Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth ‘s divorce has been finalised, five months after the pair announced their separation.
Cyrus and Hemsworth first met while filming the 2010 Nicholas Sparks film The Last Song , before embarking on a decade-long on-again, off-again relationship.
On 23 December 2018, the couple tied the knot in a small ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee, Cyrus wearing an exquisite wedding dress by British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood.
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After eight months of marriage , it was revealed that Cyrus and the Hunger Games actor had decided to split , with it later being reported that Hemsworth had filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences ”.
On Tuesday 28 January 2020, a Los Angeles judge finalised the divorce between the celebrity couple , according to court records .
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The singer attended the premiere of Isn't It Romantic? in the place of her ex Liam Hemsworth, who was ill at the time. Cyrus wore an ethereal, Valentine's Day-inspired Valentino gown for the occasion (11 February 2019)
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For the 2019 Met Gala, which had the theme 'Camp: Notes on Fashion', Cyrus wore an emerald green and black, sequinned, asymmetrical mini dress designed by Saint Laurent, completing her look with polka dot tights and chunky black heels (6 May 2019)
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The musician embodied the 2013 Met Gala theme 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' when she arrived at the fundraising event in a netted dress by Marc Jacobs and a spiky hairdo (6 May 2013)
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The singer oozed glamour at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, wearing a black, sequinned Saint Laurent dress with a plunging neckline (24 February 2019)
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While still in her Hannah Montana days, Cyrus attended the 52nd Grammy Awards in a blue bandage Hervé Leger mini dress and black, strappy heels (31 January 2010)
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The singer looked every inch a rock star while performing on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival, wearing a pair of wet-look, high-waisted, black trousers, a white crop top and an array of gold and silver jewellery (30 June 2019)
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The singer was the epitome of elegance at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, opting for a two-tone Prabal Gurung gown (4 March 2018)
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Cyrus' outfit at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival featured an apt heart pattern from head to toe, with a matching crop top, shirt, sheer trousers and heart-shaped accessories (23 September 2017)
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The musician looked as though she had travelled from another time period at the 60th Grammy Awards, where she wore a stunning princess-esque Zac Posen gown (28 January 2018)
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Cyrus graced the red carpet of the Hannah Montana: The Movie premiere in Madrid, Spain in a quintessentially Noughties get-up, styled in a peach ruffled skirt, white top and layered jewellery (21 April 2009)
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The singer appeared to take a leaf out of her father Billy Ray Cyrus' book with her ensemble at the Tom Ford show during New York Fashion Week, wearing a statement hat, velvet ankle-length coat and suave shades (9 September 2019)
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One of Cyrus' most striking looks, the musician showcased a custom silver Versace outfit and boots at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (30 August 2015)
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The star looked sleek in a Saint Laurent cut-out dress while attending the world premiere for Avengers: Endgame (22 April 2019)
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Cyrus put on an impressive performance at the One Campaign and (Red) Concert to mark World Aids Day at Carnegie Hall in New York City, wearing a head-to-toe pink, sequinned outfit (1 December 2015)
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The musician demonstrated the power of sartorial simplicity at the 61st Grammy Awards, donning an understated pantsuit by Mugler and accessorising with Loree Rodkin jewellery (10 February 2019)
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Cyrus turned up the glamour at the 2018 Met Gala, wearing a Stella McCartney gown with a mermaid skirt and open back for the theme 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' (7 May 2018)
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The singer went for a retro look while on stage at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, wearing a fuchsia, short-sleeved shirt, matching mini shorts and a pair of bedazzled, cat-eye sunglasses (27 August 2017)
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The musician made a sunny entrance when she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , wearing a bright yellow shirt and croc-effect mini skirt, both by Miu Miu, and a bunny-eared headband from Gasoline Glamour (1 October 2015)
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One of Cyrus' most outlandish outfits was this money-themed leotard, which she wore while performing at the O2 arena in London. The outfit featured dollar bills embossed with her own face and cannabis symbols, to go with her statement cannabis-themed gold necklace (6 May 2014)
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Cyrus ended her night at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, which she hosted, wearing a pink spandex dress, featuring the inflatable words 'Do It' on the front. She completed her look with a large bow on her head, designed with a pig's snout at the centre (30 August 2015)
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You couldn't miss Cyrus at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards when she made her entrance on stage in a multicoloured, sequinned jumpsuit by Blonds, Sophia Webster platform heels and a bold, floral bolero with a matching headband (30 August 2015)
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The singer's interpretation of the 2015 Met Gala theme 'China: Through The Looking Glass' featured a cut-out, studded design by Alexander Wang and a stylish, slicked-back hairstyle (4 May 2015)
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Cyrus put a wintery spin on her outfit while performing at Y100's 2013 Jingle Ball in Sunrise, Florida, wearing a white leotard with furry white cuffs and matching white pom-pom earrings (20 December 2013)
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The musician rocked a garish shade of orange while performing at Praca da Apoteose in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, looking as though she had stepped out of the 1990s in a furry orange jacket and matching orange hair decorations (28 September 2014)
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The star struck a confident pose on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards wearing a leather-look ensemble, which consisted of a crop top and high-waisted trousers (24 August 2014)
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Cyrus looked chic at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, styled in an ornate black and white, crystal-encrusted Balmain jumpsuit and black Givenchy peep-toe heels (19 May 2013)
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The singer attended the premiere of Isn't It Romantic? in the place of her ex Liam Hemsworth, who was ill at the time. Cyrus wore an ethereal, Valentine's Day-inspired Valentino gown for the occasion (11 February 2019)
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For the 2019 Met Gala, which had the theme 'Camp: Notes on Fashion', Cyrus wore an emerald green and black, sequinned, asymmetrical mini dress designed by Saint Laurent, completing her look with polka dot tights and chunky black heels (6 May 2019)
Getty Images for The Met Museum/
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The musician embodied the 2013 Met Gala theme 'Punk: Chaos to Couture' when she arrived at the fundraising event in a netted dress by Marc Jacobs and a spiky hairdo (6 May 2013)
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The singer oozed glamour at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, wearing a black, sequinned Saint Laurent dress with a plunging neckline (24 February 2019)
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While still in her Hannah Montana days, Cyrus attended the 52nd Grammy Awards in a blue bandage Hervé Leger mini dress and black, strappy heels (31 January 2010)
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The singer looked every inch a rock star while performing on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury Festival, wearing a pair of wet-look, high-waisted, black trousers, a white crop top and an array of gold and silver jewellery (30 June 2019)
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The singer was the epitome of elegance at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, opting for a two-tone Prabal Gurung gown (4 March 2018)
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Cyrus' outfit at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival featured an apt heart pattern from head to toe, with a matching crop top, shirt, sheer trousers and heart-shaped accessories (23 September 2017)
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The musician looked as though she had travelled from another time period at the 60th Grammy Awards, where she wore a stunning princess-esque Zac Posen gown (28 January 2018)
Getty Images for NARAS
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Cyrus graced the red carpet of the Hannah Montana: The Movie premiere in Madrid, Spain in a quintessentially Noughties get-up, styled in a peach ruffled skirt, white top and layered jewellery (21 April 2009)
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The singer appeared to take a leaf out of her father Billy Ray Cyrus' book with her ensemble at the Tom Ford show during New York Fashion Week, wearing a statement hat, velvet ankle-length coat and suave shades (9 September 2019)
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One of Cyrus' most striking looks, the musician showcased a custom silver Versace outfit and boots at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards (30 August 2015)
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The star looked sleek in a Saint Laurent cut-out dress while attending the world premiere for Avengers: Endgame (22 April 2019)
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Cyrus put on an impressive performance at the One Campaign and (Red) Concert to mark World Aids Day at Carnegie Hall in New York City, wearing a head-to-toe pink, sequinned outfit (1 December 2015)
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The musician demonstrated the power of sartorial simplicity at the 61st Grammy Awards, donning an understated pantsuit by Mugler and accessorising with Loree Rodkin jewellery (10 February 2019)
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Cyrus turned up the glamour at the 2018 Met Gala, wearing a Stella McCartney gown with a mermaid skirt and open back for the theme 'Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination' (7 May 2018)
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The singer went for a retro look while on stage at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, wearing a fuchsia, short-sleeved shirt, matching mini shorts and a pair of bedazzled, cat-eye sunglasses (27 August 2017)
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The musician made a sunny entrance when she appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , wearing a bright yellow shirt and croc-effect mini skirt, both by Miu Miu, and a bunny-eared headband from Gasoline Glamour (1 October 2015)
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One of Cyrus' most outlandish outfits was this money-themed leotard, which she wore while performing at the O2 arena in London. The outfit featured dollar bills embossed with her own face and cannabis symbols, to go with her statement cannabis-themed gold necklace (6 May 2014)
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Cyrus ended her night at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, which she hosted, wearing a pink spandex dress, featuring the inflatable words 'Do It' on the front. She completed her look with a large bow on her head, designed with a pig's snout at the centre (30 August 2015)
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You couldn't miss Cyrus at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards when she made her entrance on stage in a multicoloured, sequinned jumpsuit by Blonds, Sophia Webster platform heels and a bold, floral bolero with a matching headband (30 August 2015)
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The singer's interpretation of the 2015 Met Gala theme 'China: Through The Looking Glass' featured a cut-out, studded design by Alexander Wang and a stylish, slicked-back hairstyle (4 May 2015)
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Cyrus put a wintery spin on her outfit while performing at Y100's 2013 Jingle Ball in Sunrise, Florida, wearing a white leotard with furry white cuffs and matching white pom-pom earrings (20 December 2013)
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The musician rocked a garish shade of orange while performing at Praca da Apoteose in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, looking as though she had stepped out of the 1990s in a furry orange jacket and matching orange hair decorations (28 September 2014)
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The star struck a confident pose on the red carpet at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards wearing a leather-look ensemble, which consisted of a crop top and high-waisted trousers (24 August 2014)
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Cyrus looked chic at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, styled in an ornate black and white, crystal-encrusted Balmain jumpsuit and black Givenchy peep-toe heels (19 May 2013)
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In January 2019, Hemsworth opened up about his one-month marriage to Miley Cyrus, describing their wedding as a “really nice, beautiful day”.
The 30-year-old spoke about their relationship while attending the G’Day USA Gala in California, an event honouring prominent Australian individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports and culture.
While being interviewed on the red carpet, the Independence Day: Resurgence star explained how their partnership evolved over the course of 10 years.
“It doesn’t feel like a lot’s changed, on one hand, but on the other hand it does. It’s all great, I’m loving it,” he said.
Following her split from Hemsworth, Cyrus dated reality television star Kaitlynn Carter, before becoming romantically involved with her current partner, singer Cody Simpson.
In October 2019, the Bangerz singer publicly responded to critics who said she had moved on too fast.
“I know the public feels invested in my past relationship because they felt like they saw it thru from the beginning. I think that’s why people have always felt so entitled over my life and how I live it because they’ve watched me grow up [sic],” Cyrus wrote on Twitter.
“But I am grown now and make choices as an adult knowing the truth/details/reality. People only ‘know’ what they see on the internet.”
Cyrus previously denied cheating on Hemsworth following speculation, stating: “I can admit to a lot of things but I refuse to admit that my marriage ended because of cheating.
“Liam and I have been together for a decade. I’ve said it before and it remains true, I love Liam and always will.”
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