Hey there, friends! You won’t believe the incredible news that’s been buzzing around. Back in late November, whispers started swirling that Gwyneth Paltrow and her boyfriend, Brad Falchuk, were secretly engaged. And guess what? The adorable couple has officially confirmed they’re tying the knot! In a heartfelt statement on Monday, January 8, Gwyneth, 45, and Brad, 46, shared their excitement with [Good Morning America](https://abcnews.go.com/topics/entertainment/tv/good-morning-america.htm?cid=marketingsearchABC%20News%20-%20GMA%20-%20General%20-%20Exact). They said, “We feel incredibly fortunate to have come together at this point in our lives, where our shared successes and failures can build a strong foundation for a healthy and happy relationship.”
Let’s rewind a bit. Sources close to the couple had been dropping hints about the rumored engagement long before the official announcement. “They knew this day would come, but it wasn’t a big deal to them since they both experienced long marriages before. There was no rush,” an insider revealed last fall. Gwyneth and Brad began dating in 2014, just a few months after Gwyneth’s much-publicized “conscious uncoupling” from Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The pair met on the set of the hit musical drama Glee, where Brad co-created and produced the show. But that’s not all—he’s also the mastermind behind American Horror Story, Scream Queens, and the earlier TV drama Nip/Tuck. Talk about talent!
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For almost a year, fans have been speculating about the couple’s engagement. It all started when Gwyneth was spotted flaunting a stunning ring on her left hand at a glamorous event honoring rapper Jay Z back in December 2016. A source told The Sun, “Gwyneth had this massive diamond on her wedding finger that really caught everyone’s attention. Later, when she introduced Brad to someone new, she referred to him as her fiancé. She looked so in love!” With four children between them—Gwyneth’s kids, Apple, 13, and Moses, 11, from her previous marriage to Chris Martin, and Brad’s children, Isabella and Brody, from his ex-wife Suzanne Falchuk—their blended family is already a beautiful testament to their love.
Gwyneth has always been open about the challenges and rewards of co-parenting with her ex-husband. In an interview with InStyle, she shared, “Chris is at my house every single day. We lead separate lives, but we also maintain a strong family bond. To this day, Chris would do anything for me, even though we’re no longer married.” Reflecting on their famous “conscious uncoupling,” Gwyneth added, “I truly believe Chris and I have added something positive to the conversation around divorce. It was such a tough time for me, and I worked hard to shield my kids and our family, including Chris, from the chaos. We were both vulnerable, but we managed to navigate it quietly and respectfully.”
This article was co-written by Candice Mehta-Culjak and originally appeared on our sister site, Now to Love.