Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando announce their engagement after four years of dating as the singer shows off her custom cushion-cut diamond ring during a celebratory night with family and friends.
Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando are officially engaged after four years of dating, and the news became undeniable after the pair stepped onto the red carpet at the world premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash in Los Angeles. Cyrus, whose song “Dream As One” appears in the film, proudly displayed a striking diamond ring that quickly set off engagement speculation — speculation that was later confirmed by those closest to the couple.
Cyrus, 33, and Morando, 27, posed together for photos at the premiere, where she made sure her show-stopping diamond set in a thick gold band was front and center. Representatives for jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche confirmed through Francesca Consulting that Aiche custom-made the ring. Additional details revealed the stone is cushion-cut and set in a “chunky” 14-karat yellow gold band.
On the red carpet, Cyrus stunned in a black strapless sequin gown with a structured bodice, ruffled skirt, and dramatic train. Morando coordinated in a classic black suit paired with a crisp white collared shirt.
Just hours after their red-carpet appearance, Morando’s father, Dan Morando, made the engagement social-media-official by posting photos from a private celebration at what appeared to be a sushi restaurant on his Threads. His images offered the clearest close-up of Cyrus’s ring and showed the couple hugging and smiling as they celebrated with friends and family. His caption — “❤️ 💍🍾🎉” — sealed what fans already suspected.
Cyrus had actually been photographed wearing the ring in mid-November, according to Deuxmoi, and she showed it off again while celebrating her 33rd birthday. Posting two photos on Instagram, the singer wrote, “33 is already burning bright thanks to the warmth of your sweet birthday wishes,” adding that she was grateful for more laughs with the people who give her the “little smile lines” appearing over time.
The couple’s relationship dates back a few summers before 2023, when Cyrus told British Vogue they were set up on a blind date — blind for her, at least. She gave fans their first hint of romance in November 2021, including Morando in an Instagram carousel from Gucci’s “Love Parade” fashion show. The following month, the pair was seen together at Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party in Miami, where cameras caught them dancing during commercial breaks.
Public sightings continued, from fashion shows to intimate outings, including a moment in April 2022 when they were photographed kissing in Los Angeles. Later that year, a source told E! News their relationship was “very serious.”
Morando supported Cyrus at the 2024 Grammy Awards, where she scored major wins for “Flowers,” including record of the year and best pop solo performance. The couple shared a celebratory kiss, and Cyrus thanked her “love” during her acceptance speech. They later appeared at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party and attended the Academy Awards together. Their most recent public sighting was in June during a night out in New York City.
Shortly afterward, reporting surfaced that the couple was living together, with a source noting Cyrus was “very happy” and had become more “calm and harmonious” in recent years. Friends reportedly adore Morando, calling him a great, private guy — something believed to be good for Cyrus.
In August, Cyrus opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about navigating their millennial-Gen Z age gap, sharing that Morando “inspires [her] so much.”
Reps for the couple have not yet commented on the engagement, but with family confirmation, red-carpet sparkle, and a custom cushion-cut ring, Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando are stepping into their next chapter with plenty of love — and plenty of glam.
