Miley Cyrus and musician Maxx Morando are officially engaged, with news of their romantic proposal in Kyoto, Japan, recently making headlines.
Morando meticulously planned the proposal, which unfolded in a secluded section of a Japanese garden. He reportedly waited until “the very last moment of the very last day” of their trip to ensure a complete surprise for Cyrus, who is known for being difficult to surprise and for preferring to control situations. Cyrus herself stated she was “so, so, so surprised” by the carefully orchestrated moment.
The engagement became public on December 1, 2025, when Cyrus was seen displaying her engagement ring at the premiere of the film ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. The news was confirmed the following day, December 2, 2025, by Jacquie Aiche, the designer of the ring. The ring features a cushion-cut diamond set in an east-west orientation on a 14K gold dome-shaped band.
Cyrus and Morando’s relationship began in 2021 after they met on a blind date. Their connection extends into their professional lives, with Morando contributing to songs on Cyrus’ albums, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ from 2023 and ‘Something Beautiful’ from 2025.
The couple currently lives together and is reportedly in no rush to plan their wedding. They are said to be considering a private, informal ceremony or potentially eloping.