The actor recently disclosed that he had been planning the proposal for 18 months.
Published on October 06, 2025 11:10AM
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Key Takeaways
- Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny are officially engaged!
- The pair shared the news in a joint Instagram post on October 5, 2025.
- The actor proposed with a 3.5-carat oval-cut diamond that's estimated to cost $160,000.
Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny are officially engaged! The two announced the milestone in a joint Instagram post on October 5, 2025. "Engaged to the love of my life," the actor wrote in the caption of the 20-photo collection, which featured him and Destiny posing in a number of different locations, including a sunken living room and contemporary-style kitchen. While none of the snaps appeared to include the moment the Uglies star popped the question, the two revealed more of the details of the engagement in an interview. "I had been planning the proposal for a year and a half," Powers told Essence. "Things came up along the way, and I had to keep pushing it back. It made me a bit anxious, but I never questioned God's timing."
A number of the couple's famous friends quickly celebrated the news. "EVERYTHING!!! 🥹🎉 Congrats!," Issa Rae commented on the Instagram post. "Ahhhhh! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉 such a beautiful couple!," added Lauren Speed-Hamilton, a former Love Is Blind cast member. "❤️❤️❤️❤️Love Love Love," wrote actor Melvin Gregg. It's clear the words of support were meaningful to the pair. "Thank you for all of the beautiful messages and love," Destiny wrote on her Instagram Story. "Truly. A whirlwind of love all around." The actress also commented on the untraditional pictures the pair took to document the moment, thanking the couple's makeup artist, hairstylist, and photographer for "going on a literal quest with us."
All of the Details on Ryan Destiny's Engagement Ring From Keith Powers
Based on the photos the couple posted, the actress's new engagement ring appears to be a 3.5-carat oval-cut diamond in a platinum four-prong setting, says Benjamin Khordipour at Estate Diamond Jewelry, noting that the sparkler is of "superb quality." The Grown-ish star's piece also mirrors current trends. "The oval-cut diamond engagement ring has been growing in popularity over the past few years, and this is a beautiful representation of the stunning style," Khordipour says. "The look is so timeless, and I believe this style will be around for a long time." Taking into account these elements, he estimates the sparkler is worth $160,000.
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What to Know About Keith Powers and Ryan Destiny's Relationship
The two actors first met in 2015. Three years later, they made their red-carpet debut at the 2018 BET Awards. However, they briefly broke up in 2022—before reuniting a year later. "I just love him so much and I just appreciate him every step of the way," Destiny told People earlier this year. "He's such a cheerleader for me, as I am for him. It just means everything. We're just best friends — you know, we're more than best friends."
