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Miley Cyrus shares the hilarious reason why she got engaged to Maxx Morando: 'I need help'


Cyrus discussed her engagement for the first time, sharing one of her phobias


Miley Cyrus shares the hilarious reason why she got engaged to Maxx Morando: 'I need help'© FilmMagic
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
DECEMBER 5, 2025 5:54 PM EST

Miley Cyrus is sharing the real reason behind her engagement to Maxx Morando. The singer was recently featured on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," opening up about her new song "Dream as One," featured on the soundtrack of "Avatar: Fire & Ash", and her recent engagement, with her showing off her ring.

Cyrus and Morando have been dating for the past couple of years© FilmMagic
Cyrus and Morando have been dating for the past couple of years

Cyrus sat down and opened up about one of her problems with the Christmas season. "I hate paper. Like, looking at that makes me want to vomit," said Cyrus, pointing towards one of Kimmel's cue cards. "Bleh, don't even do it," she said, looking away. 

"When someone sends me a lovely letter, I just don't even open it," she explained. "It's a phobia. And I need help." 

Cyrus revealed that while she's been struggling with the phobia for most of her life, it's been getting worse in recent years. "There does need to be some sort of intervention. And I am going to look into some sort of EMDR, maybe getting hypnotized. Because it is affecting my everyday life." Cyrus. shared that people receiving Amazon boxes make her "sick." 

Miley Cyrus shares the hilarious reason why she got engaged to Maxx Morando: 'I need help'© FilmMagic
Cyrus and Morando shared the news of their engagement earlier this month

"Because the cardboard is the worst of it all. It's extra dry. And there's packaging in it. That's really why I got engaged, because I just make my fiancé open all the packages outside," she said, prompting laughs from the audience. 

Cyrus saved her most hilarious quip for last. Kimmel asked her if she could even sign the marriage certificate, and Cyrus said, "Anything that's got a smooth surface is better." Then, in a whisper to the audience, she added, "and from the last marriage, I think I remember that the paper is waxed." 

"It's not waxed," said Kimmel. You can check out the full video below.

Miley Cyrus on Getting Engaged, Her Phobia of Paper & Writing a Song for Avatar: Fire and Ash

More details about Cyrus and Morando

Cyrus and Morando sparked rumors of engagement earlier this week, at the premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash." The two attended the Los Angeles event, with Miley showcasing a diamond ring on her ring finger.

The ring first made an appearance on Cyrus' Instagram, where she shared photos of her birthday celebration this November 23. A source confirmed the news, reveraling that Cyrus is thrilled to be engaged to Morando. 

“The ring is so her. It has a cool, boho-rock vibe to it. It's beautiful. She didn't feel the need to announce her engagement. Maxx is very private, and it's influencing how she lives her life now," said the source to PEOPLE.    

Billy Ray Cyrus shared his excitement over Miley’s engagement to musician Maxx Morando© Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Cyrus showed off her engagement ring at the premiere of "Avatar: Fire and Ash"

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