Things move fast when you're a celeb, and they certainly went from 0-100 (and then back down to 0) for Miley Cyrus and Kaitlynn Carter.
Following break ups from their respective husbands (we're looking at you, Liam Hemsworth and Brody Jenner), Miley and Kaitlyn seemingly found each other. They went from PDA-filled holidays in Lake Como to matching outfits and even shared birthday presents all in the space of six weeks - only for things to come crashing back down again.
Sadly things seemingly ended as quickly as they started, with a source claiming the pair called time on their relationship on September 22nd. Here's a detailed timeline from the first time they sparked relationship rumours to where it all ended. You're welcome.
August 2, 2019
Kaitlynn and her ex-husband Brody Jenner split up after a year of marriage and six years together... although Page Six reports that they never actually tied the knot officially. Weird.
August 9, 2019
Kaitlynn shares a picture from her holiday, which just so happens to be with Miley Cyrus. Kind of strange, but no biggie... right?
August 11, 2019
Um, except Miley and Liam Hemsworth have broken up?! The internet is collectively heartbroken when a rep confirms to People that it's all over between the couple we truly thought would last forever.
The statement reads:
“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.”
August 11, 2019
Things are starting to make sense! Hours later, pictures of Miley and Kaitlynn kissing on their holiday emerge.
I seeeee.
Brody then weighed in on the drama, joking about the pics by writing on Instagram: “Watch out! Pics of Liam and I holding hands on the beach coming soon.”
Miley, however, does not see the funny side. She responded "Go take a nap in your truck and cool off #HotGirlSummer.” Phew.
August 16, 2019
Looks like Brody is willing to back down on this one. He releases a statement supporting Kaitlynn, and it's all very mature.
“There is far too much negativity being directed at someone who I love and care about very much. I feel the need to set the story straight. Kaitlynn and I have been best friends for 6 years, and we continue to be. We, like many others before us and many after us, grew in different directions over those same 6 years. Kaitlynn is a wonderful person, beautiful and fun to be with, always a positive force in my life. We decided the best move for both of us was to keep our love for each other strong but move forward separately with our lives. I respect Kaitlynn and care deeply about her. She deserves to be able to move forward in her life with respect and happiness.”
August 18, 2019
Woah guys, things are getting weird. It’s revealed that Kaitlynn, Brody, Miley, and Liam used to hang out all the time as couple friends. The Hills: New Beginnings costar Ashley Wahler confirms as much during an interview with Access Hollywood, saying, “I have had a lot of conversations with Kaitlynn during the season, and she and Miley and Liam and Brody would always hang out together. So I know they’ve been friends for a long time.”
August 21, 2019
Miley and Kaitlynn extend an olive branch to Brody by sending him a birthday present - of a weed bouquet.
Brody shouted the gift out on his Instagram Story, tagging both Kaitlynn and Miley in the post, whilst saying, “Miley and Kaitlynn, you really stepped it up on this one, you know my favourite company of all time. We’ve got the birthday card attached to the weed bouquet. I have never seen one of these in my entire life… Oh my god. Happy birthday to me!”
August 23, 2019
Liam has apparently filed for divorce from Miley :(. E! reports that the photos of Kaitlynn and Miley kissing pushed him to make the move. “Even though Miley and Liam were separated for a while before she was photographed making out on the yacht with Kaitlynn, once Liam saw those photos, he decided it was time to file for divorce,” a source says. “That was it for him, seeing those photos and then all the Soho House stories thereafter.”
Sad.
August 26, 2019
Kaitlynn joined Miley at the MTV VMAs, where she performed new single Slide Away.
Later on, they're pictured together holding hands. Cute!
September 3, 2019
Apparently Miley and Kaitlynn have moved in together? According to a People source, "They live together and are very happy.
“Miley is doing great. She is moving on. She seems to have no regrets. She loves being with Kaitlynn.”
Well, congrats guys!
Kaitlynn also shared pictures of herself and Miley on her Instagram stories to mark her 31st birthday, and they're super cute.
September 5, 2019
According to Kaitlynn's The Hills co-star Spencer Pratt, she and Miley had an "emotional connection" way before they were romantically linked.
In his column for Cosmopolitan, Spencer wrote: "It’s tough for me to listen to Kaitlynn complain about people talking about her allegedly open relationship with Brody when we know she had a thing going with Miley. She already had something going on with her when these scenes were filming—maybe not physically, but definitely emotionally.
"No one’s judging you for whatever it is you and Brody do when he’s not sleeping in his car. We just don’t want people to lie about their lives."
Someone cover Brody and Liam's eyes!
September 11, 2019
Kaitlynn is pictured in New York during fashion week, and it sure looks like she's wearing an 'M' ring on that finger?
Well, we can't wait to see where this goes...
September 15, 2019
Miley and Kaitlynn were pictured out in LA wearing matching outfits.
The pair appeared to be running errands or heading out on a date when they wore matching jeans and black t-shirts. Miley wore boots with hers, while Kaitlynn slipped on some black pointed flats.
Was it planned, was it a coincidence? Either way, they're adorable.
September 22, 2019
Le cry. An unnamed source at People claims Miley and Kaitlynn have decided to split, just six weeks after things started. The insider commented, "Miley and Kaitlyn broke up. They’re still friends. They’ve been friends forever and were there for each other when they were both getting separated, but they’re just not in a romantic relationship anymore."
September 23, 2019
As for the ~real~ reason Maitlynn broke up? It was Miley's call, apparently, with the singer wanting to put her career first - and not feeling keen on jumping into another relationship immediately.
"Miley doesn’t want a serious relationship...She and Kaitlynn spent every day together and it just wanted anything that Miley wanted to continue doing," People said. "She wants to focus on her career."
Fair enough.
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