Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth haven’t even been engaged for a month. Considering that they are only 19 years old and 22 years old respectively, I’m kind of surprised by how much “pressure” the media seems to be putting on them to confirm details of their wedding plans and all of that. Miley has already said that she hasn’t even started planning the wedding, and she made it sound like she wasn’t going to begin planning any time soon. A long engagement would be interesting for these two, mostly because the standard assumption is that they’re both kind of dumb, and they’ll jump into something without understanding the consequences. Personally, I don’t think Miley is dumb. So we’ll see.
When we first started talking about their engagement, I mentioned that I thought Miley and Liam were probably a lot stronger than most people think – I believe Miley really changed her life (for the better) to suit Liam, and I don’t think this will be some quickie starter marriage for them. I also said that I was interested in seeing if Miley got knocked up right away, as the Cyrus Clan is known to do. But Mike Walker at the Enquirer has an interesting little tidbit in this week’s issue – Walker claims that Miley isn’t interested in getting knocked up right away, and Liam is the one ALL ABOUT having a baby:
If Miley Cyrus’ sudden engagement to Liam Hemsworth shocked you – brace yourself: The newly-buffed little minx just gob-smacked “Hunger Games” star Liam – who’s hungering for offspring – by warning him to back off.
Said a source close to Miley: “She told Liam, ‘Don’t even think about having kids for at least five years – I’ve worked way too hard for this body!’”
Things got really tense when Liam set eyes on the new baby girl delivered to brother Chris Hemsworth and his wife just weeks ago, and gushed to Miley: “I want us to have a baby now.” Miley shot back: “NO WAY. We’ve already discussed this. It ain’t gonna happen now. End of conversation.”
[Via Mike Walker, The Enquirer, print edition]
CB and I have had several conversations about the differences between American dudes and Aussie dudes. For one, Aussie dudes simply approach romance and relationships differently – it almost seems like they’re all about mating for life, with little drama. And I have to admit – Aussie dudes seem more family oriented too. Maybe Liam really does want a baby. Maybe Miley will give in. Look at the way she looks at him – she would do anything for him. I think she’s getting knocked up – soon.
Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet and Miley’s Twitter.
Sloooow doooown!
Why? Because you said so? I’m 27, unmarried, and don’t want kids… But just because it’s right for me doesn’t make it right for everyone. I say go for it, Miley.
but it seems as though Miley doesn’t want kids right now so why are you making a statement egging her on to just go ahead and get preggers ASAP?
Because you don’t know who you are with 19! She should give herself more time to figure out who she is, make mistakes, enjoy sleep and be spontaneous.
“Aussie dudes seem more family oriented too.”
Haha, Kaiser, this sounds like a dog!! Australian Shepherd?? 😉 I want an Aussie too!
Everyone is not everyone else though! Here’s my thought: either she marries him and they are happy forever and ever, or it doesn’t work out and she learns a lesson. Where is the crime in that?
Liv: a commented below helped me realize why my perspective is different. I wasn’t born in the us and my parents aren’t American, so the way I was raised is totally different than the “give up everything for your child” mentality of the US. Parents can have a child and be devoted to them without giving up their whole lives! Babies aren’t a death sentence to your individual life in other countries- you can still live your life and have your own time and interests and activities.
@Liv …
And yet in America, it was common and considered ‘normal’ through the early 1970’s for kids to get married right out of high school and start a family.
But of course, girls were better prepared for early marriage then, with home economics classes in school and all that ‘kitchen’ time with Mom learning how to cook, and quality time learning how to take care of house and kids.
But Miley is a big, pampered kid who (in my humble opinion) is SO not ready for marriage and babies. If, however, we were talking about Selena Gomez, I’d say ‘Go for it!’ … but not with Justin Bieber, who is SO a big pampered kid. 🙁
I’m Aussie and I can tell you that the idea of the guys here ‘mating for life’ is the furthest thing from the truth.
I’m not American as well…
I guess you are generally right, everyone is different.
But this is just my opinion. It’s possible to get a child when you are pretty young and do all the things you do in this time of your life – but it’s definitely harder to manage. My aunt got pregnant when she was 20, so I’m not saying it’s impossible or condemnable – BUT I just think it’s easier and healthier to first live your life, make mistakes, take the time to get to know yourself. There are certainly thousands of young and great mothers out there, but if you can choose I’d say just take the time.
@ Em
Actually, while I’m all for home ec (my mom was a home ec teacher and I think more people – men and women need it now than ever) BUT, that said, the biggest difference btw the 70s and now was that men could get a job in a mill or factory and make a family wage. Most of those jobs no longer exist and most American families need two incomes to have the standard of living households had back then (though I’m all for women working). We could have all the home ec classes we wanted, but it wouldn’t necessarily have the outcome you describe.
nothing like a beautiful man wanting you to have his baby. Oy Vey
If when I was 19 a man looking like him, who was just a few years older then I, wanted me to have a baby…I’d do it no questions asked…then i’d do it again, and again and again! lol
+1 (again and again and again… )
Sadly, for all my girl power don’t let a man define you chats, I do exactly the same thing. He’s gorgeous. It’d be nearly impossible to say no!
I don’t know too many 22 year old guys whose career is just taking off that are dying to have a baby…
+1. Doubtful.
I thought the same thing. I think we’ll just have an endless round of stories like this until they eventually get married or call it off.
It’s hard to believe, but his brother Chris was not much older than him when he got married and then had the kid. I think this story is right…they must just like to start young.
And maybe he sees his bros kid and all that, and it makes him want one too.
Ummm I think Chris is 28 soon to be 29 and just had his first child and his wife is 7 or 8 years older then him…average parental ages for either a man or a woman. I had 2 of my kids by 28…it has been nice being a young parent. By the time I am 50 all three will have graduated HS and 2/3 finished college.
Whike I love my son more than I could possibly attempt to put into words, getting pregnant at 20 was NOT ideal. Yes, she has the $$$ and the means to take care of a child, yes she’s been around the world and been places I’ll never be, but she still needs to live a little more before she starts popping out kids. They are so young and have plenty of time to have children. I hope they wait but I doubt they will.
It’s not like having a kid will stop either of them from doing anything. They aren’t poor young parents with little support or help. They can still travel, live luxurious lives, pay for an army of nannies, work on films and music, etc. We’re not talking about your average 19 and 22 year olds or an accidental pregnancy, we’re talking about a pair of multi-millionaires in a several year long stable relationship heading to marriage who (might!) choose to have a baby early.
I really don’t see the problem. I say this as a person who doesn’t ever want kids, too. They want one and have the means to provide for one? Have at it.
Seeing as you don’t have children, you wouldn’t understand. As I stated, I love my son, (my daughter too, but she was planned) but WAITING is a really great idea. I don’t know any young mother who would disagree with me, regardless of their means.
It doesn’t matter how rich you are – once you have a kid it’s not about you anymore. Every choice you make, from those as minor as where to take a vacation to those as major as what job you take, has to take into account your children. I would tell any 19 year old girl to be selfish for awhile and enjoy your freedom. Nannies help the rich that is true. Still, you worry every minute when you have a kid and why not wait awhile for that.
‘Seeing as you don’t have children, you wouldn’t understand.’
I was waiting for someone to say this, lol. Doesn’t matter what the topic is (teenage pregnancy, the death penalty, who is hotter: Robb Stark or Jon Snow?) some holier than thou parent always vomits this gem up. For some reason dropping a sprog automatically makes people more intelligent and thoughtful human beings.
@sarah, it isn’t about being “holier than thou,” it’s just a fact. If you don’t have a child, you don’t know what it’s like to be a mother. Although I will admit I would be more knowledgable on the subject of having a child than someone who isn’t a parent!
@Samigirl…….
Dont cha just love, LOVE, non parents who offer up expert advise on parenting and children?
UGH. Go away.
Glad you said what you said.
ehh, sounds like crap. His career is just starting to take off, seems silly to throw a kid in now. And if he does need a baby fix, then he can visit his niece and gobble her feet (love baby feet)
and I’m probably in the minority, but I don’t think they’ll end up getting married.I think they’ll have a long engagement that ends with them growing seperate ways, but I could be wrong..
Highly doubt this is true. But his brother just had a child so maybe he is looking at that and dreaming. I know they are young, but really some men know very early what they want. They know they want a large family or small. We don’t doubt this when women talk of children early in life. So it could be true.
the media wants a wedding that will get the public’s interest. All the weddings so far have been met with some lukewarm response. I am really curious how the wedding covers of People Mag have sold. I don’t think very well. So Miley and Liam hit a different demographic and they want something to put on the covers to sell, sell..
OT: When I look at him I think that he is has the career and buzz that Hayen Christensen was suppose to have but didn’t.
I think they’re a cute couple but she’s crazy if she gets pregnant right now which I doubt she will…
She’s not even 20 is she? she has millions of $$$ a career and a hot fiance she still has so much to do before she should have a baby. Good luck to them as a couple though 🙂
tbh I think right now their dogs are their babies
“Aussie dudes simply approach romance and relationships differently – it almost seems like they’re all about mating for life, with little drama.”
I don’t even….
*rest of the world pulls a face and thinks of Mel Gibson, Russel Crowe, Rupert Murdoch (and if I was a bigger a-hole I would throw Julian Assange in *wooops*)
I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soul.
Rupert Murdoch is American, so is Mel Gibson (in his case by birth and by nationality) and Russell Crowe is from New Zealand.
Technicalities aside I can’t imagine where the Aussie guys are more into long term relationships idea comes from? Can’t say I’ve noticed that myself, even though I’m not much for committment, the constant whine of many of my friends is that Australian men aren’t too far removed from cavemen.
We’ve lots of Aussies on tour, as well as 22 other nationalities. All pretty the same, except for the Russians. They go old school, hard.
My BF is Aussie, she’ and her hubby are way more bohemian than my CA beachyness, and there have been several breakups and divorces. None American so far.
If guys moving there can’t be purified by the Australian unicornyness, then the Aussie himself can’t either.
I swear.
Rupert Murdoch is a born and raised Australian.
He got his US naturalization later in his life, in 1985 because at the time US legislations only granted US citizens the right to own a TV station.
Please don’t make me claim Rupert Murdoch as an American.
Rupert Murdoch is not American born.
hmm..well Keith Urban did settle down eventually. He’s the only male celeb Aussie I know of, besides the Hemsworth boys…and Crocodile Dundee, whose relationship status I know nothing of.
Good lord. She is barely legal, has all the money in the world, and a hot boyfriend. I would think the last thing she would want would be a baby. I do not believe this.
I think that is the point.
They do have all the money in the world. Most young couples don’t start a family early. Not because they don’t want to but because of money. Most young couples are struggling to make ends meet at the beginning of their lives together. Now in their case money is not a problem. They are not struggling financially. So when that problem of finances are out of the way then couples like them move on to the next step.. Family
I understand what you are saying, but I remember what it feels like to be madly in love. Add youth and money to the equation, and I would imagine most young couples would be having as much fun as money can buy. Why have a baby and get stuck with a tied-down lifestyle.
(Maybe I’m just cynical because I have 3 kids home for the summer, and I’m wistfully contemplating Miley’s situation.)
“Personally, I don’t think Miley is dumb.”
Did you watch her on that inane show: The Conversation? You may change your opinion.
I’d say the more Hemsworth we have here the better. On this note, the eldest bro Luke is moving to the US (deadline just posted it.)Speaking of children, he is 32, he has 3. So, I think there is nothing bad if Liam and Miley get a kid in a couple of years… I lived in several countries in my life (plus my parents are from different countries as well), and it seems to me that parenting practices in the US are a little overwhelming. It’s possible to have kids and still have time for yourself, I’d have felt very guilty if my parents always gave up everything for us…But they managed to combine careers and interesting lives with 4 kids, and we all alright…
I agree, Nina.
I love that pic of them and the dog. Too cute.
Aga Orly, so sweet…Oh how I miss being 19.
I know a lot of people on here dislike her, and even more think they’re entirely too young to be getting married. By I’m cheering for them. I think he’s good for her. Geez, the way she looks at him… was I ever that young and in love? Live your lives kids!
However, I do agree that Liam’s star is on the rise, and I doubt he’d want a baby right now.
Those black and white shoes are the same ones Emma stone is wearing at the madrid spiderman photo call and I love them. Who makes those shoes?
I don’t know about being a parent at 20 or so, though when I was a teen I did think 25 was a good age to at least start. My how my mind has changed.
On a bitchy note, I can’t with those semi duck-lips of hers. Ugh.
Continuing on the bitchy note: wtf is up with that bun?? She seems to always wear her hair like that unless she is on a red carpet. I hate it, it’s so fug! Maybe the aussie likes to drag her around by it?
LOL. Perhaps. 🙂
Ditto with the bun. Over here in the UK we call it a ‘pineapple’ and it’s most commonly seen on Sloany Ponies and posers.
Nuff said.
I need to go to Australia
Typical Australian guy. They want the woman to stay home and have babies.
His brother Chris just had a baby, the older brother Luke also married with 2 kids. Liam might be trying to follow in his brother’s footsteps with the wife and kid thing. He follow them into acting too.
I can have an Australian? Pretty-please? *swooning over Chris*
As someone is who only a year older than Miley, I’d be saying NO too. Of course she has the resources, but in my generation I have met very few women, including myself, that are mentally prepared for a child. I’m still VERY selfish 😉
He may just have baby fever from looking at his brother’s kid.
They look so in love. I hope they wait to have children. They’re so young. No need to rush things.
Aussie dudes more family oriented? Having lived in Sydney, it was my experience that they do want a nice wife and a couple of kids at home, and then they want to spend all their time at the local bar with their buddies. Wife sits at home with kiddies, and husband drinks with friends five nights a week is extremely common.
EXACTLY my experience with the Australians I have dated. Ive never dealt with bigger egos than the Australian men Ive dated. Very macho/sexist culture.. think Mel Gibson =(
Agree. I live in Thailand and see so many Aussie guys on holiday with their families. I’ve read in the paper about one who sneaked out of the family’s hotel, got two hookers and DIED mid sex.
I know people who work in tourism who will go for a drink with Aussie husbands and they will go off with hookers. Disgusting.
Just because they get married and have kids, doesn’t mean they are drama free.
If this is true, it makes me like Miley a lot. I mean, her *reasons* for not wanting a kid now are silly…but if the end result is that a 19 year old doesn’t end up with a baby, that’s a good thing. They’ve got plenty of time…why the rush?
WAYYYY to young to have kids. She is smart to wait.
Chris Hemsworth had a kid when he was 22 or 23, so his new baby is his second child. I am very surprised that none of the tabloids ever picked that up. Someone wrote a comment once about the kid and posted a link to an interview Chris did where his first kid was mentioned. It was a legit magazine, like Australian GQ or something like that. If Liam’s brothers all had kids when they were in their early or mid 20s, I wouldn’t be surprised if Liam wanted one. Nevertheless, I do agree that it’s better to wait. I don’t really have an issue with young marriages, especially if both people going in have a lot of money and life experiences. They aren’t going to have to stress out about money, like many young couples, and they’ve been around the world. It is hard, but I think Liam and Miley have a better chance than most young marriages to make it work. They can grow together, hopefully. However, a baby would make that a lot more difficult.
I have never heard of Chris having another child. I have only seen the reports with him “celebrating the birth of his first child” India Rose with whatsherface. Hmmmmm…interesting that it such a guarded secret.
Yes, it’s weird. I googled it to see if I could find the article again, but all that pops up is the stories about his child with Elsa whatsherface. It was some Australian magazine that was legit, like GQ or Men’s Health or Shape, and the interview was done before he did Thor. It’s irritating me, because I’m trying to remember where I was reading about him so I could see if I could find that comment with that link, and I just can’t remember. All it had was a tiny blurb that said he had a child when he was 22 or 23 with a previous girlfriend and that he didn’t talk about her because he wanted the ex and his child to have privacy.
I googled it; I don’t see anything of that nature in the Australian GQ that came out in 2011. Apparently it was a misprint. Layla Rose, as they’re saying was the child’s name, is his older brother Luke’s daughter, not his.
Oh, Miley, I hope you go through with that and wait 5 years. She’s still very young and has a lot of growing up to do. I feel like sometimes it seems so easy for a guy to want a baby (since they’re not going to carry it for 9 months nor push it out afterwards). Steady there, Liam.
So funny you’d say that about Aussie men settling down early, because I had the same exact thought about English men earlier in the day! Prompted by the Aaron Johnson/Sam Taylor Wood marriage, I got to thinking about how many hot English exports are married when they make it big–and seemed to have married young! …almost all of them. Clive Owen: married. Ewan McGregor: Married. Cillian Murphy: married. Not only that, so many of them go for older women: Jude Law’s marriage to Sadie Frost, James McAvoy and his wife, and now Aaron Johnson.
Some do, some don’t. Hugh Grant, Tom Hardy, Jason Statham, Robert Pattinson for example.
BTW Cillian Murphy is Irish and Ewan McGregor and James McAvoy are Scottish – not English.
Liam does not want children, this chick will say and do anything to be front and center.
anyone catch her desperate attempt yesterday in the short-shorts and bending over for the cameras.
yawn
I doubt they’ll even be together in 5 years.
I think Miley is right to wait.
They can financially support a baby, of course.
But I think they should get the wedding out of the way first, and enjoy being newlyweds together. I’ve been married almost 3 years and would hate if I had spoiled these years by having a baby already.
Enjoy each other and married life before you have to put your kids first.
Bet they have adorable kids though, honestly
The guy is 22 years old. If he wants a baby, he should spend a lot of time with his new niece first and then decide.
I got pregnant 5 months after I got married at 19. So I had my first child at 20, second at 23. Maybe I don’t know what I’m missing but it’s been pretty fun so far. My only regrets were that I was (and am still not) financially stable and that I was not finished with college. It takes a lot of time away from your child to work and drive 1.5 hours back & forth for a science degree (that I ended up not finishing.)
Anyway, having a baby doesn’t ruin your life it just changes it. You just need to think abou if you would be okay with those changes. I was mainly fearful for my sleep but I even after two kids I only spent 3 months waking up in the middle of the night. We go to the zoo
or to the lake instead of parties or clubs. But that’s my kind of fun anyway.
Thanks for speaking up. I know couples who married young and started families in their mid-twenties who seem a lot happier than many of their single peers. No, they don’t go clubbing. They don’t still live with their parents rent-free so they can spend their money on material things they could otherwise not afford. These couples seem to have grown-up quite nicely.
To me, the mere fact that she’s saying ‘not right now’ points to her not being ready for a child. No couple should move forward with that goal unless both are totally on-board, & one partner shouldn’t ever** put pressure on the other… It’s such an important decision, you don’t want to have pushed them into doing it, then regretting it.
(** Case to case basis. If a biological clock *is* a concern, that’s a whole other can of worms.))
Best they can do is discuss where they see their careers going, why Miley wants to wait (all of which are reasonable).
I really hope she sticks to her guns on this one. If you don’t have a child right now, you still have the option to try for one later… But once you have the child, there’s no going back.
I’m Australian, and I have no idea where this Aussies mate for life idea came from; that could not be any further from the truth.
We’re judging a lot from the Australian celebrities we know. Look at: Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana, Simon Baker, Guy Pierce (I had to look him up), but that’s the general impression we get.
I hope Miley wins that argument.
My two cents…..Im in the industry and think this is all just PR spin to make her appear more desirable and that he, supposedly, doesnt want to leave her as his star rises. His career is smoking hot right now….no way in heck he WANTS a baby with her. No way.
These two wont last another year.
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Emma – the JP Lover says:
And yet in America, it was common and considered ‘normal’ through the early 1970′s for kids to get married right out of high school and start a family.
That was the 1950’s. The 1970’s was the height of the Women’s Movement.