Liam Hemsworth on ex-fiancee Miley Cyrus: 'It was real'

MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Liam Hemsworth harbors no negative feelings toward his ex-fiancee, Miley Cyrus. Despite their engagement ending after five years of dating, Hemsworth reveals he will always think well of Cyrus.

Speaking with Men's Fitness for its most recent issue, the Mockingjay -- Part 2 actor gave a sobered answer to questions regarding whether he felt he "dodged a bullet" after splitting from the former Disney star.

"You fall in love with who you fall in love with; you can never choose," he said. "I guess some people just come with a little more baggage. I mean, look -- we were together five years, so I don't think those feelings will every change. And that's good because that proves to me that it was real. It wasn't just a fling. It really was an important part of my life and always will be."

He added: "She's a free spirit. I think she'll always surprise people with what she does, but she's not a malicious person in any way. She's a young girl who wants to do what she wants to do."

Hemsworth and Cyrus announced their engagement in March of 2012 and split about a year later. They were together for roughly five years before going their separate ways.