On July 10, 2025, the pair shared the exciting news via Instagram by posting several letter-perfect photos taken from the proposal. Among the photos, Kiyoko was shown on one knee on a rocky cliff above the ocean. The couple appeared to be in a beautiful, secluded getaway, adding opportunities for beautiful, natural landscapes to Granger and Kiyoko's intimate moment. It appears the proposal photos were taken by Lee Yik Keat, a professional photographer who has worked with the pair before.
Kiyoko wrote in the caption of her post: "My dream girl said yes to forever", and Tilley wrote on her own account: "Easiest Yes I've ever said." The post blew up online and received thousands of supportive comments and messages from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Fellow members of Bachelor Nation, and entertainers such as JoJo Fletcher and Taylor Lautner, all expressed their congratulations. The news held particular weight for many LGBTQ+ fans who have witnessed the couple's relationship as one of the more visible queer relationships in the media.
Public Declaration of Private Love Story
Becca Tilley and Hayley Kiyoko have been together since April 2018. They originally connected at Kiyoko's 'Expectations' album release party. Even though there was an immediate connection between them, they kept their relationship out of the public eye for a number of years.
At that point in time, Tilley was most recognizable from her time on The Bachelor, where she drew a significant following, and on account of that publicity, she said she felt a sense of pressure to keep certain parts of her personal life under wraps. Kiyoko, who is very vocal about LGBTQ+ rights and visibility in the entertainment industry, encouraged Tilley to come out when she was ready to.
It was in May 2022 that the couple, Tilley and Kiyoko, went public. The reveal came during Kiyoko's 'For the Girls' music video, which ended with a scene reminiscent of 'The Bachelor,' as Kiyoko symbolically handed Tilley the last rose before they shared a kiss. That moment confirmed what many fans had suspected for a while, and later the couple talked about how important it was to come out when they wanted to do so.
Since becoming public figures, the two have been seen together more frequently than they usually would be, allowing fans to gain sneak peeks into their relationship despite their private nature as a couple. This has motivated fans especially some LGBTQ+ fans to see their loving coupledom as reminder that relationships can be public and shared but they can also exist in private.
Meaningful Ring and a Future Ahead
Kiyoko's chosen engagement ring for Tilley is as considered as the proposal. It was custom made by Ring Concierge, and features a cushion-cut diamond, estimated at five carats. The thin cathedral-style band and hidden halo give the ring a modern take on a classic setting that matches Tilley's understated style.
Nicole Wegman, founder of Ring Concierge, said the ring was designed specifically for Tilley’s personality. "Working with Hayley to create Becca's dream ring was such a full-circle moment," Wegman explained in a statement. The ring has an estimated value of over $300,000, but for the couple, it's about the meaning of the design above anything else.
Though details surrounding a wedding date or location have yet to be revealed, many fans are already excited to see the next chapter for the couple. After being intentional with each public moment that they shared, we have no doubt that the wedding will again reflect their foundational values: love, authenticity, and intention.
For now, the engagement is even more special not only because it comes at a personally momentous time for Tilley and Kiyoko, but also in terms of representation of celebrity LGBTQ+. After so many years of building a life together, they have decided to share this life-changing moment with the world, and the world has emotionally reintegrated them into LGBTQ+ representation with full and joyful excitement.
