Miley Cyrus Reveals Intimate Details of Her Unexpected Engagement to Maxx Morando

Miley Cyrus recently spoke candidly about her unexpected engagement to Maxx Morando. On December 1, the acclaimed singer, who has won three Grammy Awards, appeared at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash wearing a striking cushion-cut diamond ring set in a 14-karat yellow gold band.

In an interview with ABC News, Miley shared the story behind the proposal. Maxx Morando, the drummer for the band Liily, surprised her during a trip to Japan. "I am not easy to surprise, because I like to control every situation. But I completely let go. And I was genuinely, deeply surprised," Miley explained. She added that visiting Japan had been intentional: "I had never been there before because I wanted to keep one place in the world just for myself."

The couple has been together for four years, and Miley emphasized that the timing of their 2025 engagement felt perfect. Her song "Dream As One", featured in Avatar: Fire and Ash, captures the sentiment of their relationship with lyrics that celebrate love and connection.

"My personal life and the release of Avatar have aligned beautifully it feels like theyre harmonizing together," Miley said. She described the film as more than a grand spectacle, highlighting its focus on relationships, love, and support, which resonated with her own experiences.

Miley reflected on her relationship with Maxx, emphasizing the growth and support theyve shared. "Over the past four years with Maxx, Ive experienced immense growth. You want to dream as big as possible, and having someone by your side who believes in you is invaluable," she said.

She also praised Avatar director James Cameron, expressing how meaningful it was to contribute a personal and emotionally reflective song to such a large-scale film. "Its incredible to have something so personal feel at home in a project of this magnitude," Miley shared. "Watching the characters journeys and writing a song that mirrors my own experiences felt very natural."

The couples engagement marks a significant and joyful moment in their lives, and fans can expect more updates as Miley and Maxx share further details.

Author: Riley Thompson