Steven Krueger And Candice King Gets Engaged

The Vampire Diaries star shares baby joy. Candice King, who played Caroline Forbes in The Vampire Diaries, announced on Instagram on May 14 that she's engaged to Steven Krueger, who appeared on The Originals, the successful spinoff of the supernatural show. The news comes nearly two years after the couple, who wove the good and the evil of Mystic Falls and New Orleans together with their storytelling, went public with their relationship, sending fandoms into a tizzy of collective excitement.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Candice said, "A couple of weeks ago, @stevenakrueger gave me the best gift when he asked me to marry him. Thank you for asking me to dance through life with you." The announcement came with gorgeous engagement shoot photos. Candice looked beautiful in a white dress as she beamed alongside her fiancé, showing off a stunning square-shaped diamond on her ring finger. The pair toasted their milestone at Martha My Dear, a Nashville bar they call their favorite, which gave the glamorous moment an additional touch of comfort and warmth.

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The engagement was also one day after Candice's 38th birthday, and although the gifts are over, she will treasure her relationship with Johnson either way. In a caption bursting with love and gratitude, she wrote, "The privilege of getting older is much sweeter knowing I get to share it with you, Steven. Just might be my favorite year yet." Steven Krueger, 35, played a cherished character on The Originals, adding warmth and levity to a series with a dark and intricate plot. His character developed before fans' eyes over five seasons. Meanwhile, Candice's Caroline became a permanent fixture in the TVD universe. She even appeared in The Originals for its last season. The two didn't get any serious screen time during their seasons, but their bond offscreen might be the best Bachelor Nation romance to come out of an appearance on the show.

The announcement was flooded with support from other cast members and fans. Underneath the post, Nina Dobrev, an actress who starred as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries and was recently engaged to the Olympic snowboarder Shaun White, captioned a cheerful "Congratulations." 57 Michael Trevino (Tyler Lockwood) got in on the action with a lively "Woo Hoo!!!! Love IT!" Meanwhile, Riley Voelkel, who portrayed Freya Mikaelson on The Originals, exclaimed, "Omg screaming!!!! So happy for you both!!!!" reflecting the enthusiasm of some. The engagement is a fresh start for Candice, who was previously married and has two daughters from that marriage. Fans have loved her honesty and resilience on her personal journey, and Steven's engagement only added to that.

To fans of The Vampire Diaries universe, this moment means something more than another celebrity breakup story that'll fade into oblivion. It's the continuation of a legacy that has changed a whole decade of supernatural television. There's a poetic closure to a world that's seduced millions, seeing two beloved actors commit to life together. Candice King And Steven Krueger are giving 'Vampire Diaries' fans a love story to believe in, so get ready. As they prepare to walk down the aisle, their journey reminds them that even after the last episode airs, some love stories are just beginning.