Is Miley Cyrus 'obsessed' with ex-husband Liam Hemsworth? Why their separate engagements reopened reconciliation talks and online chaos
Karen Noronha | Indiatimes | Feb 03, 2026, 07:36 IST
With separate engagements announced within months of each other, the internet is questioning whether the past is truly buried or quietly resurfacing.
Image credit : X/@billboard | Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are once again at the center of online chaos.
Years after their very public split, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are once again at the center of online chaos - not because they've reunited, but because both have moved on. Or have they? With separate engagements announced within months of each other, the internet is questioning whether the past is truly buried or quietly resurfacing.
Liam Hemsworth, now stepping into a new era of his career after taking over The Witcher role of Geralt, recently got engaged to longtime girlfriend and model Gabriella Brooks. The news should have closed the chapter on his high-profile relationship with Cyrus - instead, it reopened it.
Shortly after Hemsworth's engagement made headlines, Cyrus' own engagement to drummer Maxx Morando followed, triggering speculation about timing, intent, and unresolved emotions.
According to reports circulating from Radar Online, sources close to Cyrus allege that the singer has remained deeply invested in Hemsworth's life, despite insisting otherwise. One insider claimed, "She swears it has nothing to do with Liam getting engaged, but it's hard to believe that since she’s still so obsessed with him."
The same source suggested that Cyrus struggled emotionally when news of Hemsworth's upcoming marriage surfaced, adding fuel to claims that her own engagement may not be as disconnected from the past as it appears.
Further intensifying speculation, an insider described Cyrus' reaction to the news, stating, "She had a huge reaction when she found out Liam was getting married again, and then suddenly, about two months later, she's also engaged."
The close timing of the announcements has kept fans and gossip forums busy, with many questioning whether closure was ever truly achieved.
Cyrus and Hemsworth first crossed paths in 2009 while filming The Last Song, quickly becoming one of Hollywood's most watched young couples. After nearly a decade of on-and-off romance, they married in December 2018 - only to divorce by February 2020.
For Cyrus, sources claim the split was especially devastating, with insiders suggesting she believed Hemsworth was her lifelong partner and struggled to accept the finality of his decision to file for divorce.
Despite both stars moving forward publicly, reports indicate Cyrus may still be seeking emotional clarity. According to The Express Tribune, the singer allegedly wants to resolve lingering feelings rather than rekindle romance.
Radar Online cited sources saying Cyrus intended to keep things light, adding, "She's the type of person who hates leaving things unsaid, and she swears that's the reason she wants to see Liam."
However, any attempt at conversation may have been met with resistance. A source claimed Hemsworth chose distance over discussion, stating, "Liam hates confrontation, so he's avoided Miley since things imploded. He literally just ghosted her – which has only made it harder for her."
This avoidance, according to insiders, has only amplified Cyrus' difficulty in emotionally closing the chapter.
With two engagements, resurfaced insider claims, and unresolved narratives, Cyrus and Hemsworth's past relationship continues to haunt headlines. Whether this is lingering emotion, coincidence, or internet-driven overanalysis, one thing is clear: their story still has the power to dominate conversations - even years after the final goodbye.
Image credit : X/@PopCrave | It seems Liam Hemsworth's engagement to Gabriella Brooks saw Miley Cyrus announce her own to Maxx Morando.
Why Liam Hemsworth's engagement reignited Miley Cyrus rumours
Liam Hemsworth, now stepping into a new era of his career after taking over The Witcher role of Geralt, recently got engaged to longtime girlfriend and model Gabriella Brooks. The news should have closed the chapter on his high-profile relationship with Cyrus - instead, it reopened it.
Shortly after Hemsworth's engagement made headlines, Cyrus' own engagement to drummer Maxx Morando followed, triggering speculation about timing, intent, and unresolved emotions.
Inside claims of lingering attachment and "obsession"
According to reports circulating from Radar Online, sources close to Cyrus allege that the singer has remained deeply invested in Hemsworth's life, despite insisting otherwise. One insider claimed, "She swears it has nothing to do with Liam getting engaged, but it's hard to believe that since she’s still so obsessed with him."
The same source suggested that Cyrus struggled emotionally when news of Hemsworth's upcoming marriage surfaced, adding fuel to claims that her own engagement may not be as disconnected from the past as it appears.
The engagement timeline that sparked online chaos
Further intensifying speculation, an insider described Cyrus' reaction to the news, stating, "She had a huge reaction when she found out Liam was getting married again, and then suddenly, about two months later, she's also engaged."
The close timing of the announcements has kept fans and gossip forums busy, with many questioning whether closure was ever truly achieved.
Image credit : X/@TheAcademy | Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando x 97th Oscars.
Revisiting Miley and Liam's Hollywood love story
Cyrus and Hemsworth first crossed paths in 2009 while filming The Last Song, quickly becoming one of Hollywood's most watched young couples. After nearly a decade of on-and-off romance, they married in December 2018 - only to divorce by February 2020.
For Cyrus, sources claim the split was especially devastating, with insiders suggesting she believed Hemsworth was her lifelong partner and struggled to accept the finality of his decision to file for divorce.
Image credit : X/@StatsOnCyrus | Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth first crossed paths in 2009 while filming The Last Song.
Miley Cyrus' reported attempt to reconnect - friendship or closure?
Despite both stars moving forward publicly, reports indicate Cyrus may still be seeking emotional clarity. According to The Express Tribune, the singer allegedly wants to resolve lingering feelings rather than rekindle romance.
Radar Online cited sources saying Cyrus intended to keep things light, adding, "She's the type of person who hates leaving things unsaid, and she swears that's the reason she wants to see Liam."
Liam Hemsworth's alleged avoidance and silence
However, any attempt at conversation may have been met with resistance. A source claimed Hemsworth chose distance over discussion, stating, "Liam hates confrontation, so he's avoided Miley since things imploded. He literally just ghosted her – which has only made it harder for her."
This avoidance, according to insiders, has only amplified Cyrus' difficulty in emotionally closing the chapter.
Image credit : X/@MileyCyrusBz | Sources say Liam Hemsworth opted for distance rather than confronting things with Miley Cyrus.
Online chaos continues as speculation refuses to fade
With two engagements, resurfaced insider claims, and unresolved narratives, Cyrus and Hemsworth's past relationship continues to haunt headlines. Whether this is lingering emotion, coincidence, or internet-driven overanalysis, one thing is clear: their story still has the power to dominate conversations - even years after the final goodbye.
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