This Is Us Star Susan Kelechi Watson Is Engaged

The actress also shows off her massive diamond ring

By Alyssa Morin Sep 08, 2019 12:46 AMTags
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Forever and a lifetime.

This Is Us actress Susan Kelechi Watson is engaged! The 37-year-old star shared the exciting and special news about her engagement to beau Jaime Lincoln Smith with her Instagram followers.

"Forever Ever...," she began her post, alongside a heartfelt poem. "Theyll say its love And they'll know its love For when they call its name it will answer to love Without hesitation" ~me."

Along with her caption, Watson showed off her massive diamond sparkler, a cushion cut solitaire sapphire on a diamond band.

The proposal took place at the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, E! News has learned.

What's more? Susan's This Is Us co-stars couldn't help but gush over the news. Mandy Moore commented on the engagement, "so happy for you guys, Su!!!!!"

Speaking to E! at New York Fashion Week, Moore couldn't help but gush over her friend's news. "We've known for a little bit," she revealed. "It didn't happen today but I'm so excited for her and her fiancé!"

She added, "I can't wait to hopefully score an invite to the wedding!"

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Additionally, Susan's This Is Us co-star Melanie Liburd also commented on her announcement. "So beautiful! So happy for you both," Liburd shared on Instagram.

The 37-year-old star's fiancé also shared the announcement on Instagram, writing the same caption and re-posting his leading lady's images.

The couple has kept details on their relationship extremely private, so it's unclear when they began dating. They've made a few red carpet appearances together, with their most recent public outing being in April. They posed for photos during The Apollo screening at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.

Despite being notoriously private, it looks like they were eager to share their engagement with all of their fans.

Congrats to the pair on this exciting new chapter!

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