Sophia Bush Fuels Wedding Speculation With Eye-Catching Jewelry At Gala

Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris brought both style and speculation to the red carpet this week.

The couple, who confirmed their relationship in April 2024, first met publicly during a feminist panel at the Cannes Lions Festival in June 2023. Their bond quickly deepened following their respective divorces.

Sophia Bush finalized her split from entrepreneur Grant Hughes in January after a 13-month marriage, while Ashlyn Harris filed for divorce from soccer icon Ali Krieger in September 2023 after four years of marriage.

Engagement speculation first began brewing in February when Bush was spotted wearing a striking silver and gold ring on that finger at the TIME Women of the Year Gala.

More recently, on Wednesday, May 28, the "One Tree Hill" alum and the former U.S. soccer star stepped out together at the 2025 American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala in New York City, where they turned heads not just with their sleek fashion but with a certain sparkling accessory.

Bush stunned in a black dress featuring a torso-baring slit, paired with statement silver earrings and a sleek clutch. But it was the apparent wedding band on her ring finger that had fans buzzing, as seen in the above photo.

The duo appeared happy and relaxed at the Gala, reigniting speculation that their whirlwind romance may be heading to the next level.

While the couple has yet to comment on any engagement plans, it is clear that Sophia and Ashlyn are stepping confidently into their next chapter together, in love, and turning every head along the way.

Since going public, the couple has shared glimpses into their romance, and fans have fallen in love with their love. Earlier this month, Harris opened up on the "Second Wind" podcast, gushing over Bush and the healing impact she’s had on her life.

“What I love so much about her is she makes me feel the way I only thought we read about in books,” Harris said. “She holds up a mirror and makes me feel like I’m the best human, I’m the best mother… It’s exactly what I needed to heal so much pain and trauma and grief in my life.”

Harris co-parents two adopted children, 4-year-old daughter Sloane and 2-year-old son Ocean, with Krieger, and has been open about the challenges of balancing motherhood and emotional recovery.

However, their relationship didn't come without controversy. Rumors quickly began to swirl that Harris was already involved with Bush, with some speculating she had been unfaithful to Krieger.

But Harris was quick to shut that speculation down. "People have run with a narrative that's unbearably painful," she said. "Not all marriages last forever. Ours did not. For many reasons. And while I understand that the false narrative about why might feel juicer or make a batter headline, they are simply not true."

"Let me be clear: I did not step out on my marriage. I was always faithful in my marriage, if not always totally happy," she added. "Like in many partnerships, there was work and therapy and processing done. None of this happened on a whim."

As for the "One Tree Hill" alum, she finalized her divorce from Grant Hughes on January 3, 2025, bringing to a close their short-lived marriage after months of behind-the-scenes negotiations.

The pair, who tied the knot in June 2022 after nearly a decade of friendship, quietly separated in August 2023, when Bush filed for divorce after just 13 months of marriage.

While their split appeared amicable at first, sources say things took a turn for the worse when it came to dividing their finances.

According to TMZ, the former couple reached a confidential settlement on December 30, 2024, allowing the divorce to be finalized just days later.

Bush and Hughes originally connected as longtime friends before their bond turned romantic during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Despite their strong foundation, the romance ultimately fizzled out. This marks Bush’s second divorce. She was previously married to her "One Tree Hill" co-star Chad Michael Murray in 2005.