Miley Cyrus and her husband Liam Hemsworth have reportedly split after less than a year of marriage.
In a statement to People the singer, 26, announced she had separated from the Australian actor, 29, to ‘focus on themselves and their careers.’
It comes as Miley was spotted sharing a steamy smooch with Brody Jenner’s ex-wife Kaitlynn Carter as they enjoy a girls’ getaway to Italy.
It’s over! Miley Cyrus and her husband Liam Hemsworth have reportedly split after less than a year of marriage. The singer confirmed she had separated from the Australian actor in a statement to People on Saturday
Miley Cyrus, 26, was sharing a steamy smooch with Brody Jenner’s ex-wife Kaitlynn Carter, 30, on Saturday, as they continue to enjoy a girls’ getaway to Italy
The full statement read: ‘Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time. Ever-evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers.
‘They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.’
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth for comment.
Miley and Liam had been dating on and off since 2010, when they met on the set of the Nicholas Sparks adaptation The Last Song.
They were initially engaged in June 2012, but they called it off in September 2013, before rumors stemmed in January 2016 the engagement was back on.
Miley confirmed they were engaged during an October 2016 appearance on Ellen, and they were married on December 23, 2018 at their home in Tennessee.
Meanwhile Miley was seen getting cosy with Kaitlynn in the Italian sunshine as they continue to enjoy their Italian getaway.
The Hannah Montana star appeared to be getting extremely hands-on with the blogger, 30, as they enjoyed a spot of sunbathing together.
It also comes just a week after it was revealed that Kaitlynn had separated from husband Brody after just a year of marriage.
Glamorous: Miley was parading her slender figure in a Fendi-printed bikini and a matching bucket hat as she got extremely cosy with Kaitlynn on top of their pool towel
Cheeky: The pair attempted to hide their faces underneath their sun hats as they got hands-on in the sunshine
Wow! Kaitlynn was also oozing summer chic in a wide-brimmed straw hat as they shared a fun-filled kiss
It’s over! It comes just a week after Kaitlyn split from The Hills star Brody Jenner after a year of marriage, though it was reported the couple never made their marriage official
Sexy: Miley has been eagerly documenting her trip with Kaitlynn on social media, and that has included parading her amazing figure in a slew of bikini snaps.
Miley was parading her slender figure in a Fendi-printed bikini and a matching bucket hat as she got extremely cosy with Kaitlynn on top of their pool towel.
The Hannah Montana star tried to shield her face with a wide-brimmed hat as they shared a series of smooches in the sunshine.
Meanwhile Kaitlynn was also proudly showing off her tanned figure in a skimpy cream bikini as they soaked up the sun together.
Where is he? Miley’s husband Liam Hemsworth seems to be noticeably absent on the trip, and has remained in Australia while she travelled to Europe
My turn: While Kaitlynn paraded her figure in the strapless cream bikini, Miley showed off some of her best press-up skills in the Fendi two-piece
Defiant: Miley has previously insisted she doesn’t view her marriage to actor Liam as traditional, and described their union as ‘confusing, complex and modern’ in an interview with Elle magazine last month
Kaitlynn and Miley seemed unfazed by those who were watching them get cosy, as they relaxed together in the sunny weather.
It was unclear whether Miley’s husband Liam has joined the pair on their trip, although he was last spotted meeting up with brother Chris in Byron Bay, Australia, on Monday.
Miley has been eagerly documenting her trip with Kaitlynn on social media, and that has included parading her amazing figure in a slew of bikini snaps.
Open: In the candid chat, Miley, who identifies as Queer, stated: ‘I think it’s very confusing to people that I’m married. But my relationship is unique’
Speaking out: Miley then said: ‘I mean, do people really think that I’m at home in a f**king apron cooking dinner? I’m in a hetero relationship, but I still am very sexually attracted to women…’
Miley had previously insisted she didn’t view her marriage to actor Liam as traditional, and described their union as ‘confusing, complex and modern’ in an interview with Elle magazine last month.
In the candid chat, Miley, who identifies as Queer, stated: ‘I think it’s very confusing to people that I’m married. But my relationship is unique.
‘And I don’t know that I would ever publicly allow people in there because it’s so complex, and modern, and new that I don’t think we’re in a place where people would get it…
‘I mean, do people really think that I’m at home in a f**king apron cooking dinner? I’m in a hetero relationship, but I still am very sexually attracted to women…
‘I made a partner decision. This is the person I feel has my back the most. I definitely don’t fit into a stereotypical wife role. I don’t even like that word.’
The kiss also came as Kaitlynn recently split from The Hills star Brody Jenner after a year of marriage.
It was revealed they broke up that the pair were never legally wed in the US, despite a wedding ceremony over seas in Bali, Indonesia.
Brody’s rep, Scott Newman, confirmed that the son of Caitlyn Jenner and his wife ‘decided to amicably separate.’
He also stated that, ‘they love and respect one another, and know that this is the best decision for their relationship moving forward.’
The reality star, 35, appeared to waste no time mourning the relationship as he was spotted partying with a slew of young women just days after the announcement while DJing at Tao Beach Club in Las Vegas.
Brody’s The Hills: New Beginnings co-star, Spencer Pratt, opened up about the pair’s breakup, revealing on his podcast, Make Speidi Famous Again, that he knew they were on the rocks.
‘I’m not surprised,’ he said while talking opposite wife Heidi Montag.
‘I feel like I said it — maybe it hasn’t aired yet — but that he almost was like a hostage. It felt like he was trying to tell me, ‘Get me out. Get me out.”
Brody and Kaitlynn announced their engagement back in 2016 and married almost two years later.
The Hills reboot has seen the pair showcase their rocky marriage, even leading to fans speculating their have an open relationship.
Done: Brody’s rep, Scott Newman, confirmed that the son of Caitlyn Jenner and his wife ‘decided to amicably separate’