Miley Cyrus has kept most of her relationship with her musician fiancé Maxx Morando out of the public eye. However, most recently, he was proudly by her side at the World Premiere of Disney+’s “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” on March 23.
Fans are eager to see Morando next to her at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, where the “Dream as One” songstress will be honored with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award. As Cyrus continues to shine, with her fiancé’s unwavering support behind the scenes, here’s a closer look at some key facts about him.
1. Maxx Morando is the Drummer for the Los Angeles band, Liily
Miley Cyrus’ fiancé, Maxx Morando, is a talented drummer for the Los Angeles rock band, Liily. According to Harper’s Bazaar, before joining Liily, he was a member of the Regrettes from 2015 to 2018, and is also a talented guitarist.
In a June 2024 Instagram post, Morando announced that the band Liily released their self-titled EP, with Morando giving fans a sneak peek behind the scenes as the group made music and memories. The band continued to build momentum, touring throughout the U.S. through the end of 2025, and even joined Blink-182’s tour as special guests.
2. Miley Cyrus & Morando Were Set up on a Blind Date in 2021
GettySpeaking to British Vogue in 2023, Cyrus revealed that she and Morando were set up on a blind date, which occurred in the summer of 2021. “We got put 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 shared. Thankfully, Morando wasn’t too intimidated by Cyrus’ massive fame.
In November 2021, the two sparked dating rumors when they both attended the Gucci Love Parade fashion show and posed for photos together. Their relationship was later confirmed in April 2022, when they were seen sharing a kiss in Hollywood, California, per Just Jared.
3. Cyrus Quietly Announced Her Engagement During the ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Premiere
GettyThe couple attended the “Avatar: Fire and Ash” movie premiere in December 2025, where fans spotted Cyrus wearing a diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger. People later confirmed that the pair were engaged after four years of dating.
For Harper’s Bazaar’s December 2024/January 2025 cover story, Cyrus briefly acknowledged her relationship with Morando, a romance the pair has largely kept under the radar.
“He’s very similar to me. We just don’t take life too seriously,” she said.
4. Morando Worked on Music with Cyrus
GettyMorando has worked with Cyrus on several of her albums, having produced the songs “Handstand” and “Violet Chemistry” on 2023’s “Endless Summer Vacation LP” and producing several tracks on her “Something Beautiful” record.
In her interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Cyrus spoke about collaborating with Morando. “I worked with my dad forever. That’s how me and my ex-husband met each other. I’ve always worked with the people that I love. And Maxx just inspires me so much,” she gushed.
In a May 2025 Instagram post, Morando shared how grateful he was to work with Cyrus on several of her songs on her “Something Beautiful” album.
“Had the privilege of helping produce and write a handful of tunes on the sickest project i have ever been apart of. Thank you to Miley, Shawn, Rado, Michael, Max, Ethan, Ian, Piece, JC, Pino, and all the musicians that played on this record, and having me be apart of it. This record smacks. ❤️” He captioned his post.
5. Cyrus Is Six Years Older Than Morando
GettyBoth Cyrus and Morando celebrate November birthdays, though the songstress was born in 1992, while Morando was born in 1998, making him six years younger than her.
In her Harper’s Bazaar interview, Cyrus opened up about their age gap. “He grew up with a laptop. I had a desktop computer that I shared with my brothers and sisters. … Honestly, he’s raised our dog off Reddit. I’m like, ‘Are you sure we’re supposed to be doing this?’ And he’s like, ‘On Reddit it says blah, blah, blah.’
