What do you get when you romantically combine a D-list reality TV star like Kaitlynn Carter and pop icon, Miley Cyrus? Well, you get an interesting story, front, back, and everywhere in between.

See, Kaitlynn was married to Brody Jenner! His mom, Linda Thompson was on the comedy/variety TV show Hee Haw and the long-time girlfriend of Elvis Presley before marrying Caitlyn Jenner. 

Both Kaitlynn and Miley got married in 2018, however, both marriages (or attempted marriages) came to a screeching halt at the end of the summer of 2019. That's about the time Miley and Kaitlynn were seen in some serious PDA while on vacay in Italy. So, what really went on between Miley and Kaitlynn? Read on.

Updated on May 21, 2021, by Michael Chaar: Kaitlyn Carter first came to prominence after tying the knot with The Hills star, Brody Jenner. After parading their first few months of marriage on-screen, the duo called it quits a year later. Well, it appears as if Kaitlynn moved on faster than expected with none other than Miley Cyrus. The two were quite the pair, however it seems as if Kaitlynn was far more invested in the romance than Miley. During the season 2 premiere of The Hills: New Beginnings, Brody revealed that he had found out about Carter's relationship with Miley through the press. Ouch! While the two are now on good terms, the same cannot be said for Miley and Kaitlynn's relationship, or so it seems.

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Miley Meets Kaitlynn

Kaitlynn Carter and Brody Jenner were very upfront about the fact they had an "open" relationship. Conversely, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth seemed blissfully monogamous and totally loved up after their 2018 wedding.
Then in August of 2019, both couples announced they were splitting up. Yikes! [EMBED_INSTA]https://www.instagram.com/p/BUTp8B1FfsG/[/EMBED_INSTA] The next thing you know, Kaitlynn and Miley were on vacay in Lake Como, Italy, you know the way best buds do. Apparently, they were being there for one another, helping each other through the break up of their relationships. Only thing is, they were snapped in bikinis engaged in some serious lip lock activity. The girls romped around Italy, sometimes in the company of Miley's sister Brandi. You know, girls together and all.

The Romance Begins

Back Stateside they were seen together an awful lot, sometimes holding hands, sometimes holding on to one another as if for dear life. They didn't confirm or deny the rumors of a relationship. But with all the PDA going on, who needs confirmation? Of course, some said they were just having a bit of fun. Others insisted they were messing with the ex's heads. Miley's divorce soon turned a little nasty, with accusations of drug use and infidelity. Related: Here's How Miley Cyrus Recovered After Her Divorce From Liam Hemsworth Things seemed to move along pretty quickly In early September a "source" reported that the two had moved in together. Said the so-called source: "Miley is doing great. She is moving on. She seems to have no regrets. She loves being with Kaitlynn."

Come September 4th, Miley was at Kaitlynn's side as she celebrated her 31st birthday. In mid-September, they were snapped holding hands at New York Fashion Week. That's a lot of togetherness we'd say. [EMBED_INSTA]https://www.instagram.com/p/CMSYscjJsRx/[/EMBED_INSTA] A week after the New York lip locks, Miley and Kaitlynn called an end to their little summer fling. A source told People: "Miley and Kaitlynn broke up." But, apparently, they were still the best of friends. Said the so-called source: "They've been friends forever and were there for each other" during the break up of their marriages. But "They... decided it's best to be friends."
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But is that really and truly so? We can believe it of Miley, whose main focus is Miley and her career. But what of Kaitlynn? [EMBED_INSTA]https://www.instagram.com/p/COftrKBrSly/[/EMBED_INSTA] Kaitlynn wrote an essay for Elle magazine saying that she had been "deeply in love" with Miley. As for Miley? It appears to have been a summer fling. But perhaps for Kaitlynn, it was a whole lot more. During season 2 of The Hills: New Beginnings, Brody and Kaitlynn navigate life as just friends, however, the star touched on Carter's romance with Miley, revealing that he had found out about Kaitlynn moving on so fast to Miley in the press. Uh-oh! Despite their differences, Brody and Kaitlynn remain amicable and friendly, however, we aren't too sure if the same can be said about Miley and Kaitlynn. Next: Trolls Slam Miley Cyrus For 'Playing' With Ex- Husband Liam Hemsworth's Feelings