Miley Cyrus has been a notable figure in the world of pop culture, from her days as Hannah Montana to the real Miley Cyrus and even the version portrayed by the tabloids, surrounded by her personal family histories and high-profile relationships with some of Hollywood’s A-list names. Among these, Miley Cyrus’ relationship with ex Liam Hemsworth is one of the most talked about.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth met in 2010 and married in 2018. The following year, the couple announced their separation and divorced in 2020. They experienced many ups and downs, including the loss of their Malibu home in the Woolsey Fire in 2018.
Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and pop star Cyrus first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted at Nashville airport, where the two were seen kissing. Additionally, on September 6, 2023, the singer shared new videos for Used To Be Young, an ongoing TikTok series in which she reflects on important moments in her life.
She admitted that their romance marked the beginning of a long, ten-year relationship and a lot of memories that not only Cyrus, but her fans around the world will cherish for a lifetime.
Here’s a complete timeline of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s relationship. Don’t forget to bring tissues because you might get teary-eyed gushing over these two and their love story!
1. 2009: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth met during the filming of “With you by my side”
Cyrus and Hemsworth met in 2009 on the set of The Man Who Came to Life, the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ beloved novel. Shortly after filming, the two were spotted cuddling at the Nashville airport, PEOPLE reported, sparking rumors of a relationship.
Cyrus played the role of 17-year-old rebel Veronica “Ronnie” Miller, while Hemsworth portrayed Will Blakelee, a famous athlete she falls in love with. Little did we know that while starring in a romantic comedy, Cyrus would actually fall in love and find the man of her dreams.
2. August-September 2010: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split up twice and then get back together
It wasn’t all easy and there were epic moments; there were also some tough goodbyes. In August 2010, Hemsworth’s rep confirmed to People that he and Cyrus had split after months of breakup rumors.
However, in September 2010, the two were spotted together having lunch and takeaway coffee in LA. “Miley and Liam were constantly smiling and seemed to really enjoy their afternoon together,” said an eyewitness.
They were also later spotted cuddling up, confirming that they had rekindled their relationship. If you thought that was the end, you were wrong. The duo split again in November 2010, with a source telling People, “Their on-off relationship is currently on hiatus. But with Miley and Liam, you never know. They could be back together at some point.”
3. May 31, 2012: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth get engaged
After three years as a couple with on-again, off-again relationships, Hemsworth proposed to Cyrus in 2012 with a 3.5-carat Neil Lane ring. “I’m so happy to be engaged and I look forward to a happy life with Liam,” Cyrus told PEOPLE at the time. Fans around the world were overjoyed. The tabloid also claimed that Miley’s family also liked Hemsworth very much.
At the time, people thought that was it and the couple would stay together forever! However, given their status as big stars and complex personalities, this relationship was short-lived.
March 4, 2013: Separation talks revolve around the engagement of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Although the engagement wasn’t just about the flashy ring or the idea of being “together forever,” the couple’s happiness was short-lived. In early March, Cyrus was spotted in LA without her engagement ring.
Despite all of this, Cyrus did not call off her engagement, but instead took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the rumors. “I am so sick of LA and the lies that come with it,” she posted. “I did not call off my wedding. I am taking a break from social media. #exhausting,” she wrote.
5. 2018: Cyrus and Hemsworth tie the knot
After a series of ups and downs, Cyrus finally surprised her fans in December 2018 by confirming that she and Hemsworth had married, sharing photos from their wedding on Instagram.
She posted a beautiful black-and-white photo of the two falling in love and captioned it, “10 years later.” In an interview with Vanity Fair in February 2019, Cyrus talked about how marriage had changed her and how they lost their Malibu home in a California wildfire.
In June 2019, the couple celebrated their 10th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Cyrus posted a photo of an old article in which she announced her split from Hemsworth and wrote: “Happy 10th anniversary my love. Glad to see everyone is as stupid as they were in 2009! Some things never change… and I hope your feelings for me are one of them. You really are.”
6. August 21, 2019: Liam Hemsworth files for divorce from Miley Cyrus
At that point, everyone felt that maybe the two stars weren’t meant for each other and the universe was against them. In August 2019, Cyrus’ rep told TODAY that the actors had “agreed to split.”
“They are constantly evolving and changing as partners and individuals. They have decided this is what is best while they both focus on themselves and their careers,” the source told the outlet.
Accordingly PEOPLECyrus was in no hurry to divorce Hemsworth; however, Hemsworth filed for divorce just eight days later, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Although the Party in the USA singer was disappointed, she agreed and has since ended their relationship as well.
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