Early Life and Education of Liam Hemsworth: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 9, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Liam Hemsworth. A timeline of key moments.

Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor notable for his roles in both Australian television and American films. He gained early recognition in the soap opera *Neighbours* and the children's series *The Elephant Princess*. Hemsworth achieved widespread fame for his portrayal of Gale Hawthorne in *The Hunger Games* film series (2012-2015). Other prominent roles include Will Blakelee in *The Last Song* (2010) and Jake Morrison in *Independence Day: Resurgence* (2016), establishing him as a recognizable figure in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 1990: Liam Hemsworth's Birth

Liam Hemsworth was born in January 1990.

March 2009: Moved to the United States

In March 2009, Liam Hemsworth moved to the United States to pursue his acting career, initially staying in the guest house of his brother Chris's manager before renting an apartment in Los Angeles.

June 2009: Started relationship with Miley Cyrus

In June 2009, while filming "The Last Song", Liam Hemsworth began a relationship with his co-star Miley Cyrus.

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June 2012: Engagement to Miley Cyrus

In June 2012, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus announced their engagement.

2012: Public Appearance with Miley Cyrus

In 2012, Liam Hemsworth and his then-fiancée Miley Cyrus made their first public appearance as an engaged couple at a benefit dinner organised by Australians in Film.

September 2013: Ended engagement to Miley Cyrus

In September 2013, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus ended their engagement after a three-year on-again, off-again relationship.

2015: Vegan lifestyle

In 2015, Liam Hemsworth was vegan and told Men's Fitness that he felt positive mentally and physically.

January 2016: Rumors of reconciliation with Miley Cyrus

In January 2016, rumors started that Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus were reconciling, due to sightings of the couple together and the reappearance of the engagement ring.

October 2016: Confirmed re-engagement to Miley Cyrus

In October 2016, Miley Cyrus confirmed in an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and Liam Hemsworth were once again engaged.

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November 2018: Home burned down in Woolsey Fire

In November 2018, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus's home burned down in the Woolsey Fire; they made a joint $500,000 donation to The Malibu Foundation.

December 2018: Marriage to Miley Cyrus

On 23 December 2018, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus married at their home in Nashville, Tennessee.

August 2019: Separation from Miley Cyrus

On 10 August 2019, Miley Cyrus announced her separation from Liam Hemsworth, after seven months of marriage.

January 2020: Divorce Finalized

On 28 January 2020, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus's divorce was finalized.

2020: Rethinking diet due to health issues

In 2020, after being hospitalized for kidney stones, Liam Hemsworth told Men's Health that he had to completely rethink what he was putting in his body.