How Young Is Too Young? Miley Cyrus Announces Engagement To Young Love Liam Hemsworth

June 6th, 2012 - By Marissa Ellis

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Miley Cyrus may not be old enough to drink, but she’s certainly exercising her legal right to get married. The 19-year-old starlet recently announced her engagement to her boyfriend of three years,  actor Liam Hemsworth, who is only a few years older at 22.

So what was the first reaction here at Madame Noire? Shock, of course.

Then, personally, I wondered if they’re going in with the expectations of divorce. Besides the fact that they both work in an industry mired with temptations and distractions (and which has definitely added to the high divorce rate of Hollywood), they’re both extremely young. I can’t believe that Hemsworth has gotten everything out of his system at the age of 22. I’m less worried about Cyrus’ fidelity as I am with Hemsworth’s ability to remain faithful without having the chance to experience his “boys will be boys” phase.

Sure, three years is a solid period of time for a relationship but I am doubtful that it suffices when the two in the relationship are both under 24. They’re both in a period of their lives which is ripe for change. When I was Cyrus’ age, I was in my second year of college. I was unsure about my career path, my notions about love, and was yet to fully appreciate my place in the world. In other words, I was changing a lot. I know that everyone “feels ready” at different points in their lives but I doubt most people are ready by 19 to embark on a successful, life-long commitment.

How old were you when you felt ready to take the plunge? 

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  • ShaNelle

    I was 19 and my husband of 10 years was 21. We were together for less than a year but have been together ever since.

  • CG

    Why is the author only concerned with his fidelity?? She’s barely had clothes on the last few events and outings I have seen her in.. Seems she still has a lot of growing up to do herself..

  • Mary

    Wow… 3 years together? That means she was only 16 and he was 19… tsk tsk tsk

  • Naej

    My parents met at 19 and married at 21.They’ve been together for over 30 years and are still happy. We are all different and go down different paths. Just because you wouldn’t have been ready doesn’t mean that they’re not ready. They both could be very mature people. And what makes a relationship last is the two people willingness to work at it, not they’re age. I think people are a little too criticle of others when it really isn’t any of their business.

  • Love_Sexy

    Its not the age that should be looked at but the maturity level of both parties….Also even though marriage is difficult for any couple it appears in Hollywood the success rate is not that good due to many factors……I think if you grounded and have your head on straight you off to a good start.

  • Treacle234

    I’m happy for her. The guy is only 2 years older no biggie. Now if he was like 33 then may be but 21 yrs.

  • guest

    I wasn’t ready at 19 but that’s me. People mature differently and at different rates. Some people never reach a mature level where they can be giving enough to be in a marriage. I don’t know this girl but I wish her luck.

  • sweettea

    It all depends on the couple. I got married at 21 and my marriage has lasted twice as long as my mothers marriage

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_JAI4SRENU2A5WKRTELXXYJPDSI Kayla

    See at first I would be one of those people criticizing her.. But some people her age are very mature. There has been many folks who met, fell in love, and got married at 19-20 and are still going strong to this day. Once a person is mature and knows what love is, and what it entails. Then go for it by all means. There is no age limit. Because their are plenty of advice columns of woman in there 30′s-40′s who still are dumb as sh*t when it comes to relationships and men.

  • Candacey Doris

    I’m not worried about this because of age. There are people not ready for marriage at 40. If they think they’re ready, let them. I hope it lasts unlike most Hollywood weddings. Congrats to them.

  • sammi_lu

    Get him Miley girl!! Liam is a hottie/cutie..but that brother of his!!..the Huntsman from SnowWhite aka Thor..ahhwoowoowoo!! He could get the bizness! lol

    • JaneDoe

      Yes his brother is sooooo fine but also married with a new babay girl.. Lol

  • PrettyBAby

    let me say this… If she feels she is ready to get married at this age then who r yall to judge her wen half of these older people round they 30s or 40s had babies befo they even turned 18 it aint like she done had a baby nd if she woulda SO WHAT? i think pple need to stop judgin wat these young folks are doin forgettin dhat wen they was that age they did anything in everything under the sun….

  • Alaina

    It’s more about mutual respect,maturity,compromise,trust,realistic expectations and an ongoing desire to grow together as well as individually than it is about age in my opinion.I’m 23 and have been married for quite some time.Even at my young age I understand that life is an ongoing lesson filled with mistakes,milestones and bumps in the road.I understand that I have flaws and my lifetime will be used understanding them and how they affect my interactions with others.It disappoints me how my community(urban big city) will not blink an eye at a young black woman my age with multiple children(in no way judging!) but give me the side-eye when I say I’m married.Me and my husband have been living together and sharing finances for 5 years now.He works full-time and I work part-time.No help from mommy and daddy.EVER.No foodstamps,no WIC.No twitter or facebook mess,no illegitimate children,no outlandish fights or throwing clothes out of windows.Young marriage can be done just like any other marriage.With the right mindset and the right person.Just my two cents!…

  • bluekissess

    If Miley’s dad approves then what’s the problem? She lives that Hollywood life yes she’s 19 but in Hollywood years she’s 40. She has her own money and a house she lives in. She has money for a big wedding and a expensive lawyer. She’s not my problem who cares. I wish them the best

  • jackieOsassin

    liam hemsworth is too fine/talented to be tied down permanently to ANYTHING right now. he’s a major part of the hunger games franchise so he’s pretty much got a solid run for a straight 5 years. miley cyrus is……a woman. :-/ she really isn’t going anywhere career-wise right now, but if they’re in “love”, que sera sera!

  • Smacks_hoes

    Woah I didn’t believe it when bossip posted it but I did a little research on my own and it is infact true. While I would never want to get married that young it just depends on the couple. Liam may be over his obsessed girl stage. They both may be very mature despite their age. I loved Miley since Hannah Montana on Disney channel and i wish her the best of luck. Hopefully the Hollywood curse doesn’t catch up with them

  • Charla

    I hate when people bring up age when people say they are getting married. I don’t know about these two commitment to each other but sometimes a 19 year old may be more mature than a 30 or 40 year old that’s planning to get married. Just look at the show Bridezilla. I think age is irrelevant and what’s more important in their maturity level, commitment, and value of marriage itself.

    • Kay

      I agree. My boyfriend and I are 21 and expect to get married in the next three or four years. I know a lot of people change during this time in their lives, but when you know, you know. I think it’s better to hold on to true love rather than risk losing it just for the sake of “seeing what else is out there.” That being said, I think 19 could be a little young, but what do I know? None of us are in their relationship, it’s only the two of them, and if they feel like it’s right, they know better than any of us do.

    • Love_Sexy

      I absolutely agree with you 100%

  • TRUTH

    Forced rip. Why does she still surprise you?!?

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