Miley Cyrus ‘splits’ from boyfriend Cody Simpson after less than one year together

Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson have called it quits after less than one year together.

The couple, who got together following the end of Miley’s marriage to Liam Hemsworth in 2019, ended their relationship in the last few weeks, according to TMZ.

The reason behind their breakup remains unclear at the moment, sources close to the duo told the site.

Split: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson have called it quits after less than one year together +27
Split: Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson have called it quits after less than one year together

Despite news of her split hitting the fan, Cyrus appeared to be in high spirits as she visited a friend’s home in Calabasas on Thursday afternoon.

The 27-year-old singer had a coffee mug in hand and sported a vintage Fleetwood Mac concert tee and jeans for her outing.

She looked particularly smiley, while standing next to an unidentified friend, before entering the home.  

Although they are most known for their romantic link, Cody and Miley have had a close friendship since 2015. 

While appearing on the Zach Sang show in July of that year, Cody, 23, deemed Miley as ‘the coolest girl I’ve ever met here in LA.’

Simpson – who is originally from Australia – said that he and the Hannah Montana star ‘get along super well’ and that she inspired him to ‘not care so much’ about the pressures that come with fame.

He event went as far as to declare Miley as ‘one of [his] best friends’ in an interview with GQ Australia in December of 2015.

Friendly beginnings: Although they are most known for their romantic link, Cody and Miley have had a close friendship since 2015; Miley and Cody pictured in 2015 +27
Friendly beginnings: Although they are most known for their romantic link, Cody and Miley have had a close friendship since 2015; Miley and Cody pictured in 2015

Transformation: Miley’s friendship with Cody transformed into a hot and heavy romance in October of 2019, when the pair were spotted locking lips at Backyard Bowls in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ; Miley and Cody pictured in October of 2019 +27
Transformation: Miley’s friendship with Cody transformed into a hot and heavy romance in October of 2019, when the pair were spotted locking lips at Backyard Bowls in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ; Miley and Cody pictured in October of 2019

‘Miley is one of my best friends and she helps with some of that transitional stuff – trying to escape your childhood. She’s super open-minded and I’m working on becoming more like that,’ he gushed. 

Miley’s friendship with Cody transformed into a hot and heavy romance in October of 2019, when the pair were spotted locking lips at Backyard Bowls in Los Angeles, as reported by TMZ.   

The public kiss with Cody occurred nearly two-months after it was revealed that Miley and Liam were getting divorced and mere weeks after Miley had enjoyed a fling with reality star Kaitlynn Carter. 

Due to scrutiny she faced for moving on too quickly with Simpson, Miley fired back on Twitter and defended her actions.

‘I know the public feels invested in my past relationship because they felt like they saw it thru from the beginning. But I am grown now and make choices as an adult knowing the truth/details/reality,’ tweeted the star at the time.

She then went on to flood her social media with photos of the hunky Australian, who was 22-years-old at the time.

Simpson legitimized the budding relationship on his personal Instagram page on October 6 by sharing a selfie with Cyrus and referring to her as his ‘baby.’ 

When Miley was hospitalized with a serious case of tonsillitis in October, Simpson was by her side as she recovered.

‘this sweeeeeet guy came to visit at the hospital and sang the sweeeeeetest song he just wrote for me,’ wrote Cyrus, who documented Cody’s company on Instagram.

‘It’s too special to only be heard in full by my ears so I am currently pressuring him to DROP IT next week… & it’s working.’

She shared a photo of Simpson holding a bouquet of roses, as well as a photo of him lying with her in her hospital bed. 

When questioned about his relationship with Cyrus at Tiffany & Co. Mens Launch in Los Angeles at the time, Simpson said he and Miley ‘are very happy’ together and that their romance was not ‘a really crazy sudden thing,’ due to their friendship.

In November, Simpson catered to Cyrus as she underwent surgery on her vocal cords. The procedure’s after care required the singer to remain silent for weeks. 

The couple endured a brief scandal in December of 2019, when Cody was accused of cheating on Miley with Playmate Jordy Murray, whom he was allegedly seen with in New York City that month.

In a statement published by E! News, Cody denied having romantic relations with Murray.

‘There is absolutely no truth to this story. Cody went out with a friend and all the rest is fabricated. Period,’ wrote Cody’s agent to the outlet.

Miley and Cody continued to flood their followings with images and videos of themselves hanging out together, which included Cody’s birthday on January 11.

In a post shared to her Instagram Story that day, she wrote: ‘Happy birthday to my best friend in the entire world @codysimpson. I love you and our pirate life!’

She included a snapshot a black-and-white snapshot of Cody with his head between her legs. 

Just before the coronavirus hit in March, the couple got matching tattoos that paid homage to Simpson’s poetry book titled Prince Neptune.

Once lockdown orders were put into effect in Los Angeles, Miley and Cody, of course, became one another’s quarantine partner. 

In honor of their six-month anniversary on April 1, Cody published a black-and-white photo of a makeup-less Miley to his Instagram Story.

‘6 months with you is worth a lifetime with anybody else. I love you,’ he captioned 

Most recently, just a few weeks before their split, Miley and Cody indulged in a Tik Tok challenge that they filmed in Miley’s backyard.

In the video clip, Miley sported a blue bikini and Cody wore sweatpants as they showed off their moves for the camera.

Miley’s surprise split from Cody comes a year after it was revealed that she and her husband Liam Hemsworth were filing for divorce, after less than two-years of marriage.

On Thursday, a source close to the situation opened up about Miley and Liam’s lives post-marriage, as well as where they stand with one another. 

‘Miley and Liam spoke very little after their separation and any communication was more about making decisions regarding plans and property,’ explained the source to ET. 

‘They haven’t been in touch in months and it has been for the best because they have both needed this time to heal and move on.’

According to the insider, Miley’s divorce from Liam and her intense relationship with Cody ‘was a whirlwind of change for her, but in true Miley fashion she has come out on top.’ 

‘What began as close friends supporting one another during a rough time, blossomed into more. [Miley and Cody’s] relationship was unexpected and became meaningful very quickly, and she couldn’t be happier. They are both very passionate about their music and it’s something that has bonded them,’ said the source prior to the news of Miley’s split from Cody. 

Aside from the support she received from her relationship with Cody, Miley allegedly thanks her sobriety for allowing her be ‘very present in her relationship.’ 

‘Her decision to be sober has changed the way she thinks about life. She would describe herself as a believer in this new way of life and is looking to make sobriety a long-term lifestyle,’ the source concluded. 

Miley Cyrus: A timeline of her dating history

Miley Cyrus has embarked on two high profile romances since she split from husband Liam Hemsworth in August. 

After a brief fling with Brody Jenner’s ex wife Kaitlyn Carter,  she quickly moved on to Australian singer Cody Simpson, whom she declared was just her ‘type’. 

Here’s a quick look at the former Disney star’s storied relationship history:

Over: Miley announced in August that she has separated from her husband Liam Hemsworth, with whom she had a decade-long on-off romance

Nick Jonas: June 2006 – December 2007

Miley had a teenage relationship with her fellow Disney Channel star and pop singer Nick Jonas, who is only two months her senior.

When she was 16, she told Seventeen magazine that she ‘bawled for a month straight’ after she and Nick broke up.

‘We became boyfriend and girlfriend the day we met. He was on a quest to meet me, and he was like: “I think you’re beautiful and I really like you.” And I was like: “Oh, my gosh, I like you so much,”‘ she shared.

Throwback: Miley had a teenage relationship with her fellow Disney Channel star and pop singer Nick Jonas; pictured in February 2007

Justin Gaston: October 2008 – July 2009

The teen pop act had a nine-month relationship with underwear model Justin Gaston, who competed on Nashville Star, a show presented by Miley’s father Billy Ray Cyrus.

Miley and Justin broke up in early July 2009 just before she headed to Georgia to film her movie The Last Song, according to a People source.

‘Tears are words the heart can’t express,’ Miley tweeted in the wake of the split, which occurred when she was 16 and he 20.

‘How many tears are in there? They’ve gotta run out soon right?’ Justin responded on the social media platform.

Lovebirds: She had a nine-month romance with underwear model Justin Gaston, who competed on Nashville Star, a show presented by her father Billy Ray Cyrus

Liam Hemsworth, Part One: Summer 2009 – August 2010

Miley and Liam embarked on a real-life relationship while playing a couple onscreen in The Last Song.

An eyewitness told People they were ‘full-on making out’ at the Nashville airport in August 2009 after the wrap.

Their decade-long on-off relationship was born during the Georgia shoot of the film and she told Parade: ‘He’s my first serious boyfriend.’

They made their red carpet debut at the Oscars that March, but five months later, Liam announced through a representative that they had broken up.

Origin story: Miley and Liam embarked on a real-life relationship while playing a couple onscreen in The Last Song

Liam, Part Two: September 2010 – November 2010

Fans were delighted when the pair were seen out together in September 2010 only to be left heartbroken when news of their split emerged in November.

Josh Bowman: February 2011

Miley was glimpsed in 2011 cuddling in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park with Josh Bowman, her co-star in the 2012 comedy So Undercover.

The film was shot through December and January.

Another co-star: Miley was glimpsed in 2011 cuddling in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park with Josh Bowman, her castmate in the 2012 comedy So Undercover (pictured)

Liam, Part Three: April 2011 – September 2013

After spending a whole winter apart, it appeared that they came to the realization they couldn’t live apart, as they reunited in time for spring.

Shortly after Miley accompanied Liam to the premiere of his film The Hunger Games in March 2012, engagement rumors swirled as she was seen with a ring. However, she took to Twitter to shoot down the fevered speculation.

By June, the couple announced their engagement after Liam proposed with a 3.5-carat Neil Lane sparkler.

In February 2013, there appeared to be trouble in paradise once again, as Miley shot down cheating rumors. Despite her denials, the couple stepped out separately for high-profile Oscar parties, fueling breakup speculation. 

That September, Miley made the big step of unfollowing Liam on Twitter. Just days later, her spokesperson confirmed that the engagement was over.

His big night: Shortly after Miley accompanied Liam to the premiere of his film The Hunger Games in March 2012, engagement rumors swirled

Patrick Schwarzenegger: November 2014 – April 2015

By late in 2014, Miley was running around with the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger in a fling that became a social media sensation.

She was welcomed into the Schwarzenegger family fold, but by April 2015 their brief romance was through. 

‘It has a lot to do with being a feminist, but I’m finally O.K. with being alone.’ she told Time magazine that May.

Showbiz legacies: By late in 2014, Miley was running around with the son of Arnold Schwarzenegger; Miley and Patrick are pictured in February 2015

Stella Maxwell: June 2015 – July 2015

Miley was linked to model Stella Maxwell after they were seen out together. Not long thereafter, Miley shared that she was pansexual – and single.

Liam, Part Four: January 2016 – August 2019

The singer confirmed that she was back with Liam – and their engagement was on again – after she was seen with moving trucks at his home.

Miley and Liam made their first red carpet appearance together in more than four years in October 2017 at the Hollywood premiere of Thor: Ragnarok, starring his brother Chris.

They married in Franklin, Tennessee last December, a month after losing their Malibu home to the Woolsey Fire.

However, on August 10, a day after she was glimpsed kissing Kaitlynn Carter in Capri, Miley revealed she had separated from her husband.

Summer lovin’: Miley was linked to model Stella Maxwell after they were seen out together, but not long thereafter, Miley shared that she was single

Power couple: Miley and Liam made their first red carpet appearance together in more than four years in October 2017 at the Hollywood premiere of Thor: Ragnarok

Kaitlynn Carter: August 2019 – September 2019

Miley’s romance with Kaitlynn, the ex of Brody Jenner, went public during their Italian vacation in August.

As the month wore on Kaitlynn was spotted attending the MTV Video Music Awards with Miley, who performed at the Newark event. 

Rumors circulated that Miley had cheated on Liam during their marriage – a stream of conjecture she staunchly denied on Twitter.

By September, news broke that Miley and Kaitlynn had called it quits. 

Globetrotting: Miley’s romance with Kaitlynn Carter, the ex of Brody Jenner, went public during their Italian vacation in August

Cody Simpson: October 3 – August 2020

Miley was spotted kissing her longtime friend Cody Simpson at a Los Angeles grocery store just two weeks after she split from Kaitlynn.

They quickly took their fledgling romance to social media: Cody shared a picture of her kissing her and calling her ‘baby’ as she made him breakfast. She also took to social media to blasts ‘slut-shamers’ for labeling her a ‘w****’. 

She later declared she was enjoying a ‘Hot Girl Fall’ with Cody, ticking of a check list that read: ’22, Australian (my type), Abs’.  

Most recently, he has been by her bedside during a hospital stay, where she underwent a tonsillectomy. Insiders close to the couple denied reports they had split in November. 

Miley and Cody’s split came as a surprise to many on August 13.

According to TMZ, their split occurred ‘within the last few weeks’ and the reason behind it remains unclear.

‘Baby’: Cody Simpson and Miley have proudly documented their fledgling romance on social media, with a series of gushing posts