Despite their divorce in February 2020, could Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth be on the path to rebuilding a friendship? Sources close to the former couple suggest that the "Flowers" singer is eager to reconnect with her ex-husband and bring a sense of closure to their relationship.

Cyrus, 33, and Hemsworth, 35, initially met in 2009 while filming "The Last Song," sparking an on-again, off-again romance that captivated fans for a decade. They eventually married in December 2018, but their union lasted only seven months before Hemsworth filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to insiders, Cyrus is motivated by a desire to resolve unfinished emotional business with Hemsworth. "As much as Miley has tried to move on, she's really had a tough time," an insider revealed. "She's the type of person who hates leaving things unsaid, and she swears that's the reason she wants to see Liam. He was her first everything". Cyrus reportedly feels that crucial words went unsaid when their marriage ended and that clearing the air has become increasingly important. In a 2020 interview with Howard Stern, Cyrus admitted, "I really do and did love him very, very, very much, and still do, always will".

However, the situation is complicated by the fact that both Cyrus and Hemsworth are now engaged to other people. Cyrus is engaged to drummer Maxx Morando, 27, and was recently seen with her 14-carat gold, cushion-cut engagement ring at the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in December 2025. Hemsworth is engaged to model Gabriella Brooks, 29. Sources say that Brooks is not thrilled about Cyrus's desire to reconnect with Hemsworth. "Gabriella wants Liam's focus on her — not on building a better relationship with his ex," an insider explained.

Despite the potential complications, Cyrus is reportedly determined to make amends with Hemsworth. "Miley wants the air totally cleared," a source stated. "She truly believed they were destined to be together forever, and she regrets a lot of the way things went down toward the end of their relationship".

Hemsworth, on the other hand, has seemingly avoided confrontation with Cyrus since their split. "Liam hates confrontation, so he's avoided Miley since things imploded," the source said. "He literally just ghosted her – which has only made it harder for her". Despite his aversion to confrontation, Hemsworth has reportedly agreed to meet with Cyrus the next time he is in Los Angeles.

Whether Cyrus and Hemsworth can successfully rebuild a friendship remains to be seen. Some worry that Cyrus's attempt to clear the air could create problems for Hemsworth and Brooks. It is uncertain if a meeting for closure will provide the peace Cyrus seeks or complicate everyone's commitments.