51 Lauryn 'Pumpkin' Efird and Darrin Kitchens. Courtesy of Lauryn Efird/Facebook Several stars took the next step in their relationships in 2026 by getting engaged to their significant others.
Sports Illustrated model Clarissa Bowers kicked off the New Year by announcing her engagement to Jackson Morgan by showing off her ring via social media on January 4. Allison Holker joined the list on February 12 when she shared the news of her plans to wed Adam Edmunds after he popped the question.
July saw Bachelor Nation's Jason Tartick propose to girlfriend Kathryn Hurley after around eight months of dating, while August featured The Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron popping the question to his longtime girlfriend, Tate Madden . Later that month, Post Malone proposed to Christy Lee .
Most recently, Los Angeles Lakers player Ziaire Williams proposed to model Paris Timan during a Bruno Mars concert. Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird also got engaged in early October to her longtime boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens .
Scroll down to see the stars who got engaged in 2026:
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Several stars took the next step in their relationships in 2026 by getting engaged to their significant others.
Sports Illustrated model Clarissa Bowers kicked off the New Year by announcing her engagement to Jackson Morgan by showing off her ring via social media on January 4. Allison Holker joined the list on February 12 when she shared the news of her plans to wed Adam Edmunds after he popped the question.
July saw Bachelor Nation’s Jason Tartick propose to girlfriend Kathryn Hurley after around eight months of dating, while August featured The Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron popping the question to his longtime girlfriend, Tate Madden . Later that month, Post Malone proposed to Christy Lee .
Most recently, Los Angeles Lakers player Ziaire Williams proposed to model Paris Timan during a Bruno Mars concert. Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird also got engaged in early October to her longtime boyfriend, Darrin Kitchens .
Scroll down to see the stars who got engaged in 2026:
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June "Mama June" Shannon 's daughter Lauryn "Pumpkin" Efird announced her engagement to Darrin Kitchens on October 8 after two years of dating.
"I am literally STILL over the moon!!! 🥹😍 Last night Darrin proposed, with Lana right by my side, and I seriously couldn't have asked for anything better. ❤️," she wrote via Facebook , referring to her younger sister Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson being in attendance for the special moment.
Efird gushed over her fiancé, applauding him for "always" lifting her up and supporting her and her children. (Pumpkin shares four children with ex-husband Josh Efird .)
"You've stood beside me and for that I'm so thankful I get to do life with you," she added. "I'm so excited for this next chapter, for our future, for our family, and for all the memories we still have ahead of us. 🥹❤️."
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Los Angeles Lakers player Ziaire Williams proposed to model Paris Timan during Bruno Mars ' concert at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles.
"It really was a beautiful night 🥹💍 @paristiman @ziaire," SoFi Stadium wrote via Instagram on October 3 with video of the proposal. "Congrats @paristiman & @ziaire 🤍💍."
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The Jersey Shore star got down on one knee at Omnia Dayclub in Las Vegas, sharing footage from the proposal on September 27. "The easiest YES I've ever said @djpaulyd," Hall wrote via Instagram.
New York Yankees player Austin Wells proposed to Caroline Nielson just weeks before the 2026 MLB playoffs.
"Forever and ever 🤍 9.3.26," Nielsen wrote via Instagram with photos of the romantic gesture.
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In the City 's Kenny Martin proposed to Bachelor Nation's Whitney Fransway during a romantic trip to Italy on September 19.
"I was in complete shock, shaking and crying, but it was the easiest 'yes' for me," Whitney told People . "I feel so seen and supported with Kenny."
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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw 's daughter Maggie McGraw got engaged to James Rubin this summer, sister Gracie McGraw confirmed.
"@jamesrubin170 proposed to our sister @maggiemaymcgraw in the greatest most Maggie way possible, filled with flowers and family," Gracie wrote via Instagram on August 29. "It's an honor to have been a small part of the process of getting things set up and perfect for our Mags, I will never forget it."
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Sylvester Stallone 's daughter Sophia Stallone received a romantic proposal from Michael Sheehan before summer came to an end.
"Forever with my best friend ♾️," she wrote via Instagram on August 28 with photos from the proposal.
Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt proposed to his longtime love, Kasi Bennett , during his 40th birthday party.
The Jamaican Observer reported that Both presented Bennett with a five-carat sparkler during the occasion.
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Post Malone got engaged to Christy Lee in August 2026, per social media posts shared by friends of the couple.
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The My Big Fat Fabulous Life star announced on August 18 that she and her boyfriend got engaged during a recent trip to the mountains.
"Mountain trip got a little rocky ☺️ 💍 🥰," Thore wrote via Instagram .
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Jury Duty star Ronald Gladden proposed to Angelina Celeste during the pair's tropical vacation.
"She said maybe! 🥳 @astutely_angelina," Gladden joked via Instagram on August 16 with video of the successful proposal in Mexico.
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Bachelor Nation fan-favorite Tyler Cameron announced on August 15 that he proposed to his girlfriend of two years.
"Better late than never they say," he wrote via Instagram.
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M3GAN voice actress and singer Jenna Davis confirmed she is engaged to Jakson Berman after receiving a romantic proposal during a tropical vacation.
"I have found the one whom my soul loves 💍🤍," she wrote via Instagram on August 14.
The Victoria's Secret model and Australian jewelry designer announced their happy news via a joint Instagram post on August 11. "I'd choose you in this life and every life. Here's to forever, my love. 💍✨," wrote Ambrosio, who began dating Palmer in late 2024.
The announcement was accompanied by a carousel of snaps and video that captured Palmer's proposal, including a giant flower-laid heart that surrounded the couple on a sandy beach. One of the snaps also showed off the pair's matching heart tattoos, located on each of their wrists.
Drone footage shared at the end of the carousel also captured the couple waving before they shared a kiss for the camera.
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Joe Serafini and Frankie Rodriguez — who met while working together on High School Musical: The Musical: The Series — announced their engagement on August 7.
Jordan Fisher was among the couple's many HSM costars and fans to congratulate Serafini and Rodriguez on the happy news.
"Those are literally my favorite ppl on the planet really truly," HSM cast member Julia Lester wrote.
Sofia Wylie chimed in to reveal that she was "SCREAMINGGGG" over the engagement announcement.
Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy proposed to finance executive Andrew Rigby off the coast of Mallorca, Spain, in August.
"He said he'd think about it! 🥹💍," Kenworthy wrote via Instagram alongside photos from the proposal, which took place during a picnic on a cliff overlooking the water.
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The Bachelorette alum Michael Allio got engaged to makeup artist Jadé Marie Chapman after a romantic proposal.
"We made it!!!!!💍," the couple wrote via Instagram on August 6. "We built a life. We collected moments, crossed milestones, became a family and watched two separate places on a map slowly become one home. Every road led to you. And from here on out, we take the same one 🤍."
The "I'm Not the Only One" singer confirmed on July 28 that they are engaged to the fashion designer.
"For me, there's something radical about being queer in this time, in this world, and singing love songs," Smith said in an interview with the New York Times . "I'm not going to allow the poison that I read and that I see to affect my way of loving."
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NFL quarterback Justin Herbert proposed to singer Madison Beer before a new NFL season kicked off.
"Meet my fiancé," Beer wrote via Instagram on July 28, when confirming her engagement.
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New York Knicks player Landry Shamet proposed to real estate agent Cameron Aimonetti during a boat trip on Lake Como in Italy.
The pair shared pictures of the romantic moment via Instagram on July 15 with the emojis, "♾️🌎🤍."
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Former Bachelorette star Jason Tartick popped the question to Kathryn Hurley in July 2026 after around eight months of dating.
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Former NFL player Victor Cruz and DJ Orange Calderón confirmed they are engaged after posting a new photo shoot.
"'Mrs. Cruz' has a nice 💍 to it," Calderón wrote via Instagram on June 25 while flashing her new engagement ring.
New England Patriots coach Jeremy Springer and NBC Sports host Kayla Burton announced their engagement on social media.
"6/19/26 ~ yes in every lifetime♡," Burton wrote via Instagram with photos from the romantic proposal in San Diego captured by Alyse Arauz Photography .
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 62, got engaged to real estate developer Randall "Randy" Kendrick , with People and TMZ confirming the news on June 23.
The engagement comes after Hadid and Kendrick kept their romance out of the public eye for the most part. Hadid was previously engaged to longtime boyfriend Joseph Jingoli before the pair split in January 2025, and she has previously been married twice.
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TMZ reported on June 19 that Olympian Ryan Lochte and girlfriend Molly Gillihan recently got engaged in Gainesville, Florida. Lochte popped the question at the same restaurant where they had their first date, according to the outlet, which shared pictures of Gillihan's diamond ring shortly after the proposal.
Lochte and Gillihan have been dating for a little over a year, going public with their romance in July 2025, one month after his estranged wife, Kayla Reid , filed for divorce.
After Sienna Miller was spotted in Spain with a ring on her left hand, E! News confirmed that she and Oli Green are engaged. Us Weekly reached out for comment at the time.
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90 Day: The Single Life season 5 star Liz Woods revealed in the TLC show's Tell All (Part 1) special that she is engaged to her boyfriend, Alec .
"After all the laughs, adventures, late nights and memories together, we finally get forever!" Liz confirmed via TLC on May 18. "Alec and I are so excited for this next chapter."
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The Love Island USA season 5 couple got engaged on May 3.
"I won't lie there are many days (most days) I don't think about Love Island , but it changed my life by giving me Taylor," Bergie wrote via Instagram on May 9. "I can't imagine a life without Taylor. It actually hurts my heart to think about. Writing now and reflecting HOLY COW! So many split-second decisions that led me to Taylor. Coming home one fateful night and filling out the Love Island application, having the producers chose me of all people, VOTING MYSELF OFF DAY ONE and getting the opportunity to come back, and having America keep me in that villa by any means necessary."
Multiple outlets reported in April that Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz are engaged after eight months of dating. Page Six was first to report the milestone, with a source later confirming the news to People .
Josh Groban popped the question to Natalie McQueen at Disney, revealing the news on April 21.
"MY BEST FRIEND SAID YES!!! Sharing this life with you is my happiest place, @nataliemcqueen," the "You Raise Me Up" singer captioned photos from the proposal. "Thank you @disneyweddings for helping make the best day of our lives (so far) so magical 🤍."
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Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges proposed to Lexi Dickinson on the baseball field after his team beat the Baltimore Orioles on April 19.
"I've had the ring since early spring training but was just trying to figure out when the right time was," Hedges told reporters after the moment. "I was going to do it regardless ... but I really wanted to win that game to make it extra special."
Harry Potter alum Jessie Cave , known for her role as Lavender Brown, announced on April 12 that she and comedian Alfie Brown are engaged.
"12 years and 4 kids later," she captioned the post. "It's getting serious!!!"
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Days of Our Lives star AnnaLynne McCord revealed to People on April 11, 2026, that English rugby player Danny Cipriani popped the question on Christmas Day 2025.
"I cried for 10 minutes straight," AnnaLynne recalled. "At some point, I realized I had to answer. I said, 'Yes, but I can't even speak,' and he replied, 'That's okay, it's actually a good sign that you are quiet for once.' Then, we're all laughing."
Cipriani proposed with a 15-carat, emerald-cut diamond with seven round accent diamonds set in front of McCord's friends and family, some of whom were watching virtually via Zoom.
Us Weekly broke the news that the two were back together in 2024 after originally dating on and off from 2016 to 2020.
"We're together and it's new, but we are both showing up for ourselves in life," she told Us at the time. "And because we can show up for ourselves, we're matching each other on every level and we're having painful conversations of where we were, because they're honest and they're real and I wouldn't want anything else."
Kansas City Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announced her engagement to boyfriend Derek Green on April 4.
"It was always you," she wrote via Instagram, sharing photos of the monumental moment, including a pic of Green down on one knee.
Christian artist Ben Fuller proposed to girlfriend Payton at FaithFest's "Easter of the Cross" event on April 3.
"Congratulations to Ben Fuller and Payton on their engagement!" the organization wrote via Instagram alongside a video of the proposal. "What a special moment we all got to witness at the FaithFest Events Complex. So thankful to see the Lord writing such a beautiful story right in front of us."
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Influencer Danielle Walter , who went viral for sharing her dating journey, announced on March 18 that boyfriend Lucas Alcantara proposed. Alcantara popped the question two days prior at Half Moon Bay in California.
Married at First Sight stars David and Madison got engaged in March following their public cheating scandal.
"My best friends are engaged and I haven't stopped crying," a friend of the couple wrote via Instagram Stories on March 14, later reshared on Madison's own Instagram Stories. The reality TV star then reshared a series of posts from her nearest and dearest during a St. Patrick's Day-turned-surprise engagement party in honor of the couple.
"Congrats to two real ones on their engagement," one friend wrote via their Instagram Stories, also reshared by Madison. "Love you guys."
"Love at first sight congrats you two," another wrote.
"Congratulations to one of my fave gals on her engagement to her soulmate!" another posted.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Georgios Frangulis shared the news of their engagement via an Instagram carousel of the proposal and a separate video.
"I can finally call him something else... FIANCÉ 💍," Sabalenka captioned the carousel.
Selling the OC alum Alexandra Rose confirmed she got engaged during Valentine's Day weekend.
"From The Pendry to 👶🏼 to 💍," she wrote via Instagram on February 17. "You know when you know ❤️ 2/15/26."
Team USA women's hockey captain Hilary Knight proposed to speed skater Brittany Bowe at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics.
"Olympics brought us together," the couple, who fell in love at the 2022 Beijing Games, captioned a video of Knight's proposal on February 18. "This one made us forever."
Big Brother and The Challenge alum Alyssa Snider announced her engagement to Morris Payne Webb IV after a proposal at Fox Mercantile in Cortez, Florida.
"Yes yes yes a thousand times YES!!!! 💍♥️," Snider wrote via Instagram on February 15.
Former Bachelor Jake Pavelka announced his engagement to his girlfriend of two years, Aimee , on Saturday, February 14.
"We went and had a great dinner and laughed and had champagne," Pavelka told People of his November 22, 2025, proposal to Aimee at their home in Dallas, Texas. "Then we took an Uber back to our apartment. I had rose petals on the ground and a table set up with candles. We walked in the apartment and she was like, 'What's going on here? Did somebody break into our apartment?' She was looking at a table trying to figure out how a candle got lit."
"When she turned around, I was down on one knee with a really pretty ring, and I asked her to marry me," Pavelka added. "She kind of gasped and then muttered yes. It was sweet and intimate. I definitely made the right choice keeping it private. It was a really special moment."
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Allison Holker was beaming with pride while showing off her new ring from Adam Edmunds along with her engagement announcement on February 12, calling it the "most romantic night of my life."
"I am so in love with you Adam. Baby, I am forever grateful for you and the impact you have had in my life and my kids lives. I am a better person because of you. You helped me find me again and showed me how to love," she gushed via Instagram. "You surprised me with a surprise birthday party and then surprised me and all our guests at the party with a surprise proposal party. The whole night was magic and you had every detail thought out to make it even more special."
After Breezy Johnson finished the women's super-G race at the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 12, her boyfriend, Connor Watkins , proposed.
"You have worked so hard and achieved so much, and yet you still find the time to love me, to make me feel special, and most importantly, you help me love myself," he said on the mountain. "There's only one way I want to spend the rest of my life, and that is by your side. I love you. Will you marry me?"
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Actress Jena Malone revealed on February 11 that her boyfriend, Jack Buckley , popped the question.
"It was always you, even in those long, dark spaces of my youth where I learned to hold my own heart," Malone wrote via Instagram . "You were always there, breathing life into these tiny glimmers of a child's heart ... Love ... Soulmate ... Marriage. You are a dream come true, Jack."
She continued, "My soulmate asked me to marry him. First, he asked those who have protected and cared for my heart for so long. Both of my moms, my sister, my son ... and with every lifetime, every moment I have in front of me I said yes."
Malone previously welcomed son Ode with a past partner in 2016.
Unexpected season 7 stars Isabella Leal-Stone and Bryce Palmer got engaged on February 7 . The couple, who welcomed their first baby in 2025 when they were both 18, confirmed the relationship milestone via social media.
Leal-Stone showed off her ring via TikTok, captioning the clip, "Engaged!!❤️," while Palmer updated his Facebook relationship status to read, "Engaged since February 7, 2026."
Halle Berry confirmed her engagement to musician Van Hunt during a February 5 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon .
The couple began dating in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Jane the Virgin alum announced via Instagram on January 29 that he proposed to Leslie.
"I GET TO MARRY MY BESTFRIEND IN THE UNIVERSE!!!!" Dier captioned the post, showing off Leslie's engagement ring.
The couple went public in November 2024, years after Dier and ex-fiancé Haley Lu Richardson split.
Fire Country star Jules Latimer and partner Kat Cunning announced their engagement with a joint Instagram post on January 5.
"This is the moment we got engaged. For the second time on this day and the third time to each other," the caption read alongside photos of the pair's beach engagement. The carousel also included a video of the couple getting engaged on a yacht.
"You said yes to me over Labor Day weekend when I gave you a ring that encapsulates the sharp angles of your mind and the rabbit-hole arcs of your body," Kat wrote. "A hot tub, a full moon, Dijon and I dropping to our knees under Joshua tree stars with Juli-cat watching from the Airbnb."
The post continued, "I said yes to you on December 23 on a yacht small enough to feel like an exoskeleton, paradise water so choppy you couldn't tell if you were seasick or nervous. I said yes to the waves and the Tequila the humpback whales diving, to the dirty dancing song you played over the speakers and the question you finally popped over open ocean under setting sun, which looked like your finger paintings of my body."
As for the third proposal, Kat wrote, "I said yes to a nap, yes to this dress, and yes when they told me to push a button, not knowing it would light up the sky, framing you on one knee with a single flosser in a ring box."
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On January 3, beauty queen Clarissa Bowers shared photos of her boyfriend, Jackson Morgan, dropping to one knee and proposing on a pier at sunset.
Bowers described her proposal as "everything I ever asked for [and] so much more." One romantic shot showed Bowers kissing Morgan as she flashed her square-cut diamond ring with a shimmering gold band.
The RHOC star revealed to People on January 7 that her longtime love Travis Mullen proposed during a New Year getaway in Big Bear, California.
"I was in complete shock!" Gina Kirschenheiter recalled. "My nervous system was trying to catch up to what just happened in this magical moment, and I was also trying to process the iceberg that was being presented to me as well! I of course said 'yes,' and melted into what was the sweetest kiss I've ever felt!"
Mullen brought Kirschenheiter "out to the right spot for a family picture" and then surprised her with a 6-carat, oval-cut diamond ring made in partnership with Wove.
"It was perfect!" Kirschenheiter remembered. "It meant so much to be there as a family celebrating all together. We were all so happy. Truly a pinnacle moment."
The Real Housewives of Orange County viewers watched Kirschenheiter fall in love with Mullen over several seasons of the Bravo reality show. Kirschenheiter and Mullen got together after they were both fresh out of messy divorces . (Gina shares three children — Sienna, Nicholas, and Luca— with ex-husband Matt Kirschenheiter . Travis was married to Meghan Mullen for six years and they also share three children: Presley, Bennett, and Joseph.)
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