Actress Ramona Young has announced her engagement to her fiancé, JJ, in a heartfelt post shared on Instagram. The announcement took place on 19th April, and the news has since garnered a flurry of congratulations from her co-stars and friends from various projects.
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At the age of 27, Young is best known for her role as reporter Nicole Lee in Peacock’s spin-off series of The Office, titled The Paper. The couple’s joyous engagement was accompanied by a collection of five photographs showcasing their happiness at the beach, where the proposal took place.
In her Instagram caption, Young expressed her excitement, writing, “We’re engaged! 💍🩵☀️.” One photograph captures a tender moment as JJ kisses the top of Young’s head while she beams with joy, showcasing her stunning engagement ring. The ring, featuring a round-cut diamond set on a gold band, caught the eye of many of her followers.
Another image depicted the couple crouching down in the sand beside their two beloved dogs. One of their pets, a Wooly Siberian Husky named Layla, was identified in JJ’s bio, while the name and breed of the second dog were not mentioned. The couple’s choice of background music for the post, “God I’m Just Grateful” by Dan Musselman, emphasises the significance of the moment for them.
Additionally, Young re-shared an Instagram Story from JJ that featured a candid shot of her pointing at her engagement ring with a beaming smile. JJ added a heartfelt message on the photo, stating, “The smile I’ll never take for granted ❤️ #godisgreat,” further illustrating their love for one another.
Following the engagement announcement, social media flooded with support from Young’s former co-stars on the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan expressed her congratulations with a heartfelt “Congratulations!!❤️❤️,” while her fellow cast member Lee Rodriguez chimed in, “CONGRATS RAMONZ & JJ!!! ❤️❤️❤️.” Poorna Jagannathan also shared her excitement, writing, “I can’t believe this great news!!!!! So happy for you.”
The series creator, Mindy Kaling, took a moment to celebrate as well, posting a simple yet enthusiastic “Omg congrats!! ❤️❤️.”
Support didn’t just come from her past collaborators on Never Have I Ever. Several of Young’s fellow cast members from The Paper also shared their well-wishes. Sabrina Impacciatore commented, “Ramona you know😉🥰🥰🍾🍾🍾🍾😭😭😭😭💓💓💓💓,” while Oscar Nuñez added with exuberance, “Woooooo! Hoooooooo!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏼. Congratulations!” Chelsea Frei echoed the sentiments of joy with, “RAMONA 😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!” Kate Flannery from The Office simply added to the sea of congratulations with a series of heart emojis.
Despite her rising fame, Young has largely kept her personal life private, choosing not to publicly discuss her relationship with JJ prior to this engagement announcement. This discretion has endeared her to fans, who appreciate her efforts to maintain boundaries between her professional and personal lives.
As the couple embarks on this exciting new chapter, fans and colleagues alike eagerly await updates about their journey ahead. For now, Young enjoys this moment of joy and celebration shared with loved ones.