Maisie Smith lifts the lid on marriage plans with boyfriend Max George... but her mum insists she's 'too young' to wed just yet
The 23-year-old actress has been dating former The Wanted star since 2022, and their relationship has gone from strength-to-strength.
Maisie and Max, who have a 13-year age gap, live together in Manchester - but it seems the pair are in no rush to take their romance to the next level just yet.
Max, 36, recently underwent life-saving heart surgery, where he had a pacemaker fitted.
Despite the huge operation, Maisie has admitted they are keen to just take things slowly.
She told The Sun on Sunday: 'I'm still a baby!
'We have so much time - we have got the whole world, a whole life.
'Now Max is getting better and stronger and fitter. And we are ready to start an exciting next chapter of our time together.'
Maisie revealed that the op has made the couple realise that they both want to be more impulsive, have fun, travel the world, see new things and to make friends.
She explained how they are in the mindset of enjoying right now and making the most of every minute.
In December, Max was fitted with a pacemaker after his mum Babs realised he had 'turned blue' and pushed for him to go to A&E.
He feared he would die, so at the time wrote out a will in his phone.
Max, who has been sober for over four years after previous liver issues, reflected on his journey after the op.
The Wanted singer explained that alcohol wasn't a factor in his condition, saying he gave up drinking after doctors flagged concerns about his liver following years of heavy partying on tour.
The Glad You Came hitmaker noted it is all a 'mystery' what has happened to him, although doctors have been able to eliminate some possible causes.
The loved-up duo have been inseparable since going official in August 2022 and also living together.
In an Instagram post, Max shared some adorable snaps of him and his partner cuddled up on the sofa.
Max captioned the trio of photos simply with: 'It's so good to be home'.
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