Miley Cyrus has finally spilled the tea on her engagement to musician Maxx Morando, tying the reveal to the themes of family and resilience in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The couple stepped out at the film's premiere, where Miley's diamond ring stole the show. Rumors had been buzzing since November, but this marks her first public confirmation.
Darlings, grab your popcorn because Miley Cyrus, 33, just made it official: she's engaged to her beau of four years, Maxx Morando, 27, the drummer for indie rock band Liily. The power couple hit the red carpet together at the Avatar: Fire and Ash world premiere in Hollywood on Monday night, where Miley proudly flashed a sparkling diamond on her ring finger—no hiding this bling! 😍
Rumors ignited back in mid-November when eagle-eyed fans spotted the cushion-cut stunner on Deux Moi, designed by Jacquie Aiche with a 14-karat yellow gold band. Jewelry whiz Olivia Landau from The Clear Cut pegs it at 3 to 4 carats, worth $75,000 to $150,000. But Miley kept it low-key until now, telling People at the event how the film's vibes of “love, family resilience” and “reconnection” synced perfectly with her life chapter. “The detail that I can share is that for us, our privacy and us kind of keeping it small has been something that I’ve been astounded that I’ve actually been able to have and being able to kind of have more choice,” she shared. She added, “I think it’s also being older, being more protective of what I’m open to sharing.”
These two have been serving quiet couple goals since linking up in 2021 on a blind date—Miley called it “blind for me and not really for him” in British Vogue. They went public with a smooch in West Hollywood in April 2022, after first sparking at her New Year’s Eve Party taping. By February 2024, a source told People they were shacking up: “She is very happy with him. Everyone loves Maxx. He’s a great guy. He’s private and doesn’t like being in the press. It’s been good for her.” Miley echoed the bliss in her February 2024 Grammy speech, dubbing him “my love,” and later told Harper’s Bazaar they “just don’t take life too seriously” despite their six-year age gap.
Maxx isn't just arm candy; he's a multi-instrumentalist who drummed for The Regrettes from 2015 to 2018 before Liily's 2021 debut album. He even co-designed one of Miley's festival fits with Shane Kastl, as she gushed to Vogue: “This look is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between two of my favorite emerging artists.” Professionally, he collabed on tracks for her 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation and her upcoming Something Beautiful. Miley previously wed Liam Hemsworth from 2018 to 2020, but this feels like a fresh start. Maxx's dad accidentally spilled early with birthday pics and congrats emojis, per TMZ and Page Six. So, wedding bells soon, or just more private paradise? 👀