Actress and singer Coco Jones officially shut down the internet on July 11 as she announced her engagement to NBA star Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The announcement, shared across both of their Instagram pages, featured a romantic photo that instantly went viral, with fans and celebrities alike flooding the comments with love and congratulations.
In the now-iconic image, Coco and Donovan share a kiss under the golden hour sun, as she rests her hand on his chest, showcasing a glistening engagement ring that has the internet buzzing. The moment, set against a dreamy beach backdrop, looked straight out of a romantic drama.
But the couple didn’t stop there. They also shared a video of the proposal, where Donovan is seen getting down on one knee at a luxurious beachside home. The intimate and emotional moment had fans swooning, as Coco said “Yes” to forever.
In an exclusive statement to The Shade Room Teens, Coco’s representative shared:
“After an amazing season and a sold-out tour, Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones took a moment to recharge on vacation — which turned into a beautiful engagement. The couple has been dating for two years and look forward to building a life together.”
Social Media Reacts: Love Wins
The engagement announcement immediately sparked a flood of reactions from fans and fellow celebrities. Instagram users left heartfelt (and hilarious) comments under the couple’s posts:
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@juicy_jays_kitchen: “Love a beautiful Black couple 😍😍😍😍😍 Congratulations 🎊”
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@kandyce_hogan: “OMGGGGGG A DREAMMMM!!!! OMGGG LOVE THISSSSS FOR COCO!!!!!“
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@vedothesinger: “Ayyyyeeeeeee!!! Love WINS!“
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@jellleigh: “Got me smiling like I know these people 😍”
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@honeyyy.dippp: “And he better treat her right!!!!“
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@realestatedoru: “I like this one a lot.. congrats to both of these young people“
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@officiallyblvck: “Hope she don’t do em how she did my boy in Fresh Prince“
From Red Carpets to Real-Life Romance
Coco Jones, best known for her role in Bel-Air and her chart-topping R&B music, has been on a steady rise in both music and acting. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has been dominating the court with the Cavaliers, cementing his place as one of the NBA’s brightest stars.
Now, the couple is proving they’re not just winning individually — but also winning in love. Their two-year relationship has largely stayed out of the spotlight, making the engagement reveal even more powerful.
As fans continue to celebrate the engagement, one thing is clear: Coco and Donovan just set a new standard for #BlackLove and power couple goals.
