Celebrity Engagements In 2023 So Far

There is nothing better than ringing in the New Year with people we love, and these celeb couples elevated their love to the next level with engagement announcements this month. Take a look at who made it officially official and how these couples met!

Luke Parker and Jennifer Frudaker

The Bachelorette star, Luke Parker, and Crossfit champion, Jennifer Frudaker announced their engagement via Instagram on New Year’s Eve. The couple originally began their relationship as friends, but they found love in each other and are forever happy.

 

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Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippet

Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippet announced their engagement on New Year’s Day after five years together! Sara wrote on Instagram, “Yes to marrying this man. It’s an easy, earned, relaxed YES.” The two met in August 2015 while working together on the hit musical Waitress during the out-of-town tryout in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They made their first official public appearances on opening night for All the Fine Boys, People and EW’s Upfronts Party, and the 2017 Tony Awards. We are wishing Sara and Joe the very best in their new futures together!

 

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Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly

Tessa Virtue, an ice skater, and Morgan Rielly, an NHL superstar, have come one step closer to saying “I Do.” Tessa revealed the engagement on the Without Losing Your Cool podcast. During the interview, Tessa explained that she met Rielly through a mutual friend, but rumors of them dating began at the start of COVID-19 when they joined an Instagram Live together during quarantine. Rielly feels “very fortunate” about the engagement, per his interview with Toronto Sun’s Lance Hornby.

Michelle Money and Mike Weir

Bachelor in Paradise alum Michelle Money and Mike Weir announced their engagement on January 8th on Michelle’s Instagram. She wrote, “After dating for almost 7 years- we both want to take that next step and tie the knot.” Mike popped the question while they were on vacation in New Zealand. Ever since going public in August 2016, the two have been active on social media as a couple. Mike and Michelle began dating the same year that Michelle ended her relationship with Cody Sattler, her co-star on Marriage Bootcamp: Reality Stars. We can’t wait to see the wedding pics!

 

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Ben Savage and Tessa Angermeier

We all know Ben Savage, whether it be from Boy Meets World or the spinoff series Girl Meets World. He is known as the best boyfriend/husband to Topanga and the best father to Riley and Auggie Matthews. In the real world, however, Ben is engaged to his girlfriend, Tessa Angermeir. They started dating in 2018 and have kept their relationship pretty private throughout the years. Ben announced the engagement on his Instagram on January 11th, with the caption saying, “The best is yet to come.”

 

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Nick Viall and Natalie Joy

On January 12th, 2023, Nick Viall announced on Instagram his engagement with Natalie Joy. After being on The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Bachelor, Nick found love through Natalie Joy. The two met through DMs. Viall told E! News’ Down in the DMs that Natalie sent him a DM saying, “You’re unreal.” The two began dating in July 2020, but they didn’t go Instagram official until January 27th, 2021. Nick first mentioned marrying Natalie in July 2021 in an interview with the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. He said, “I wouldn’t be in a relationship with her if I didn’t think it was possible, you know?” Well Nick, you predicted the future! Congratulations!

 

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Congratulations to all the happy couples!

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Izzy Oropeza is a Junior at Penn State University majoring in advertising/public relations with a minor in theatre. She is an intern for AfterBuzzTV and Heal Squad with Maria Menounos and she hopes to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, whether on the screen or behind the scenes.