A Hollywood moment for Miley Cyrus | The Express Tribune

Miley Cyrus stepped into the spotlight this week with a milestone far bigger than a film premiere, confirming her engagement to long-time partner Maxx Morando as the couple arrived for the launch of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ in Los Angeles.

The 33-year-old singer quietly revealed the news with a hand placed on Morando’s chest, giving photographers a clear view of a sizeable diamond ring that immediately set social media buzzing with speculation.

Sources later confirmed the engagement, while Morando’s father posted a celebratory family picture online, showing the pair sharing a meal and embracing relatives.

Observers had already suspected a proposal after spotting a ring in a photograph Cyrus posted for her birthday in November, but the formal announcement arrived on the blue carpet, where the couple have appeared together regularly in recent years.

The ring, designed by Jacquie Aiche, features a cushion-cut diamond set horizontally in an east-west style on a thick 14-karat gold band. Industry specialists said the trend has grown in popularity among artists seeking a modern twist on vintage settings, with the choice reflecting a preference for bolder, sculptural pieces in yellow gold.

Early estimates from jewellers place the stone between four and five carats, though exact details remain unconfirmed.

Cyrus later told ABC News that Morando surprised her during a recent trip to Japan, adding that she had deliberately saved the destination for a moment that felt truly personal. She described the proposal as perfectly timed with her creative work for the forthcoming film, for which she has recorded the song ‘Dream As One’, linking the themes of love in the project to her own life.

The couple have been together for four years, with Cyrus crediting Morando for supporting her personal growth, saying he encourages her to “dream the biggest you can”.