Relive Nikki Bella & Artem Chigvintsev's Love Story by Taking a Look at Their Cutest Pics

By Alyssa Ray Mar 26, 2020 12:30 PMTags

Nikki Bella has a lot to be happy about these days.

Not only is she engaged to her love Artem Chigvintsev, but they're expecting their first child together. Thankfully, Total Bellas fans will get a front row seat to their love story when season 5 premieres on Thursday, Apr. 2.

"I have never in my life had such a passionate connection with someone," Nikki noted in one teaser for the new season.

The duo first became acquainted when they were partnered together during season 25 of Dancing With the Stars. However, it wasn't until after the retired WWE superstar's split from former fiancé John Cena, that the duo became romantic. And, as the poets say, the rest was history!

In addition to seeing how Nikki and Artem are as a couple, fans will witness as they get engaged and learn their surprising baby news. But, while we wait for this romantic journey to unfold on-screen, we encourage you to take a closer look at the love birds' cutest pics.

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Now, the moment you've been waiting for, Nikki and Artem's sweetest snaps!

A Different Sort of Smooch

Long before the two paired up in real life, Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev were dance partners during DWTS' 25th season back in 2017. Here, Artem kisses the Garcia twin's hand for a promotional shot.

Sunday Fun Day

Just weeks before the pair would go on to publicly confirm their romance, Artem made several appearances on Nikki's Instagram Story and Instagram Live videos before and during Total Bellas. Why?

Nikki explained that Artem would be joining her in live tweeting the episode, though that wasn't the only reason for his social media cameo. "I have a special guest who had a really fun Sunday fun day with me," she told fans in the Live video, before explaining they spent the afternoon enjoying ramen and non-alcoholic beer together.

Messing Around

Artem followed Nikki's adorable Instagram post with one of his own the following the day. The scenic shot showed a giddy-looking Nikki smiling and covering Artem's face while his arm was wrapped sweetly around her waist. 

It's Official!

Trailing Total Bellas' fourth season finale, the WWE star took to Instagram Sunday night, March 24, with an adorable snapshot that saw her planting a sweet kiss on the DWTS pro's cheek.

The photo seemed to reemphasize what the final moments of Sunday's episode already confirmed: that Nikki and Artem are, in fact, doing the romance thing.

"Well after that season finale," she wrote in the post's caption, adding that her and Artem's relationship is the "first thing I'll be talking about" during Wednesday's upcoming episode of The Bellas Podcast. Stay tuned!

Wine Time

Artem and Nikki held hands during a daytime date in Washington, D.C.

Breakfast With the Fam

Nikki's twin sister Brie Bella posted this cute pic of herself and daughter Birdie grabbing breakfast with the couple in April 2019.

Dog Pile

Nikki and Artem snuggled in bed with her pup Winston.

Disney Date

Nikki and Artem cuddle up while in Disney with Brie and her husband Bryan Danielson.

Podcast Official

Artem made his first appearance on the Garcia's podcast in May 2019 and the lovebirds didn't shy away from talking about their relationship.

Music Fest Lovefest

The couple shared a sweet moment in the crowd at the BottleRock music festival. 

BottleRock Babes

Artem and Nikki enjoy a weekend getaway to in Napa, Califa.

Birthday Boy

"Happy Birthday to a man who not only makes my face smile, but my heart," Nikki wrote in a tribute to Artem in June 2019. "You're a special one Mr. Chigvintsev! Your relaxing, calm, patient, kind, happy energy and aura is contagious! You truly are the kindest soul I have ever met. Thank you for bringing a lot of sunshine into my life."

Smooch!

Nikki planted a sweet kiss on Arten during a selfie.

Hands Off

The pair snapped a "hands free 10 second selfie."

Happy

Artem sweept Nikki off her feet! "Lake Tahoe makes my soul smile & my inner child come out and play!" she wrote on Instagram.

 
Picture Perfect

Nikki and Artem's Lake Tahoe photo shoot was hotter than the weather on 4th of July. 

Desert Selfie

Nikki and Artem soaked up some sun in the desert.

Mexicali Memories

Artem joined Nikki and Brie on a trip to Mexicali as the twins tried to reunite with their estranged father. 

Ahem...

Nikki snuck in a selfie amid her attempt to "seduce my way into getting a foot massage."

Chilling At The Lake

The pair spent quality family time together during a trip to Lake Tahoe in August 2021.

New Beginning

Nikki took to Instagram in August 2019 to share a message about her "new beginning" with Artem.

"As I start a new amazing journey with @totalbellas and my life, my @theartemc is starting the same," the retired WWE star wrote. "And I am so excited for him to be on this journey with me. I'm thankful for him to showcase his life, love, ups and downs not only for me but for my Bella Army and my Total Bellas viewers."

Vote For Artem!

Nikki encouraged the Bella Army to vote for Artem and his DWTS partner, Melora Hardin, with the adorable pic.

Couple Goals

Being a supportive wife, Nikki encouraged fans to vote for Artem and partner Heidi D'Amelio on Dancing With the Stars with this cute photo.

Cheers!

Let happy hour for the hardworking couple commence!

Cuddles

Seriously, could they get any cuter?

Together Forever

Nikki and her "4 lifer," as she put it in the caption of this October snap.

Poppin' Bottles

Champagne time.

A Bella Birthday

Artem shared this pic on Nikki's birthday.

"I want to wish the happiest birthday to my beautiful and definitely better other half," he captioned the post. "you are my rock, you have been absolutely incredible as a mom to Matteo and I am so lucky to have you. I want to wish you lots of success, love and happiness and everything you wish for yourself. I love you and miss you and can't wait to see you to celebrate."

 

Kisses

Muah.

Home Is Wherever I'm With You

"mi casa," Nikki wrote alongside this sweet selfie.

 

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