Love and Drones: Billy Magnussen's Romantic Beach Proposal in Italy
BOMBSHELL! Actor Billy Magnussen Pulls Off Daring Proposal in Sardinia, and We Have All the Juicy Details!
In a move that's left fans drooling with envy, hunky actor Billy Magnussen, 40, dropped to one knee on a picturesque beach in Sardinia, Italy, and popped the question to his stunning girlfriend Erica Firestone. And, in a bold move, he decided to take matters into his own hands by capturing every moment of the romantic proposal behind the camera – with a drone!
The Lilo & Stitch star, who's set to sizzle on screen alongside Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (in theaters this Friday!), was determined to make this moment unforgettable. And, boy, did he succeed! With Firestone by his side, Magnussen cleverly used a drone – which she got to operate herself – as a distraction for the unsuspecting photographer.
As the camera buzzed above their heads, Magnussen slipped on a white guayabera and black swim trunks (because who needs a suit when you're about to propose?!), and got down on one knee to reveal a stunning multi-carat emerald cut diamond ring. And just as we thought it couldn't get any more romantic, Firestone leaned in for a kiss, still holding onto the drone's joystick.
The proposal was so sweet that it left fans swooning! Firestone took to social media to share the news with her new fiancé, writing, "anywhere, just as long as you're by my side" – along with the hashtag #fidanzati (Italian for engaged couple).
But what do we know about this power couple? Sources close to the pair reveal that they met through mutual friends and were spotted enjoying a vacation in Jamaica back in January with actress Zosia Mamet and her husband, Evan Jonigkeit. And it seems their romance has been going strong ever since – especially after they went Instagram official at The Franchise premier in October 2024!
The Scholary Note caught up with Magnussen's Happy Bad Bungalow partner, Anne Hollister, who shared the sweet sentiment: "So sweet!!!! Piglet is trying on flower girl dresses!" Meanwhile, Firestone's family couldn't help but fawn over her new ring – and the lovebirds' upcoming nuptials!
"Congrats!! Welcome to the fam, Billy,!" wrote Joanna Firestone. "Congratulations to you guys!!! Good job cuz, beautiful ring, beautiful girl!," penned another family member. And Jonigkeit even threw in a cheeky comment: "There better be cards and a pool table at this wedding. I'm coming for you @ericafirestone" – while actor Quincy Dunn-Baker simply put it: "Cheers brosky! Congrats!"
Firestone, meanwhile, was over the moon with her new sparkler, flaunting it in as many photos as possible – including an epic drone shot of the newly engaged couple lounging on the beach. And just when we thought she was done showing off her bling, she took a selfie in the elevator to celebrate their celebratory dinner.
So, what's next for this dynamic duo? Well, Magnussen is currently juggling multiple projects, including A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and The Chariot – both of which are sure to make waves. And as for Firestone? She's likely basking in the glow of her recent engagement, surrounded by love, happiness, and that stunning emerald cut diamond ring!
The Scholary Note congratulates this lovely couple on their engagement and can't wait to see what the future holds for them!
