Engagement History Summary
Miley Cyrus has been engaged twice in the public record: first to Liam Hemsworth in late 2012, with multiple brief engagements and breaks between 2012 and 2019; and second, briefly, to Lena Dunham in 2021, following her marriage to Hemsworth. She married Hemsworth in March 2018, separated months later, and divorced in 2019. Since 2023, she has been publicly linked to Floria Ionescu, though a formal engagement has not been confirmed.
Engagement to Liam Hemsworth
First Engagement (2012)
Cyrus and Hemsworth became engaged in late 2012 after dating for about a year. The engagement was called off in September 2013, but they reconciled and briefly re-engaged in early 2014 before breaking up again.
Second and Third Engagements (2016–2018)
They exchanged vows in a private ceremony in April 2016, though legal paperwork was filed in March 2018. They separated in August 2018 and reconciled by late 2018, marrying officially on December 23, 2018. The marriage lasted under a year before they separated and later divorced in late 2019.
Summary Table: Key Dates with Liam Hemsworth
| Date or Period | Event | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| December 2012 | First engagement announced | Marked public acknowledgment of their relationship |
| September 2013 | First engagement called off | First high-profile split widely covered |
| January 2016 | Secret marriage filing in Tennessee | Legal foundation for their eventual public union |
| April 2016 | Small ceremony in Tasmania | Private commitment widely celebrated |
| December 23, 2018 | Official marriage registration | Legal recognition of their union |
| August 2019 | Separation filed; divorce finalized 2019 | End of legal marriage |
Subsequent Relationships
Lena Dunham (2021)
In early 2021, Cyrus briefly engaged to writer and actress Lena Dunham. The engagement was short-lived and the pair parted ways later that year. Details remain limited, consistent with privacy around this relationship.
Floria Ionescu (2023–present)
Since 2023, Cyrus has been seen frequently with Floria Ionescu, a French model and filmmaker. While they have attended events together and speak openly about mutual support, neither has confirmed an engagement or marriage.
Status Clarification
As of 2025, Miley Cyrus is not publicly engaged. Her most recent confirmed legal marriage was to Liam Hemsworth (2018–2019). Current relationship status points to a committed partnership with Floria Ionescu rather than a formal engagement.
Comparative Timeline
| Partner | Engagement Status | Marriage Status |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Hemsworth | Multiple engagements (2012, 2016) | Married 2018–2019 (divorced) |
| Lena Dunham | Brief engagement in 2021 | No marriage |
| Floria Ionescu | Not confirmed | Not married |
Key Takeaways
- Miley Cyrus has been engaged to Liam Hemsworth more than once, with a formal marriage in 2018–2019.
- She had a short engagement to Lena Dunham in 2021.
- There is no confirmed engagement as of 2025; she is in a personal relationship with Floria Ionescu.
- Public engagement announcements have generally coincided with major private milestones, though timelines have included periods of separation and reconciliation.
Public Perception and Media Narratives
Media coverage of Cyrus’s relationships has often emphasized the on-again, off-again nature of her bond with Hemsworth, framing it as emblematic of evolving views on marriage and celebrity privacy. Coverage of her relationship with Dunham was brief and privacy-respecting, while reporting on Ionescu maintains a focus on personal compatibility rather than formal milestones.