By Jessica Wedemeyer
2:46am PST, Feb 19, 2023
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Take a look back at the ways stars like Kim Kardashian, Ben Affleck, Ariana Grande, Megan Fox and more have made their relationships "Instagram official," starting with this couple…
On Valentine's Day 2023, "Sister Wives" star Christine Brown — who left her plural marriage to Kody Brown in late 2021 after 25 years together — made things Instagram official with her new man, David Woolley. "I finally found the love of my life, David. The first time he held me close, it felt like my soul took its first breath," Christine captioned this selfie she posted on Instagram on Feb. 14. "He's wonderful and kind, incredible with my children and an adorable grandpa. I never dreamed I could find a love like this. #blessed #soulmate #feelinggood #lovemylife #partner." David shared a different pic of himself with Christine, captioning it "My Queen."
The big reveal came just a few weeks after Christine publicly revealed that she'd started dating again and just a couple days after she announced that she was "dating someone exclusively." Said the mother of six on her Instagram Story of her then-mystery man, "He's wonderful and romantic and so kind and everything I've been looking for. … He's absolutely a dream come true." In 2022, the "Sister Wives" star said that she's done with polygamy.
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On Valentine's Day 2023, former Disney star Bella Thorne made things Instagram official with boyfriend Mark Emms. "Find someone u want to share ur candy with Ps. this sexy tall British man is mine so get yah own cuz I feel like kickin A** today," Bella captioned a series of photos of herself and her man on Instagram on Feb. 14. The former child star and the film and television producer were first linked in September 2022.
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On Feb. 4, 2023, singer-songwriter, TikTok star and Travis Barker protégé Jaden Hossler — who performs under the name Jxdn — made his rumored romance with Kylie Jenner's BFF, social media superstar Stassie Karanikolaou, Instagram official: He shared a slideshow of two PDA-packed photos sans caption. The duo started sparking romance rumors in January 2023.
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After keeping his identity secret for months, country music singer and former "One Tree Hill" actress Jana Kramer revealed her newest boyfriend's identity when they made their public debut as a couple on her Instagram page on Jan. 28, 2023. "Back where it all started… Also this is so us…trying to take a photo," she captioned the pic with Allan Russell, a Scottish former pro soccer player who's now a coach for Britain's Norwich City FC.
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On Jan. 6, 2023, Chris Evans took to his Instagram Story to share a montage video featuring clips of himself and his girlfriend — Portuguese actress Alba Baptista, who's 16 years his junior — scaring each other by sneaking up on one another and screaming. "A look back at 2022," he wrote across the video, which marked the "Warrior Nun" star's first appearance on the Captain America actor's Instagram account.
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Rebel Wilson confirmed her relationship with Ramona Agruma — a Los Angeles-based clothing and jewelry designer — with an Instagram post on June 9, 2022. "I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince… but maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess #loveislove," the funnywoman captioned this loved-up selfie with her girlfriend.
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On June 14, 2022, Demi Moore made her relationship with chef Daniel Humm Instagram official after several months of dating. The actress — whose romance with the restaurateur was made public in April 2022 — shared a slideshow of PDA-packed photos with her man showing them outside the Palace of Versailles in France, including this one. "Visiting the palace of kings and queens," she captioned the pics. Demi and Daniel's split was confirmed in November 2022.
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"The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Ashley Darby and "Summer House" star Luke Gulbranson made their Instagram debut as a couple on Dec. 20, 2022, about two months after they started exploring a romance at the urging of Bravo exec Andy Cohen after they connected at BravoCon in October 2022. Six months earlier in April 2022, Ashley filed to divorce her much older husband, Australian businessman Michael Darby, after nearly eight years of marriage and two kids. "The definition of a winter wonderland I didn't know I missed snow so much! Thank you for showing me the beauty of Minnesota! @lukegulbranson *Mayfair filter used* #rhop," Ashley captioned the snapshot.
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On May 3, 2022, "The Flight Attendant" star Kaley Cuoco and "Ozark" actor Tom Pelphrey revealed their new romance when both posted photos with each other on Instagram. Kaley shared a slideshow of images including this one with Tom while he posted pair of pictures of himself and the "Big Bang Theory" alum looking loved up. A few months later, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together.
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Three months after ending his engagement to Raquel Leviss, "Vanderpump Rules" star James Kennedy went Instagram official with his new lady love, Ally Lewber. On March 15, 2022, the reality star posted a series of Instagram Stories and a highlight reel from the couple's trip to Tulum, Mexico. "Only the most magical trip I've ever experienced in my entire life, here's a little slide show of todays adventure…. Share the love people! and the positivity! cause life's too short," he captioned the photos from their trip.
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Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have been an item since mid-2021, but they waited until early 2022 to make their first official appearance together at the AFI Awards Luncheon in Beverly Hills. Two nights later, the Bleachers rocker joined the Emmy-nominated actress at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards (pictured). On March 14, 2022, the "Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood" star made their relationship Instagram official by posting two similar shots from the Critics Choice Awards along with the caption, "Date night."
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On March 11, 2022 — after more than four months of dating and a week after a judge declared her legally single in her divorce from Kanye West — Kim Kardashian made things Instagram official with boyfriend Pete Davidson with a slideshow of photos including this sweet selfie that she captioned, "Whose car are we gonna take?!" — a nod to a scene from the movie "The Town." Kim and Pete split in August 2022.
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The children of two famous celebrity couples are dating! On Valentine's Day 2022, Ryder Robinson, who's the son of actress Kate Hudson and the Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, posted this photo of himself kissing girlfriend Iris Apatow, who's the daughter of actress Leslie Mann and filmmaker Judd Apatow, on Instagram with a red heart emoji caption. It served as the teens' public coming out as a couple.
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On Feb. 10, 2022, model Paige Lorenze shared a PDA-packed photo of herself with controversial country music star Morgan Wallen. "i love you! and am so proud of you, @morganwallen," she captioned the snapshot taken backstage at his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The pair were first romantically linked in the summer of 2021, though subsequent reports confirmed they actually started dating far earlier and had been a couple for nearly a year by the time Paige –– who made headlines in early 2021 when she went public with allegations that actor Armie Hammer abused her during their relationship — made things Instagram official. Just a few weeks later, however, Paige and Morgan called it quits.
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"Friday Night Lights" actress Minka Kelly and comedian and "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah began dating in 2020. She waited until early 2022 to debut him on her Instagram page, sharing this photo from a visit they made to his native country. "Take a trip to South Africa. Find friends like these. Have the holiday of a lifetime. Thank you, Mzansi," Minka captioned this photo with Trevor and friends on Instagram on Jan. 9, 2022.
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Rocker Phoebe Bridgers posted this selfie with actor boyfriend Paul Mescal on Instagram on Dec. 10, 2021. The move came a month after the American singer-songwriter and the Irish "Normal People" star — who were first romantically linked in the summer of 2020 — made their red carpet debut as a couple.
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Former "The Bachelor" star Colton Underwood — who came out as gay in April 2021 — went Instagram official with his boyfriend, political strategist Jordan C. Brown, at the end of the year on his man's birthday. "Happy birthday to my dog loving… family man… corn fed… love," Colton captioned a series of photos, ending with this one, on his Instagram Story on Dec. 4, 2021.
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A few days after Casey Affleck was photographed kissing actress Caylee Cowan in Los Angeles, he posted this selfie with his new (much younger) girlfriend on Instagram on Nov. 25, 2021, as part of a slideshow encouraging people to donate blood — and he made it clear how important she is to him. "For the last 12 years, I have played on a baseball team called The Love," Casey explained in the caption. "When my dudes on the team heard there was a blood shortage and Red Cross was calling for donations, they showed up. From the Mets organization, pitcher Brian Nichols and his way-more-fun wife, Kate showed up. So did second baseman @mckody and his wife Lauren, who has been to more games than he has. First baseman, and all around real life superman, @jonhamm_officially was in the house to give his incredible DNA to someone who might need it. [I asked if I could have some of Jon's blood, and if it would make me better looking, but I was told 'No, and probably not'.] @cayleecowan showed up. She is not on the Love's active roster, but she is MY Love, and she ALWAYS shows up when it counts…"
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After nearly a year of questions about the nature of their relationship — and a week after they were photographed holding hands in New York City — Channing Tatum made things Instagram official with girlfriend Zoe Kravitz with this photo of the pair in their Halloween costumes that he shared on his Instagram Story on Nov. 1, 2021. Channing, who's starring in Zoe's directorial debut, "P**** Island," dressed up as Robert De Niro's Travis from the film "Taxi Driver" while Zoe Kravitz went as Jodie Foster's "Iris" from the movie.
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"Broad City" star and co-creator Abbi Jacobson took to Instagram on Oct. 24, 2021, to share that she's quietly been dating "For All Mankind" actress Jodi Balfour for some time. "One year with this incredible human. Don't know how I got so lucky," the comedian, actress and writer captioned a photo of herself pecking her girlfriend on the cheek. Jodi, meanwhile, captioned another PDA-filled pic, "365 days of the best surprise of my life," on which Abbi commented, "And of mine."
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Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy have taken their romance public on social media. On Sept. 27, 2021, the former "Chelsea Lately" host went Instagram official with her man, posting a selfie plus a pic of herself kissing her fellow comedian. "He's on tour, I'm on tour, sometimes we tour together. #VaccinatedAndH**** #FunnyIsFunny. All coming to a city near you!" she captioned the sweet snapshots. The couple's romance was revealed earlier the same month. "I'm finally in love, with the best kind of guy there is," Chelsea wrote of Jo.
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On Sept. 16, 2021, Ant Anstead shared a black-and-white selfie with his new boo: Renee Zellweger. The TV host posted the snap sans caption, making things social media official with the Oscar-winning actress. Ant was also the first one to confirm their relationship back in August.
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On Sept. 1, 2021, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Tom Holland made his rekindled romance with Zendaya Instagram official in honor of her 25th birthday. "My MJ, have the happiest of birthdays. Gimme a call when [you're] up," the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" actor captioned a mirror selfie with his on-screen and real-life love, referencing her Marvel alter ego, Peter Parker's girlfriend Michelle "MJ" Jones. Commented the birthday girl, "Calling now." Aw, young love!
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Nearly two months after she revealed she had a new boyfriend, "Southern Charm" star Madison LeCroy went Instagram official with her mystery man on June 13, 2021, though it took her a few more months to reveal even his first name: Brett (Us Weekly later dug up his surname: Randle). The single mom and Bravo star posted a slideshow of photos of herself cuddling and kissing her handsome new love while on a boat in Lake Tahoe, captioning the snaps "Madhappy." She told Us Weekly she met her "stunning" 6-foot-3 man a little more than two months earlier while visiting Scottsdale, Arizona, for a friend's bachelorette party and that they "fell in love instantly" during their first date — he flew to Charleston to take her out — days later. The couple announced their engagement in October 2021.
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Actor Liam Hemsworth shared a photo with his girlfriend, model Gabriella Brooks, on Instagram for the first time ever on June 10, 2021. The couple went Instagram official in a selfie Liam took at the Gold Dinner at Australia's Sydney Airport that also included brother and sister-in-law Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky and family friend Luciana Barroso Damon. "Fantastic night raising much needed funds and awareness for one of the most important and challenging issues, children's mental health. Thank you @itsmondotcom for hosting the evening and all you do for the Sydney children's hospital @sydney_kids #golddinner," Liam captioned the snapshot. He and Gabriella were first romantically linked in December 2019.
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On May 1, 2021, Kat Dennings made her relationship with rocker Andrew W.K. public. Two days after the "WandaVision" actress took to Instagram to share a slideshow of photos of the music star — which she captioned with a simple black heart emoji — she posted this loved-up selfie. (It's unclear when, exactly, they became an item.) Two weeks after going Instagram official, they announced their engagement.
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On April 5, 2021, Shailene Woodley took to her Instagram Story while in a car with fiancé Aaron Rodgers to urge fans to tune in to watch him guest host "Jeopardy!" that night. "This guy right here is super sexy, super attractive … just shaved his neck this morning. Has a little man bun growing. … This guy is hosting 'Jeopardy!' tonight!" she said as she touched him, simultaneously flashing her engagement ring. Later the same day, the Green Bay Packers quarterback and the "Big Little Lies" star appeared in an Instagram Live video on his account (pictured) to talk about his first game show hosting night. "Day 1 Jeopardy Recap 10 questions about life and jeopardy hosted by @shailenewoodley," Aaron captioned the clip. Aaron and Shailene quietly started dating and got engaged in 2020.
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Two weeks after coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, YouTuber and singer JoJo Siwa introduced her new girlfriend, Kylie Prew, to her social media followers with a Feb. 8, 2021, photo slideshow post on Instagram. "After being my best friend for over a year, January 8th 2021 I got to start calling this exceptional human my Girlfriend… and Since then I've been the happiest I have ever been! She seriously is the most loving, supportive, happiest, protective, and just the most beautiful perfect person in the world. And I get to call her mine! Happy one month to my girl! I love you more and more everyday!" JoJo captioned the pics, including this one. News of the couple's split emerged in October 2021.
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Three days after ex Scott Disick went Instagram official with a now-ex girlfriend (more on that next), reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian took her romance with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker to Instagram when she posted a photo of them holding hands on Feb. 16, 2021, a few months after they started dating. Travis shared the same sweet image on his Instagram Stories the same night. The couple got engaged eight months later in October 2021.
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After several months of dating, reality TV star and Kourtney Kardashian ex Scott Disick posted two photos of himself and girlfriend Amelia Gray Hamlin — a model who's one of Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna's daughters — on his his Instagram Story on Feb. 13, 2021. Just in time for Valentine's Day! But by September the same year, it was over.
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Justin Hartley and his girlfriend, soap star Sofia Pernas, made their big social media debut on New Year's Eve in 2020. "Sayonara 2020, it's been real. Happy New Year from our quarantine den to yours," the actress captioned this selfie. Justin, meanwhile, captioned a black-and-white selfie, "Last minutes of 2020 here in LA. Bring on 2021! Happy New Year!" In 2021, the couple revealed they'd quietly married.
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People magazine confirmed in December 2020 that singer Lana Del Rey had quietly gotten engaged to former The Johnsons and Stereo Skyline musician Clayton Johnson. The pair, who got together in 2020, met on a dating app, a source told the magazine. They made their Instagram debut as a couple on Clayton's page on Feb. 5, 2021, with a selfie snapped by the Grammy nominee that Clayton captioned, "Happy birthday to me."
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Ariana Grande made her relationship with Dalton Gomez Instagram official on June 25, 2020 — the day before her 27th birthday. "Almost 27," she captioned a slideshow of photos including a selfie that showed her snuggled up next to the high-end real estate agent. They got engaged six months later and wed in May 2020.
Ana de Armas made her relationship with Ben Affleck Instagram official in honor of her 32nd birthday on April 30, 2020. "Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and love! Cheers to another great year," she captioned a slideshow from her desert b-day bash including a selfie with the Oscar winner. They called it quits in early 2021.
Demi Lovato made their relationship with Max Ehrich Instagram official on May 28, 2020. The singer shared a slideshow of four photos of themself and the former soap star canoodling in a swimming pool, which they captioned with an acronym for "I love you so f****** much, it's actually insane." They got engaged two months later and then called it quits two months after that.
Before their ill-fated engagement to Max Ehrich, Demi Lovato dated Austin Wilson. They made their brief relationship Instagram official on Nov. 12, 2019. "My [heart]," the singer captioned a mirror selfie showing the male model kissing them on the cheek. Austin also flaunted the new romance on Instagram, captioning a PDA-packed mirror selfie with Demi, "My Love."
Chrishell Stause made her relationship with "Dancing With the Stars" pro Keo Motsepe Insta official on Dec. 3, 2020. "The internet has absolutely zero chill. So I guess you saw this already, but I'm just gonna leave this here," she captioned this PDA-packed photo with her beau, who posted the same shot on his Instagram Story earlier that day. They split in early 2021.
Steve Kazee made his relationship with Jenna Dewan Instagram official in honor of her 38th birthday on Dec. 3, 2018. "Happy Birthday Jenna! Somehow it feels like my birthday over and over again because I keep getting the gift of you every day," he adorably captioned a shot of four photo-booth pictures with the dancer-actress. They got engaged in early 2020 and welcomed a son, Callum, a few months later.
Nina Dobrev made her rumored romance with Shaun White Instagram official on May 28, 2020. "Adding to resume: hairdresser," she captioned a slideshow showing off the haircut she gave the Olympic snowboarder. (He also shared a video of the actress taming his mane.)
Teresa Giudice made her relationship with her new love, Luis "Louie" Ruelas, Instagram official on Dec. 22, 2020. "The BEST thing that came out of 2020," she captioned a photo of herself and her beau cuddled up at a restaurant. Louie proposed in Greece in October 2021.
Olivia Munn made her relationship with Comcast heir Tucker Roberts Instagram official on Nov. 2, 2019 — nearly a year after they were first linked. "Happy Halloween from Judy & Jesse Gemstone," the actress captioned a slideshow of photos of herself and her then-boyfriend dressed up as characters from HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones." Sadly, it wasn't meant to be: They reportedly called it quits not long after that.
On Oct. 3, 2020, Chrissy Metz unveiled her new boyfriend, Bradley Collins, on Instagram in honor of National Boyfriend Day. "Happy #nationalboyfriendday to my dreamboat! Bradley, from the first moment I laid eyes on you I wanted and needed to know you. Now I feel so lucky to love you. You can #Collinsmesmitten for sure! Thank you for being the absolute wonder that you are, I love you," she captioned a slideshow of photos including this smiley selfie.
On Jan. 15, 2021, Meghan King debuted her then-new boyfriend, Will Roos, on her Instagram Story. "We met as a love interests and that fizzled into friends. Obviously now that designation has shifted. Welp, now here we are. Sometimes things happen in a funny way," the former "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star wrote of her "friend-turned-boyfriend." They quietly split a short time later.
And here's how Meghan King introduced a previous boyfriend on Instagram: On May, 27, 2020, she shared a shot of herself posing with entrepreneur and "Life Uncharted" podcast host Christian Schauf and his dog. "I guess if it's in [People magazine], it must be true… I'll just say this: I'm happy and looking forward to writing my next chapter," she wrote in the caption, confirming a People magazine report about her relationship status.
On July 11, 2020, Skylar Astin made his relationship with Lisa Stelly Instagram official by sharing a photo of himself and the mother of three canoodling in a swimming pool. A day earlier, Jack Osbourne's ex-wife, who founded the Fancy Sprinkles dessert embellishments brand, first announced they were dating by sharing a photo of herself smooching the "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" star. She joked in the caption, "Is that a bottle of mini champagne in your pocket or u just happy to see me @skylarastin?" They called it quits in mid-2021.
Bethenny Frankel made her relationship of a few months with Paul Bernon Instagram official on Christmas in 2018. "Bye bye Dominican Republic. What a beautiful country of beautiful people. #healingretreat #feliznavidad," she captioned a slideshow of two photos, including this selfie. Two years later, Bethenny announced that she and Paul had called it quits, though they ultimately reconciled and got engaged in early 2021.
Sam Smith and Brandon Flynn made their relationship Instagram official on Dec. 21, 2017, nearly three months after they were first linked. The "13 Reasons Why" star shared a photo of himself and the singer wearing travel neck pillows featuring unicorn hoods, which he captioned, "Rare sighting in London." Sadly, their romance proved to be short-lived: They split in mid-2018.
Jesse Metcalfe made his relationship with girlfriend Corin Jamie-Lee Clark Instagram official in honor of her birthday on Dec. 19, 2020. "Happy Birthday, babe!" he captioned a photo of himself and the Canadian beauty posing by his beloved '70s Chevelle. The duo were first linked four months earlier.
Cody Simpson and Marloes Stevens made their relationship Insta official on Dec. 26, 2020: The Australian singer-songwriter took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of himself and the model embracing while celebrating their first Christmas together. He captioned the shot with a Dutch phrase that translates to, "I am lucky to have met you." Later that day, his mom included the PDA-packed pic in a slideshow of photos depicting their family's holiday celebrations.
Kelly Dodd went Insta official with Rick Leventhal on Aug. 23, 2019 — just eight days after she first hinted at their relationship on the photo-sharing platform amid her breakup from her last boyfriend, plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Reagan. "My 👑 Prince came across the pond to see me!! @rickleventhal I am one lucky girl!! #london #princecharming #anchorman," the reality star captioned a selfie with the Fox News journalist. From there, Kelly and Rick took off like wildfire: They got engaged in November 2019 and tied the knot the following October.
Kristen Doute and her boyfriend, Alex Menache, went Instagram official on May 15, 2020. "Pretty fly for tie dye," the "Vanderpump Rules" star captioned a selfie with her beau wearing clashing tie-dye ensembles during a walk in the Los Angeles area. She later posted a second selfie with her man: "He wanted a photo with his hair done but this is my Instagram," she captioned a shot of them hanging out by a swimming pool.
In other "Vanderpump Rules" Instagram debut news… Scheana Shay's boyfriend-turned-fiancé, Brock Davies, made his big debut on April 22, 2020: "I've waited a while to actually post something [with] my BF [because] negativity always surrounds my dating life and it can be frustrating. BUT, it's been 7 months and I've never been happier!! I finally am ready to share our relationship," she captioned a short selfie video with the personal trainer in Hawaii. They got engaged in mid-2021.
"Southern Charm" star Kathryn Dennis went Instagram official with her new boyfriend, Chleb Ravenell, on Oct. 23, 2020. "YOU," she captioned a photo of the former college football player posing with his arms wrapped around her.
Garcelle Beauvais took to Instagram on Dec. 7, 2019, to debut her then-boyfriend, Michael Elliot, captioning a selfie with the screenwriter, "#datenight." In February 2020, she announced that their brief romance had sadly come to an end.
Bachelor Nation's Garrett Yrigoyen made headlines when he debuted his new girlfriend, yoga instructor Alex Farrar, on Instagram on Halloween 2020 … just two months after former "The Bachelorette" star Becca Kufrin announced they'd called it quits following a two-year engagement. "Happy Halloween. Picked up a special pumpkin at the patch," he captioned a slideshow of photos of himself and the blonde beauty.
James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet had been a couple for about a year when they finally went Instagram official on May 7, 2019. "Sail away with me," Duchess Kate's younger brother captioned this smiley selfie with his love, to whom he proposed just months later. The couple wed in 2021.
Eva Amurri debuted her new boyfriend, chef Ian Hock, on her Instagram Story in early January 2020.
On Aug. 2, 2020, Simone Biles confirmed rumors that she and Jonathan Owens were an item when she made their relationship Instagram official. "It's just us," she captioned a slideshow of photos of herself and the professional football player, including a shot of him nuzzling her neck.
On Jan. 12, 2021, "Below Deck Mediterranean" alum Hannah Ferrier finally unveiled her fiancé, Josh Roberts, on Instagram. "Okkkkkk…Here he is. Insta official. Love you baby," she captioned a sweet selfie.
