Miley Cyrus, 31, on Dating a Gen Z Guy: Maxx Morando 'Raised Our Dog Off Reddit' — I'm Like, 'Are You Sure?'

Mar. 15, 2025

Maxx Morando and Miley Cyrus in February 2024.Photo:Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

A six-year age gap isn’t exactly out of the ordinary in a relationship, butMiley Cyrusfeels it with boyfriendMaxx Morando— in a positive way.The pop superstar, 31, opened up about her relationship with Morando, 26, in a newHarper’s Bazaarcover story interview published Nov. 20 and how she feels about dating someone who’s part of Generation Z.“He looks at life really differently than I do,” she told the outlet. “He grew up with a laptop. I had a desktop computer that I shared with my brothers and sisters.“Miley Cyrus for ‘Harper’s Bazaar’.Ethan James GreenGrowing up with more direct internet access than Cyrus also means Morando takes a slightly different approach to problem-solving.“Honestly, he’s raised our dog off Reddit,” said the Grammy winner. “I’m like, ‘Are you sure we’re supposed to be doing this?‘And he’s like, ‘On Reddit it says blah, blah, blah.'“Beyond their age-based differences, however, Cyrus added of the Liily drummer, “He’s very similar to me. We just don’t take life too seriously.“Miley Cyrus for ‘Harper’s Bazaar’.Ethan James GreenNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In theHarper’s Bazaarinterview, the “Flowers” singer revealed she’s gearing up to release a new visual album, currently titledSomething Beautiful, which features contributions from Morando.Cyrus explained how she’s always been drawn to make music with those close to her. “I worked with my dad forever. That’s how me and my ex-husband met each other,” she said.Miley Cyrus for ‘Harper’s Bazaar’.Ethan James Green"I’ve always worked with the people that I love,” she continued. “And Maxx just inspires me so much.“The pair has been romantically linked since December 2021, and Morando previously co-wrote and produced the song “Handstand” from Cyrus’ 2023 album,Endless Summer Vacation.She teased her next album toHarper’s Bazaar, describing the project as “hypnotizing and glamorous,” before explaining, “It’s a concept album that’s an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music.”

A six-year age gap isn’t exactly out of the ordinary in a relationship, butMiley Cyrusfeels it with boyfriendMaxx Morando— in a positive way.

The pop superstar, 31, opened up about her relationship with Morando, 26, in a newHarper’s Bazaarcover story interview published Nov. 20 and how she feels about dating someone who’s part of Generation Z.

“He looks at life really differently than I do,” she told the outlet. “He grew up with a laptop. I had a desktop computer that I shared with my brothers and sisters.”

Miley Cyrus for ‘Harper’s Bazaar’.Ethan James Green

Ethan James Green

Growing up with more direct internet access than Cyrus also means Morando takes a slightly different approach to problem-solving.

“Honestly, he’s raised our dog off Reddit,” said the Grammy winner. “I’m like, ‘Are you sure we’re supposed to be doing this?‘And he’s like, ‘On Reddit it says blah, blah, blah.'”

Beyond their age-based differences, however, Cyrus added of the Liily drummer, “He’s very similar to me. We just don’t take life too seriously.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In theHarper’s Bazaarinterview, the “Flowers” singer revealed she’s gearing up to release a new visual album, currently titledSomething Beautiful, which features contributions from Morando.

Cyrus explained how she’s always been drawn to make music with those close to her. “I worked with my dad forever. That’s how me and my ex-husband met each other,” she said.

“I’ve always worked with the people that I love,” she continued. “And Maxx just inspires me so much.”

The pair has been romantically linked since December 2021, and Morando previously co-wrote and produced the song “Handstand” from Cyrus’ 2023 album,Endless Summer Vacation.

She teased her next album toHarper’s Bazaar, describing the project as “hypnotizing and glamorous,” before explaining, “It’s a concept album that’s an attempt to medicate somewhat of a sick culture through music.”

source: people.com