It took nearly a decade filled withups and downs, butMiley CyrusandLiam Hemsworthareofficially husband and wife.
Theirnew marriage is a dream come truefor the “Malibu” singer, 26, who washeartbroken after her 2013 splitfrom the Australian actor, 28.
“Miley and Liam’s relationship has evolved so beautifully over the past few years. They first grew as individuals and ultimately evolved as a couple,” a friend of theVoicecoach tells PEOPLE exclusively. “It speaks to who they are and their mutual respect for one another.”
Getting their relationship back onto solid ground took plenty of work, but the effort was something both stars — who fell for each other whileshooting their Nicholas Sparks dramaThe Last Songon Tybee Island in 2009 — were more than willing to put in when they got asecond chance at lovewith one another.
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“Miley went through a lot of soul-searching as she grew up and became her own person,” says a music source about the formerHannah Montanastar, who got engaged to Hemsworth for the first time at just 19 years old. Adds another insider: “Miley had trust issues and Liam felt she was needy. After years, they finally figured out ways to meet halfway andrespectfully deal with each other’s differences.”
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After calling off their engagement both stars went on to date other people during their time apart, but Hemsworth always remained “special” to the singer.
“Most couples that start dating young split up and never speak again. Miley and Liam were always different,” says the insider. “She would often talk about Liam even though she was dating other people. When they eventually got back together in 2015, it seemed meant to be.”
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These days, Cyrus remains a chameleon — her2013 song “Wrecking Ball” marked a rebellious timein her post-Disney career while her latest albumYounger Nowreflects her newfound confidence — but now the couple are both on the same page when it comes to their life and future together.
“Mileyadores his sense of loyalty, adventure and independence,” says the friend. “Her career is thriving and so is Liam’s. And now her best friend is also her husband. There’s no better way to start the year.”
source: people.com
