Liam Feels Like A Part Of Miley's Family

He isn't engaged to Miley Cyrus, but Liam Hemsworth still feels like he's a part of the Cyrus clan.

"Their whole family's great," says the Aussie actor, 20, who's been dating his The Last Song costar, 17, since August. "They've always been super friendly to me and very welcoming."

Does he consider the Cyrus'es his second family, especially since his parents live in Australia while he's been working in the States?

"Yeah … pretty much," Hemsworth told PEOPLE Wednesday after surprising the Boys & Girls Club with a private screening of The Last Song at the ArcLight in Hollywood. "I love their family. Her parents are great [and] they're very friendly people."

As for Miley herself, "she's got such a big heart and [is] just so open," he says. Filming with her was a breeze – even though their first kiss was in front of cameras – since "we always got along really well," he says.

Adds Hemsworth, "We feel very strongly about each other."

Source: People.com

Miley; I Can Be A Brat Sometimes

Miley Cyrus has said that she can be the biggest brat of all time on occasion.

The Hannah Montana star told Metro that despite having a good relationship with her mother, she can still annoy her.

Cyrus said: “I have my moments. Oh, I can be the biggest brat of all history, believe me. I fight with my parents but overall we are a very close family.

“My mom and I are closer than any other mother and daughter - people tell us that all the time. It doesn’t mean that I don’t drive her crazy.”

Of her move away from the alter ego that made her famous, Cyrus added: “I want to continue doing work that’s a little edgier but I am not giving up Hannah Montana quite yet.”

Miley's Sticking Up For Her Family

Miley Ray Cyrus is sticking up for her sister Noah Lindsey, who has recently been criticized by some for her choice of clothing. She told M Magazine: 'I don't understand it. Why would people say mean things to intentionally hurt other's feelings?' Miley's family is hurt, Trace has been compared to a horse and Brandi has been called a 'poseur'.

Mommy Tish added: 'We're really sad when we read these things.' Miley: 'My little sister gives me hope. When I'm having a hard day, she's the one who makes it all better.' Miley knows she can't control what haters say, but she plans on 'setting an example' for Noah by 'turning the other cheek'.