Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and Grammy-nominated singer Madison Beer announced their engagement on Tuesday, with the news quickly eliciting congratulatory messages from a wide array of celebrities, athletes, and media personalities.
Herbert, who has played six seasons in the NFL, shared the engagement on Instagram with a simple caption: “Meet my fiancé.” The announcement was met with immediate reactions in the comments section.
Among the first to respond were the NFL and Apple Music, along with singer Gracie Abrams. Actress and model Meredith Mickelson posted, “OMGOMGOMG CONGRATULATIONS BEAUTIFUL 😍😍😍,” while influencer Anastasia Karanikolaou simply commented, “OMG.” Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige described the couple as “a stunning couple” and added, “Love is grand. Congratulations!!!!”
Claudia Sulewski, who recently announced her own engagement to musician Finneas O’Connell, wrote, “Congratulations!!!!!! this is everything🦢.” Actress Amelie Zilber expressed her happiness, stating, “so so so so so happy.”
The Chargers organization also acknowledged the engagement, sharing photos of Herbert’s proposal with the message, “JH+MB 4EV.” NFL analyst Kyle Brandt remarked that the quarterback was living “an incredible life.”
The outlet Underdog NFL humorously noted, “Well, at least Justin Herbert has 1 ring now.”
Beyond the playful jabs, heartfelt messages were also shared. Sydney McConkey, wife of Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey, wrote to Beer, “I can feel the love radiating through the screennnnnnn.” Former Chargers wide receiver Simi Fehoko also expressed excitement.
Beer's mother, Tracie Beer, offered a personal blessing, stating, “All a mother wants is for her child to be happy. I’m so elated and fulfilled…my daughter has met the man of her dreams. Such comfort in knowing he will protect and love her forever. Some things are meant to be, and this is certainly one of them!”
Herbert is expected to receive further congratulations from his Chargers teammates when he reports for training camp on Wednesday in El Segundo.