Ivanka Trump played special role in The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart’s proposal to Marianne Fonseca
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA: The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart and Brazilian model Marianne Fonseca are officially engaged, and it turns out Ivanka Trump played a pivotal part in pulling off the romantic proposal.
The news popped when Fonseca, 34, shared the heartwarming story on Instagram, revealing how Trump, 43, tricked her into thinking they were meeting for a girls' night out.
Ivanka Trump helped Drew Taggart pull off a surprise proposal
When Marianne Fonseca arrived at what she believed was a dinner date with Ivanka Trump, she was instead greeted by Drew Taggart, who had orchestrated the surprise, Daily Mail reported.
“@IvankaTrump invited me to a girls’ dinner with her,” Marianne explained, adding, “But when I got there, it was my love @DrewTaggart. You guys got me so good.”
Ivanka, sharing in the excitement, posted a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram Stories: “Summer friends become lifelong loves. Congratulations @MarianneFonseca and @DrewTaggart. So happy for you both.”
She cheekily added, “It’s the only time I’ll ever lie to you @MarianneFonseca.”
Inside Drew Taggart and Marianne Fonseca’s intimate engagement celebration
The couple celebrated their engagement with an elegant party at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on December 1.
The venue was adorned with rose petals and illuminated by candlelight and red wine, setting the stage for an intimate and chic affair.
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Marianne looked stunning in a black strapless dress paired with a glittering necklace, gold bracelets, and dark reddish-purple nails.
Her hair was styled in a sleek bun with soft face-framing pieces. Drew, staying true to his casual style, wore a black tank top that showcased his tattoos.
The musician confirmed their engagement on December 3 with a series of celebratory photos on Instagram, captioned, “Hell yeah,” alongside a diamond ring emoji.
On the other hand, Fonseca took to her Instagram to share, "This was a normal Sunday that turned out to be an unforgettable one and now forever in my heart ♥️♥️💍✨ it was always you the love of my life @drewtaggart ♥️"
Drew Taggart’s engagement sparks epic reactions from celebs
Alex Pall, one half of the groom-to-be’s electronic DJ and production duo 'The Chainsmokers', took to Instagram to celebrate the big news, after they were spotted with Pall after the celebration in Santa Monica, I Heart reported.
As per People, sharing the announcement on his story, he wrote, "LETS GO!!! The Chainsmokers are growing! Now the big question is, will Drew take one of Mari’s last names?"
He paired the playful question with Orbit’s track “Friday Night.”
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Hailey Bieber chimed in with an enthusiastic, "Yessssssssss😍😍😍😍😍," while Dutch DJ Tiesto added, "Wowwwww!! Congrats brotha!! So happy for you!!!❤️❤️."
Taggart and Fonseca were first linked romantically in May 2023 when they were spotted holding hands after a VIP party hosted by Carbone restaurant in Miami.
Since then, the couple has made frequent appearances on each other’s Instagram pages.
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Most recently, they wowed Instagram fans with their Halloween costumes as Alice (Natalie Portman) and Larry (Clive Owen) from the 2004 film 'Closer'.
In September, Taggart shared a heartfelt photo of the two in a vineyard, both dressed to the nines, captioning, "That's the feeling I want."
Back in July, he humorously documented their summer vacation with a slideshow of snaps showcasing the effort he put into capturing the perfect photos of his now-fiancee.
