Model Winnie Harlow, 30, is set to tie the knot with NBA player Kyle Kuzma, a small forward for the Washington Bucks. The couple shared their engagement news on Instagram, posting photos of their special moment on a private plane. Harlow flaunted her stunning engagement ring in the pictures.
The romantic proposal took place during a vacation in Turks and Caicos, where Kuzma surprised Harlow with a heartfelt poem before popping the question with an 8.5-carat diamond ring that he designed himself. The couple’s families joined in the celebration on the island, which included a beachside dinner and fireworks display.
Harlow and Kuzma first connected online in 2020 during the pandemic, with their relationship blossoming quickly. After months of constant communication, Harlow relocated from New York City to Los Angeles to be with Kuzma. The pair officially began dating in April 2020 and made their relationship public on social media later that year.
Rumors about their relationship had been circulating, but they were still going strong in August 2022 when Kuzma openly discussed his bond with the supermodel to PEOPLE, expressing how she inspires him to push boundaries in fashion. “We always exchange ideas,” he mentioned at the time. “[Winnie] also has great style, which is one of the things that draws me to her. We both share a passion for fashion, art, and clothing.” Related: Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma’s Relationship Timeline During a joint GQ Couples Quiz session in February 2023, Kuzma shared a heartwarming story about the lengths he went to in the early stages of their relationship in 2020. “At the beginning of the pandemic, when air travel was restricted due to safety concerns, I insisted she fly out privately to meet me for the first time,” he reminisced. “I really wanted to see her, and the safest option was a private jet. That’s how our love story began.” In a lighthearted moment captured on Instagram in July 2023, Harlow demonstrated her unwavering support for Kuzma by playfully sitting on his lap to avoid an unexpected serenade by Usher during a concert they attended together. “Okay, you’re up,” Usher teased as he respectfully passed by the couple. Taking her affection to the next level, Harlow later revealed a month afterward that she had a tattoo with “Kyle” inscribed in cursive behind her ear as a permanent declaration of her love. Stay updated on all the latest stories by signing up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter, featuring a mix of celebrity news and compelling human interest pieces.
