Taraji P. Henson Engaged To Former NFL Pro Kelvin Hayden: See Her Massive Diamond Ring

Taraji P. Henson said, 'yes, y'all!!!' The 'Empire' actress is officially engaged to former NFL pro, Kelvin Hayden! She surprised everyone on Mother's Day with her massive diamond engagement ring! See it here and get all the romantic details!

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May 14, 2018 8:56AM EDT
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Taraji P. Henson looked a complete knockout as she lived it up during a romantic Valentine’s weekend with her fiancé Kelvin Hayden. The 49-year-old actress slipped into a daring black bejeweled swimsuit and enjoyed some quality time with Kelvin — who she is set to wed on April 4 — at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. The lovebirds took a break from freezing cold Chicago where she is shooting the spin-off to her hit show Empire.   The Oscar-winning actress and retired NFL player arrived at their private ocean view suite where they were welcomed with a Nobu signature cocktail and specially prepared dessert to celebrate the Valentine’s Day weekend. The couple kicked off their lovers’ escape with a romantic boat tour of the famous Cabo San Lucas Arch where they  dined on lobster, oysters and chocolate covered strawberries as they toasted to their upcoming nuptials. After their sunset cruise, the two enjoyed a candlelit dinner at Nobu Restaurant where they dined on signature dishes such as Salmon tartare with caviar, Octopus Tiradito, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, miso black cod and yellowtail sashimi to name a few. Taraji took to her Instagram to show off  her heart shaped strawberry that she fed to her fiancé. The next day the loving couple started their morning with freshly prepared breakfast from Malibu Farm before retreating to the adults only infinity pool. The duo spent the day lounging by the pool with friends and graciously taking photos with fans. Generous Taraji even bought the whole pool a round of cocktails. In the early afternoon they headed to Esencia Spa where they took advantage of the outdoor hydrotherapy garden, experiential shower, cabana jacuzzi and hydrotherapy pool before they went in for their couple’s massage and facials. Kelvin was also spotted working out of the state-of-the-art gym while Taraji was snapping pictures to commemorate her first time at Nobu Hotel Los Cabos. Nobu Restaurant pulled out all the stops for their next dinner date w
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Taraji P. Henson, 47, and former NFL pro, Kelvin Hayden, 34, are officially engaged! Hayden popped the question on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018, to Henson’s surprise. The actress freaked out in a post on Instagram, which featured her incredible, circular diamond engagement ring! The engagement came as a surprise to most since Henson and Hayden have kept their two-year relationship as quiet as possible.

“I said yes y’all!!!” Henson wrote in part, next to a photo of ring and a luscious piece of chocolate cake. “He started with the Cartier love bracelet BUT that was my #Mothersday gift and then he dropped to his knee and I almost passed out!!! #sheisofficiallyoffthemarket and she is sooooooooooooo HAPPY!!!!!!”

Taraji P. Henson's engaged

Henson kept her romance close to her heart until late December 2017, when she finally opened up about her longtime relationship with Hayden. “I’m very happy. Everything is coming together,” she said in an interview on Essence’s podcast “Yes, Girl!.”. “I’m happy in my personal life.”

The Empire star explained that she isn’t “the type to blast my personal business.” — “But, you know, I think that’s important for people to know. I’m happy. I’m very very happy. I just am,” she added. “And you know, we’ve been together for two years. No one would really know that because I don’t really blast my info like that. But I’m very happy.”

Congratulations to the happy couple!