Who is Maxx Morando, the man Miley Cyrus just got engaged to?

Miley Cyrus is now engaged to musician Maxx Morando, sending fans into a frenzy. The couple, who have kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight, surprised everyone with their low-key announcement. As congratulatory messages pour in, the internet is buzzing with one question: who exactly is Maxx Morando, the man Miley is set to marry? Here’s all you need to know.

The engagement came to light when Miley arrived at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere wearing a noticeable diamond ring, which was later revealed to be a custom cushion-cut piece by jeweler Jacquie Aiche. Miley and Maxx, who first met on a blind date in 2021, have kept their relationship deliberately low-key, appearing together only occasionally while guarding their privacy. News of her engagement at 33 has sparked excitement among fans and renewed curiosity about Maxx Morando.

Maxx Morando is an American musician known primarily as the drummer for the rock band Liily and previously for the punk-pop group The Regrettes. In addition to performing, he works as a producer and songwriter and has collaborated on several of Miley Cyrus’s recent tracks. Although his visibility has grown in recent years, Maxx continues to keep his personal life private, staying focused on his music rather than the spotlight.

In a September 2025 interview with The Cut, Miley Cyrus discussed the lessons she learned from her past relationships. She revealed that while her mother had jokingly suggested she “stay with the wrong guy ‘cause they’re hot,” Cyrus ultimately found someone who treats her with genuine respect.For those who don’t know Miley was first married to Liam Hemsworth but the two separated months after their wedding.

Miley Cyrus contributed an original song, Dream as One, to the Avatar: Fire and Ash soundtrack, which will feature during the film’s end credits ahead of its December 19, 2025 release.

Co-written and co-produced with Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and Simon Franglen, the song complements the movie’s narrative.