Miley Cyrus Sparks Engagement Rumors with Diamond Ring at Avatar Premiere
Miley Cyrus commanded attention on the red carpet at the global premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash, accompanied by her boyfriend Maxx Morando — leading to rumors that their relationship has reached a new milestone.
The 33-year-old Cyrus affectionately posed with Morando at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Monday, December 1, dressed in a shimmering black mermaid gown. Morando, 27, opted for a classic black suit paired with a white shirt for the event.
Nevertheless, it was Cyrus’ selection of accessories that drew the most discussion, given she sported what seemed to be a diamond band on her left hand's ring finger.
The acclaimed singer and actress stood alongside celebrated director James Cameron and the Avatar ensemble — featuring Zoe Saldaña and Sigourney Weaver — on Monday evening's red carpet, owing to her personal contribution to the movie. Cyrus lends her voice to the film's principal soundtrack track, titled “Dream as One.”
“It's an honor to contribute to Avatar: Fire and Ash with an original composition I co-wrote with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt,” Cyrus shared in an October Instagram update revealing the track. “Having personally experienced the devastation of fire and subsequently rising from its aftermath, this endeavor carries significant depth for me. I thank you, Jim, for the chance to transform that ordeal into healing music. The movie's focus on togetherness, recovery, and affection deeply connects with my spirit, and playing even a minor role in the world the Avatar family has built is genuinely a lifelong aspiration realized.”
Miley Cyrus and Fiance Maxx Morando’s Relationship Chronology
In the interim, Cyrus and Morando were initially associated in late 2021 and have maintained a robust bond since, despite mostly maintaining their relationship away from public scrutiny.
Prior this year, Cyrus lightheartedly commented on the pair’s almost six-year age difference during an interview on the “Sorry We’re Cyrus” podcast.
“He’ll reach 27 when I reach 33, and I’m genuinely thrilled for him to experience 27 because it was a remarkably positive year for me,” Cyrus stated in June.
“I'm simply wishing that, provided he emulates my path, things will unfold splendidly,” she playfully added. “That was precisely when I initiated a positive transformation in my life.”
Cyrus explained that a portion of the couple’s natural connection stems from their harmonious astrological signs.
“He identifies as a Scorpio, as does his grandfather, which is precisely what makes Maxx so appealing because he possesses that ability to strike back. For example, [Scorpios are] exceptionally composed, viewing themselves as harmless, until circumstances shift and they reveal their sharp side,” she mentioned. “I couldn't be involved with anyone who lacks that bite. They would have been gone by now.”
Cyrus additionally discussed their age disparity in a November 2024 conversation with Harper’s Bazaar.
“He perceives existence quite unlike I do,” she remarked then. “Frankly, he educated our canine using Reddit. My reaction is, ‘Are you certain this is the correct approach?’ And his is, ‘According to Reddit, it states such and such.’”
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“He bears a strong resemblance to me. We simply don’t approach life with excessive gravity,” she commented about Morando, a drummer for the rock group Liily.
By September 2024, an insider revealed exclusively to Us Weekly that Morando had not only captivated Cyrus’ affection, but also gained the approval of her relatives, including her mother, Tish Cyrus.
“[Miley’s mother] Tish [Cyrus] holds him in high regard and believes they harmonize flawlessly,” the confidential source stated.
“Miley is completely satisfied with her current life circumstances,” the source further elaborated. “She is deeply enamored with Maxx and experiences profound contentment with her family life and professional endeavors.”
