Vanessa Morgan will ring in the new year with, well, a new ring.
Five months after welcoming daughter Kaia Autumn Skye, the Riverdale alum and James Karnick got engaged Dec. 21 while in Canada. As she shared on Instagram, “Merry Christmas Eve from me and my fiancée.”
The basketball player got down on one knee and presented his bride-to-be with a 4.64-carat, oval-cut lab grown diamond from Brilliant Earth which features a 14K rose gold twisted band plus white and blue marquise-cut diamonds in the shape of butterflies.
“James knows how much I love Christmas, especially all the festive lights, so he took me to the Langley Glow Light Festival,” the actress, also mom to 3-year-old son River with ex Michael Kopech, told People. “We were walking around, and I honestly thought he was going to propose on Christmas morning, so it came as a complete shock when it happened.”
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“James had just injured his foot—we weren’t sure if it was a break or a sprain at the time, but he was on crutches,” she continued. “I asked him if he was sure he wanted to walk around on crutches, and he said, ‘For you, I’ll do it. I know how much you love this.’ It seemed a little suspicious, but I didn’t think much of it.”
Vanessa Morgan, James Karnik, Instagram, 2023
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Then, when he got down on one knee to adjust his shoe, as he told her, the 32-year-old knew something was up: “He dropped his crutches, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.”
It’s been a whirlwind year for the duo, who welcomed their first baby together on July 27. “Been enjoying all the baby snuggles these past 3 weeks with our angel,” Vanessa shared on Instagram Aug. 21. “Beyond Grateful.”
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And perhaps River is even more grateful to now be a big brother. Ahead of giving birth, “River literally asks everyday is baby sister coming today!?” she admitted. “He’s so excited to be your big brother. Me, Riv & your Daddy can’t wait to meet you!”
To see how all your favorite stars are celebrating the holiday season, read on…
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Hoda Kotb
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Dua Lipa
The singer’s holiday with boyfriend Callum Turner is not an illusion.
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Billy Joel
“Merry Christmas to All,” wrote the Piano Man, “and to All A Good Night!”
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Brooke Shields
The supermodel and husband Chris Henchy posed alongside daughters Grier and Rowan.
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Reese Witherspoon
“Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!” the actress captioned her snap with kids Ava Phillippe, Deacon Phillippe and Tennessee Toth.
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Brittany Mahomes
While husband Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Pittsburgh Steelers Dec. 25, his pregnant wife cheered on from home with kids Sterling and Bronze.
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Christian Siriano
The fashion designer attends David Barton and Susanne Bartsch’s 25th annual toy drive at Gym U in New York City.
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Bronwyn Newport, Angie Katsanevas, Mary Cosby & Whitney Rose
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City costars escape the Utah snow to party at DIRECTV’s Christmas at Kathy’s bash in Beverly Hills.
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Larsa Pippen & Marysol Patton
The Real Housewives of Miami costars rock Printfresh pajamas for Marysol’s Recharge & Reset holiday pajama party.
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Kourtney Kardashian
The Poosh founder gave fans a glimpse at her holiday decor, which included numerous Christmas trees all around her home, with one upside down.
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Kris Jenner
The Kardashians star is definitely the most interesting to look at while attending Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party Benefitting Animal Haven and Camp Cocker Rescue in L.A.
Jennifer Aniston, Christmas 2024, Instagram Story
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Jennifer Aniston
The Friends alum showed off her festive Christmas tree, complete with her coveted olive jar ornament.
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Cynthia Bailey & Crystal Kung Minkoff
The Real Housewives stars co-host The Abbey’s 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in honor of World AIDS Day benefiting The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in West Hollywood.
Kathy Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Kathy Hilton and Nicky Hilton
The mother-daughter duo host the hottest holiday party in the 90210.
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Tarek El Moussa & Heather Rae El Moussa
The lovebirds attend DIRECTV’s Christmas at Kathy’s party benefitting Ronald McDonald House charities.
Heather Dubrow, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Heather Dubrow
The Real Housewives of Orange County star swapped Prada for pajamas during Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
Cynthia Bailey, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Cynthia Bailey
The Bravolebrity is pretty in pink at Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
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Lisa Barlow & Kathy Hilton
The Real Housewives stars belt out a number at Kathy’s DIRECTV bash in Beverly Hills.
Dylan Mulvaney, Ashley Park, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party
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Dylan Mulvaney & Ashley Park
The influencer and Emily and Paris star ring in the holidays in the comfiest way possible.
Crystal Kung Minkoff, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Crystal Kung Minkoff
The RHOBH alum attends BFF Kathy Hilton’s holiday PJ party.
John Janssen, Alexis Bellino, Kathy Hiltons Holiday Party 2024
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John Janssen & Alexis Bellino
The RHOC couple enjoy date night at DIRECTV’s Christmas at Kathy’s charity party.
Kimora Lee Simmons, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Kimora Lee Simmons
The supermodel looks runway ready at Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party in L.A.
Jennifer Tilly, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Jennifer Tilly
The RHOBH castmember is feeling festive at Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
Nicky Hilton, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Nicky Hilton
The entrepreneur kicks of the holiday season hosting a party alongside mom Kathy.
Kathy Hilton, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Kathy Hilton
The Real Housewives star is definitely feeling hunky dory this holiday season.
Dorit Kemsley, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Dorit Kemsley
The RHOBH star strikes a pose in front of Kathy Hilton’s Christmas tree.
Kyle Richards, Faye Resnick, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Kyle Richards & Faye Resnick
The besties ring in the 2024 holiday season today at Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
Erika Jayne, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Erika Jayne
The “Pretty Mess” singer has her hands full with some enviable stocking stuffers.
Paula Abdul, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Paula Abdul
The “Straight Up” singer is comfy and cozy during Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
Ashley Benson, Kathy & Nicky Hiltons Annual Holiday Pajama Launch Party
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Ashley Benson
The actress stops by Kathy & Nicky Hilton’s Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
