Miley Cyrus was once the type to let her music do most of the talking whenever her love life became the subject, but her love with Maxx Morando has grown rather quietly into one of the most steady chapters of her story. A connection that started in 2021 has sparked attention now that the singer steps out wearing a ring which has set tongues wagging between every line. The two have kept things largely low-key since then, eschewing big announcements in favor of quick glimpses. But each time they did make one of their few appearances together, it somehow managed to feel indicative of a relationship that had developed organically-very, very slowly-out of sight behind closed doors as the world watched from afar. Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando relationship timeline Miley and Maxx first met in 2021 through a setup Miley once described as a "blind date" for her, though not for him. That year, their first public outing at a fashion event hinted that something was starting. In the latter part of 2021, they were seen spending time together, which quietly confirmed the growing connection without either of them saying much. It wasn't until 2022 that their relationship became more acknowledged, with them photographed together much more at ease. Maxx is a musician, of course, and is mainly a drummer in rock bands. He also collaborated creatively with Miley Cyrus, which she has spoken of as something very natural. By the year 2023 through early 2024, they were seldom seen but still very much together, according to reports, having settled into a calm domestic routine which suited them both. Once Miley Cyrus appeared at the Hollywood premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash, with a chunky gold ring showing off a square-cut diamond on her left hand. Immediately, the internet took to speculating on whether this meant an engagement. A few hours later, outlets confirmed the pair was, in fact, engaged-a milestone after nearly four years of keeping their romance grounded and very private. As for why that moment went viral, it was because of a mix of surprise and timing: Miley Cyrus's subtle reveal of the ring, coupled with how low-profile the relationship has always been, made the reveal feel bigger than a typical red-carpet sighting. Fans weren't just reacting to a diamond-they were reacting to a relationship that had quietly grown in the background. Of course, it isn't the big gestures that define their story but rather the steady, consistent moments which have brought them to where they are now. With the engagement now public, a new chapter begins-just as quietly as the first did.