Jane Seymour, the well-known actress famed for her role in *Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman*, has announced her engagement to John Zambetti, a musician and emergency room physician. The couple has been together for nearly three years, and they shared the details of their heartfelt proposal in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine.
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Zambetti, who is 66 years old, proposed to the 75-year-old Seymour in a rather unique and unexpectedly humorous manner. The couple, who has formed a deep emotional bond, confirmed that despite the proposal being somewhat chaotic, it perfectly encapsulated their relationship.
During the interview, Zambetti revealed that the engagement ring he chose is distinctive for containing two stones instead of the traditional single stone. “I saw this one ring that really spoke to me,” he explained. “Because it had two stones in it. I like that it symbolises the two of us together, as well as our past lives leading us to this moment.”
Prior to deciding on a proposal, Zambetti had entertained some extravagant ideas; he even considered asking legendary musician Mick Jagger to assist in the proposal. He envisioned a scenario where Jagger would provide the ring during a dinner with friends. However, as the proposal date drew closer, Zambetti opted for a simpler approach that led to the intimate evening at their Malibu home.
The actual proposal took place on Valentine’s Day, just before Seymour’s birthday. “I thought, ‘This is insane. I’m just gonna do it,'” Zambetti recounted. He knelt down to propose, but things quickly took a comedic turn when the ring popped out of its box and onto the bed. In an amusing twist, Zambetti found himself stuck beneath the bed, prompting laughter from both him and Seymour as she attempted to help him out.
Reflecting on the unexpected proposal, Seymour noted that while she suspected he might pop the question eventually, the timing still took her by surprise. “I knew he had found a ring,” she remarked, “but I was surprised that he wanted me to live with him for the rest of our lives. That decision had already been made.”
The couple’s families have welcomed the relationship with open arms. Zambetti, who has two children from a previous 43-year marriage, and Seymour, a mother to six, have each integrated into each other’s families smoothly. Seymour recounted a heartwarming moment when her children first met Zambetti, expressing their fondness by insisting, “You’re not allowed to date this man. We like him too much. You may screw it up.”
As for wedding plans, the engaged couple is still deliberating the details of how they wish to celebrate their union. “The most important thing for us is to focus on us and our families,” Seymour said. She acknowledged the importance of cherishing their close friends as they consider a ceremony in the future.
Despite her past experiences with love and relationships, Seymour expressed a sense of hopefulness about her future with Zambetti. She describes their connection as one characterised by “pure unconditional love and support.”
Seymour’s testimonial of Zambetti’s character resonates strongly; she describes him as “the kindest, most intelligent, loving, caring, giving human being I’ve ever met.” As they prepare to embark on this new chapter together, it is evident that Seymour has found a partner who brings her immense joy and security into her life.
With wedding bells on the horizon, Jane Seymour and John Zambetti are ready to forge ahead with their journey of love, anticipating the moments ahead that will solidify their commitment to one another. Their story serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and joyful nature of love, even in the later years of life.