Everything's hitting a little too close to home as Miley licks sledgehammers and rides a wrecking ball while nude in the music video for her new single.
Miley stops following her fiancé on Twitter, which was definitely a strange move. And yet, at a time where the public is scrutinizing every move, it's telling. How long before Miley unfollows Liam in real life?
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16September 2013: The Engagement Is Officially Called Off
Things get pretty quiet after the engagement officially resumes. Miley goes to a basketball game with her sister, though, and she's still wearing Liam's ring. Deep breaths, everyone.
Although they reconcile in January, the pair doesn't appear in public together until they go out to lunch in LA.
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22May 2016: Liam Talks About Their Relationship in GQ
Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain
In an interview with GQ, Liam opens up about their 2013 split, saying, "But at the time we were going in different directions and it's just what needed to happen. We were both super young and it was a good decision at the time — we both needed that." He then practically confirms that they're back together, adding, "People will figure it out, they already have. . . . They're not dumb."
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23August 2016: They Have a Singing Session in the Car
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Liam and Miley re-create the car-singing scene from The Last Song when jamming out to Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself" while cruising along.
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24October 2016: Miley Talks About Her Engagement Ring on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Engagement rumors die down but revive after Miley posts a photo of the ring on social media. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Miley confirms that it's an engagement ring but never says she and Liam plan to wed. Instead, she says it's a sign of their commitment to each other. It's a little confusing, but, you know, semantics.
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25November 2016: They Attend a Photography Exhibit
Miley shares a silly photo of her and Liam on the actor's 27th birthday. "You have been my best friend since the day we met.....I am beyond lucky to share sooooo [many] animals with you!!!" she captions the post.
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29February 2017: Miley and Liam Spend Valentine’s Day Together
30May 2017: Miley Releases Her Song “Malibu,” Which Is About Liam
When discussing the reason she wrote the song, Miley tells Billboard, "They're going to talk about me if I come out of a restaurant with Liam. So why not put the power back in my relationship and say, 'This is how I feel'?"
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31September 2017: Miley Denies Wedding Plans
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"I don't envision marriage. I'm 24. I hope I get to live a little bit more. I have too much living to do [before I get married]," the singer tells The Sun. "Three years ago, if you'd asked me if I'd be here, this happy with this man, I'd have been stunned. I'm just riding this out. In some relationships, you lose yourself by being with someone else. Actually, it made me find myself more. I have no idea what the next three years will bring, but if it's possible to get even happier, I'll take it."
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32September 2017: Liam Promotes Miley's New Album With a Sweet Post
Unfortunately, Miley and Liam lose their home in the devastating California Woolsey Fire. Liam posts a photo of their house, and Miley takes to Twitter to talk about the tragedy. "Completely devastated by the fires affecting my community," she writes. "I am one of the lucky ones. My animals and LOVE OF MY LIFE made it out safely and that's all that matters right now. My house no longer stands, but the memories shared with family and friends stand strong. I am grateful for all I have left."
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41December 2018: Miley Talks About Liam's Heroic Act During the Fire
In an interview with Howard Stern, Miley reveals that Liam saved their animals from the fire when they were evacuating. "He was so incredible," she says. "He got all the animals out in his truck. He put two pigs in crates, which I tell you is so hard. I said, 'How did you get them out?' And he said the only thing he could do was get a really powerful hose and spray them in the ass. So he just chased the pigs into a crate, which was genius."
Around Christmas Eve, Miley's and Liam's friends begin posting pictures of what appears to be the duo's wedding reception. Days later, Miley shares a few beautiful snapshots of her own and confirms they're married.
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43January 2019: Miley and Liam Make Their First Public Outing as a Married Couple
The two attend the G'Day USA Gala in Culver City, CA, where Liam receives the excellence in film award for his work in Independence Day and The Hunger Games. During his acceptance speech, Liam gives Miley a special shout-out, saying, "Thank you to my beautiful wife. You are a sweet, sweet angel. Yeah, I love you, you're great."
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44February 2019: They Celebrate Their First Valentine's Day as Spouses
In an interview with GQ, Liam reveals he and Miley want to have kids "one day," adding, "Once we don't have so many dogs. You couldn't bring a baby into our house right now. But one day, we'll know when it's right. But right now? Not for the time being." When asked about how many babies he wants, he says that he'd like "10, 15, maybe 20."
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50May 2019: Miley and Liam Make Their Met Gala Debut as a Couple
In an interview for Elle's August issue, Miley opens up about her and Liam's relationship. "I think it's very confusing to people that I'm married, but my relationship is unique . . . It's so complex and modern and new that I don't think we're in a place where people would get it," she says. "I'm in a hetero relationship, but I still am very sexually attracted to women. I made a partner decision. This is the person I feel has my back the most. I definitely don't fit into a stereotypical wife role."
While vacationing in Italy, Miley isn't wearing her wedding ring and is spotted kissing Kaitlynn Carter. Miley's rep then confirms that she and Liam have split, seven months after their wedding. "Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what's best while they both focus on themselves and careers," the rep said in a statement. "They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy."