> At a Glance
> – Miley Cyrus told Entertainment Tonight she “gets so cringed out” saying fiancé about Maxx Morando
> – The singer, 33, calls herself “the dorkiest” with relationship labels
> – PEOPLE confirmed the engagement on Dec. 2, 2025, after four years of dating
> – Why it matters: Fans get a rare, unfiltered look at how even A-listers adjust to major life shifts
Miley Cyrus is still adjusting to calling Maxx Morando her fiancé. Speaking at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Jan. 3, the pop star admitted the label makes her uncomfortable despite feeling the timing is “perfect.”
Why the Timing Feels Right
Cyrus tied the engagement to her work on Avatar: Fire and Ash, whose soundtrack features her song “Dream as One.”
> Miley Cyrus explained:
> > “To be able to show up joyful and experience love in my own way is just perfectly aligned.”
She credits director James Cameron‘s focus on relationships as the film’s pillar, saying her personal happiness now mirrors the project’s message.
Family Engagements & Holiday News
The Cyrus family celebrated a double dose of engagement news:
- Brandi Cyrus, 38, announced her engagement to Matt Southcombe on Instagram Dec. 26
- Miley says the family is “grounding it down” and keeping celebrations low-key
- “We want no performers” at home, she joked, noting they prefer cozy, down-to-earth gatherings
Privacy and Paper Phobias
Cyrus revealed two surprising details about her engagement on Jimmy Kimmel Live!:
- She values privacy more than ever, calling the ability to “keep it small” astounding
- She partly got engaged so Morando could open Amazon packages outside-cardboard triggers her intense paper phobia
> Miley Cyrus joked:
> > “That’s really why I got engaged… I make my fiancé open all the packages.”
Key Takeaways
- Miley Cyrus embraces engagement bliss but still winces at the word fiancé
- The singer ties her happiness to professional projects and family milestones
- Privacy and personal quirks play bigger roles in her life than fans might expect
With wedding planning ahead, Cyrus seems focused on savoring the moment-labels optional.
