Is there anything more exciting than a celebrity engagement? We didn't think so. After all, who doesn't love hearing about those elaborate proposals and drooling over a 386529 carat diamond ring!? In the first half of 2021, celebs including Paris Hilton and Bella Thorne announced their engagements, and tbh we're already obsessing over what their weddings will look like. But, while we wait for the big day – or rather days – here's a list of all the celebs who've put a ring on it so far this year.
Jojo and Dexter Darden
Jojo, the singer behind some of our favourite early 2000s anthems, celebrated Christmas day with a dreamy proposal from actor boyfriend Dexter Darden. They look so happy, and that is one *gorgeous* ring.
Jojo wrote on Instagram, "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!!! 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." Congratulations to the happy couple!
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habbo
The Made In Chelsea couple announced they would be tying the knot after he proposed at the Rosewood Hotel in London, two years after they had their first date there.
She wrote on Instagram, "WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you @jamielaing ❤️❤️❤️ ' while he added, "I couldn’t think of anything better than spending the rest of my life with you @habboosophie 💍❤️🥺"
Lucie Donlan and Luke Mabbott
Love Island's Luke and Lucie revealed he had proposed during a trip to Iceland in early November, after the pair started dating in July 2020.
"Mrs Mabbott to be…💍♥️•The northern lights made an appearance for the perfect moment to pop the question. A night we will never forget..♥️" they wrote on Instagram.
Taylor Lautner and Tay Dome
After going public with their relationship on Halloween 2018, Taylor revealed he had proposed to girlfriend Tay dome in November 2021 - and she said yes!
"11.11.2021. And just like that, all of my wishes came true," he wrote with the announcement photo, later adding, "Cannot wait to spend forever with you @taydome You love me unconditionally. You don’t put up with my 💩. You calm me when I’m anxious. You make me laugh way too much. You make every single day spent with you so special. And most importantly, you make me a better person. I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve brought to my life. I love you forever."
Cute!
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer
Kristen and Dylan are engaged after two years of dating! The Spencer actress revealed on 2nd November that she said yes, after Dylan asked her to marry her.
"We're marrying, we're totally gonna do it," Stewart said on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show (via E Online). "I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it. We're marrying, it's happening."
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
10 months after confirming they were dating in January 2021, Kourtney and Travis announced they were engaged with a series of loved up snaps from the proposal. "Forever," Kourtney captioned the photo from 18 October, which showed the pair surrounded by red roses. Wow.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari
Britney shared a video of her finger in a huge engagement ring on Instagram, with the caption, "I can’t f***ing believe it 💍💍💍💍💍💍❣️!!!!!!"
Britney and Sam met back in 2016 on the set of her music video for 'Slumber Party', and often post about one another on social media.
Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa
The actress and boyfriend Danny announced they were engaged with a sweet Instagram post on 13 September. "Let’s go! 👰♀️💒🤵🏻♂️" she shared with her followers, before hitting the Met Gala in an all-pink Michael Kors ensemble hours later. Amazing!
Paris Hilton and Carter Reum
DJ, TV personality and all-round icon Paris Hilton, announced her engagement to boyfriend Carter Reum on her 40th birthday. The pair were dating for just over a year, and confirmed the happy news on February 17.
Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo
Former Disney star Bella Thorne announced her engagement to Italian singer Benjamin Mascolo on March 20. Bella posted a series of proposal snaps to Instagram, which included a pic of her pear-shaped diamond ring. The couple have been dating since June 2019.
Taryn Manning and Anne Cline
Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning and her partner, Anne Cline, got engaged on June 11. Musician Anna jumped off stage during a performance to pop the question in front of the crowd. It's unknown how long the couple have officially been together.
Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers
Actress Shailene Woodley and NFL player Aaron Rodgers got engaged earlier this year. Aaron let the announcement slip during a live interview, when he referred to his "fiancée". Of course, fans quickly put two and two together.
Frankie Grande and Hale Leon
Just a few weeks after his sister Ariana Grande got married, Frankie announced his engagement to Hale Leon on June 8. The couple started dating in 2019 after meeting at a line dancing bar.
Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer
Musician Mark Ronson announced his engagement to Meryl Streep's daughter, Grace Gummer, in June. The pair were first photographed together in September 2020.
Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt
Former Love Island contestants Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt confirmed their engagement on February 19. The pair have been dating since coupling up on the show in 2017. They welcomed their first child in October 2020.
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