‘Dance Moms’ Stars Reflect on Their Relationship With Abby Lee Miller
Kalani Hilliker is dancing her way into an exciting new journey.
The Dance Moms alum is officially engaged with to Nathan Goldman, saying yes to forever in a proposal alongside Italy’s Lake Como.
“A lifetime of this,” the 23-year-old captioned her August 18 post. “I couldn’t be lucky enough or more grateful to get to be your fiancé. I love you forever Nathan.”
The carousel of images featured an inside look at the proposal, including the white roses and candles that surrounded the garden terrace where Nathan popped the question, as well as the gorgeous, oval-shaped diamond ring from Brilliant Earth he gifted Kalani.
For the occasion, the dancer donned a white strapless gown that featured strings of pearl beads along the open back, accessorizing her look with dainty gold jewelry and her hair in an updo. For his part, Nathan wore a collared beige shirt, navy slacks and white sneakers.
The proposal, which comes almost five months after Kalani first hard-launched her relationship with Nathan on Instagram in April, quickly received love from many of Kalani’s former Lifetime network costars.
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“SHES GETTING MARRIED,” wrote JoJo Siwa, while her mom Jessalyn Siwa added, “So so so freaking happy for you. love you so much always.”
Kalani also received love from another mother-daughter duo, Kendall Vertes and her mom Jill—who both expressed their excitement—as well as from the lead of Dance Moms herself, Abby Lee Miller.
“BEAUTIFUL!” she commented. “Congratulations sweetheart!!!!!”
But amid the flood of well wishes and attention on the pair, Kalani and Nathan also managed to revel in their happy news just the two of them.
On her Instagram Story, Kalani shared a picture of two plates of pasta, over which she wrote, “Pasta room service with my fiancé. Having the time of our lives.”
The newly engaged couple also made sure to express their gratitude to the many people wishing them well.
“Overwhelmed with love,” Kalani wrote on her Story, over an image of she and Nathan holding a bouquet of flowers. “Thank you to everyone who’s reached out. Been the best day of my life.”
Keep reading to see all the celebs who got engaged this year.
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Kaley Cuoco & Tom Pelphrey
After two years together, the Flight Attendant actress and Ozark actor confirmed their engagement in August, with Kaley showing off her ring in an Instagram Story, noting the pair had “an amazing weekend.”
Lady Gaga & Michael Polansky
The singer confirmed their engagement in a conversation with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Paris Olympics in July, calling Michael her “fiancé.” The politician later posted a video of the moment on his TikTok.
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Marisa Abela & Jamie Bogyo
The Back to Black star got engaged to the West End actor after four years of dating. Marisa commented on Jamie’s July 7 Instagram announcement with a pink heart emoji, “A weeping mess.”
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Gabriette Bechtel & Matty Healy
The 1975 frontman and model announced their engagement on June 12, nine months after they went public with their relationship.
Mackenzie McKee & Khesanio Hall
The Teen Mom OG star got engaged to the Jamaican soccer player after almost two years of dating. “I cannot believe I get to marry the most amazing human on earth!” she wrote on Instagram May 29. “My best friend. I love you so much.”
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Phoebe Dynevor & Cameron Fuller
E! News confirmed on May 7 the Bridgerton actress is set to tie the knot with the producer after she was seen wearing a diamond ring on that finger at the 2024 Met Gala.
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Brooke Hyland & Brian Thalman
The Dance Moms alum said yes when the account manager popped the question with a 3.25-carat elongated cushion cut diamond ring from Brilliant Earth.
“Learned that he’s almost as tall as me on one knee,” Brooke joked of the proposal on Instagram May 6. “Here’s to today, tomorrow, & forever after that.”
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Aesha Scott & Scott Dobson
The Below Deck Mediterranean star’s boyfriend popped the question in May after four years of dating.
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Cody Ford & Tianna Robillard
The Cincinnati Bengals player proposed to his girlfriend of two years, TikToker Tianna Robillard, in April 2024 candlelit affair. As he wrote on Instagram, “Best night of my life.”
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Kid Cudi & Lola Abecassis Sartore
The “Pursuit of Happiness” rapper announced his engagement to the menswear designer on social media after making their red carpet debut at the London Knuckles premiere.
This amazing woman makes me so happy, she is everything to me and im so excited to share this news w u all,” the rapper, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, wrote on Instagram April 17. “Life is wild, and right when I felt my future was uncertain, it became crystal clear with Lola. Happy Cud in full effect.”
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Chris Conran & Alana Milne
The Bachelor in Paradise couple got engaged during a trip to Bali.
Posting pictures of himself getting down on one knee surrounded by flowers, candles and a waterfront view, Chris wrote on Instagram March 24, “My dream girl said yes to forever.”
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Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola & Justin May
The Jersey Shore star said yes to forever with justin in March, calling it, “The easiest question I’ve ever answered.”
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Ed Westwick & Amy Jackson
The Gossip Girl alum got down on one knee during the couple’s ski trip to Switzerland.
Ioan Gruffudd & Bianca Wallace
“The most precious thing happened…,” the Fantastic Four actor and his fianceé wrote in a joint Instagram on Jan. 20.
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Brielle Biermann & Billy Seidl
The Don’t Be Tardy alum said yes to the minor league baseball player in February.
Ashley Brewster & Mark Bauch
“The greatest human I’ve ever met wants to marry me!!” the Bold and the Beautiful actress wrote of the producer on Jan. 14. “We’re engaged!!! I love you beyond measure @mark_bauch.”
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Brayden Bowers & Christina Mandrell
The Bachelor in Paradise couple kicked off The Golden Bachelor wedding in January with a proposal.
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