture training for 12 weeks to master the character’s archery sequences.

Cyrus’ romantic history includes a high-profile marriage to Liam Hemsworth from 2018 to 2020, ending in divorce after seven months. She has since emphasized personal growth in interviews, crediting Morando’s supportive dynamic for her artistic focus. The couple maintains separate residences in Los Angeles but frequently collaborates on music projects, including unreleased tracks for Morando’s band.

Disney’s ‘Avatar’ saga has grossed over $5 billion globally across its first two films. Cameron directs ‘Fire and Ash’ from a script co-written with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, expanding the Pandora ecosystem with new bioluminescent clans. Cyrus joins returning cast members Sam Worthington as Jake Sully and Zoe Saldaña as Neytiri, alongside newcomers like Oona Chaplin in a supporting role.

Morando’s band Liily released their debut album ‘TV or Not TV’ in 2021 via Saddle Creek Records, earning praise for its post-punk revival sound. He previously drummed for alt-rock group Milk & Cookies in the late 2010s. Cyrus attended Liily’s Coachella performance in April 2022, marking one of their earliest public appearances together.

The engagement news coincides with Cyrus’ preparations for a 2026 world tour supporting ‘Endless Summer Vacation’. She performed at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 10, securing three wins including Video of the Year for ‘Flowers’. Morando joined her onstage for a surprise drum solo during the medley set.

Cyrus’ role in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ required vocal modulation training to emulate Na’vi phonetics, developed by linguist Paul Frommer. The film introduces volcanic terrains on Pandora, rendered with 1.7 million hours of visual effects computation. Cameron has described the sequel as exploring “inter-clan alliances amid environmental collapse.”

Public reactions highlight Cyrus’ evolution from child-star Hannah Montana in the 2006-2011 Disney series to mature pop provocateur. Her 2020 album ‘Plastic Hearts’ peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 27,000 units in its first week. Morando’s influence appears in her shift toward experimental production, evident in tracks like ‘River’ from the 2023 release.

The couple’s privacy contrasts with Cyrus’ tabloid past, including her 2013 MTV VMAs performance with Robin Thicke. Engagement photos, shared exclusively with ‘Good Morning America’, capture them at a Malibu beach, emphasizing Cyrus’ preference for understated celebrations. No wedding date has been set, with sources indicating a potential 2026 ceremony post-tour.