Tyler Lepley reveals fan pressure to propose to Miracle Watts: 'Everything is supposed to be overnight'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Tyler Lepley, known for his role in 'Harlem', recently opened up about the pressure he faces to propose to his fiance, model and entrepreneur Miracle Watts.
During his appearance on Power 105.1's 'The Breakfast Club', the 37-year-old shared his perspective on relationships in the public eye, particularly the societal and social media pressure to move quickly when it comes to major life decisions.
Tyler Lepley reflects on engagement to Miracle Watts
While promoting the third and final season of 'Harlem', Tyler Lepley spoke candidly about his engagement to Miracle Watts, whom he first met on the set of 'P-Valley' in 2021. The couple began dating that summer and welcomed their first child together, a son named Xi Lei Lepley, in October 2022, as per Buzzfeed.
In November 2024, Lepley and Watts announced their engagement with a heartwarming Instagram video and carousel, featuring a stunning engagement ring and a night filled with white roses.
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Despite knowing from the moment they met that he wanted to marry Watts, Lepley emphasized the importance of taking the time to nurture the relationship before making such a significant commitment.
"When it comes to any relationship, whether we're talking about my fiancé Miracle or my sisters right here [gestures to his co-stars], it behooves us to really take our time with it," Lepley explained.
He added, "To figure out a place where we can get in, where it's a true give-and-take relationship, where we're really bringing something to the table and able to take something away from it."
Tyler Lepley talks about managing external pressures
In a world where everything often feels like it needs to happen quickly—thanks to social media and the constant spotlight on public figures—Tyler Lepley acknowledged the challenge of slowing things down.
He said, "That takes time. We live in this microwave society where everything is supposed to be overnight. Social media makes it harder...makes it more difficult because you're not able to grow at your own pace. You have to suffer your wins and your losses sometimes, well, all the time, in front of everybody."
Lepley, however, found ways to manage the external pressures and prioritize the health of his relationship. "When things are under a magnifying glass, I just slow it down and make sure everything is real. I feel like just taking your time with anything can allow it to develop in the right way," the 'Buried Alive & Survived' star shared.
