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Bella Thorne | Source: Getty Images
Bella Thorne | Source: Getty Images

Bella Thorne Proposes to Fiancé Mark Emms a Year After Their Engagement, and Fans Aren't Happy About It

Olena Mosiichuk
Aug 18, 2025 - 10:07 A.M.

Bella Thorne's romantic gesture toward her fiancé Mark Emms has sparked debate online, as her decision to propose a year after their engagement left fans divided.

Bella Thorne shared the moment on Instagram over the weekend, posting clips of herself kneeling before Mark Emms in a setting decorated with candles, flowers, and red heart-shaped balloons.

Bella Thorne and Mark Emms on the floor after the actress proposed, posted on August 17, 2025. | Souce: Instagram/bellathorne

Bella Thorne and Mark Emms on the floor after the actress proposed, posted on August 17, 2025. | Souce: Instagram/bellathorne

At first, Emms appeared caught off guard by the gesture. In the video, he lowered himself to her level as Thorne revealed a ring box, before the couple exchanged a kiss and an embrace.

"3 years ago we met, 1 year later he proposed, Now 1 year later so did I 🥴❤️," Thorne captioned the post.

Mark Emms kisses Bella Thorne on the cheek after the actress proposed, posted on August 17, 2025. | Souce: Instagram/bellathorne

Mark Emms kisses Bella Thorne on the cheek after the actress proposed, posted on August 17, 2025. | Souce: Instagram/bellathorne

While the moment was intended as a celebration of love, fan reactions in the comments were mixed. Some praised the sweet reversal of roles, while others expressed confusion.

Bella Thorne and Mark Emms take a mirror selfie after the actress proposed, posted on August 17, 2025. | Souce: Instagram/bellathorne

Bella Thorne and Mark Emms take a mirror selfie after the actress proposed, posted on August 17, 2025. | Souce: Instagram/bellathorne

One user wrote, "If he already proposed why did you do it lol I'm confused. [sic]" Another added, "Ok ladies let's not normalise this, okay? [sic]" A third person echoed, saying, "This one shoulda stayed in the gallery sis. [sic]"

Thorne, who rose to fame as a Disney Channel star and has since built a multifaceted career in acting, music, and directing, has been open about her relationship with Emms. The couple became engaged in 2023, just a year after meeting.

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