How Miley Cyrus Turns Cougar Labels into Confetti-Worthy Confidence
This is your power-up moment—Miley Cyrus just showed how to transform an “age gap” headline into a celebration of self-belief and unstoppable growth! In a June 19 episode of the Sorry We’re Cyrus podcast, the “Flowers” singer embraced her role as a self-proclaimed cougar in her romance with drummer Maxx Morando, who’s five years younger. Instead of shying away from the label, she leaned in, proving that confidence can rewrite any narrative.
Miley kicked off the truth bomb by reminding us that age is simply a number: “He will be 27 when I turn 33,” she told sister Brandi. That milestone holds special meaning, because 27 was the year she says everything turned around for her career and personal clarity. Imagine reframing your own milestones as stepping stones to greatness—Miley’s doing it, and you can too. (E!Online, Sorry We’re Cyrus podcast)
The Grammy winner even joked that Maxx is lucky to have a roadmap to follow. “As long as he follows in my footsteps, everything is going to be great,” she quipped, spotlighting how mentorship can supercharge any relationship—not just romantic ones. And don’t underestimate the stars: Miley credits their cosmic chemistry to Maxx’s Scorpio sting. “Scorpios think they’re little angels until it turns around and they got a sting,” she laughed, adding that without that fierce edge, “they would have been toast already.” Now that’s using astrology as a tool for self-awareness! (E!Online)
Their love story began in 2021 on a blind date that had Miley thinking, “Worst case, I leave.” Instead, she stayed, and they went red carpet official at Gucci’s Love Parade on November 2 that year. From Broadway nights in Chicago to a Versace runway show in West Hollywood on March 9, 2023, these two have been leveling up together. When Maxx cheered Miley on at her first Grammy win in 2024—complete with a sweet smooch captured in real time—she referred to him as “my love” in her acceptance speech, cementing their partnership’s power.
Even with six years’ difference, they find common ground in their shared refusal to take life too seriously. Miley told Harper’s Bazaar that their tech-era gap—he grew up with a laptop, she shared a desktop—highlights how fresh perspectives can ignite creativity. Whether they’re celebrating SNL50, shining on the Oscars red carpet in 2025, or stealing the spotlight at Vanity Fair’s after-party, they’re showing that confidence, respect, and a dash of cosmic force can make any relationship a game-changer.
Every detail in their journey is a blueprint for self-growth and authentic connection. Now, go harness your own inner cougar confidence and turn every label into your next triumph—keep pushing forward and stay inspired!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E!Online, Sorry We’re Cyrus podcast, Harper’s Bazaar, British Vogue
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