Model Winnie Harlow Gets Engaged to NBA Star Kyle Kuzma – 'Skating Rink' Ring Causes a Stir

NBA star Kyle Kuzma gives fans a closer look at his journey to marrying model Winnie Harlow — from years of planning to the ring he spent months designing, leading up to the heartfelt proposal.

Winnie Harlow, 30, shared several heartfelt photos and a video of her engagement on Instagram, including one where she kissed her fiancé, Kyle Kuzma. But one jaw-dropping detail stole the spotlight and had netizens talking.

The 29-year-old basketball player made the proposal unforgettable at the Turks and Caicos Islands on February 13, 2025, with an 8.5-carat oval-cut ring accented by two baguette stones.

Their engagement photos captured the intimate and romantic moment aboard a private jet. Harlow proudly showed off her stunning ring while holding Kuzma's hand, surrounded by red roses.

She joyfully posed in a bold red outfit, beaming with happiness as Kuzma gazed at her lovingly. The jet was decorated with flowers, balloons, chocolate, and champagne, setting the perfect scene for the surprise proposal.

A video also captured Harlow's emotional reaction as she arrived poolside, only to be surprised by her and Kuzma's loved ones seemingly hiding from the couple.

She walks near the pool, unaware of what's ahead. As she looks around, her expression shifts to shock and excitement.

The final image shows her overwhelmed with joy, tightly embracing a loved one while others were smiling. The beautifully lit setting enhanced the celebratory atmosphere of the moment.

Shortly after Harlow shared the news online, Kuzma posted a series of Instagram stories capturing their engagement. One image showed the couple sharing a kiss on a private jet. The post read "#SheSaidYes," marking the special occasion.

In another story, Kuzma shared a playful moment where he held Harlow's hand, humorously captioned, "Changed the forecast, made it rain baguettes 💎," referring to the stunning diamond ring.

The celebration continued with a romantic dinner on the beach, where fireworks lit the night sky. Harlow was seen at the table, joyfully flashing her ring.

With Harlow beaming with joy over the engagement, her dazzling ring quickly caught the internet's attention — even actress Keke Palmer joined in on the excitement.

Palmer shared her joy, "Oh honey I'm so happy for you both!!! 🥹🫶🏾." One fan gushed, "😍😍😍 a whole skating rink on that finger 🔥." Another joked, "That's not a ring! It's a bat signal. Wow. Congratulations."

While many were captivated by Harlow's dazzling diamond, one person admitted they would personally prefer a simpler wedding band. A fan gushed about the couple's milestone, calling it the "BEST NEWS EVER."

Someone else shared how happy the announcement made them, while another specifically celebrated Harlow, "So happy for her!! Congratulations 🥳."

Many flooded the comments with heartfelt congratulations, wishing the couple a lifetime of love. Some specifically noted the ring as "beautiful," while another described it as "stunning."

While fans couldn't stop talking about the ring, the proposal was just as unforgettable because Kuzma had been planning it for years.

In a recent Vogue interview, the NBA star revealed that he had been working on the perfect moment for six months, but the idea first came to him in 2022. During their first trip to Turks and Caicos, the couple went for a sunset swim.

As the stars lit up the sky, Harlow told Kuzma it was the best day of her life. At that moment, he knew that one day, he would propose to her right there.

That day finally came on February 13. Under the guise of a Valentine's getaway, Kuzma recalled rearranging a trip back to the same Caribbean island, chartering a private jet.

Harlow, thinking it was just a romantic gesture, didn't suspect a thing, even when she boarded to find the cabin decorated with roses, balloons, chocolate, and champagne. Then Kuzma asked her to sit beside him. He began reading a heartfelt poem he had written.

Harlow recounted, "For a split second in my head I thought, 'This would be so cute if this was an engagement.' But I'm also not the type of person who wants to guess or wants to spoil a surprise. So it just was a fleeting thought in my head."

It wasn't until Kuzma read the final line of the poem — "Will you be my wife?" — that she realized her hunch was right. Before Kuzma could even reach for the ring, she said yes.

The diamond ring, which he had spent three months designing, was just the beginning. "I never really asked her what type of ring she liked or anything," Kuzma recalled. "I just wanted to draw a picture of what I felt resembled her — something that was elegant, but very timeless and simplistic at the same time."

When they arrived at their villa, their families — who had earlier ignored Harlow's calls — were waiting to surprise them. A DJ played "Let's Get Married" by Jagged Edge, and a candlelit dinner was set up on the beach. Harlow shared more photos of this special moment on her Instagram page.

One of the images shows a close-up of a black hoodie featuring a black-and-white picture of Harlow and Kuzma embracing, with the text "#shesaidyes" printed below.

In another photo, Harlow poses with a large group of family and friends, all wearing matching hoodies. She proudly displays her engagement ring while surrounded by smiling loved ones, celebrating the joyous occasion together.

Harlow wore a red and black dress from Blumarine, while Kuzma donned a gray Loro Piana outfit for the celebration. They enjoyed a surf and turf dinner, plenty of wine, and one final romantic surprise — fireworks. "We're over the moon," Harlow said.

Harlow and Kuzma's relationship began in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As she revealed on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Kuzma had first messaged her a year earlier but never saw his DM due to an apparent glitch.

Amid the global health crisis, he reached out again — this time by posting a photo of her, which caught her attention. They started talking and spent an entire month on FaceTime for nearly 24 hours a day before Kuzma invited her to Los Angeles. She has been there ever since.