US pop star Miley Cyrus has confirmed that she is engaged to her long-time partner, musician Maxx Morando.
The 33-year-old singer appeared with a gold and diamond ring on her engagement finger at the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash on Monday.
Speaking to Good Morning America on Wednesday, Cyrus said Morando proposed during a recent trip to Asia. She said she was “very surprised” because she usually likes to stay in control of situations.
Cyrus, known for hits like Flowers and Party in the U.S.A., was previously married to Australian actor Liam Hemsworth in 2018. They divorced the following year after a decade-long on-and-off relationship.
She told British Vogue last year that she met Morando, now 27, after being set up on a blind date. He plays drums for the Los Angeles band Liily, which performed on NBC’s Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party in 2022.
Showing her ring during the interview, Cyrus said Morando “did good” with his choice. She added that their four-year relationship has helped her grow and that she values having someone who always encourages her.
Cyrus’s new song Dream as One appears in the latest Avatar film. She released her ninth album earlier this year but said she has no plans to tour, noting that the pressures of touring make it harder to maintain her sobriety and mental well-being.
With inputs from BBC