Love Times Two: Bella Thorne's Unconventional Proposal Goes Viral

Mia Reynolds, 8/18/2025Bella Thorne redefines romance by proposing to her fiancé Mark Emms exactly one year after his proposal, sparking debate on social media. Amid mixed reactions, Thorne's gesture symbolizes evolving relationship norms and empowers women to rewrite love stories.

The whole thing played out like something straight from a rom-com, but with a thoroughly modern edge. Picture this: rose petals scattered across their home, candlelight dancing off the walls, and heart-shaped balloons floating overhead. Pretty standard proposal stuff, right? Except this time, it was the former Disney star dropping to one knee, exactly one year after Emms had done the same.

"3 years ago we met, 1 year later he proposed, now 1 year later so did I," Thorne shared on Instagram, alongside footage that captured what can only be described as a perfect full-circle moment. The video shows Emms joining her on bended knee — because apparently, great minds think alike when it comes to proposals.

But oh boy, did the internet have thoughts.

Social media erupted into a fascinating tug-of-war over this unconventional gesture. Some followers couldn't wrap their heads around it — "If he already proposed why did you do it lol I'm confused," wrote one particularly perplexed commenter. Another went straight for the jugular with a terse "Girl stand up." (Seriously, don't you just love how everyone's suddenly an expert on other people's relationships?)

Yet for every naysayer, there was someone championing Thorne's romantic rebellion. "Why are people hating?! This is so sweet," defended one supporter. Another chimed in with their own experience: "My fiancé proposed to me January '24. I proposed to her this month. Your partner needs to experience these things too." Now there's a perspective worth considering.

Thorne herself seems to be getting a kick out of all the drama. Taking to Instagram Stories, she noted with obvious amusement: "The comments on my post are hilarious!! Totally split down the middle. Half of u are like let's not normalize proposing to your partner -- other half is like f*** yeah girl power this is the sweetest!!"

Their love story reads like a modern fairy tale — meeting at Cara Delevingne's birthday bash in Ibiza back in August 2022. Thorne previously told Vogue it was "love at first sight as the sun rose," which, let's be honest, sounds exactly like the kind of magical moment you'd expect from a celebrity romance. Emms sealed the deal in May 2023 with a jaw-dropping 10-plus carat emerald-cut diamond ring.

Looking ahead to their wedding plans (because one proposal clearly wasn't enough excitement), the couple's eyeing the English countryside for their venue. And in true Hollywood fashion, Thorne's planning multiple costume changes between vintage Schiaparelli and Dior gowns. "Every bride does not need one gown, but four," she quipped — and honestly, in 2024, who's counting?

As relationship norms continue evolving faster than TikTok trends, Thorne's double-proposal story feels less like an oddity and more like a glimpse into the future of romance. After all, in a world where gender roles are increasingly fluid and traditions are meant to be reimagined, maybe the real question isn't "Why propose twice?" but "Why not?"

Who says romance needs to follow a rulebook? In a delightfully unexpected twist that's got social media buzzing, Bella Thorne just flipped the traditional engagement narrative on its head — proposing to her already-engaged fiancé Mark Emms. Because hey, why should guys have all the fun?The whole thing played out like something straight from a rom-com, but with a thoroughly modern edge. Picture this: rose petals scattered across their home, candlelight dancing off the walls, and heart-shaped balloons floating overhead. Pretty standard proposal stuff, right? Except this time, it was the former Disney star dropping to one knee, exactly one year after Emms had done the same."3 years ago we met, 1 year later he proposed, now 1 year later so did I," Thorne shared on Instagram, alongside footage that captured what can only be described as a perfect full-circle moment. The video shows Emms joining her on bended knee — because apparently, great minds think alike when it comes to proposals.But oh boy, did the internet have thoughts.Social media erupted into a fascinating tug-of-war over this unconventional gesture. Some followers couldn't wrap their heads around it — "If he already proposed why did you do it lol I'm confused," wrote one particularly perplexed commenter. Another went straight for the jugular with a terse "Girl stand up." (Seriously, don't you just love how everyone's suddenly an expert on other people's relationships?)Yet for every naysayer, there was someone championing Thorne's romantic rebellion. "Why are people hating?! This is so sweet," defended one supporter. Another chimed in with their own experience: "My fiancé proposed to me January '24. I proposed to her this month. Your partner needs to experience these things too." Now there's a perspective worth considering.Thorne herself seems to be getting a kick out of all the drama. Taking to Instagram Stories, she noted with obvious amusement: "The comments on my post are hilarious!! Totally split down the middle. Half of u are like let's not normalize proposing to your partner -- other half is like f*** yeah girl power this is the sweetest!!"Their love story reads like a modern fairy tale — meeting at Cara Delevingne's birthday bash in Ibiza back in August 2022. Thorne previously told Vogue it was "love at first sight as the sun rose," which, let's be honest, sounds exactly like the kind of magical moment you'd expect from a celebrity romance. Emms sealed the deal in May 2023 with a jaw-dropping 10-plus carat emerald-cut diamond ring.Looking ahead to their wedding plans (because one proposal clearly wasn't enough excitement), the couple's eyeing the English countryside for their venue. And in true Hollywood fashion, Thorne's planning multiple costume changes between vintage Schiaparelli and Dior gowns. "Every bride does not need one gown, but four," she quipped — and honestly, in 2024, who's counting?As relationship norms continue evolving faster than TikTok trends, Thorne's double-proposal story feels less like an oddity and more like a glimpse into the future of romance. After all, in a world where gender roles are increasingly fluid and traditions are meant to be reimagined, maybe the real question isn't "Why propose twice?" but "Why not?"