‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby engaged to lacrosse icon Paul Rabil after two years of dating: Source
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Vanessa Kirby, known for her role as Princess Margaret in Netflix’s 'The Crown', is engaged to professional lacrosse star Paul Rabil after two years of dating, a source confirmed to Page Six.
The couple first sparked romance rumors in October 2022 when they were spotted holding hands in New York City.
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‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby reportedly engaged to lacrosse player Paul Rabil
By November 2023, Paul Rabil, 39, made their relationship Instagram official with a heartfelt post featuring their photos and the caption: “From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you.”
While it’s unclear how the two crossed paths in Iowa, the pair has kept their relationship relatively private. Kirby, 36, previously dated actor Callum Turner, her co-star from 'Queen And Country'.
On the professional front, Kirby is gearing up for her role as Sue Storm in Marvel’s 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' alongside Pedro Pascal. She has also starred in 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' and earned acclaim for her performance in 'Pieces of a Woman'.
Rabil, who retired from professional lacrosse in 2021, is a legend in the sport, often dubbed “The LeBron of Lacrosse". He co-founded and now serves as president of the Premier Lacrosse League while managing Rabil Companies, which promotes lacrosse and its growth.
Previously, Rabil dated actress Eiza Gonzalez and was married to fellow lacrosse player Kelly Berger from 2014 to 2017.
Vanessa Kirby and Paul Rabil's engagement sets Internet abuzz
Vanessa Kirby and Paul Rabil’s engagement has sparked a wave of reactions online with fans celebrating the couple’s happy news and reflecting on their individual accomplishments.
One admirer wrote, “Vanessa was fabulous in Pieces of a Woman. Wish them luck,” while another quipped, “Vanessa Kirby is the LeBron of acting, a great actress who can handle those high-energy, tense scenes. Let’s get our LeBron references straight.”
One fan commented, “One lucky man.”
Another user highlighted Kirby’s choice of partner, saying, “Congratulations. Vanessa is a fine actress. Nice to see that she is NOT dating/engaged to a self-obsessed actor.”
Another fan simply wrote, “Wish them all the luck.”
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