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Justin Long Celebrates Kate Bosworth Engagement: ‘She Said YES!’

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By Kristin Myers on April 5, 2023 at 9:30 AM EDT

Actor Justin Long is now engaged to actress Kate Bosworth.

Although the two sparked engagement rumors at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party last month, the two waited until Tuesday's episode of "Life Is Short with Justin Long" podcast to detail the "organic" way that the actor proposed.

Shortly after the news started going viral, the "Accepted" actor took to Instagram to share a gushing tribute to his fiancée and confirm their engagement with several photos of her giant engagement ring.

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Justin Long Is 'Eternally Grateful' For Kate Bosworth In Gushing Engagement Tribute

Justin Long poses with Kate Bosworth
Instagram | Justin Long

The "Jeepers Creepers" actor took to Instagram to share a whole Instagram carousel dedicated to photos of him and the "Blue Crush" actress, who finalized her divorce from director Michael Polish last month.

"She said YES… to being a guest on @lifeisshortpodcast! And to other slightly more life-changing questions," Justin joked in the caption. "My favorite person is now also my favorite guest on my favorite podcast! One day the incredibly talented @katebosworth will be on this podcast and talk about her years of memorable acting performances but on THIS episode we mostly talk about… the events that lead up to her agreeing to spend her life with this very VERY lucky podcast host."

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Justin Long poses with Kate Bosworth
Instagram | Justin Long
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"It felt like a leap to talk about something so personal so publicly but I’ve found that the scary things become much easier when you commit to the truth… and to a partner as loving and safe as Catherine Ann Bosworth," he continued. "We named this podcast 'Life is Short' because it’s a dumb pun (I love dumb puns) but also because I liked saying it out loud and hearing the reminder to live each day as fully as possible."

"I feel eternally grateful that I found a partner who makes each day SO full, whose mere presence IS a reminder of the beauty and brevity of life, and who makes me laugh from the minute we wake up til the one I begrudgingly fall asleep," he went on. "I cherish the days we’ve had and the ones to come."

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Justin Long poses with Kate Bosworth
Instagram | Justin Long
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He encouraged fans to "Listen to 'Life is Short' wherever you listen to podcasts. Or click the link in m’ story. OR go to @lifeisshortpodcast. Thank you for listening and to all the regular listeners for being so sweet and supportive today."

The "Dodgeball" actor wasn't the only one who was gushing over being engaged! The “Remember the Titans” actress also took to Instagram to share her own glowing tribute to her soon-to-be husband!

Kate Bosworth Calls Her Engagement 'Funny To Announce'

Justin Long poses with Kate Bosworth
Instagram | Kate Bosworth

In her own Instagram post, "The Horse Whisperer" actress wrote, "These things are funny to announce. How to do this right? He’s going the distance? I’ve got a Blue Crush? He’s just THAT into me? I’ve won a date with…??? Ok you get it!"

"We thought it might be nice to share our joy in a conversation you all can listen to, on my future husband’s @lifeisshortpodcast," she continued. "So if you would like to be in the room with us (sort of!) & hear our story, the link is in my bio."

"If life is short, find the one who brings you endless peace and radical wonder," she concluded before directing her message to her fiancé, writing, "I am so grateful it’s you."

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Justin Long poses with Kate Bosworth
Instagram | Kate Bosworth

Fans and famous friends were happy to hear that the couple was finally ready to tie the knot, even though they only sparked relationship rumors about a year ago. Entrepreneur Malcom Carfrae commented, “I think we all knew - this is the engagement that was meant to be. You’re perfect together. Love and congratulations forever.”

“Gravity Falls” actor Jason Ritter commented, “So happy for you two absolute sweethearts.” “Pitch Perfect” actress Brittany Snow wrote, “CONGRATS friends. Love to you both.” Celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager added, “Yayyyy! Lets go guys. Congratulations! This conversation was beyond amazing, Heartfelt, honest and joy filled."

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Justin Long poses with Kate Bosworth
Instagram | Justin Long

Philanthropist Irena Medavoy commented, “Seriously @katebosworth this feels so right so once in a lifetime forever right. We are so happy for you and @justinlong. We love you and Justin you just inherited all Medavoys and the Long Road Home team.”

Fans can read more about the “organic” way that Justin Long decided to propose after a deep therapy session by clicking here!

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