Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin heading for the altar!
This The Suite Life of Zack and Cody alum and supermodel engaged. to announce the news in a way V Magazine In an interview Thursday by Sprouse’s twin, Cole, the couple confirmed that their romantic milestone happened in September of last year.
“We didn’t feel the need to be completely transparent to the public about this aspect of our work,” Sprouse told the publication. “What we want to do with Stephen [Gan] and the V team are doing something a little cynical about the nature of the private versus the public. We’re playing with the idea of perception.”
Palvin also noted that the couple wanted to “do it in our time.”
“When some people leaked information that we were engaged, our PR team said, ‘Hey, so maybe you should make a post about it or talk in this or that magazine,'” she recalled. “It really pissed me off because I knew we were building this story. So I’m so glad we did it our way.”
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Engagement speculation first began in March when Palvin, 29, hit the red carpet with Sprouse, 30, at the Mammoth Film Festival in California, where he wore what appeared to be a sparkly diamond ring set on a gold band. In other images, Palvin’s band was turned upside down so that the diamond was hidden from outside view.
At the time, representatives of Sprouse and Palvin did not comment on their relationship status.
The couple had not publicly commented on the news originally reported by fun tonight, until Thursday. as well as sharing the update V MagazineThey also posted the photos and images accompanying the story on Instagram.
Sprouse wrote “Sprouse’s to be. @realbarbarapalvin @vmagazine” next to his post, while Palvin wrote, “Sprouse to be with power invested in VI 👰🏻♀️ @dylansprouse 💍🤍”
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Although Sprouse and Palvin first met at a party in 2017, they didn’t have a romantic connection until 2018.
The couple made their relationship official on Instagram when Palvin posted a photo with Sprouse for his birthday in 2018.
Palvin captioned a photo of Sprouse winking next to him, “Even though it’s your birthday today, I feel like I’ve received the greatest gift.” “Happy Birthday Boss Baby 🎂.”
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In November 2018, Palvin made it clear that he was in love when he said it. Vogue Australia About her love affair with Sprouse.
“It’s not normal to have a boyfriend. I’ve been single for six years,” she said. “It worked, I feel like I’ve found the perfect man. He’s so kind and gentle… That’s what I do on my day off: I spend it with people I love and I’m so in love right now.”
Just three months later, the couple lived together in Brooklyn, New York.
“We moved, we just had 4 mental breakdowns!” Sprouse jokingly captioned a photo of himself and Palvin, which has since been deleted, on their new notepad.
Palvin also shared a selfie with Sprouse with the caption, “Officially, two worms inside the big apple.”
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in a video for demand In February 202, Palvin and Sprouse talked about their first date and their first kiss. Sprouse said that on their first date in China, Palvin ate a third of his burrito in one bite.
“Then you asked me to kiss you! That was our first kiss since I swallowed a third of my burrito,” Sprouse joked.
Palvin said they had been talking and texting for months, so he had to “get it under control” and asked Sprouse, “Are you going to kiss me, what are you going to do?”
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In August 2022, Palvin and Sprouse were seen walking hand in hand. White Noise Red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival. For the event, Palvin wore a black sequin dress, while Sprouse wore a black and white tuxedo.
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On September 2, 2022, the couple Bones and All Red carpet. Palvin was photographed in a peach-colored dress with bead detail, while Sprouse wore a blue suit.