Liam Hemsworth ‘Needed Time to Decompress’ From Miley Cyrus Split Before Proposing to Gabriella Brooks

It’s on! Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks are finally engaged, nearly six years into their romance. The Hunger Games star, 35, and the model, 29, met shortly after the implosion of Liam’s 10-month marriage to Miley Cyrus, which followed a decade-long on-off courtship.

“Liam and Gabriella hit it off from the start,” says a source, “but he needed time to decompress after his divorce. It was always drama with Miley.”

Ultimately, says the source, Gabriella made it clear she wanted to get married. After sealing the deal last month, she was spotted flashing her giant new sparkler with pals in Ibiza, and the happy couple confirmed the news weeks later. Says the source, “They can’t wait to start a family of their own.”