Miley Cyrus & Maxx Morando’s Dating Timeline Is Surprisingly Low-Key

Cyrus knows how to celebrate herself with flowers. That love also stretches over to Morando, as she gave him an entire bouquet in September 2021. In an interview with Vogue that year, Cyrus shouted out her soon-to-be beau for helping to design one of her performance outfits.

“This look is a one-of-a-kind collaboration between two of my favorite emerging artists, Maxx Morando and Shane Kastl,” she said of the set, which featured Morando’s cartoon designs. “Their collaboration is the perfect example of sustainability becoming the next fashion phase, and it proves that anything can be reinvented, which resonates with me deeply.”

Two months later, Cyrus and Morando made a vibrant fashion statement of their own. The duo appeared at Gucci’s Love Parade show in Los Angeles, and were seen holding hands in the front row.

In December 2021, Morando reportedly attended Cyrus’ New Year’s Eve Party, her special that airs annually on NBC. “He was backstage with Miley and Pete at the New Year’s Eve rehearsals and taping having a good time with them,” an insider told E! after their relationship became public. “They were are all super friendly with one another and seemed to have a great night.”

That following month, two sources confirmed they were an item.

Though their relationship was now public, Cyrus and Morando were still keeping it subtle. In February, the two quietly went on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, where they were seen kissing at their beachside resort. One source told E! they had a “private dinner on the beach” and seemed “very happy relaxing on vacation” together.

After a few more low-key sightings, Cyrus and Morando went very public again in March 2023. That month, the duo were photographed holding hands at Versace’s FW23 Show. Shortly after, the couple celebrated the release of Endless Summer Vacation at a dinner party in Beverly Hills.

That’s not all, though. Later that month, a source told People that Mornado is a “cool, drama-free guy,” two traits that seem to help their relationship flourish. “[Maxx] has no interest in being a huge celebrity; he’s very low-key. Miley loves these qualities,” the insider said at the time. “Miley can be herself. They are supportive of each other’s careers. Miley is enjoying life and things are great.”

Over a year after their relationship went public, the Plastic Hearts singer shared details on how she met Morando. In a March 2023 feature with British Vogue, Cyrus revealed they first hit it off on a blind date. “Well, it was blind for me and not really for him. I thought, ‘The worst that can happen is I leave,’” she said at the time.

While she didn’t reveal any more information about their date, British Vogue did share a sweet moment that happened between them on set. According to the outlet, Morando called her during the interview. Cyrus set his ringtone to Erykah Badu’s “Tyrone,” an iconic gem she labeled as a “boyfriend sexy ringtone.”

There’s nothing more romantic than seeing your partner win two Grammys. That moment describes Cyrus and Mornado’s night at the award ceremony, where Cyrus snagged a pair of gold trophies for “Flowers.” After her first win, the duo shared a kiss.

Shortly after the ceremony, a source revealed to People that the couple was now living together. “Miley has changed a lot in the past couple of years. She seems more calm and harmonious,” the source said. “Everyone loves Maxx. He’s a great guy. She is very happy with him. He’s private and doesn’t like being in the press. It’s been good for her.”

Cyrus and Morando had everyone talking when they attended the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere on Dec. 1. At the event, Cyrus wore a sparkly new ring on her engagement finger. Not only that, Morando’s dad allegedly posted a telling congratulations message to his son and Cyrus on his private Instagram, which showed off the ring even more.

Cyrus and Morando have not yet spoken about any new steps in their relationship, but it sounds like wedding bells may be in the future.