Kat Graham Engaged: ‘Vampire Diaries’ Star To Marry Her BF After Grand Proposal In Mexico
Congratulations to Kat and Darren Genet! The couple got secretly engaged during a romantic trip to Mexico!
Kat Graham is ready to walk down the aisle! The Vampire Diaries star, 32, is set to marry director/producer Darren Genet, 52, after the couple got engaged a few weeks ago, according to People. The adorable couple, who have yet to announce the happy news, did the deed while on a romantic trip to Mexico for Darren’s birthday, per the outlet’s source, who added, “Kat is madly in love and couldn’t be happier.”
Darren shared photos from the incredible trip to the wellness and spa resort, where he holds his new fiancée closely and showers her with affection. “Blissed out and incredibly grateful for this birthday weekend spent at @thehouseofaia with such amazing people. Life changing! Thanks to my love @katgraham for bringing me here for such a profound experience.” In the comment section, she wrote, “Love you baby!!!!!”
The insider noted that the pair didn’t start dating after meeting on the set of Kat’s CW show, where Darren was a cinematographer on a few episodes of the episodes. However, they reportedly began dating in 2017, shortly after the series finale. They also collaborated last August on a project for Kat’s alter ego called Toro Gato, where the artist released six music videos for a new EP. Darren directed all of the music videos, with the first being a single called “Swim.” At the time, Kat said, “I’ve been working on this since 2016 and I didn’t want to come out like this. I think a lot of it was the pandemic. A lot of it was looking at young Black girls crying after watching me celebrate my ‘fro and seeing that there is something really cool in truth.”
![Blushing bride Sofia Richie looks radiant in an elegant white gown as she celebrates her lavish wedding weekend in the French Riviera. The model and daughter of legendary crooner Lionel Richie stepped out with her British fiance Elliot Grainge on Friday evening during their ultra glamorous trip to tie the knot in Antibes. It was unclear whether the happy couple were heading off to a fancy rehearsal dinner, or were dressed up for the nuptials. The stylish 24-year-old chose a demure, delicately beaded floor length ensemble for the occasion paired with white stilettos and wore her long hair in a chic up do. Her record executive groom, 30, looked dapper in a dark suit and tie as they were snapped by their team of photographers at their swanky hotel at sunset. Among the slew of A-list guests jetting in to watch them exchange vows are Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, Sofia’s sister Nicole Richie and husband Joel Madden, as well as her father Lionel Richie and brother Miles. 21 Apr 2023 Pictured: Sofia Richie , Elliot Grainge. Photo credit: EliotPress / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA971732_001.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sofia-elliot-married-mega-3.jpg?fit=160%2C240&resize=160%2C240)
![Blushing bride Sofia Richie looks radiant in an elegant white gown as she celebrates her lavish wedding weekend in the French Riviera. The model and daughter of legendary crooner Lionel Richie stepped out with her British fiance Elliot Grainge on Friday evening during their ultra glamorous trip to tie the knot in Antibes. It was unclear whether the happy couple were heading off to a fancy rehearsal dinner, or were dressed up for the nuptials. The stylish 24-year-old chose a demure, delicately beaded floor length ensemble for the occasion paired with white stilettos and wore her long hair in a chic up do. Her record executive groom, 30, looked dapper in a dark suit and tie as they were snapped by their team of photographers at their swanky hotel at sunset. Among the slew of A-list guests jetting in to watch them exchange vows are Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, Sofia’s sister Nicole Richie and husband Joel Madden, as well as her father Lionel Richie and brother Miles. 21 Apr 2023 Pictured: Sofia Richie , Elliot Grainge. Photo credit: EliotPress / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA971732_003.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency]](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sofia-elliot-married-mega-2.jpg?fit=160%2C240&resize=160%2C240)
While the couple have kept a low profile by attending only a handful of red-carpet events — like the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in December of last year — they have popped up now and again on Kat’s social media. Around the holidays, she shared cute snaps of the couple celebrating Christmas and Hanukah. “However you celebrate, we hope your days are filled with love and happiness,” she wrote alongside the pics.