Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Miley Cyrus Embraces 'Cougar' Life: Her Love Story with Younger Boyfriend Maxx Morando

Miley Cyrus, 32, jokingly referred to herself as a 'cougar' while discussing her relationship with boyfriend Maxx Morando, who is six years younger than her; seen in May in NYC

Miley Cyrus Spills Tea on Her Relationship with Younger Boyfriend Maxx Morando and Reveals Juicy Hannah Montana Secrets

In a racy podcast episode, pop star Miley Cyrus got real about her relationship with boyfriend Maxx Morando, who is six years younger than her. The 32-year-old Grammy winner opened up about their age gap on the Sorry We're Cyrus podcast, where she joked about being a "cougar" and revealed that they'll be even closer in age when she turns 33.

Cyrus, who recently stunned at Beyonce's Paris concert, has been linked to Morando since 2021. The couple's age difference hasn't seemed to faze them, with Cyrus gushing about how Morando is "so cool" because he can "sting." When asked what she loves most about her partner, she quipped, "He's just so much fun, and we're only a couple of days apart in age."

The Flowers songstress stated, '[Maxx] will be 27 when I turn 33, which I'm so excited for him to turn 27 because that was such a great year for me'; couple seen in March in Beverly Hills

The "Flowers" hitmaker also touched on the fact that all three women in her family - including her mom Tish and sister Brandi - are dating younger men. Brandi, 38, is currently with Matt Southcombe, 36, while Tish, 58, is married to Dominic Purcell, 55.

Cyrus's candid chat on the podcast also delved into her Hannah Montana days, where she spilled some tea about behind-the-scenes antics. When a fan asked what was the most memorable moment from her time on the Disney channel series, Cyrus didn't hesitate: "Dad smoking pot and everyone blaming me for it." Her sister Brandi quickly confirmed the story, adding that their mom Tish tried to defend Billy Ray at the time.

The trio then cracked up as they joked about former Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso taking the blame instead. It seems that some secrets have finally been revealed - or at least, that's what Cyrus and her family are saying.

The performer continued, 'I couldn't be with someone [who] doesn't sting. They would have been toast already'

Musso, who played Oliver Oken on the show, responded to Cyrus's claims with a statement to E! News: "Well, that's not how I remember it... However, I've got plenty of stories from those years that might be worth having a conversation about. If we're revisiting Hannah Montana history - just say the word."

The drama doesn't stop there. In the same podcast episode, Cyrus also dished about her family's dark past. She revealed that they went through a difficult decade filled with strife and trauma, but managed to mend their fences without therapy.

In another juicy revelation, Cyrus talked about how she's been open with her marijuana use in the past - even though her mom Tish is now clean after previously embracing her status as a self-proclaimed stoner. The singer also recently opened up about her own family drama on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, where she revealed that she and her sister Brandi used to have a "really toxic" relationship.

Back in March, Miley and Maxx were seen walking the red carpet together at the 97th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood (seen above). Later that evening, the pair also stopped by Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Despite all the drama, Cyrus seems to be living her best life with Morando by her side. When asked what advice she would give to younger couples dealing with age gaps, she quipped, "Just follow in my footsteps... That's right when I started turning my life around."

It looks like Miley Cyrus is ready to take on the world - and all its drama - with her signature flair.

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Despite him being younger, the singer explained, 'He's very similar to me. We just don't take life too seriously'; seen in 2024 in L.A.

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  • E! News: Mitchel Musso Responds to Miley Cyrus's Claims About Smoking Pot on Set

Also during her podcast appearance this week, Miley made the allegations that her Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso had smoked pot on set - which he soon shut down; seen above with Musso and Emily Osment on Hannah Montana

'Well, that's not how I remember it,' Musso expressed. 'However, I've got plenty of stories from those years that might be worth having a conversation about'; seen in 2018 in Hollywood

In 2023, he was arrested for public drunkenness and allegedly stealing a bag of chips from a motel in Texas. Later that same year, the two major charges of public intoxication and theft were dropped; seen in 2009 with Cyrus and Osment

Miley didn't miss a beat, replying, 'Dad smoking pot and everyone blaming me for it' - and her sister Brandi quickly confirmed, 'I do remember that'; seen art Hannah Montana: The Movie premiere in 2009

Cyrus teased the whole family went through a, 'really difficult, dark decade' but they were able to get through it