Five years after her split from ex-husband Liam Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus finds herself revisiting the emotional turmoil of their relationship due to an ongoing lawsuit over her hit song Flowers. Despite being in a happy relationship with boyfriend Maxx Morando, sources close to the singer say the legal battle has brought past wounds to the surface, impacting both her mental health and her current romance.
Lawsuit Rekindles Old Trauma
According to an exclusive report from In Touch, a source revealed that while Cyrus has largely moved on from Hemsworth, the lawsuit regarding Flowers has triggered significant anxiety and distress. The song, which many believe was written as a response to her relationship with Hemsworth, has become the center of legal action, with the potential to force Cyrus to publicly discuss her personal motivations behind the track.
“Miley — for the most part — has put Liam behind her, but this business with the lawsuit has really set her off again,” the source explained. “It’s got her very anxious and freaked out because it’s all coming out that she wrote this song about him.”
A Painful Past Reopened
Cyrus and Hemsworth’s relationship, marked by several breakups and reconciliations, culminated in their 2018 marriage, only for the couple to part ways in 2019. Although Cyrus never explicitly denied that Flowers was inspired by her tumultuous relationship with Hemsworth, the prospect of having to address this in court has reignited emotional pain.
“It’s reopened old wounds that she thought were healed,” the source continued, “and the level of emotion this has triggered has made it clear she’s got more healing work to do.”
Impact on Current Relationship
The lawsuit’s emotional toll has not only affected Cyrus but also caused strain in her relationship with Morando. Cyrus reportedly feels the need to reach out to Hemsworth for closure, a move that has unsettled her boyfriend.
“She’s saying she wants to speak with Liam to give him a heads-up and get some closure, which isn’t going over well with Maxx,” the source noted.
The ‘Flowers’ Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed by Tempo Music Investments, claims that Flowers bears striking similarities to Bruno Mars’ 2013 hit When I Was Your Man. As the legal battle unfolds, Cyrus may be compelled to discuss the song’s inspiration, forcing her to confront a painful chapter of her past once again.