They Said ‘Yes’! Celebrity Engagements of 2021: See Which Stars Accepted Proposals

JoJo and Dexter Darden

The pop star and the Maze Runner star announced their engagement on Christmas Day 2021, but the actor proposed to the “Leave (Get Out)” singer on her birthday on December 20.

“Forever with YOU? Sign me UP. celebrating Christmas a whole fiancé!!! the most thoughtful, creative, positive, handsome, strong, loving, uplifting human being asked me to marry him. so obviously I said YESSS!!!” JoJo captioned a series of photos from their engagement celebration via Instagram on December 25. “Thank you for the most epic birthday surprise ever. and for flying out my mom, your mom, and both of our best friends to share in that incredible moment with us. you are one of one. LFG @dexterdarden.”

Amanda Stanton and Michael Fogel

Bachelor nation’s Amanda Stanton announced her engagement to Michael Fogel on December 3, sharing a sweet photo to her Instagram of the couple embracing.

Lindsay Lohan and Bader Shammas

Lindsay Lohan announced her engagement to Bader Shammas on November 28. The two kept their relationship private for two years prior to the announcement, per The Independent. 
“My love. My life. My family. My future,” the Mean Girls actress wrote via Instagram. 

Taylor Lautner

After three years of dating, Taylor Lautner popped the question to his girlfriend, Taylor Dome, on November 11.
“And just like that, all my wishes came true,” the Twilight alum captioned his engagement announcement on Instagram.
The two Taylors made their relationship Instagram official in October 2018, wearing matching basketball jerseys and shorts.

Kal Penn

Kal Penn came out as gay in his new memoir, You Can’t Be Serious. The Harold & Kumar actor also revealed he is engaged to his partner, Josh, who he has been with for more than 11 years.
“I’m really excited to share our relationship with readers. But Josh, my partner, my parents, and my brother — four people who I’m closest to in the family — are fairly quiet,” he told People. “They don’t love attention and shy away from the limelight.”

Kristin Chenoweth and Josh Bryant

The Broadway superstar confirmed on Instagram that she and musician Josh Bryant are officially engaged in October 2021.

“Guess you’re stuck with me now, [Josh]. I love you and I’m never letting you go,” Kristin wrote on Instagram. “A million times yes!”

The relationship seemed meant to be — the pair first met in 2016 at Kristin’s niece’s wedding and then again in 2018 at her nephew’s wedding. Josh played in the band, Backroad Anthem, at both weddings. They started dating in August 2018, according to Vogue.

Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima

“I love you @laurenzima. The next chapter starts now!” the former Bachelor franchise host captioned the pair’s engagement announcement on Monday, October 25 while sharing several proposal photos.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker

Kourtney Kardashian confirmed her engagement to Travis Barker on October 17. “Forever @travisbarker,” she captioned several photos of the beach proposal.

Jordana Brewster and Mason Morfit

Jordana Brewster confirmed on September 14 that she’s engaged to Mason Morfit!

“JB soon to be JBM,” she captioned a selfie on Instagram of her and the tech CEO cozying up on the beach with her massive diamond ring on display.

Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa

The Almost Famous star announced that her longtime boyfriend popped the question on September 13, 2021, sharing a photo showing off her new engagement ring. “Let’s go!” she captioned a snap of them kissing with bride and wedding chapel emojis.

Ed “Big Ed” Brown and Elizabeth “Liz” Woods

The off-again, on-again 90 Day Fiancé couple are engaged! Big Ed and Liz were spotted at a nightclub in Santa Barbara, California, in early September, where the longtime reality TV star was introducing Liz as his “beautiful fiancée,” according to TMZ. By November, he confirmed they were again planning to wed.

HARDY (a.k.a. Michael Wilson Hardy) and Caleigh Ryan

The country music singer/songwriter shared the news he proposed to his longtime girlfriend Caleigh Ryan on his Instagram on August 23. “I’m not her boyfriend anymore,” HARDY, who has written for artists like Florida Georgia Line and Blake Shelton, captioned the photo.

Eric Stonestreet and Lindsay Schweitzer

The Modern Family alum announced his engagement to fiancée Lindsay Schweitzer in an Instagram post on August 22.

“She said, ‘She’d have her people call my people,'” he hilariously wrote alongside a trio of photos showing off her ring. Eric and the pediatric nurse met at a charity event in 2016.

Mike Shouhed and Paulina Ben-Cohen

Mike Shouhed announced he and Paulina Ben-Cohen are getting married during part one of the Shahs of Sunset season 9 reunion that aired August 22.

“I want to share something with you guys. We’re engaged, I want to share that with everybody today,” Mike told cast members Reza Farahan, Mercedes “MJ” Javid, Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi, Destiney Rose and Nema Vand, with his fiancée by his side.

Holding hands with her man, Paulina flashed her new diamond ring. “Congratulations!” host Andy Cohen exclaimed.

Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes

The Chicago P.D. alum announced her engagement to boyfriend Grant Hughes on August 10. He took the opportunity to propose in the most gorgeous setting, as the two were taking a boat ride while on vacation in Italy’s Lake Como. Grant got down on one knee to ask Sophia to be his wife.

“So, it turns out that being your favorite person’s favorite person is the actual best feeling on planet Earth #YES,” she captioned the snapshot. The former One Tree Hill star called the proposal the “most incredible, moving surprise of my life. My heart. It bursts.”

Meadow Walker and Louis Thornton-Allan

Paul Walker’s daughter, Meadow Walker, announced her engagement to Louis Thornton-Allan on August 9. In a clip shared to Instagram, the California native beamed as she showed off her diamond ring while relaxing in the pool.
On his account, Louis shared multiple shots of a desert excursion the couple took over the weekend and also reposted Meadow’s ring-flashing clip.

The couple confirmed they were dating in July, as they went Instagram official with Louis calling Meadow his “best friend.”

Meadow and Louis officially became husband and wife at their beachfront wedding on October 22.

Leanne Hainsby and Ben Alldis

Peloton instructors Leanne Hainsby and Ben Alldis announced their engagement on their respective Instagram accounts on August 4. Ben got down on one knee on August 1 while the couple were vacationing in Ibiza, Spain.

“I can’t believe I get to be your wife,” Leanne captioned her post, which also included a teary selfie with her fiancé that showed off her (stunning!) engagement ring.

Ty Pennington and Kellee Merrell

Ty Pennington proposed to his girlfriend, Kellee Merrell, on July 28. “It’s the ‘yes’ for me … ,” the HGTV star captioned an Instagram photo of his fiancé’s left hand adorned with a teardrop-shaped ring.

A rep for the “Trading Spaces” alum People that he proposed to the Canadian social media manager over morning coffee on the dock of his home in Palm Coast, Florida.

On November 27, they romantically tied the knot at the Savannah, Georgia, house they have been renovating together.

The couple met in 2010 while Ty filmed a TV show in Toronto, staying connected over the years through mutual friends. They grew closer in early 2020 and chose to quarantine together amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Scheana Shay and Brock Davies

Scheana Shay is engaged to boyfriend Brock Davies, Us Weekly confirmed on July 21. The Vanderpump Rules star sparked engagement speculation when she stepped out wearing a giant diamond on July 20. E! News was the first to report the news.

Briana DeJesus and Javi Gonzalez

On May 24, the Teen Mom 2 star revealed boyfriend Javi Gonzalez popped the question with a dazzling diamond ring. Briana shared a photo of her new sparkler via her Instagram Story, writing, “Javi asked & I said YES! We are ENGAGED!”

By August, however, she announced they split and called off their engagement.

James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss

The Vanderpump Rules stars announced their engagement after James popped the question to Raquel in a Coachella-themed proposal.

“James proposed at the iconic Empire Polo Fields of ‘RACHELLA’ Friday night … and I said YES!’ she gushed on Instagram on May 17, where she showed off her stunning solitaire engagement ring. “I’m over the Coachella moon.”

James, who has been dating Leviss since 2016, also shared a sweet photo of the couple embracing after getting engaged. “THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, said yes,” he posted.

On December 5, it was revealed the couple decided to part ways. “After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement. We love each other very much, but we aren’t in love anymore,” the pair wrote. “We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love.”

Sarah Herron and Dylan Brown

The Bachelor season 17 alum revealed on May 17 that her now-fiancé, Dylan Brown, proposed on May 15.

“We are thrilled to share the announcement of our engagement! In our favorite place, with close friends and Rio, Dylan popped the question in front of Mount Sopris,” she shared with her followers. “To everyone who thinks life has to go in one particular order, or by a specific time … IT DOESN’T. I’d wait a lifetime all over again — through the heartbreaks, years of self-work and countless rose ceremonies — to end up with this person. We make each other better, we have so much fun and we’re going to become parents together, so we decided to do the damn thing! 5.15.21 🥂💍🍾 My forever paradise, favorite adventure bud and BEST friend, @dylan.h.brown ❤️.”

Haley Ferguson and Oula Palve

“5•13•21 — I am ENGAGED to the man of my DREAMS!” the Bachelor Nation babe gushed on May 17. “@oula7 thank you for choosing me. Will I ever stop crying/smiling? … probably not!”

Kat Dennings and Andrew W.K.

2 Broke Girls alum Kat Dennings announced Andrew W.K. proposed on May 13. “Don’t mind if I do,” she captioned several photos via Instagram of her gorgeous (and massive!) engagement ring.

Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia

The Bravo reality star confirmed her relationship with Simon Guobadia — the ex of Porsha’s RHOA costar Falynn Guobadia — in an Instagram post on May 10.

While she stopped short of announcing her engagement, Simon later confirmed the pair were indeed engaged after a month of dating. “I asked her to marry me because we checked ALL of each other’s boxes, and then some,” the entrepreneur wrote on Instagram.

Although they have decided on a wedding date, the lovebirds opted not to share it publicly yet.

Tallulah Willis and Dillon Buss

Tallulah Willis, who is the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, announced via Instagram on May 4 the director popped the question.

“I can finally call you my fiancé [sic]. Love you forever Buuski Lu, you are my best friend #maythefourthbewithus,” Dillon Buss wrote in his own message on Instagram.

Cheyenne Floyd and Zach Davis

The then-pregnant Teen Mom OG star got engaged during her baby shower, the couple announced via Instagram on April 25, before their son Ace’s arrival.

“Speechless … We said Yessss! Today was perfect!” Cheyenne gushed.” I can not put it into words yet but this is a moment I will cherish forever. Thank you @z.terrel I love youuuuuu!!”

Zach, for his part, posted on his own account, writing, “She said yes! Put a ring on both of their fingers! I love you fiancé @cheynotshy today we celebrate a lifetime together!”

“Speechless … We said Yessss! Today was perfect!” Cheyenne gushed.” I can not put it into words yet but this is a moment I will cherish forever. Thank you @z.terrel I love youuuuuu!!”

Zach, for his part, posted on his own account, writing, “She said yes! Put a ring on both of their fingers! I love you fiancé @cheynotshy today we celebrate a lifetime together!”

Katie Bates and Travis Clark

“April 7, 2021, will forever be a special day for both of us,” the Bringing Up Bates star told Us Weekly after her boyfriend Travis proposed to her in Florida. “Taking this next step in our relationship is something we have prayed about and have looked forward to for a long time! We are excited about what God is doing in our lives, and we can’t wait to see what He has in store for our future.”

The couple tied the knot at Castleton Farms on December 3, 2021.

Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo

Bella Thorne‘s boyfriend Benjamin Mascolo announced their engagement on March 20 via Instagram after nearly two years of dating.

“She said YES,” the singer captioned a photo of the pair posing while the Disney Channel alum held up her hand to show off her incredible pear-shaped diamond ring.

Jenni “JWoww” Farley and Zack Clayton Carpinello

“On 2.27 I said yes on the top of the Empire State Building,” wrote Jenni beside this sweet photo on Instagram. Zack took to the comments, adding, “You’re my forever.”

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum

The former The Simple Life star and her boyfriend of nearly a year got engaged on February 13, In Touch can confirm. The happy news broke on February 17, Paris’ milestone 40th birthday.

Paris and Carter said their I do’s at the estate of the bride’s late grandfather Barron Hilton on November 11, 2021.

Nilsa Prowant and Gus Gazda

The reality star praised her man for being everything she has been looking for in a partner in her January 2 engagement announcement. “You are kind, caring, strong and you love me so good. I know with you by my side I can get through anything. I would say yes over and over and over again. Every single time. Now … Let’s plan a wedding,” Nilsa concluded her caption.

Nilsa was later beaming with delight during her wedding to Gus on November 19.

Angela Rummans and Tyler Crispen

“YES to forever and ever and always. You and me babe, for the rest of time. 1.10.2021 ‘If it’s meant to be, it’ll be,'” the Big Brother alums announced.

Kate Bock and Kevin Love

The catwalk queen fought back tears in a series of black and white photos shared on January 31 from the moment he asked for her hand in marriage.

Adam Rippon and Jussi-Pekka “JP” Kajaala

The couple got engaged while spending time in JP’s native country. “JP and I didn’t get to see each other for almost all of 2020 because of the pandemic. When there was finally a chance for me to go and see him in Finland, I jumped at it,” Adam shared via Instagram on February 10, revealing they enjoyed making new memories together. “We bought ourselves some rings and said that magic word … ‘duh!'”

 Adam has since announced that JP has now moved to L.A. as they look forward to their nuptials.