Thanks to their extravagance, celebrity romances have always been media and fans' favorite stories, no matter whether it is a star-studded wedding or a lavish engagement. As the world's finest stars, Hollywood celebrities know how to leave us awestruck by their proposal stories, which certainly will throw fans on an emotional rollercoaster of excitement and speechlessness. While many of them involve million-dollar engagement bling and luxury Champagne, some proposals are just so bizarre and one-of-a-kind. Here, we have selected the most over-the-top yet sweetest proposals from famous stars in the world.
Celebrity marriage proposals you need to know about: From David Beckham to Kanye West
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Celebrity marriage proposals you need to know about: From David Beckham to Kanye West
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande
These two aren't exactly the type of extravagant, public proposals we often see in A-list celebrities. During their whirlwind romance, which began in late 2018, Ariana and her comedian beau constantly made headlines with sweet gestures on social media. Given the celebrity status of both, Pete's proposal to the 7 Rings star was quite chill. In an interview with Variety, Pete said he popped the question while they were in bed and watching a movie together. Can't be a more cozy place for a loved-up couple!
Jaymes Vaughan and Jonathan Bennett
Celebrity Page star Jaymes Vaughan began dating Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett, which has now evolved into a beautiful marriage. The lovebirds' proposal story was equally exciting, with Vaughan recording his own song to pop the question to his other half! Bennett later described the moment: 'It was Jaymes’s voice singing the most beautiful song I had ever heard, a song about our relationship.' What a down-to-earth, sincere way to propose, Jaymes!
Offset and Cardi B
It's undeniable that Cardi B and Offset have had one hell of a tumultuous relationship over the years. Even though their romance has been marred by cheating rumors and on-and-off splits, they certainly pride themselves on having a one-of-a-kind proposal story. While they were burning the stage during Power 99 radio’s Powerhouse concert, Offset popped the question to the Bodak Yellow star - the best way for a musical duo, undoubtedly.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
How I Met Your Mother actor Neil Patric Harris has one of the most beautiful and admirable love stories in Hollywood. In 2007, Neil's partner David Burtka popped the question to him with a sweet yet meaningful proposal that can't be found in any other love story. As the couple was driving home, Burka pulled the car by the street before getting down on one knee at the exact same place they first met each other!
Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre
The sexiest man on the planet wanted everyone to know about his romance! Having dated model Sabrina Dhowre since 2017, Idris popped the question to her in public at a movie screening in London just five days shy of Valentine's Day. In 2019, the pair tied the knot in a lavish Moroccan ceremony and has been together since.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
This high-profile relationship between the former England captain and the famed Spice Girls star needs no introduction. Falling in love with each other at the peak of their careers, David got down on one knee and proposed to Victoria with a stunning £65,000 diamond. But, don't forget Girl Power, Victoria also popped the same question to her beau with a £50,000 diamond-encrusted gold ring.
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt
Quiet! Unlike most celebrities on this list, these A Quiet Place stars love to keep things intimate and low-key. Not posting any snap of their engagement on Instagram, their proposal story was filled with tears and joy. In an interview, John recalled the moment he popped the question to Emily: 'She did cry after I cried and we cried and then everyone around us was crying. Then, I think people weren't really sure what was going on, but they were crying because we were crying. But it was great. At the end of the day, she said yes which is great. It's a big part of this whole thing.'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Before their royal exit and infamous Oprah interview ruined everything, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were famous for their fairytale romance and picture-perfect wedding. Despite their royal status, the lovebirds' proposal story was quite simple. During a cozy evening making roast chicken at their palace, the Prince popped the question to Meghan with a large custom diamond ring. Just that casual, without any formal royal proceeding or stuff like that!
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
The Lord of The Rings alum proposed to Katy Perry on Valentine's Day 2019, which already made their story so special. After a cozy dinner, Bloom whisked Perry away on a helicopter ride to what she initially thought was an art exhibition. However, the pair ended up in a helipad, where Bloom had his enormous ring box taken out from his coat jacket. Things nearly went astray as Bloom, trying to pull the ring out, inadvertently ripped his jacket and knocked a champagne bottle.
George Clooney and lawyer Amal Clooney
George Clooney's proposal to Alamuddin nearly turned into a disaster after the actor failed to keep his then-girlfriend Amal Alamuddin sitting long enough for the moment. During a romantic, cozy meal at home, George was too nervous to keep his things together and it took him 30 minutes just to get the engagement ring out. He told DeGeneres on Ellen about his awkward moment: 'She pulls [the ring] out, and she looks at it, and she’s like, ‘It’s a ring,’ like as if somebody had left it there some other time.'
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian
Before you read, this proposal story of Kanye West and the TV personality was somewhat too romantic, and even cheesy, for ordinary people like us. Unlike John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, Kanye and Kim definitely want to go public with everything they do. In October 2013, Kanye popped the question to Kim at the AT&T Park in Francisco, and the moment was fully captured by an orchestra of cameras and photographers. It was later revealed that Kim even made her beau re-propose so that the cameras could catch her best reactions.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
The Bennifer saga is back! After nearly two decades apart with their own romances, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have finally got back together. This time, the Batman star popped the question to his love with a big diamond ring while Jennifer was enjoying herself in a bubble bath.
The On The Floor singer later wrote on her blog that it was her 'biggest dream'. She wrote: 'Did you ever imagine your biggest dream could come true. Saturday night while at my favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), my beautiful love got on one knee and proposed. I was taken totally off guard and just looked in his eyes smiling and crying at the same time trying hard to get my head around the fact that after 20 years, this was happening all over again. I was quite literally speechless and he said, 'Is that a yes?' I said, 'YES, of course that's a YES.'
Heidi Klum and Seal
Proposing to your loved one is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and singer Seal knows how to make it extra-special. He bought his own igloo in the Canadian Rockies and had it decorated with rose petals, before flying his model girlfriend Heidi Klum there. Klum later remarked on her unique experience: 'No trees, nothing—it was hardcore. But I was ecstatic.'
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
One of the funniest couples in Hollywood, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's proposal story was extra-special in its own way. During a 2011 Christmas trip to the beautiful Maldives, the All of Me singer bought his girlfriend a cookbook and slow cooker as gifts. Disappointed by John's lack of sincerity, the model and her boyfriend entered a quarrel until John dealt his last blow - a surprise engagement ring.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
The much-loved former President of the US has one of the most admirable love stories in the world. He is very cheeky when it comes to proposals, though. During an intimate night out at their favorite Chicago restaurant, Barack and Michelle had a fierce quarrel over marriage, with Barack even refuting the point of doing so. Much to Michelle's anger, however, she was taken aback when a waiter came and gave her a chocolate cake box, inside of which was a large diamond ring! The former First Lady said: 'He'd baited me. It had all been a ruse. It took me a second to dismantle my anger and slide into joyful shock.'
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
Megan Fox and MGK's romance may have caused so many controversies, but it is undoubtedly a sweet one. In July 2020, the rap star popped the question to the Transformers actress with an emerald thorn-shaped ring. The venue was special, too, as MGK got down to his knee under a banyan tree. What went next could make you have goosebumps: they drank each other's blood as a vow.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Scientology aside, Tom Cruise once had a fairytale romance with Katie Holmes. After a whirlwind romance of two months, Tom popped the question to Katie at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris after midnight. The Mission Impossible alum later held a press conference, in which he described the moment of joy: 'Yes, I proposed to him. It was early this morning at the Eiffel Tower, so I haven’t slept at all. Today is a magnificent day for me. I'm engaged to a magnificent woman.'
Ludacris and Eudoxie Mbouguiengue
Fast and Furious star Ludacris knew how to blow away his girlfriend with a one-of-a-kind proposal. After taking his girlfriend Eudoxie on a private jet, the rapper told her to look at the ground below. Before that, he already arranged to have the words 'Eudoxia, will you marry me' decorated on the ground. While Eudoxie was speechless, Ludacris got down to his knee and of course, his other half said Yes.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi
Ellen DeGeneres is undeniably one of the most influential TV personalities, famous for her fun-loving and cheeky nature. And that characteristic applies to her proposal story as well. Back in 2004, when her girlfriend, actress Portia de Rossi, just returned home from a photoshoot, Ellen decided to pop the question with a three-carat ring.
Pink and Carey Hart
As a singer and media personality, Pink has always been known for her rebellious characteristics. And, she broke long-standing traditions when it comes to proposals. During a race in which her boyfriend, motorcycle racer Carey Hart, was competing, the Just Give Me A Reason star stood on the sidelines holding a whiteboard reading 'Will you marry me?' After her first attempt failed to draw Carey's attention, Pink changed the words to 'Im Serious!'. Carey had no choice but to pull over and kissed her, and the rest is history.